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Stomach Cancer: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Prevention Tips

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About Stomach Cancer: Stomach is a muscular bag located in the upper part of the abdomen. Its function is to receive food from food pipe and break it down into smaller food particles for digestion. Any cancer appearing here would be called as stomach cancer. Stomach cancers are aggressive as they spread fast. With recent advancement in the management of the stomach cancer the survival has improved significantly. Risk Factors are : Smoking and Alcohol are most important risk factors. Smoked foods, obesity, diet poor in fruits and vegetables, H ppylori infection, gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and prolonged inflammation (Gastritis) are other risk factors for the development of stomach cancers. What are the Symptoms of Stomach Cancer? The Symptoms of Stomach Cancer are as follows: Indigestion which is not getting better with medications Heartburn Vomiting Feeling bloated after meals Pain Nausea Vomiting Blood in vomitus Black colored stools Anemia Weight loss How is it Diagnosed...