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India -- Free-Press-Release.com -- Feb 16, 2018 -- The failure to make a proper diagnose of stomach cancer and or the failure to make a timely diagnosis of stomach cancer are types of medical malpractice that, unfortunately, occurs. When a physician fails to make the diagnosis of stomach cancer, or fails to make the diagnosis in its early stages, it can result in serious injury to the patient, including death. There are certain things a doctor should do, and certain clinical and medical information that a doctor should obtain, in order to properly diagnose and care for a patient who presents to a physician with certain abnormal signs and symptoms that are known to be consistent with stomach cancer. These abnormal signs and symptoms are described below. When a proper diagnosis is made and proper treatment is provided, a patient is much more likely to recover with fewer and or less serious complications. The goal for any health care provider, including those evaluating a patient for possible stomach cancer, is to make a correct diagnosis and provide proper treatment. When this occurs, it is much more likely that serious injury or death can be avoided. WHAT IS STOMACH CANCER? Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, occurs when cells in the stomach mutate and begin to divide and spread uncontrollably. Cancer cells crowd out healthy cells and injure the part of the body they are invading. Untreated cancer will eventually spread throughout the body and become fatal. Although there are several types of stomach cancer, the term stomach cancer is usually used to describe the most common type called adenocarcinoma. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STOMACH CANCER Although there are numerous signs and symptoms that suggest that an individual may have stomach cancer, this condition can sometimes be difficult to detect because many symptoms of stomach cancer can initially be attributed to other, less severe medical conditions, like GERD. However, this does not mean that a physician is relieved of his or her duty to properly investigate whether or not this condition exists. Stomach cancer symptoms include, but are not limited to, the following:
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- Stomach discomfort or pain - Unintended weight loss - Vomiting blood - Blood in the stool - Difficulty swallowing - Anemia - Fatigue - Severe and persistent heartburn - Severe and persistent indigestion - Appetite loss If a patient makes return visits for these types of complaints, the doctor should become increasingly concerned that a more serious medical condition, like stomach cancer, exists. The investigation of these ongoing symptoms requires a more complete medical workup, including the possible referral to a Gastroenterologist, a specialist. WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR STOMACH CANCER? While there is no formula to show which individuals will develop stomach cancer, several factors have been identified which make it more likely for a person to develop stomach cancer. These risk factors include: - An infection from helicobacter pylori bacteria - Smoking - Family history of stomach cancer - Diet high in smoked, salted, or pickled foods - Diet low in fresh fruit and vegetables
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- Long-term stomach inflammation - Obesity HOW IS STOMACH CANCER DIAGNOSED? When a patient presents with stomach pain or symptoms which may suggest a stomach problem, a doctor should ask appropriate questions in order to determine the cause of the symptoms. The doctor should take steps to learn about a patient's family history (which can increase the likelihood that the patient has a condition like stomach cancer), his or her personal medical history, and what his or her symptoms are. The physician should also determine the length of time that the abnormal symptoms existed and complete a thorough physical exam. The physical exam is a key part of the evaluation since this exam may show or suggest the presence of abdominal fluid, abdominal swelling and or abdominal pain --- all consistent with the possibility that stomach cancer exists. Contacts us: World Gastroenterology Institute Amboli Naka Signal, Next to ICICI Prudential, Main S.V.Road,Andheri (West), Mumbai-400058 Toll Free No.: 1800 267 0141 +91 22 6109 9888 contact@wgi.ooo http://www.wgi.ooo/
Contact Information: Name: World Gastroenterology Institute Company: World Gastroenterology Institute Telephone: 1800 267 0141
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