We instinctively shield our abdomen when we are physically threatened, and we may feel vulnerable when someone puts his or her hand on our bare abdomen. Therefore, with an abdominal examination the ...

Most people diagnosed with stomach cancer are over the age of 60. However, in the United States, stomach cancers in people under 40 have been steadily rising. The American Cancer Society estimates ...

Esophagus cancer and stomach cancer affect different parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. However, some types of cancer start where the esophagus and stomach meet. The esophagus is the tube that ...

In a recent review published in Frontiers in Oncology, researchers investigated eating patterns and indices related to gastric cancer and explored their association with stomach cancer risk. Study: ...

Today, the primary care physician, emergency department physician, or advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) is often the first clinician to evaluate a patient with ...

Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, develops when cells in the stomach lining begin to grow out of control. People usually don’t experience any symptoms in the early stages, which makes early ...

Adenocarcinoma is the most common form of stomach cancer. It can cause digestive issues and abdominal pain. Its causes stem from genetic, dietary, and lifestyle factors, while treatment ranges from ...

If obstruction is suspected or there is a primary abdominal symptom, auscultation is always done first. During routine examination when no abnormalities are suspected, the examiner typically starts ...