Belching can be a sign of a deadly disease

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Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with deadly cancer.

Burping is a natural function of the body, often caused by swallowing too much air or drinking carbonated drinks.

While this may be considered rude in certain social circles, it is generally not a cause for concern. However, “too much” belching can signal something more sinister.

Excessive belching can be a sign of stomach cancer.

Stomach cancer occurs when abnormal stomach cells grow and divide uncontrollably. The disease can start in any part of the stomach, although in most cases it starts in the lining of the organ.

Depending on the location of the cancer, symptoms usually affect eating and digestion. It can also cause indigestion, which leads to more frequent belching.

There are many possible symptoms of stomach cancer, but they can be difficult to detect.

“They can affect your digestion, for example, causing symptoms of an upset stomach, such as severe belching.”

p>An oncologist also calls indigestion that “doesn't go away” and belching as signs of stomach cancer.

You may have indigestion when acid from stomach returns (reflux) into the esophagus (esophagus). “Or you can get it if you have an upset stomach.”

Symptoms of indigestion include:

• A feeling of fullness in the stomach area
• Tenderness or pain in the stomach area
• Pain or discomfort in the chest or abdomen
• A burning sensation in the chest (heartburn) after eating.

The doctor adds:

“Remember, indigestion is common and is usually not caused by cancer. Indigestion and heartburn can be very painful, even if everything is fine.”

See a doctor if these symptoms persist. Also talk to your doctor if something you take for indigestion stops working.

Other signs of stomach cancer include:

• Heartburn or acid reflux
• Trouble swallowing (dysphagia)
• Soreness
• Feeling full very quickly when eating
• Loss of appetite or losing weight without trying
• A lump in the upper abdomen
• Pain in the upper abdomen
• Feeling tired or lacking energy.

It is recommended that you see your GP if you have:

• Trouble swallowing
• A lump or mass in the abdomen
• Have lost a significant amount of weight
• Other symptoms of stomach cancer that are getting worse or does not improve after three weeks
• A condition that causes digestive symptoms that do not improve after three weeks of using conventional treatments.

However, if vomiting lasts for more than two days, you should see a doctor urgently.