What are the symptoms of mid-stage gastric cancer?
Disease description:
My father has had no appetite for anything recently, and often feels nauseous and experiences stomach pain. When we went to the hospital for examination, they said he has stomach cancer, but it's still in the middle stage. I would like to ask, what are the general symptoms of middle-stage stomach cancer?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The following are some manifestations that may occur in the intermediate stage of gastric cancer:
1. Indigestion: Patients may experience persistent stomach discomfort, bloating, nausea, or vomiting, especially more pronounced after eating.
2. Loss of appetite and weight loss: As the disease progresses, patients may develop significant anorexia, feeling full even after eating small amounts of food, leading to unexplained weight loss.
3. Upper abdominal pain: Patients often feel discomfort in the upper abdomen. The pain may be irregular, sometimes worsening after eating, or presenting as persistent or intermittent pain.
4. Black or bloody stools: Gastric cancer may cause gastrointestinal bleeding. When blood passes through the digestive tract and is excreted from the body, it may appear as black, tarry stools; in severe cases, stools may contain bright red blood.
5. Anemia: Some patients may develop anemia due to gastrointestinal bleeding caused by the tumor or malnutrition, presenting symptoms such as pale complexion, dizziness, and fatigue.
If these symptoms appear, especially if they persist or worsen, prompt medical attention is advised.
