Late symptoms and manifestations of gastric cancer

Gastric cancer, as a malignant tumor originating from the endometrium of the stomach, has various types and is extremely malignant, among which gastric adenocarcinoma is the most common. In addition, lymphoma and mesenchymal tumors may also occur in the stomach. This cancer is extremely aggressive and can spread to other parts of the body, such as the liver, lungs, bones, abdominal lining, and lymph nodes, posing a serious threat to the patient's life and health.

When gastric cancer develops to an advanced stage, its symptoms are often more complex and severe, including not only blood in the stool, vomiting, unexplained weight loss, stomach pain, etc. that may occur with early gastric cancer, but also a series of new signs and manifestations. Jaundice, a yellowish discoloration of the eyes and skin, occurs when cancer may compress or block the bile ducts, preventing bile from being excreted normally. Ascites, that is, abdominal fluid accumulation, is caused by peritoneal inflammation or lymphatic drainage obstruction caused by cancer, causing a large amount of fluid to accumulate in the abdominal cavity. In addition, dysphagia is one of the common symptoms in patients with advanced gastric cancer, which may be caused by enlargement of tumors compressing the esophagus or esophageal stricture caused by cancer.

It is worth noting that the above symptoms are not unique to gastric cancer, they can also be caused by a variety of other diseases. Therefore, once these symptoms occur, patients should seek medical treatment promptly and describe to the doctor in detail the time and frequency of symptoms and other accompanying discomforts. The doctor will comprehensively determine the cause of the disease and formulate a targeted treatment plan based on the patient's medical history, symptoms and necessary medical examinations, such as gastroscopy, CT scan, etc.

The treatment of advanced gastric cancer usually involves comprehensive multidisciplinary collaboration, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted drug therapy. However, because the condition of advanced gastric cancer is often more complex, treatment is also relatively difficult. Therefore, early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment are crucial for patients with gastric cancer. This can not only improve the treatment effect, but also effectively extend the patient's survival and quality of life. Therefore, we should increase our awareness of gastric cancer prevention. Once relevant symptoms appear, we must seek medical consultation in time to avoid delaying the disease.

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References:

https://www.cancer.gov/types/stomach/symptoms