Stomach Cancer
Cancer of the stomach lining, which can cause abdominal pain, nausea, and unintended weight loss.
Also known as: gastric cancer, gastric carcinoma.
Category: Oncologic
Drugs labeled for Stomach Cancer
1 medication ingredients list an association with stomach cancer in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Stomach Cancer
The following symptoms have been associated with Stomach Cancer in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abdominal pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) and perc...
Black Stools
Dark, tarry stools that usually indicate bleeding in the upper digestive tract....
Bloating
A feeling of fullness, pressure, or swelling in the abdomen, often related to gas, digestion, or fluid retenti...
Nausea and vomiting
Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom that has been defined as an unpleasant painless subjective feeling th...
Poor appetite
A reduced desire to eat....
Weight loss
Reduction of total body weight....
Tests used to investigate Stomach Cancer
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Stomach Cancer. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
H. pylori Test
Detects Helicobacter pylori infection associated with ulcers and gastritis....
Occult Blood Fecal Test
This test, also known as a FIT or iFOBT, detects the presence of occult (hidden) blood in fecal matter....
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
These conditions share symptoms with Stomach Cancer, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
Behçet disease
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Familial pancreatic carcinoma
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Gastroparesis
A condition in which the stomach empties too slowly, causing nausea, vomiting, bloating, and early fullness....
Microscopic polyangiitis
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Peptic Ulcer Disease
Open sores on the stomach or duodenum lining, often caused by H. pylori infection or NSAID use, causing burnin...
Rhabdoid tumor
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stomach Cancer?
Stomach Cancer is a health condition described in medical literature. Cancer of the stomach lining, which can cause abdominal pain, nausea, and unintended weight loss.
What are the symptoms of Stomach Cancer?
Stomach Cancer is associated with 6 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abdominal pain, Black Stools, Bloating, Nausea and vomiting, Poor appetite, Weight loss. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Stomach Cancer diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Stomach Cancer include CBC with Differential, H. pylori Test, Iron Panel, Occult Blood Fecal Test. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Stomach Cancer, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.