The peptic ulcer damages the lining of either the stomach or the duodenum.The symptoms of indigestion caused by peptic ulcers may harm a person by a severe pain.They can be treated with medicines, but without treatment serious complications may appear.There are two kinds of peptic ulcers: one is gastric and the other one is duodenal ulcer.The diameter of peptic ulcers is between 1-2cm,which seems with a mouth ulcers.

One to ten people at some point in their lives are affected by the duodenal ulcers, especially younger men.Stomach ulcers are more common. The peptic ulcer may be acute or chronic.One of acute ulcers may heal without any long term consequences. On the other hand chronic ulcers are deeper and they causes symptoms leaving a scar even they heal.The stomach contains acid which helps to protect the body from infection.The stomach and duodenum has its lining covered in mucus which protects it from acid.When the stomach produces excess acid an ulcer may appear.

There are some factors which leads to the apearance of the peptic ulcer like: infection with bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori; certain medicines like aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac;smoking and alcohol.In many cases the majority of people have abdominal pain, below the chest bone,but there are also people without symptoms.In the case of gastric ulcer a sharp pain may occur soon after eating, and the pain caused by the duodenal ulcer is relieved by eating or by drinking milk. Other unpleasant symptoms of the peptic ulcer are belching, general discomfort in the stomach,loss of appetite,nausea, vomiting, loss of weight.

Nowadays there are many tests that deals with the detection if there is any infection with H. pylori, needed in the diagnosis of the gastric or duodenal ulcers or even for stomach cancer.Through several methods we may see if a person has or has not peptic ulcer. One of these methods can be realized by breath or by blood test to observe the presence of H. pylori. Another method is the one with a given substance to swallow called barium, which appears white on X-rays.The X-rays may show the presence of an ulcer.The gastroscopy is another method which uses a tube called endoscop with a fibre-optic cable; the last one being passed through the mouth and into the stomach.

If any person accuse such kind of pains should immediately consult a doctor.

If you have suffered from stomach problems, you may feel that relief for constipation is impossible. With all the over-the-counter medications, detoxification diets and other questionable remedies to choose from, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which one will actually work the best. Prescription medications for curing constipation may be disappointing, and may even have the opposite effect. Many pain medications irritate the stomach and can cause serious damage. Having a healthy digestive system is absolutely necessary for survival, as bad health begins in an unhealthy colon. Before you waste your efforts on ineffective and unnecessary treatments, please consider the following information about how a natural, safe method of colon cleansing and body detoxification is the most effective route to better health.

According to Breaking the Vicious Cycle Intestinal Health Through Diet by biochemist and biologist, Elaine Gottschall, people suffering with gastrointestinal problems are the second largest number of patients admitted to the hospital (maternity cases are the first). The fact these patients are not finding help for constipation or other more painful illnesses like Intestinal Bowel Disease and Crohn’s, is an indication the chemical formulas given are not always the answer.

Many medications for pain, like aspirin or NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are known to bring on abdominal cramping and can actually harm the intestinal lining causing damage to the stomach, stomach bleeding and ulcers. Other side effects include:

• Interference with the body’s blood clotting mechanisms affecting the stomach as well as other organs.
• Extreme constipation from cancer medications that some patients have stated the pain from cancer is preferable to the constipation!
• Decreases in the strength of the bowel and urinary tract muscles which prevents proper digestion and results in constipation.
• Harmful side effects of antibiotics that negatively affect the body with stomach upset and diarrhea.

The common factor in these treatments is really how they prevent our body from maintaining its ability to resist other illnesses. The body’s natural response to these foreign substances (medications) will be to fight them, which will distract the immune system, leaving other organs vulnerable to disease and infection.

Natural Alternatives to a Healthier Digestion System

Fasting and juice diets have their benefits, as they are all-natural methods of detoxifying your body. However, it is a good idea to check with your doctor before you try a water or juice detox because they can be dangerous for some of us. Those with stomach ulcer(s) should not eat anything with citric acid because the ulcer will get worse. At the very least they are inconvenient and uncomfortable. Most fasting detoxification diets recommend at least a weekend (of fun and famine) of drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day. Juice diets consist of water and drinks filled with raw vegetables and fruit. I must point out that raw fruit and vegetables are very healthy for us because the plentiful nutrients are able to go straight to our bloodstream. Though a fasting or juice detoxification will have positive effects for your body’s immune system, it has its downfalls.

