27-year-old girl got stomach cancer due to eating mistakes, expert pointed out 5 warning signs of the disease

To save time and money on daily living, Ms. Truong, 27 years old in Beijing (China) has made it a habit to go to the market once and prepare food for many days. Then, she stores it in the refrigerator for later use.

There are long business trips, but when she gets home, she still takes out leftover food from the refrigerator to relieve her hunger.

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Some time ago, she felt pain in her upper abdomen, bloating and nausea. She thought it was due to irregular eating habits, so she just bought some medicine and took it without paying any more attention. It was not until recently that she started to feel more and more nauseous and vomited, that she decided to go to the hospital.

After examination, a 2x3cm tumor was found in her stomach. After a biopsy, she was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Knowing her medical history, the doctor sighed and said that the illness was probably related to Ms. Truong's long-term consumption of refrigerated foods.

According to doctors, stomach cancer is currently one of the five most common cancers worldwide. If stomach cancer is detected in its early stages, when the tumor has just formed, it can be cured in over 90% of cases.

5 warning signs of stomach cancer

Stomach cancer causes pain

The pain of benign stomach diseases such as gastritis and stomach ulcers is frequent. For example, stomach ulcers will cause pain about 1 hour after eating. If this characteristic changes, you should be alert that it may have become malignant.

Stomach cancer causes sudden weight loss

Stomach cancer will significantly reduce the patient's ability to absorb nutrients, leading to significant weight loss in a short period of time and causing symptoms such as loss of appetite, diarrhea, and fatigue.

A mass appears in the upper abdomen.

If a hard, painful, compressing mass appears in the pit of the stomach, you should pay close attention, the cause may be stomach cancer.

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Heartburn, acid reflux

Heartburn is usually located below the breastbone, with a burning sensation, acid reflux is when the acidic substances in the stomach flow back into the mouth causing obvious discomfort.

Black stools

If black stools appear in the body for unknown reasons and last for a long time, it is likely due to stomach ulcer cancer, you should see a doctor promptly.

5 groups of people at risk of stomach cancer

People with bad eating habits

People who regularly eat salty foods, grilled, fried, or stored foods such as smoked foods, pickled foods, salted foods, and foods high in salt often have a higher rate of stomach cancer than those who have bland and frugal eating habits.

People with digestive diseases

Stomach cancer is common in people with previous stomach diseases, such as a history of stomach surgery, pain, long-term stomach ulcers, and HP (Helicobacter pylori) infection.

Smoker

Smoking is one of the habits that most people with stomach cancer still maintain. At K hospital, most men with stomach cancer use tobacco. This can be considered a risk factor for this disease.

Men over 40 years old

Of those with stomach cancer, 96% are aged 40 and over. Men are about twice as likely to get stomach cancer as women.

Family history of stomach cancer

If a family member has a history of cancer, the risk of developing a related cancer yourself will be higher.

In addition, people with gastric hyperplasia or polyps, suspected malignant anemia, and intestinal metaplasia in the stomach cannot "ignore" this cancer.

How to prevent stomach cancer

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- Limit salty foods: They contain a lot of nitrites and secondary amines which, when entering the stomach, combine to form extremely toxic substances that cause cancer.

- Limit eating smoked, grilled, and fried foods: These processed foods contain many toxic substances that cause cancer.

- Give up the habit of smoking, drinking alcohol, and stimulants: Using these substances will cause many cancers, not just stomach cancer.

- Supplement with appropriate nutrients: Eat foods rich in vitamins A, B, E.

- Have a reasonable and regular rest and exercise regimen.

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