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Symptoms of stomach cancer include [[abdominal pain]], [[bloating]], [[weight loss]], hematemsis and | Symptoms of stomach cancer include [[abdominal pain]], [[bloating]], [[weight loss]], hematemsis and [[melena]]. | ||
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Stomach cancer is often asymptomatic or causes only nonspecific symptoms in its early stages. By the time symptoms occur, the cancer has generally [[metastasis|metastasized]] to other parts of the body, one of the main reasons for its poor prognosis. | Stomach cancer is often asymptomatic or causes only nonspecific symptoms in its early stages. By the time symptoms occur, the cancer has generally [[metastasis|metastasized]] to other parts of the body, one of the main reasons for its poor prognosis. | ||
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*[[Weight loss]] | *[[Weight loss]] | ||
*[[Weakness]] and [[fatigue (physical)|fatigue]] | *[[Weakness]] and [[fatigue (physical)|fatigue]] | ||
*[[hematemesis]] and [ | *[[hematemesis]] and[melena]], which can lead to [[anemia]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 14:45, 27 August 2015
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Parminder Dhingra, M.D. [2]
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Overview
Symptoms of stomach cancer include abdominal pain, bloating, weight loss, hematemsis and melena.
Symptoms
Stomach cancer is often asymptomatic or causes only nonspecific symptoms in its early stages. By the time symptoms occur, the cancer has generally metastasized to other parts of the body, one of the main reasons for its poor prognosis. Stomach cancer can cause the following signs and symptoms:
Early
- Indigestion or a burning sensation (heartburn)
- Loss of appetite, especially for meat
Late
- Abdominal pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen
- Nausea and vomiting
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Bloating of the stomach after meals
- Weight loss
- Weakness and fatigue
- hematemesis and[melena]], which can lead to anemia