Do not make the mistake of considering acidity and sour belching as trivial, they can be early signs of stomach cancer

News Topical, Digital Desk : In today's busy life, people are giving more importance to ultra-processed foods. At the same time, they are adopting an unhealthy lifestyle. Due to this, they are getting affected by many types of diseases. Eating outside food and oily foods all the time has increased stomach problems to a great extent. Many times people ignore the problem of acidity.

On the other hand, heartburn, sour belching and obesity are considered normal. But if these problems persist, then it can be a sign of stomach cancer. If the symptoms are not identified and treated in time, then you may even lose your life. Today, in this article, we are going to give you detailed information about stomach cancer. Along with this, we will also know about its symptoms.

What is gastric cancer?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, stomach cancer is also known as gastric cancer. It usually occurs when the cells of the stomach lining start growing abnormally. These cells can gradually spread inside the walls of the stomach. Cancer can then occur anywhere in the stomach. In about 95% of cases, stomach cancer slowly starts from the lining of the stomach. If left untreated, these cells form tumors (lumps) and can spread to nearby organs such as the liver and pancreas.

Who can get stomach cancer?

Anyone can get stomach cancer, but people aged 65 years or above are at a higher risk. Men are more prone to this deadly disease than women.

Symptoms of stomach cancer 

Stomach cancer often does not show any symptoms in the early stages. Common symptoms such as sudden weight loss or abdominal pain often appear later. Do not ignore these symptoms of stomach cancer -

• Loss of appetite
• Difficulty swallowing food
• feeling tired or weak
• nausea and vomiting
• Sudden weight loss
• Heartburn or indigestion
• Blackening of stool
• Vomiting blood
• Feeling of heaviness or gas after eating
• Abdominal pain (often above the navel)
• Feeling full even after eating a little

Let us tell you that all these symptoms can also be seen in any other disease. Therefore, if you feel these symptoms, you must consult a doctor. You should avoid taking any medicines without consulting a doctor.

Why does stomach cancer occur?

Stomach cancer  occurs when there is a change in the DNA of the cells of the stomach. DNA tells the cells when to grow and when to die. When the change occurs, the cells continue to grow and do not die. This leads to the formation of a tumor and cancer can spread. However, there can be many reasons behind its growth -

• History of stomach cancer in the family
• H. pylori bacterial infection
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining)
• Epstein-Barr virus infection
• Stomach ulcers
• eating too much salt
• Habit of eating oily, smoked and pickled food
• Shortage of fruits and vegetables
• Smoking
• drinking alcohol
• obesity
• Autoimmune atrophic gastritis

According to Cleveland Clinic, this disease is more common in people with type A blood group. It is not possible to completely prevent stomach cancer, but its risk can be reduced by changing lifestyle. For example, take a healthy diet. Eat as little salt and red meat as possible. Quit smoking. Do not drink alcohol. Also, maintain your weight.

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