Five early symptoms of gastric cancer

Gastric cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the gastric mucosal epithelium. Its causes may include changes in diet, increased work pressure, and Helicobacter pylori infection. Gastric cancer can occur in any part of the stomach, and the symptoms of early gastric cancer are not obvious. As the tumor grows, symptoms such as upper abdominal discomfort, pain and fatigue, indigestion, weight loss, and black stools may appear. The details are as follows:

1. Upper abdominal discomfort: Early gastric cancer may cause upper abdominal discomfort or dull pain, which may persist. After eating, the patient will feel fullness and discomfort in the upper abdomen.

2. Pain and fatigue: Gastric cancer patients will have abdominal pain and dull pain in the heart in the early stages, and will also feel listless and weak.

3. Indigestion: including bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, etc. These symptoms may be related to gastrointestinal dysfunction caused by gastric cancer.

4. Weight loss: If you continue to lose weight without dieting or increasing exercise, it may be one of the early symptoms of diseases such as gastric cancer.

5. Black stools: As gastric cancer grows, the surface mucosa will become necrotic, which may cause bleeding and produce black stools.

The above symptoms are not specific to gastric cancer and may also be related to other diseases. Only after further examination and diagnosis by a doctor can it be determined whether you have gastric cancer. If the above symptoms or other discomfort occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time for relevant investigations. Early detection and treatment of gastric cancer can improve the cure rate and survival rate.