There are different types of stomach cancer, including:
Adenocarcinoma: This is the most common type of stomach cancer and begins with stomach adenocarcinoma.
Gastric lymphoma: It develops in the heart cells of the stomach and is a rare type of stomach cancer.
Non-Hodgkin gastric lymphoma: Another rare type of lymphoma that develops in the cells of the larynx.
Stromal tumor: It develops in the cells that make up the support tissue of the stomach and are a rare type of stomach cancer.
Causes and risk factors for stomach cancer
Signs :
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Persistent indigestion or heartburn
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Stomach pain or (especially discomfort above the navel)
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Bloating after meals
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Feeling full fast (early satiety) after even small meals
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Nausea or vomiting (sometimes with blood)
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Unexplained weight loss
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Loss of appetite
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Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) if the tumor is near the esophagus
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Fatigue or (often due to anemia from internal bleeding)
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Black, tarry stools (melena — from bleeding in the stomach)
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Vomiting blood (hematemesis, thoughs common)
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Swelling in the abdomen (from fluid buildup or tumor growth)
Risk factors :
Several factors, ranging from genetics to the environment, can increase the risk of stomach cancer, including:
Age :
The risk of stomach cancer increases with age. The elderly are more vulnerable.
Sex :
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