As with Crohn’s disease, type 1 diabetes, Addison’s disease and Crohn’s disease, unusual weight loss is one of the warning signs of stomach cancer. Weight loss without diet and a health routine is something to be concerned about. Weight loss of about ten pounds over 6 months is normal but if it’s a sudden spurt in weight loss, consults your doctor.
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While this is something scary to read but relax!! Regular heartburn could also be your digestive system’s reaction to a certain food not agreeing with you. The problem here is that heartburn and indigestion is also associated with conditions such as gall stones so it is advisable to get a USG done to eliminate the possibilities of such diseases, first before making an assumption of cancer. However persistent heartburn and buts of indigestion should be informed to your doctor.
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It’s logical that a cancer in the stomach could cause constant bloating or irregular bowel movements such as alternating constipation and diarrhea. However such symptoms could also indicate IBS and other gut problems. It is advisable to follow up such problems with cancer tests to be on the safe side in case your doctor can’t make a correct diagnosis or the symptoms don’t go away despite diet and medication.
If you do experience any of these warning signs of stomach cancer, it is advisable to consult with your doctor who may prescribe tests such as an endoscopy, Biopsy, USG, MRI, Barium X-ray and PET scan. If you suffer from bloated stomach due to other causes then read this.
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