Endoscopy is the most effective way to detect stomach cancer in its early stages. People with a family history of cancer and chronic stomach infections (H. pylori) should seek medical advice immediately if they experience symptoms. Avoiding salty foods and foods with artificial colors and eating vegetables rich in fiber can help maintain stomach health.
Not all stomach discomforts are necessarily cancer, but if the following symptoms persist, it is necessary to get tested:
Persistent indigestion and heartburn: Frequent indigestion or heartburn after eating. If this does not go away even after taking regular medications, you should be careful.
Bloating: The stomach feels excessively swollen immediately after eating. Early satiety is an important symptom.
Abdominal pain: Feeling of pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen or lower chest.
Unexplained fatigue and anemia: The body suddenly turns pale due to anemia and feeling extremely tired can be due to bleeding in the stomach.
Difficulty swallowing: A feeling of obstruction in the throat or chest when swallowing food can be a sign of upper stomach cancer.
