Is epigastric pain accompanied by anorexia a sign of stomach cancer?

Question
Hello doctor,
I have symptoms such as abdominal pain in the epigastrium, weight loss, loss of appetite, difficulty swallowing, black stools sometimes and sometimes can't sleep. Is epigastric pain accompanied by anorexia a sign of stomach cancer? The doctor advised me. I would like to thank the doctor.
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Answer
Answered by Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question "Is epigastric pain accompanied by anorexia a sign of stomach cancer?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You need to specify your age and gender, because with 2 information This information helps the doctor to have a better overview of the disease that you may encounter.You have 03 alarming symptoms: unintentional weight loss, difficulty swallowing, black stools, so you need to see a gastroenterologist immediately. gastrointestinal endoscopy for timely diagnosis and treatment
If you still have questions about epigastric pain accompanied by anorexia, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health
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