My Personal Experience

First of all, I am not one to starve myself for a week with a “fast” when every minute I will be hungry and it will not feel fast at all. Fasting and juice detoxification methods are challenging and require dedication. The time and money spent on food that only stays fresh a few days and preparing all the juices is not always coherent to your regular schedule. It may be incredibly difficult to keep yourself disciplined enough not to cheat. Curing constipation through herbal extracts is by far the easiest and safest way to clean out our intestinal system. Even water retention or a bloated stomach can cause abdominal cramps, so I sympathize for my mother and anyone who has to go through intense pain from Irritable (Intestinal) Bowel Disease, Crohn’s, Leaky Gut Syndrome and many other gastrointestinal diseases.

My mother, who was diagnosed with Intestinal Bowel Disease, has been following her doctor’s recommendations for years, taking prescription after prescription as directed. Obviously, it wasn’t helping and was only getting worse. She has tried eliminating constipating foods but is unable to undergo a fruit or water detox because she is underweight, has low blood pressure and has been diagnosed with anemia in the past. She is also concerned the raw veggie and fruit juices will be too hard on her stomach since she has a difficult time just eating a regular salad. Her experience with severe abdominal cramping, gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation has finally made her realize she needs to try something new. For those who have long distance relationships with their families as I do, you know how difficult it can be to hear about their pain and suffering over the phone and not be able to do anything about it. This was affecting my mother’s social life to the point that she was becoming somewhat of a hermit. I finally convinced her to try a gentle all-natural colon detoxification treatment called Bowtrol. After all, she had already tried everything her doctor had recommended.

Why Bowtrol?

Due to its organic and herbal qualities, Bowtrol is perfectly safe and even supplies your body with probiotics, the good bacteria your intestines need. By eliminating the digestive system of waste, toxins and dangerous parasites through colon cleansing, Bowtrol will help with constipation and ease your struggle for improved health in all aspects. For many who try it, Bowtrol may take 24 to 48 hours to begin working. My mother was worried that it would interfere with her work, so she decided to wait until the weekend and try it on a Friday. To her surprise, after almost two weeks of no bowel movements, she received gentle relief the next morning and I am pleased to report that she is now happier and more energetic than ever. In all fairness, not all remedies work 100% of the time as evidenced by all the prescriptions my mother took.

But the fact of the matter is that colon cleansing for digestive health is the first step towards relieving constipation and abdominal cramping. Luckily, a colon detoxification program does not have to be complicated or self-sacrificing, like giving up food for a week or more! Maintaining your body with this detoxification process twice a year can have you feeling young and bustling with energy. Bowtrol is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is as easy as taking an oral prescription but without the negative side effects. Relief for constipation is more than possible, it is already a reality for thousands of dedicated users just like my mother and it can be for you too.

A perfect tummy is on everyone’s wish list but without hard work, your beer belly or baby fat will never go away. It would be great to fit in nicely into that pair of jeans without stretching the waistband. A shirt or dress will look better if you are trimmed to have the curves in the right places.

Wouldn’t it be great to have six-pack abs? Summer or not, we still like to show off that ripped flat stomach.

If you are one of those people who miss out going to the beach because you are afraid to show a less than perfect midsection or you simply just want to look better in everything you wear and you wonder how to get washboard abs, try these exercises for at least three days a week:

1. Basic crunch. Lie flat on the floor and put your hands behind your neck. Bend your knees with your feet flat on the floor, and your legs apart. Contract the abdominals to make your stomach feel tight and lift your shoulders. Exhale while exerting effort and inhale when releasing. Keep your neck at a 45-degree angle to the floor to prevent any injury. Repeat the basic crunch for at least sixteen counts or until you feel your stomach muscles are tight.

2. Obliques. Stand up with your legs apart. Slightly bend your knees. Keep your neck aligned with your spine and your shoulders straight. Contract the abdominals to make your stomach feel tight. Lower your left shoulder sideways by using your muscles on the side of your stomach. Exhale while exerting effort and inhale when releasing.

Repeat this exercise for the obliques for sixteen counts or until you feel the muscles are tight. Do the same steps for the right side of your stomach.

