Major changes in diet are needed to prevent stomach cancer. Avoiding excessively salty foods, processed meats, and smoked foods can reduce the risk of the disease. Include plenty of vegetables and fruits in your diet.
It is essential for those with a bacterial infection called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) to be treated properly. For those with long-term digestive problems, it may be appropriate to have an endoscopy to get a proper diagnosis.
The main signs that the body shows when cancer cells grow in the stomach are:
Persistent indigestion and heartburn: It is not the indigestion that occurs after a normal meal, but severe acidity and heartburn that does not go away even after taking medications.
Feeling full suddenly while eating: Feeling like the stomach is too full and uncomfortable even after eating a small amount of food (Early Satiety) is an important symptom.
Difficulty swallowing (Dysphagia): Feeling like food is blocked in the throat or having difficulty swallowing indicates an obstruction in the upper part of the stomach.
Pain in the upper part of the stomach: Persistent pain or swelling above the navel should be taken seriously.
Vomiting blood and black stools: Seeing traces of blood in the vomit or passing black stools can be a sign of bleeding inside the stomach.
Unexplained fatigue and anemia: Anemia due to bleeding in the stomach can cause extreme fatigue and shortness of breath.