Early symptoms of gastric cancer in 12-year-old children

Early symptoms of gastric cancer in 12-year-old children may include abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, indigestion, etc. Once these symptoms are found, the child should be taken to the doctor as soon as possible to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.

The incidence of gastric cancer in children is low, but early symptoms are easily overlooked. Abdominal pain is usually the most common manifestation, which may be intermittent or persistent, and is often mistaken for indigestion or acute gastritis. Loss of appetite may manifest as a child's loss of interest in food, while weight loss and obvious weight loss are due to insufficient nutritional intake or the effects of tumor metabolism. Some children may also feel full, nauseous, or even vomit after eating, and the vomit may contain blood. If the disease progresses, pale complexion and fatigue caused by anemia may occur. Parents need to pay special attention to these manifestations, especially when the symptoms last for a long time or gradually worsen.

The incidence of gastric cancer in children is low, but early symptoms are easily overlooked. Abdominal pain is usually the most common manifestation, which may be intermittent or persistent, and is often mistaken for indigestion or acute gastritis. Loss of appetite may manifest as a child's loss of interest in food, while weight loss and obvious weight loss are due to insufficient nutritional intake or the effects of tumor metabolism. Some children may also feel full, nauseous, or even vomit after eating, and the vomit may contain blood. If the disease progresses, pale complexion and fatigue caused by anemia may occur. Parents need to pay special attention to these manifestations, especially when the symptoms last for a long time or gradually worsen.

In terms of prevention and response, avoid excessive intake of pickled and high-salt foods in your daily diet, and increase the proportion of fresh fruits and vegetables to protect the gastric mucosa and reduce risks. Try to avoid children from being exposed to secondhand smoke or adverse environmental factors, and maintain healthy living habits. If your child has the above early symptoms, he or she should go to a regular hospital for a gastroscopy or gastric ultrasound as soon as possible to confirm the cause and choose the appropriate treatment. Parents' sensitivity and attention are the first line of defense for their children's health.