Stomach Cancer Symptoms, Causes and Homeopathic Treatments

What is Stomach Cancer?

Stomach cancer is also known as gastric cancer and starts in the cells and tissues of the stomach. It is a malignant tumor that usually develops in the linings of the stomach.

The human stomach has 5 parts namely:

Cardia – Very first part

Fundus – Upper part of the stomach

Corpus or body – Main part of the stomach

Antrum – The lower part that is close to intestine

Pylorus – Stomach’s last part. Its function is to act as a valve and allow the contents of the stomach to enter into the intestine.

The first 3 parts are collectively called the proximal stomach while the last 2 parts are collectively called the distal stomach.

Different Types of Stomach Cancers

Cancer can be developed in any part of the stomach and may have different causes and treatment methods. The main types of stomach related cancer are:

Adenocarcinoma: This cancer occurs in the mucous or inner lining of the stomach – This is the most common type.

Lymphoma: Cancer of immune system tissues found in the stomach

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors: These are tumors that can be formed in the walls of the stomach.

Carcinoid tumor: These tumors are formed in the hormone-making cells of the stomach.

Most Common Symptoms

Following are Some Early Symptoms of this cancer

• Heartburn
• Bloating
• Discomfort in Stomach
• Indigestion
• Less Appetite

Advanced Symptoms of Stomach Cancer

In advanced stages of this cancer following symptoms may be observed:

• Black Tarry stools with blood
• Vomiting with blood
• Discomfort in stomach
• Continuous Weight Loss
• Weakness
• Mild Anemia

Usual Causes of Stomach Cancer

The exact reasons or causes of this cancer are not known but the factors that contribute to such types of cancer are listed below:

• More common in men
• More common in Asians and African-Americans
• Genetic Abnormality
• More common in people with blood group A
• Family history increases the chances in offsprings
• Smoking, alcohol drinking
• Eating a diet with lesser fiber
• H. Pylori infection in the stomach
• More common in people working in coal mines, rubber, and timber processing factories.

Homeopathic Treatment

In homeopathy, very effective medicines are used to treat and cure all types of such cancers. Before proper treatment exact type, possible causes, and severity of the cancer are determined by a homeopathic doctor. After diagnosis, different cancer-killing medicines are given. The main functions of these medicines are to:

• Kill and Destroy Tumor Cells
• Stop further growth of tumor
• Stop propagation of cancer to other cells and body parts
• Increase the number of healthy cells around tumor cells to decrease the severity of disease

You must consult a reputed and experienced homeopathic doctor that can understand the issue regarding the problem and cure it.