3. Cross obliques. Remain standing and still keep your legs apart and slightly bend your knees. Keep your hands at the back of your neck and keep your arms aligned with your shoulders. Raise your left knee and twist your midsection so that the right elbow will meet the left knee. Do not force the knee and elbow to touch. Depending on your flexibility, the elbow and the knee may not touch as long as the muscles on your midsection are being used in this action. Do the same for the right knee and left elbow. Repeat this exercise for at least sixteen counts or until you feel your stomach muscles are tight.

By being persistent and consistent with these workouts, you are guaranteed to have a flatter and sexier stomach. However it is important to enjoy every workout and keep your goal in mind so you will not falter. A flat waist is not only sexy but healthy, so keep on flexing those muscles!

What is Borborygmi?

Borborygmi can be thought of as stomach growling, a gurgling stomach, loud digestion noises or simply put – noises that emanate from the stomach.

Borborygmi is the sound of undigested carbohydrates within the digestive track, or gut. As the digestive system breaks these carbohydrates down a lot of gas and wind is created and as such causes a lot of noise, discomfort and embarrassment. Some people create more wind and noise than others but the cause is always the same.

It is very unlikely that you would experience this condition if you were to eat a higher protein, higher fat, low sugar and low carbohydrate diet. In recent studies fructose has also shown to be a major contributor toward this condition which occurs in many high sugar fruits and table sugar (refined sugars).

Some stomach noise (borborygmi) is natural and occurs in everyone, but some people experience severe cases of it which can be embarrassing, painful, frustrating and difficult to prevent. In order to prevent this condition we need to know what causes it. This article is focuses on the main causes of borborygmi, why it happens and hopefully this article will help people avoid these ‘triggers’ which will help their condition.

Top 5 Causes of Borborygmi

1. High Fibre Grains: Foods such as grain, oat, wheat and rye majorly contribute to borborygmi. Foods such as bread, porridge and cereal are very common causes of loud stomach noise. These are not ‘natural’ foods (when compared to meat, veg, fruit, nuts and seeds) and so it is more difficult for the body to break down and as such causes a lot of wind and noise
2. Fructose / Sugar: Fructose plays a big part in borborygmi, as does sugar. Fructose is found in many fruits. Removing high sugar fruits from your diet can greatly reduce this condition. The best fruits to remove are apples, oranges, grapes and any tinned fruit. Despite being associated with a healthy diet natural or concentrated fruit juices should also be removed.
3. Beans: Beans and Legumes have shown to cause borborygmil Beans in particular are big gas causing foods. Remove these from your diet and see if there is any improvement in your stomach noise.
4. Unbalanced Diet: This is a major factor in borborygmi. What is your current diet like? You may think that it is perfectly fine and well balanced but try writing a food diary and I believe you will be shocked. Try only eating protein and vegetables at meals and not mixing your fats, and carbohydrates. Are you eating processed foods or bread? Are you eating junk food more often than you should?
5. Milk: Dairy products are a big cause of this condition also. This does not apply to everyone (it personally didn’t apply to me but I know many people that it did) but it is worth reducing your intake of milk in particular. How much coffee are you drinking, can you reduce your milk intake this way?

Summary

To sum up: try and eat as natural as possible, make sure that you know what is going into your body. Take a look at my article called Common Causes Of Borbroygmi for a more thorough write up of this article. If you reduce these 5 key factors from your diet you can begin to see the benefit.

Gastritis is a disease characterized by irritation and inflammation of mucosa or stomach lining. Our stomach lining secretes certain enzymes, acids that aid digestion. It also secretes mucus that saves the stomach lining from the corrosive action of acid. Inflammation of stomach lining or gastritis lowers the production of digestive enzymes and acids jeopardizing the process of digestion. Acute gastritis is caused due to sudden and severe inflammation of the stomach lining. If gastritis continues for a prolonged period, it becomes chronic in nature. Erosive gastritis is a type that results in loss of stomach lining due to erosion or wearing out. Erosive gastritis may be acute or chronic, and may result in severe ulcer formation. Erosive gastritis caused due to some surgery, illness or injury is also known as stress gastritis.

Causes of Gastritis

1. Helicobacter pylori infection
2. Other bacterial, fungal, parasitic or viral infection.
3. Prolonged intake of non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
4. Excessive alcohol intake
5. Swallowing corrosives
6. Swallowing foreign bodies
7. Chemotherapy
8. Endoscopies
9. Potassium supplements and iron tablets.
10. Traumatic injuries
11. Severe burns
12. Critical illness
13. Surgery
14. Heavy meals
15. Autoimmune disorder invading healthy cells of stomach lining.
16. Diseases like Crohn’s disease, pernicious anemia.

