Many cancer symptoms are often confused with other less serious conditions. However, the diagnosis of the disease in the early stages plays a huge role in subsequent treatment. One of these unusual signs may be hiccups, which sometimes turns out to be a symptom of the development of a stomach tumor.
According to Cancer research UK, you should be wary if hiccups occur regularly, do not go away for a long time and begin to tire. Today, it is not known for certain why cancer causes it, but this may be due to the fact that with a malignant tumor, the stomach stops working properly and becomes bloated, Express writes.
However, doctors noted that regular hiccups are a less common symptom of cancer. The main warning signs include problems with swallowing, constant heartburn, loss of appetite, pain in the upper abdomen, a feeling of full satiety after eating, as well as constant fatigue and rapid fatigue.
According to the National Health Service of Great Britain, similar symptoms can occur regularly in the case of gastroesophageal reflux disease. However, doctors warned, it is important to make sure that they are not caused by a tumor. In addition, it is worthwhile to undergo an additional examination if the condition does not improve after three weeks of usual treatment.
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