Many people, relying on their youth, do not pay attention to their health and neglect regular check-ups. In fact, stomach cancer is not scary, but discovering it too late is truly terrifying.
Early esophageal cancer does not have obvious clinical symptoms. Endoscopy not only can diagnose the size and depth of esophageal lesions, but also can combine with endoscopic ultrasound to detect whether there is lymph node metastasis in the early stage of the esophagus.
Therefore, endoscopy is the most effective and reliable method to detect esophageal cancer.
Esophageal cancer is a common digestive tract tumor. The typical symptom is progressive dysphagia, starting with difficulty swallowing dry food, then semi-liquid food, and finally water and saliva cannot be swallowed.
The occurrence of esophageal cancer is related to nitrosamine compounds, long-term smoking and drinking, and consumption of overcooked, rough or moldy food. It also has a certain genetic susceptibility.
Therefore, it is recommended to develop healthy eating habits, eat less spicy hot pot, and avoid eating moldy potatoes, peanuts, and other foods.
Beware of the six signals of stomach cancer!
Spider silk trail one: Upper abdominal pain or discomfort. In the early stage of stomach cancer, the symptoms are similar to indigestion, with mild abdominal pain that is irregular and cannot be relieved after eating. However, as the condition worsens, the abdominal pain becomes more frequent and severe. In addition, if it is a tumor in the upper part of the gastric antrum, the pain will be regular, and it can be significantly relieved after eating or taking medication.
Spider silk trail two: Loss of appetite or lack of appetite
About 30% of stomach cancer patients reported significant loss of appetite or decreased appetite before the onset of the disease.
If a feeling of fullness occurs shortly after eating, sometimes accompanied by belching, this unexplained loss of appetite can make patients lose interest even in their favorite foods.
Spider silk trail three: Weight loss and fatigue
During the growth of cancer cells, they require a large amount of nutrients and energy, which can prevent normal tissues from obtaining nutrients, resulting in obvious weight loss.
If a person has a stomach disease and loses 10 kilograms within a month without intentionally losing weight, it is necessary to consider whether it is caused by cancer.
Spider silk trail four: Fixed mass
In some early-stage stomach cancer patients, a fixed mass can be felt in the upper right part of the abdomen. The texture is usually hard and not smooth, and there may be pain when pressed.
Spider silk trail five: Nausea, acid reflux, and vomiting. These symptoms can also occur in digestive tract diseases, but they are more pronounced in stomach cancer patients.
Spider silk trail six: Hematemesis and black stools
After the early stage, as the tumor grows, it can damage the small blood vessels in the stomach, leading to symptoms of occult blood in the stool. However, if the affected blood vessels are larger, it can cause vomiting when going up and black stools, such as tarry stools, when going down.
