Stage 1 (Early)
* Indigestion or heartburn
* Loss of appetite
Stage 2 (Middle)
* Weakness
* Bloating of the stomach, usually after meals
* Difficult to swallow
Stage 3 (Late)
* Pain in the upper abdomen
* Nausea and vomiting
* Diarrhea or constipation
* Weight loss
* Causes
Vomiting blood
* Drinking alcohol
* Smoking cigarettes
* Diet is low in fruits and vegetables
* Family history of stomach cancer
* Exploring to chemicals used in rubber or lead
* Previous stomach surgery
What do naturopaths recommend?
Let’s beat it together.
– Naturopath suggest therapies such as homeopathic medicines, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and herbs -They individualize each treatment to best suit each patient -Naturopathic medicine can treat Dysphasia, Nausea, and pain
What do GPs recommend?
(Stages 0-1) the Gastrectomy is to be removed
(Stages 2-3) the Abdominal Lymph nodes is also removed
(Stage 4) Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy is required
If you have any other questions or believe that you have any of the symptoms please make sure to see your doctor.
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By: Lauren Witteman Adam Suppa Brandon Lynch Calvin Gomes
Diagnosis
Where is stomach cancer located in the body?
Stomach cancer is found in the stomach; it may grow bigger and expand to other body parts. * Early stages rarely cause symptoms
* Poor appetite
* Weight loss
* Stomach pain
* Discomfort in the abdomen
* Feeling full or bloated after a small meal
* Heart burn, indigestion, or ulcer-type symptoms
* Nausea &Vomiting
* Swelling or fluid buildup in the abdomen
* Rehabilitation
* Exercise plan
Physical and occupational therapy to create personalized treatment for patients * Light resistance and range of motion exercises
* The exercises are designed to decrease pain, fatigue, decreased mobility, breathing difficulties, and challenge of daily living * Breathing techniques and posture adjustments can also help Foods that aggravate stomach cancer and foods that can be eaten\liquids that can be consumed.
* Snack foods with lots of sugar
* Also foods with high sodium are not good, giving the person high blood pressure. Gender, Age and culture background.
Gender: Males are more common to get stomach cancer than women. 0.86% of men and women will be diagnosed with stomach cancer within their lifetime. Age: Stomach cancer is more common with people over the age of 45. Stomach cancer is really rare to appear with people under 40. Culture background: Many people all over the world has stomach cancer, but stomach cancer is found to be more common in Asian and African cultures. It was estimated that 800, 000 people get stomach cancer per year.