Hidden danger signs of indigestion

If you are noticeably thinner even though you haven't exercised a lot and your appetite has not changed, you should be careful if you lose more than 5 kg. Young people should pay attention to endocrine system diseases such as diabetes and abnormal thyroid function, and people over 40 should be careful about tumors, especially digestive tract tumors.

A recent survey shows that the incidence of indigestion in the United States is as high as 25%, and in my country it is also nearly 20%, and the incidence increases with age. As a common disease in the gastroenterology department, typical manifestations include upper abdominal fullness, burning sensation, loss of appetite, belching, and nausea, which are often caused by overeating, eating too fast, or eating too much greasy food. If it is just simple indigestion, it is not a big deal, but if the following accompanying symptoms appear, you should pay attention to it and seek medical attention in time.

1. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding:

Gastric cancer has bleeding symptoms in the early stages, and in the late stages the amount of bleeding in patients with gastric cancer will become very large. If pyloric obstruction occurs, coffee-colored or dark red blood is often mixed in the vomitus;

2. Loss of appetite:

Patients with early-stage gastric cancer have no desire to eat and show obvious anorexia. Over time, you will lose weight, become thin, or feel bloating and belching after eating, and aversion to meat, which are common symptoms of gastric cancer. What are the symptoms of stomach cancer? Nearly 50% of gastric cancer patients have obvious symptoms of loss of appetite or loss of appetite. Some patients restrict their food intake because eating too much causes abdominal distension or pain.

3. Upper abdominal discomfort:

In the early stages of gastric cancer, symptoms such as dull pain and aching are often present. The pain is mainly in the pit of the stomach, sometimes it is discomfort in the upper abdomen or dull pain. The more typical pain is irregular and not relieved by eating. It is also irregular and not relieved by eating and gradually worsens. Some patients may experience rhythmic pain, especially those with gastric antral cancer, which may be relieved by eating or taking medicine.

4. No history of gastric disease:

The incidence rate of people with a history of gastric ulcer is higher than that of ordinary patients, and the trend is increasing. If unexplained upper abdominal discomfort or pain occurs and is not effective after treatment. If symptoms are relieved but recur in a short period of time, the possibility of gastric cancer should also be considered;

5. Weight Loss:

Early symptoms of gastric cancer may include noticeable weight loss. In the past, stomach problems had little effect on appetite, physical strength, and weight, but now I have loss of appetite, fatigue, and significant weight loss.

The early symptoms of gastric cancer are very similar to those of digestive tract diseases, so if you have similar symptoms, it is recommended that you go to the hospital more often for relevant examinations. This is the only way to prevent it before it happens and add a "safety lock" to your health.

6. Differences between gastric ulcer and gastric cancer

Gastroenterologists say that many patients with gastric ulcers do not pay attention to the disease in the early stages, delay the disease, and do not seek timely treatment, which eventually leads to gastric cancer. Here we remind all patients that if you suffer from gastric ulcers, you must seek timely treatment!

Patients with gastric ulcer should avoid mental stress: Gastric ulcer is a typical psychosomatic disease, and psychological factors have a great impact on gastric ulcer. Mental stress, emotional excitement, or excessive worry can cause adverse stimulation to the cerebral cortex, weakening or even losing the regulatory function of the subthalamic center, causing autonomic nervous system dysfunction, which is not conducive to food digestion and ulcer healing. Maintaining a relaxed and happy mood is the key to curing gastric ulcers.