One study, published in the journal Frontiers in Surgery, explains that hernias aren’t necessarily a direct effect of stomach cancer but can be “due to its consequences” such as increased pressure in the abdomen.
According to the charity Cancer Research UK, the “most common symptoms” of the disease include difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss, and tummy pain.
The other symptoms that may occur include the following:
- indigestion (dyspepsia) that doesn’t go away
- feeling full after eating small amounts
- a loss of appetite
- feeling or being sick
- dark poo
- tiredness due to low levels of red blood cells (anaemia)
The difficulty swallowing may show up as a “burning sensation” when you swallow, explains the charity.