Symptoms of Gastritis

1. Upper abdominal pain or dyspepsia
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Belching
5. Acid reflux
6. Bloating
7. Indigestion
8. Loss of appetite
9. Bad breath
10. Feeling of fullness in upper abdomen
11. Concentrated burning sensation in upper abdomen
12. Passing of blood in stool
13. Blood vomiting
14. Passing black, tarry stool.

Natural Remedies for Gastritis

1. Consuming two plantains early morning and then drinking a glass of milk after 30 minutes should be practiced every day to get rid of gastritis.

2. A glass of orange juice with some roasted cumin seeds and a pinch of rock salt added in to it is a quick natural relief from gastritis.

3. Lightly chewing and sucking two pieces of clove can give relief from gastritis

4. Drinking a glass of milk every night before going to bed helps one to deal effectively with gastritis.

5. Four crushed cloves of garlic may be consumed every morning in empty stomach. This is an effective gastritis remedy.

6. If one takes a heavy meal, to eliminate the possibility of gastritis, one may take a glass of water mixed with 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon honey.

7. Sucking a piece of jaggery after meals is a cure for gastritis.

8. Fennel seeds may be boiled in water, strained and sweetened with honey and then drunk frequently to tackle gastritis.

9. Two teaspoon of white vinegar may be taken after every meal to control gastritis.

10. Drinking ginger tea or spearmint tea frequently is a good natural remedy for gastritis.

11. Drinking a glass of water by adding powdered, roasted cumin seeds in to it is a gastritis cure.

12. Coconut water should be drunk frequently to check gastritis.

13. Cabbage based diet is good for gastritis patients. It ensures passing of clear motion and expulsion of gas from body.

14. Taking two or three big gulps of curd mixed rice can minimize gastritis symptoms.

15. Avoid heavy meals, take fiber rich diet, food rich in flavonoids and antioxidants should be consumed.

16. Refined food items are to be avoided and healthy cooking oil like olive oil should be used while cooking.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) results when gastric acid, food, and liquid from the stomach chronically flow up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach).

GERD is caused by a weakness or transient relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) muscle. The LES sits at the juncture between the esophagus and the stomach. When you eat, food and liquid travel down the esophagus to the stomach. Once they arrive, the resting tone of the LES helps keep stomach contents from refluxing or moving backward into the esophagus. But when the LES is weakened, it does not work properly. Stomach contents may reflux into the esophagus, which can cause the burning sensation in the chest known as heartburn.

Factors that contribute to LES weakening include the following:

Smoking

Caffeinated beverages

Alcohol

Fatty foods, especially chocolate and fried foods

A risk factor is something that increases your likelihood of getting a disease or condition.

It is possible to develop GERD with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your likelihood of developing GERD.

GERD or heartburn can occur in men, women, and children of all ages, including infants.

Risk factors include:

The following habits can increase the risk of heartburn or GERD:

Obesity

Exercising immediately after eating (especially jogging or strenuous activity)

Smoking

Lying down soon after meals

Bending over or straining, especially soon after meals

Alcohol (especially excess) use

Eating chocolate

Drinking carbonated beverages, caffeinated beverages, and decaffeinated coffee

Eating spicy foods or acidic foods like citrus or tomatoes.

While most Americans suffer from heartburn at one time or another, it is estimated that 17 million Americans suffer from chronic GERD.

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Let’s get real. Getting that Six Pack is not the easiest thing in the world. And I bet you are trying every type of abs workout. I’m going to give you 3 Mega tips here so you can start building your six pack abs faster and easier.

I struggled for ages to get any significant muscle, but over the years in my personal training business and with my own trials and errors, I have found some important things that have helped me make important muscle gains that I wan’t to share with you.

1) Ensure that 90% of what you do in the Gym is multi-joint exercise. Simple concept I know, but if you do this in your training you will find you will gain more lean mass than any other abs workout.

