Cancer refers to one of the most insidious diseases, which has a vivid manifestation, when it is already difficult to get rid of it. However, the verdict of doctors is not always disappointing - too many factors influence the recovery of the patient, and more and more often medicine manages to overcome this disease, and save the life of the patient. And yet, despite the progress in the treatment of cancer, the time factor is still very important - the earlier treatment begins, the more likely the recovery will be. Therefore, all "suspicious" symptoms need to be paid attention, and to check them in all possible ways.
Who is at risk?
The signs of stomach cancer in women are no different from the manifestation of the disease in men. As a rule, cancer occurs in those organs that have long had problems - in this case, this stomach.
Any chronic diseases in this organ can one day contribute to the emergence of poor-quality education, and therefore people with gastritis, stomach ulcers, polyps in this organ, etc.
The word "gastritis" today does not cause many such terrible associations as "cancer", but it is worthwhile to understand that gastritis can lead to its formation due to the violation of cell regeneration.
So, a list of diseases of the stomach that can lead to cancer:
- polyps;
- chronic ulcer;
- gastritis with reduced acidity and gastritis Menetries;
- pernicious anemia .
People who underwent surgery to remove part of the stomach, have a higher probability of developing a tumor in this organ.
Signs and symptoms of stomach cancer
Signs of stomach cancer are divided into local and general.
Local symptoms:
- a violation of appetite;
- refusal of heavy food - meat, fatty and fried;
- a feeling of food insatiation;
- feeling of dull pain in the upper abdomen;
- nausea and vomiting.
Common symptoms:
- fast fatigue, general weakness;
- weight loss;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- anemia;
- fever.
Symptoms of the disease, depending on its course:
- latent form - asymptomatic flow, detection of the disease occurs with the help of palpation of the abdomen or other examination (ultrasound, x-ray, gastroscopy, etc.);
- painless form - manifested by the presence of local and general symptoms, pain is absent;
- painful form - pain in the upper abdomen, sometimes associated with food intake; at progression the pain can give in a loin, because of what treat not a cancer, and a neuralgia or a radiculitis.
Signs of cancer of the stomach and esophagus depending on its location
Symptoms and signs of stomach cancer depend on its localization.
The upper part of the stomach
The first signs of stomach cancer in this case for a long time do not manifest, and therefore it can not be diagnosed for a long time. Gradually, there is a decrease in body weight and severe pain. Also salivating and hiccups may occur. Sometimes this position of cancer is confused with heart disease.
The middle part of the stomach
In this case, early signs of stomach cancer also appear vaguely, and they are easily confused with another abnormality in the GI tract. Against the backdrop of gastritis, pain becomes intense, there is an aversion to foods, followed by weight loss. In this case, signs of stomach cancer of the 4th stage are manifested as in other localizations of the disease: frequent vomiting with blood impurities, high fever.
Output part of the stomach
With this localization, the disease progresses faster: there is an eructation, after eating, vomiting opens. Fast food saturation can also occur.
What signs of stomach cancer manifest in a medical examination?
A gastroscopy examination can show data on the tumor volume. It helps the doctor visually determine the nature of the tumor, and in conjunction with a histological examination confirms or refutes the established diagnosis.
X-ray signs of stomach cancer show a filling defect, mucosal relief and aperylstatic zones. If the x-ray shows a thickening of the mucosa, or vice versa, a breakage, then this is one of the signs of the disease.
These tests, in part or in full, can confirm or deny the presence of certain stages of cancer.
Depending on the stages of development, there are certain signs
- The first - a small tumor, without the ability to spread metastases, is usually located at the base of the stomach.
- The second - grows in volume, low probability of spread of metastases; the functioning of the stomach does not interfere.
- The third is an aggressive tumor, goes beyond the body, metastasis is present, the mobility of the stomach is limited.
- The fourth is considered an incurable form; Metastases far beyond the digestive organs.