Weight loss and sour belching can be signs of stomach cancer. Candidate of Medical Sciences, CMD Ramenskoye Center for Molecular Diagnostics, oncologist at the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of the Federal Budgetary Institution Rospotrebnadzor, Natalya Pashchenko told socialbites.ca.
“The symptoms of stomach cancer are similar to stomach ulcers and gastritis: pain in the stomach area during meals, putrid or sour belching, weight loss, gastric bleeding, which is manifested by vomiting in the form of coffee grounds and stools. tarry form. In the presence of these complaints, it is mandatory to conduct fibrogastroduodenoscopy (FGDS) with a biopsy (sampling of stomach tissue for analysis in the laboratory) of suspicious areas of the stomach. Biopsy is also required if there is a stomach ulcer or polyp,” Pashchenko said.
The highest incidence of stomach cancer occurs in people aged 50-59, and it can also be seen in young people. Risk factors include smoking, irregular diet, predominance of animal fats, salt, large amounts of spices, overcooked foods, overeating, and poor chewing of food.
“Early diagnosis of stomach cancer and subsequent surgical treatment leads to complete recovery. The main treatment method for stomach cancer is surgery: depending on the stage of the disease and the location of the tumor, partial resection of the stomach or complete removal of the stomach is performed. Modern surgical tactics do not cause disability and do not reduce the patient’s quality of life in the slightest,” he emphasized.
Formerly a doctor It has been saidGastritis may not be accompanied by pain.
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Source: Gazeta
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