Focus on these exercises:

· Upper body vertical pulls (chinups etc)

· Upper body presses (ie benchpress, overhead barbells etc)

· Upper body horizontal rows (using a machine or cable rows)

· Upper body horizontal presses (push-ups and dips)

· Lower body Squats

· Lower body deadlifts

· Lower body leg movements (focus on one at a time)

· Abs and core exercises (Always do these AFTER focusing on the above)

The rest of the exercises can be single joint ones, where you can focus one at a time. (Bicep Curls, Tricep presses and so on.)

2. Train intensely around 4 days per week for 40-45 minutes per abs workout. Keep your workouts to no longer than 50 minutes as training too much beyond this point can start excess catabolism. You want to stay in the zone, but you still need to train your body hard to trigger abdominal growth.

3. Eat clean with quality whole foods. This is easy Guys and Girls. Stop buying processed stuff and supplements. They don’t work.

The quality of protein best absorbed by the body is from real whole food such as eggs, meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds instead of from processed protein powders and meal replacements. If you can go organic, its a must, as you never know what’s been sprayed on what you are eating.

Forget about the inflated workouts in the muscle magazines and online articles that only work for real bodybuilders. Forget about the over-hyped supplement market that pays the bills for almost every “build muscle” magazine. Instead, make build these tips in this article into your daily life and you’ll see muscle gains and a leaner well defined mid section.

Getting a great Physique is always going to be a challenge, and nothing screams dedication like a Flat and Toned Stomach.

Unfortunately there is so much mis-information out there on methods of obtaining a Flat and Toned Stomach; it is difficult to understand what methods will work and what methods are simply wastes of time.

I am going to reveal to you 3 weird secrets that will fast track your efforts in getting Flat and Toned 6-Pack Abs.

1. Crunches and Sit-Ups will not flatten your Stomach. Isolating your exercise purely to your Stomach will not give you 6-Pack Abs. The reason you do not have 6-Pack Abs right now is that your body fat percentage is too high. You need to reduce your Body Fat levels in order to reveal your Flat and Toned Stomach muscles hidden beneath.
2. Heavy Compound exercises develop your core muscles far better than any Abdominal Isolation exercises. The best two exercises for cutting down Body Fat and developing your core muscles are Squats and Deadlifts. Both exercises are potentially dangerous and should be carried out after a detailed demonstration by a professional. If you want to build your core strength the quickest way to Flat and Toned Abs is incorporating Squats and Deadlifts into your exercise routine.
3. Wholegrain Foods are not your friends. Despite all the information to the contrary Wholegrain foods will destroy your efforts to achieving a Flat and Toned Stomach. Wholegrain foods are packed with excess Carbs that take a lifetime to assimilate in the body. This excess energy will always end up being stored as Fat. You can instantly see this will not help you quest for a Flat and Toned Stomach. Try to reduce your Carb intake and have early in the day, this allows your body time to work off this energy completely. Sleeping on a body packed full of un-used carbs is a sure fire way to increase Fat. Instead Focus on Muscle Building Foods such as Chicken and Tuna; both are packed with protein and will aid the recovery of your muscle while not adding to your body fat.

Following these three simple rules will definitely improve your chances of success in getting Flat and Toned Abs.

Adding a bee pollen supplement to your diet could be a good way to improve your overall health, increase your performance and deal with fatigue. This unique natural food contains a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and trace nutrients and has been linked with many different health benefits. Not everyone choose to take it the same way, however. You have the option of picking capsules, consuming plain raw bee pollen, or using this substance in food.

You might wonder about the best time to take bee pollen. After all, this substance takes a little while to digest just like any other food. That means you can’t get its benefits right after consuming it. Here’s a look at when you might want to use this supplement and some of the factors that could influence your timing.

Bee Pollen Effectiveness Period

For most conditions, bee pollen actually takes a while to produce an effect. That means that it doesn’t really matter when in the day you consume it; the effects build up over time, strengthening your body and many of its systems. When it comes to treating allergies with pollen, however, you may notice a reaction shortly after you consume the supplement.

This happens most often if you have allergies to pollen and have taken too much of this supplement at once. People with pollen sensitivity need to start out with only a few grains at a time, slowly working their way up to a normal dose. If you increase your dosage too quickly, there’s a good chance that you will suffer from itching, sneezing, redness or swelling within a few minutes to hours after taking the dose. In severe cases, this can be dangerous, so proceed cautiously.

