According to Stanford University of Health Care in the United States, there are eight symptoms in the early stage of this case, noting that it is common for people with stomach cancer in its early stages to have no symptoms, which include the following:
Unexplained weight loss
Abdominal pain or vague pain just above the navel
– Indigestion
Heartburn
-vomit
Weakness or tiredness
blood in vomit or stool
Feeling full after small meals
It is important to know that not all of these symptoms are caused by stomach cancer, as some of them may be symptoms of other diseases related to the stomach, so it is best to undergo examination to make sure that it is not a cancer related issue. If the cancer grows, other symptoms may develop, including advanced symptoms of cancer stomach, the following:
-Anorexia
Significant weight loss
Uncontrolled vomiting
If the cancer spreads to the liver, you may develop jaundice, which is a yellowing of your skin or eyes, or ascites, which is an enlarged stomach of fluid.
With regard to the causes of stomach cancer, there are five risk factors that will affect your likelihood of developing this condition, and they are as follows:
If you are over 50 years old and if you are a man.
If you have Helicobacter pylori, a long-term infection, this will increase your risk.
If you suffer from long-term infectious diseases such as acid reflux, gastritis or pernicious anemia.
Whether one of your siblings or one of your parents has had stomach cancer will affect your risk as well.
There are a range of steps you can take to reduce your risk of stomach cancer, including quitting smoking, losing weight, reducing salt, and, if you work in a job where you’re exposed to harmful chemicals, try wearing protective clothing.