Most of the neoplasms in the stomach are malignant in nature. At the initial stages of the appearance of a stomach tumor, the patient does not notice any symptoms. In some cases, slight nausea and not too pleasant sensations in the abdominal cavity are possible.
Some doctors mistakenly put such a diagnosis as gastritis on these grounds. However, complaints of the patient can reveal a certain symptomatology, which is evidence of the presence of a neoplasm. The patient may complain of a constant sense of weakness and an increase in body temperature of an unexplained nature.
The patient's appetite decreases, there may be disgust for eating. As a result of this symptom, a person begins to lose weight sharply. Losing weight is accompanied by blanching of the skin, which is not caused by other ailments.
The mental state of the patient also undergoes changes: gradually he loses interest in life, around people and work activity, becomes listless and apathetic.
In addition, there may be signs that indicate a lesion of the organ with a tumor. It is a question of a constant or periodic feeling of heaviness in the stomach, sensations of its overflow. The patient may feel unpleasant sensations in this area, and in some cases - nausea.
In the presence of a neoplasm, complications can occur, which are expressed in internal bleeding. In this case, the symptoms of a stomach tumor change: the patient feels a sharp weakness, sometimes reaching an unconscious state, he has vomiting, in which you can see blood clots. The chair acquires a black shade. When such signs of a stomach tumor appear, you should immediately seek medical help.
When the tumor breaks and the contents get into the body, peritonitis may develop, the signs of which are expressed in severe pain, tension in the abdominal cavity and elevated temperature. This complication also requires the intervention of a physician.
Treatment for symptoms of a stomach tumor
The prognosis for malignant tumors of the stomach is very unfavorable. The only effective treatment for tumor symptoms is surgical intervention. The exact amount of treatment depends on the size of the neoplasm and the number of metastases.
In severe stages, it is possible to remove not only the affected stomach but also the pancreas, as well as some parts of the liver( in this case, so-called combined surgical procedures are performed).After removal, the neoplasm undergoes a histological examination for the subsequent administration of chemotherapy.
It should be noted that chemotherapy as an independent method of treatment does not bring effective results. Medicamentous therapy for cancer symptoms is productive only after surgery. With chemotherapy, a specialist can prescribe mitomycin, irinotecan and other drugs. Simultaneously with this measure, radiotherapy can be prescribed, which can improve the effectiveness of treatment.
Special attention should be paid to the dietary regimen when symptoms of stomach tumors are present. Removal of the stomach can lead to disturbances in the assimilation of nutrients. After the operation, the doctor appoints the patient various microelements, in particular, iron and calcium.
After surgery, patients should be observed regularly with a specialist. Every few months, it is necessary to take tests in order to prevent a relapse of the tumor in time. For the first couple of years, patients regularly take a general and biochemical blood test to identify relapse symptoms.