10 Signs of Stomach Cancer
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Stomach Cancer Sign #2: Weight Loss
A loss of appetite and loss of weight go hand in hand, for rather obvious reasons. With insufficient calories being ingested, the patient will begin to burn up their fat reserves to compensate for their energy needs. While weight loss is often promoted as something good, it can actually be very bad for you if it happens too quickly.
A sudden and dramatic weight loss is something that will often lead to an initial diagnosis of stomach cancer. In addition to a lack of appetite, the stomach is likely to be less effective at getting nutrition from what a person eats, compounding the problem further. Further, the body uses extra energy to combat cancer which will further cause weight loss.
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