The stomach is the digestive organ that helps you break down and digest food. It’s made up of four sections: the fundus, body, antrum, and pylorus. The most common type of stomach cancer is adenocarcinoma. Symptoms can include changes in appetite or weight loss; nausea or vomiting; pain or burning; heartburn-like symptoms; black stools or blood in vomit; yellowing eyes or skin (jaundice); being tired all the time (fatigue).
Trouble Swallowing
Trouble swallowing can be caused by many things, including irritation or inflammation of the esophagus. However, it’s also a symptom of stomach cancer. If you’re experiencing trouble swallowing food or liquids and this is new for you, consult with your doctor right away! Other signs include chest pain, coughing, wheezing and hoarseness (usually due to inflammation).
Black Colored Stools
The color of your stool can be an indicator of what’s going on in your body. If you notice that it is black or very dark, this could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach or esophagus. Stomach cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and accounts for about 7% of all cancers in men and 9% in women. It’s also one of those cancers that tends not to show any symptoms until it has progressed quite far along its course–which means if you think something might be wrong with your stomach, it’s important not just to get checked out but also take care not to ignore any symptoms once they appear!
Feeling Tired
Feeling tired is one of the most common symptoms of stomach cancer. It’s often caused by the tumor growing and pressing on nerves in your stomach, which can result in pain or discomfort. Another possibility is that your body’s immune system is fighting to get rid of the cancer cells, which causes inflammation and swelling throughout your body. This causes fatigue as well as pain when you eat or drink anything (called dyspepsia). Lastly, if cancer has spread beyond its original location in the digestive tract or pancreas (carcinoma), then it will likely cause other symptoms such as nausea/vomiting or jaundice (yellowing skin).
Weight Loss
Weight loss is a common symptom of stomach cancer. This can be especially true if you have another condition, such as heart disease or diabetes, that causes weight loss. If you are losing weight and have no other symptoms of stomach (gastric) cancer, it’s important to see your doctor anyway so they can rule out any other conditions that could be causing the weight loss. If you’re experiencing any other signs and symptoms along with sudden unexplained weight loss–such as difficulty swallowing or pain in your abdomen–you should see your doctor immediately because these could be signs of early stomach (gastric) cancer.
Bloating
If you experience bloating and stomach pain, it could be a sign of gastric cancer. Bloating is caused by fluid collecting in the stomach, which can cause discomfort or pain. It’s important to note that this symptom is also common in other conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). If you’re concerned about your symptoms, talk with your doctor about undergoing testing to find out if they’re related to gastric cancer or another condition
Nausea
Nausea is a feeling of sickness, or a general sense of unease and discomfort in the stomach. It can be caused by many different factors, including food poisoning, motion sickness and pregnancy. Nausea can also be an early symptom of gastric cancer. In fact, nausea is one of the most common signs that someone has stomach cancer; about 80 percent of people with this type of cancer will experience it at some point during their diagnosis process.
Vomiting
Vomiting is a symptom of stomach cancer, but it can also be caused by many other illnesses. If you are vomiting, see your doctor and tell them about the symptoms you are experiencing. If you are vomiting blood, seek immediate medical attention.
Indigestion
Indigestion is a common symptom of stomach cancer. However, it can also be a sign of other conditions such as acid reflux or gastritis–an inflammation of the stomach lining that causes heartburn and pain in your upper abdomen. Indigestion can cause nausea, vomiting and bloating as well as pain in your upper abdomen or chest.
Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning pain in the chest, often accompanied by an uncomfortable feeling of fullness. It can be caused by acid reflux, which occurs when food or liquid backs up (refluxes) into your esophagus from your stomach. Heartburn is also a symptom of stomach cancer–one of the most common cancers in both men and women worldwide. In addition to heartburn, other signs and symptoms include:
- Indigestion that doesn’t go away with antacids or other treatments
- Vomiting blood or black tarry stools (feces)
Stomach cancer can cause many symptoms, including trouble swallowing, black colored stools, feeling tired and more. If you have any of these symptoms or notice something unusual about your stomach, it is important to see your doctor right away.
