Stomach can.cer often goes unnoticed until its late stages because its symptoms resemble common stomach issues. “Can.cer is usually identified in its late stages,” making early detection difficult but critical.
**1. Abdominal Pain & Appetite Loss**
Persistent abdominal pain, especially after eating or when hungry, may signal trouble. It’s often “strong and frequent” and doesn’t respond to painkillers. Many patients also “have difficulty eating due to dry mouth and nausea,” leading to appetite loss and food aversion.
**2. Nausea, Vomiting & Digestive Issues**
In advanced stages, tumors can cause severe nausea, vomiting, bloating, and reflux. “Cancer therapy medicines might produce nausea and vomiting” as well. Constipation and diarrhea are also common due to “poor digestive function” and imbalanced gut bacteria.
**3. Black Stools & Weight Loss**
Bleeding tumors may cause “black stools,” a visible warning sign. Stomach can.cer also leads to rapid weight loss because it “impairs the stomach’s capacity to digest food and absorb nutrients.”
**4. Pale Skin & Anemia**
Ongoing internal bleeding and poor nutrient absorption result in anemia. Patients often appear “constantly weary, skinny, and pale.”
**5. Early Warnings**
Even early signs—like “bloating, fullness, heartburn, or difficulty swallowing”—should prompt a doctor visit. Early detection through endoscopy and testing is key for successful treatment.