Dosing for Convenience

Even though you can take bee pollen at almost any time of day for most conditions, the majority of people stick to just one time. Taking pollen supplements first thing in the morning is very common, as it allows you to get the full benefit of the pollen on an empty stomach. It also makes it harder to forget your dose.

If you find that pollen makes you nauseated if you take it without eating, consider having breakfast first. You might not digest the pollen as quickly, but you’ll probably feel better in the long run. You might also want to adjust your dosage time slightly if you tend to get mild allergy symptoms after taking your dose. Try consuming pollen in the evening instead of when you wake up, so that these inconvenient symptoms don’t interfere with your day.

When is the best time to take bee pollen? It all depends on your health and your current schedule. Since this supplement works over a long period of time, you can easily schedule your dose for a time that’s convenient for you.

Some facts about Cancer

Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. One defining feature of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual margins, and then these abnormal cells can then invade adjacent parts of the body, therefore spread to other organs.

Sadly, it knows no boundaries. Men, women and children are all at risk. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, there were just about 12.7 million cancer cases seen in the world in 2008. This number was further divided and showed that about 6.6 million of them were male and 6.0 million female. These startling numbers are estimated to increase up to 21 million by the year 2030.

Breaking down those figures even further, these have been found to be the three most common forms of cancer in both sexes:

• Lung – the most common type worldwide contributing nearly 13% of the total number of new cases diagnosed in 2008
• Breast (women only) – the second most common type with nearly 1.4 million new cases in 2008
• Colorectal – the third most common with over 1.2 million new cases in 2008

Gastrointestinal cancers

In fourth place is stomach cancer, along with others that affect the gastro intestine. It is a disease in which bad cells form in organs involved in digesting food or flushing out waste, counting the stomach, liver, pancreas, intestines, colon, and rectum and is classified according to the organ in which it forms as follows:

Stomach (also called gastric cancer) begins in the cells that line the inner layer of the stomach and then grow outward. It is often diagnosed at an highly developed stage, when it can be treated but not so often cured.

Risk factors for developing gastrointestinal cancer

Although not much is known about the causes of many types of gastrointestinal cancer, it is known that the risk factors vary among different types. These include:

• Diet: Eating a high-fat diet is a risk factor for small intestine, pancreatic and colorectal cancer. A diet high in salty and smoked foods increases the risk to it as well as a diet high in red meat, processed meats and meats cooked at high temperatures increases risk of colorectal cancer. A diet that includes too few fruits and vegetables increases risk of both colorectal and stomach cancer.
• Age: Many types of gastrointestinal cancers increase in frequency as people age.
• Cigarettes: Smoking cigarettes increases risk of stomach and pancreatic cancer.
• Excessive alcohol use: Excess alcohol increases the risk of liver and colorectal cancer.
• Obesity: Being overweight is a risk factor for biliary cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer and pancreatic cancer.
• Family history of gastrointestinal cancer: If your parent or sibling has been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal cancer.
• Diabetes: Having diabetes increases your risk of pancreatic cancer and liver cancer.
• Sedentary lifestyle: Exercising too little increases the risk of pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer.

Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Cancer

Symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer vary, depending on the type of cancer. Symptoms may include:

• Abdominal pain, tenderness or discomfort
• Change in bowel habit, such as frequency or consistency or shape
• Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
• Bloating
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea/vomiting
• Unintentional weight loss
• Fatigue

These are common symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer but they can also be related to other less serious causes. Seek advice from your doctor if you have any concern.

Preventing gastrointestinal cancer

Some people have an inherited gene that might increase their risk of developing gastrointestinal cancer. On the other hand, it is highly supposed that there are preventative measures that can help lessen the likelihood of individuals developing it.

Antioxidants

Some scientists believe that antioxidant vitamins and minerals may help prevent cancer when included as part of a balanced diet. The antioxidants and other healthy substances found in fresh fruit and vegetables may help to prevent damage to the stomach lining that can lead to cancer.

Diet

The incidence of stomach cancer varies from country to country around the world. This may be explained to some extent by differences in diet. A diet high in very salty foods increases the risk of stomach cancer. Stomach cancer levels have been seen as quite high in Japan, where very salty pickled foods are popular in their diet.

Smoked, barbecued and preserved foods may also increase risk of stomach cancer. Preserved foods include cured meats, such as bacon and ham. A diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables may lower the risk of stomach cancer.