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Avatar m tn H Pylori thrives in low stomach acid and lowers stomach acid further. Low levels of stomach acid (stomach acid stimulates the pancreas to release enzymes to help with digestion just to add) can also cause malabsorption and floating stools. There are many possible symptoms from not enough stomach acid. My mother takes betaine HCL with pepsin supplements to increase stomach acid and digestive enzyme supplements to help with digestion. I'll send you a few article with more info.
Avatar f tn s gastric cancer. Three months ago I had two ct scans of the abdomen. One with just iodine contrast and another with both iodine contrast and barium swallow. Both came back fine. Would gastric cancer show up on the ct scans? Do ulcers/h.pylori made GERD/acid reflux worse after treatment?
Avatar n tn To determine if the risk of gastric cancer is high, risk factors for gastric cancer such as family history of gastric cancer; personal history of infection of the stomach by Helicobacter pylori; presence of a polyp larger than 2 centimeters in the stomach, presence of pernicious anemia, or presence of inflammation and swelling of the stomach for a long time (chronic atrophic gastritis) must be present. If it persists, it is best that you have this checked by your doctor for proper evaluation.
Avatar f tn Gastric cancer and small lesions are often not visible on CT scans unless the lesion is large - the larger the cancer/primary tumor, the more likely CT can identify it. That is why endoscopy is often performed to evaluate ulcers and to look for cancers via direct visualization. Have you seen a gastroenterologist yet? Have you had an endoscopy yet?
Avatar n tn He then had several more surgeries due to ecoli, abdominal abscess, hernia and body rejected the mesh (all do to colon perforation during colonoscopy where cancer was found) In 2007 he had surgery number 7 for small bowell obstruction from what was used to repair the hernia in 2004 adhered to colon and wall of stomach. June of 2008 we found out from an endoscope that the had a carpet of gastric polyps, in Nov of 2008 we found from an EUS that he had thousands of gastric polyps.
Avatar m tn Around 35 out of 100 people (35%) with stage 2 stomach cancer will survive their cancer for 5 years or more after they are diagnosed.
Avatar f tn My sister (she is 49) has a 9cm metastatic malignant ovarian tumor consequent off her gastric cancer. She had her stomach removed in MDAnderson a year ago (2108) and this March the doctors found that her stomach cancer had spread into her ovary and some cells in her abdomial linings. She just finished her chemo cycles and the results where not good. The ovarian tumor size grew from 2cm to 9cm. Now she is in a complex situation. She has to make a decision.
Avatar m tn Risk factors usually asoociated with gastric cancer include family history of gastric cancer; personal history of infection of the stomach by Helicobacter pylori; presence of a polyp larger than 2 centimeters in the stomach, presence of pernicious anemia, or presence of inflammation and swelling of the stomach for a long time (chronic atrophic gastritis). If it persists, it is best that you have regular follow-up with your doctor or be referred to a specialist for proper evaluation.
20677239 tn?1503472778 There is an advanced clinical trial in phase 3 which is now recruiting a massive number of patients with metastatic gastric cancer in more than 18 countries around the world. All important details and how to get in touch with the doctors are published on a patients' platform for clinical trials called FindMeCure. Here is a link to find out more: https://www.findmecure.com/Campaigns/taiho-trial-gastric-cancer?
Avatar m tn with all of these tests wouldnt they have seen if something serious was causing my symptoms? I worry about some type of cancer, but if cancer was causing symptoms wouldnt some test have seen it?
Avatar f tn Now some 2 months after the radiotherapy ended, he is experiencing stomach pains on a daily basis and he is now worried that the cancer has spread. Does anyone know of stomach pains being a side effect, this long after the radiotherapy ended? We were told that the radiotherapy was successful but he hasn't had any scan since the therapy ended. Thanks for your help.
Avatar n tn H pylori can be associated with gastric cancer and gastric lymphoma, so the changes on the biopsy results bear monitoring. These options can be discussed with your personal physician. This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case. Kevin Pho, M.D. KevinMD.com Twitter.
Avatar m tn I am concerned as to whether I have gastric cancer or an ulcer or something else? I have an endoscopy scheduled in 2 weeks but that is too long from now and I am going crazy with anxiety and stress having to wait that long! Here is a little bit about me and my symptoms: I'm a heavy 21 year old male and for the past few months I have had dull aches and pain right below my sternum, pain in my chest area, through the back sometimes and now currently, on my sides.
Avatar f tn How can you test to rule out cancer? I read that for some type of gastric cancer when you see it in endoscope, it's already too late. What kind of imaging is best for detecting/ruling out hastric cancer?
Avatar m tn A constant feeling of phlegm in mouth or throat and persisting cough at times can be due to gastric reflux. Either you have a lax esophageal sphincter or hiatal hernia or severe acidity. Take a late night snack. Raise head end of bed. Take Omeprazole empty stomach in morning and an antacid gel at bedtime. Refrain from smoking, alcohol, fuzzy drinks, caffeine, and spicy food. See if these tips help. If they do not help consult your doctor. Take care!
Avatar n tn I am 19 years of age, and for about over a month i have had pain in the lower part of my stomach and also the lower back. I tend to feel full and my stomach seems beloted. i tend to feel sick most of the time, but have not vomited yet. I have been to the doctors a couple of times and from doing some test like urine, gloucous, liver, tyroid and chest has all come back normal. i don't know why but i fear i might have some sort of cancer. can someone help me please.
Avatar n tn I had COLON CANCER! If you have gastric distress of any sort, please see a gastroenterology specialist as soon as possible!
Avatar f tn that comes along with ache that spread behing my lower rib. Doctor has describe me of having gastric..but I have taken the gastric medicine and on mild diet to avoid it from re-occur. However...it does comes back. At times I am quite breathless due to the stomach bloated. It feels bit of pressure in the upper centre of my stomach. This too can result of me having tight chest. I'm 37 non smoker. Mother of 5. So far my heart are ok...I'm just afraid that I have cancer..
Avatar n tn i am 47 years old and scared of getting cancer. my grandparents died of cancer. i had the upper gastro surgery done. where they go in with a camera and look at your esophagus and stomach and small intestines. this is the diagnosis duodenal biopsy= normal, negative for parasites or other abnormalities. antrum biopsy= normal gastric mucosa,negative for gastritis or helicobacter pylori infection,intestinal metaplasia,dysplasia,or malignancy.
Avatar n tn They did tell us that the polyps are not the kind that cause cancer. However he has a family history of cancer, mom dad and brother have all died from cancer. There are so many of the polyps that cover the entire stomach, the surgeon and gastroenterologist both feel it would be to dangerous for his to have the total stomach removed. He is having a hard time eating because not matter how little or how much he feels nausea and full, he is tired all the time and is anemic off and on.
Avatar f tn husband has been sick since march with stomach pain and ct scans revealed mult lymphnodes in the mesentery and called in possible crohns disease or mesenteric adenitis. he has had so many pills for ibs, antibiotics, inflammation, etc... now he had a mri enterography and it tells 1.5 x 1.4 mass on pancreatic neck with diffuse atrophy of pancreas, favoring chronic pancreatitis.