Best Doctors for Stomach Cancer Treatment in Bhopal

Stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, occurs when the cells grow out of control. It most commonly affects older age men. Symptoms of stomach cancer include loss of appetite, trouble swallowing, fatigue, weakness, nausea and vomiting, unexplained weight loss, heartburn and indigestion, black stool, vomiting blood, feeling bloated and gassy after eating, stomach pain, and feeling full even after eating a small meal. It is mainly caused by a family history of stomach cancer, helicobacter pylori infection, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastritis, epstein barr virus infection, a history of stomach ulcers, a diet high in fatty, salty, pickled and smoked foods, a diet that doesn't include vegetables and fruits, smoking, chewing tobacco and vaping, obesity, drinking too much alcohol and autoimmune atrophic gastritis. Genetic conditions with increased risk of stomach cancer include Lynch syndrome, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, familial adenomatous polyposis and common variable immunodeficiency. Diagnosis is made by upper endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, blood tests, radiologic tests like CT scan, MRI, PET scan and laparoscopy.