If you are experiencing symptoms of GI cancer, and looking for medical attention consult Dr Viswanth S. He is expert in treating GI Cancer in HSR Layout and Sarjapur Road, Bangalore. With the right treatment and care, the patient can fight back against cancer and there is hope for a brighter future.
What is GI Cancer ?
Gastrointestinal cancer is malignant conditions of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) and digestion accessory organs. It refers to all cancers in your digestive tract organs such as the stomach, large and small intestine, pancreas, colon, liver, rectum, anus, and biliary system.
Gastrointestinal cancer is malignant conditions of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) and digestion accessory organs. It refers to all cancers in your digestive tract organs such as the stomach, large and small intestine, pancreas, colon, liver, rectum, anus, and biliary system.
When GI cancer is extensive enough to cause signs, they may include:
• Pain in abdominal or cramping• Bloody or very dark stool
• Bowel habits change, such as diarrhea, constipation, or changes in consistency or narrowing of the stool
• Difficulty swallowing
• Digestive issues
• Jaundice
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdomen swelling
• Tiredness, weakness, weight loss, or loss of appetite
Symptoms of stomach cancer
• Difficulty swallowing• Feeling bloated after eating
• Feeling full after eating
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• sudden weight loss
• Heartburn
• Nausea
Risk Factors of stomach cancer
• Gender• Age
• Geography
• excessive alcohol consumption
• Being overweight or obese
• H. pylori
• red meat
• low socioeconomic status
Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery Treatment
The Surgical Treatment Options Are:• Endoluminal Laser Process
• Open Surgery
• Laparoscopic Surgery
• Radiation therapy
With Laser treatment | Old Traditional Surgery | |
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Minimally Invasive | ||
Local Anesthesia | ||
Same-day discharge | ||
Post Surgical Pain | Minimal | High |
Blood Loss | No Blood Loss | High Chances |
Recovery | Quick recovery | Slow (Bed rest required) |