What does stomach cancer pain feel like?
Stomach cancer pain and symptoms differ depending on the individual,where the cancer is located,and what stage the cancer is in. Generally stomach cancer pain includes upper abdominal pain,cramping, bloating after eating,loss of appetite, nausea,vomiting, pain when swallowing, blood and stool, and other similar symptoms. Some individuals have also experienced middle back pain along with the upper abdominal pain. It is common for the pain to become present or more intense after eating meals. As with most other cancers, fatigue is also very common in stomach cancer. The pain associated with stomach cancer can range anywhere from nonexistent to intense enough to cause nausea and vomiting. As the cancer progresses, you can expect the pain and other symptoms to become more apparent and worsen. References: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/stomach/allpages