What are the early symptoms of gastric cancer

Gastric cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the gastric mucosal epithelium. The occurrence of gastric cancer is related to changes in dietary structure, increased work pressure, and Helicobacter pylori infection. Early symptoms of gastric cancer may include indigestion, upper abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, bloating and belching, difficulty swallowing, and anemia, but these symptoms are similar to many other gastrointestinal diseases. Therefore, if there is persistent stomach discomfort or pain, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time to check whether it is caused by gastric cancer. The specific introduction is as follows:

1. Indigestion: including bloating, abdominal distension, abdominal discomfort or pain, nausea, vomiting, etc. It is recommended to take dietary adjustments, physical therapy and oral medications for treatment. In terms of diet, you need to pay attention to eating small meals frequently, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and eat more easily digestible foods. Physical therapy can relieve symptoms through massage or clockwise abdominal massage. For oral medications, you can use digestive aids for treatment under the guidance of a doctor, such as Jianwei Xiaoshi Tablets, Domperidone Tablets, etc.

2. Upper abdominal pain: Many diseases can cause upper abdominal pain, but the pain of gastric cancer may be unrelated to diet, or the original regular ulcer pain may become irregular, more frequent or severe, or the pain is obvious after eating and relieved when fasting. It is recommended to take appropriate treatment methods according to the specific cause. If the upper abdominal pain is caused by gastric ulcer or gastritis, drugs that inhibit gastric acid secretion, such as omeprazole, lansoprazole, etc., and drugs that protect the gastric mucosa, such as aluminum carbonate magnesium, rebamipide, etc., can be used under the guidance of a doctor. If the upper abdominal pain is caused by pancreatitis or cholecystitis, antibiotics such as cefuroxime axetil tablets and amoxicillin granules can be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Gastrointestinal bleeding: Gastric cancer may cause gastrointestinal bleeding, which usually manifests as black stools, bloody stools or hematemesis, especially in people who do not have ulcer disease and are not taking medication, or in people who have gastric mucosal lesions caused by drinking, black stools, or persistent occult blood in the stool. It is recommended to take appropriate treatment methods according to the amount of bleeding and the specific cause. If it is a small amount of bleeding, you can use hemostatic drugs such as somatostatin and prothrombin complex for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. If it is a large amount of bleeding, you need to seek medical attention immediately and take emergency hemostatic measures, such as endoscopic treatment or surgical treatment.

4. Abdominal distension and belching: Since cancer cells affect the normal peristalsis and function of the stomach, patients with gastric cancer may experience symptoms of abdominal distension and belching. It is recommended to take appropriate treatment methods for different causes. If the abdominal distension and belching is caused by functional gastrointestinal disease, you can use drugs that promote gastric motility and regulate intestinal function under the guidance of a doctor, such as domperidone and mosapride. If the abdominal distension and belching is caused by chronic gastritis, you can use drugs that inhibit gastric acid secretion and protect the gastric mucosa under the guidance of a doctor, such as itopride and teprenone.

5. Dysphagia: If the lesion is located at the cardia where the esophagus and stomach meet, the passage of food will be blocked, resulting in dysphagia. It is recommended to take appropriate treatments for different causes. If dysphagia is caused by esophagitis or esophageal stenosis, you can use medications such as omeprazole, rabeprazole, etc. under the guidance of a doctor, or undergo surgery. If dysphagia is caused by tonsillitis or pharyngitis, you can use antibiotics and Chinese patent medicines for clearing away heat and detoxification under the guidance of a doctor, such as penicillin V potassium tablets, Yinhuang lozenges, etc.

6. Anemia: Symptoms of anemia may occur due to decreased appetite, decreased digestive function, increased consumption of cancer cells, and gastrointestinal bleeding. It is recommended to take appropriate treatments for different causes. If the anemia is caused by malnutrition or menorrhagia, iron and vitamin B12 can be used for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. If the anemia is caused by gastrointestinal bleeding, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time, take emergency hemostasis measures, and use appropriate drugs such as octreotide acetate injection and batuxin for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

The above symptoms are not necessarily specific symptoms of gastric cancer and may also be related to other diseases. It is recommended to seek medical attention in time when one or more of the above situations occur. Early detection and diagnosis of gastric cancer can increase the chance of successful treatment. For patients with early gastric cancer, surgery is the preferred treatment method. The cancerous tissue is removed surgically, and further radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, etc. are combined after the operation. Regular eating habits and a good mood should also be maintained on a daily basis.