Gastric cancer usually causes pain in two places

Gastric cancer generally causes pain in two places: the stomach and abdomen. These are usually caused by tumor compression, ulcer formation, gastric wall perforation, metastatic pain, and nerve invasion. It is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner and take appropriate treatment measures according to the doctor's advice based on different situations. The details are as follows:

1. Tumor compression: The growth of gastric cancer tumors compresses the stomach wall and surrounding tissues, causing stomach and abdominal pain. Under the guidance of a doctor, surgical resection or radiotherapy or chemotherapy is performed to relieve tumor compression.

2. Ulcer formation: Gastric cancer causes gastric mucosal ulcers, leading to severe pain. Use proton pump inhibitors or H2 receptor antagonists under the guidance of a doctor to relieve ulcer pain and cooperate with anti-cancer treatment.

3. Gastric wall perforation: Gastric cancer causes gastric wall perforation, which causes acute abdominal pain. This situation requires emergency surgery to repair the perforation, followed by comprehensive anti-cancer treatment after surgery.

4. Metastatic pain: Cancer cells metastasize to other parts of the body, such as the liver and bones, causing pain in the corresponding parts. Depending on the location of the metastasis, local radiotherapy or systemic chemotherapy is used to relieve the pain.

5. Nerve invasion: Gastric cancer invades peripheral nerves, causing persistent pain. Use analgesics such as opioids under the guidance of a doctor and combine them with anticancer treatment.

In order to relieve pain and improve the quality of life, patients are advised to maintain good eating habits, avoid eating irritating foods, and undergo regular health checks to promptly detect and deal with potential problems. If symptoms persist, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner and take targeted treatment measures under the guidance of a doctor.