GI Cancers (Gastrointestinal)

What is GI cancer?

GI Cancer or Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment in Ludhiana, Punjab, GI stands for Gastrointestinal. Gastro is linked to the digestive tract, so GI cancer means the cancer of the digestive tract organs which includes the:

• Stomach
• Large and Small Intestine
• Colon
• Liver
• Rectum
• Anus
• Library System
• Pancreas

If you are diagnosed with GI cancer, then you must talk to the doctor about your condition. AT Aastha Kidney And Super specialty Hospital the specialized team of gastroenterologists will take care of your health through all the GI cancer stages.

How much is the treatment cost of GI cancer in India?

On average the cost of GI cancer can be Rs. 2,10,000. Although, the cost is one of those factors in which the precise amount can only come to light when you consult the GI doctor. Bear in mind, treatment costs for no 2 patients are going to be the same.

What are the symptoms of GI cancer?

In most cancer types, there are no symptoms at the initial stage. Well! Same goes for GI cancer. The problem is that it is not easy to feel GI tumors as they start to develop.
This is the reason, it is essential to undergo the screening to check whether you have any symptoms or not. In some cases, GI cancer is diagnosed when the symptoms have reached a severe stage. If the GI cancer has reached the extensive stage, then you may experience a number of symptoms like:

• Severe abdominal cramping or pain
• The stool is dark or comes with blood
• Bowel movement changes and you will notice constipation, diarrhea, consistency changes, or stool gets narrow down
• Not able to swallow easily
• Digestive issues
• Jaundice (The eyes and skin will become yellow)
• Abdomen swelling
• Vomiting and nausea
• Weight loss, weakness, tiredness, and not feeling the desire to have food

What are the causes of GI cancer?

GI cancer cells begin from the cells lining. They can start growing on one or more organs that are present in the digestive tract. Rapidly, they are growing, which takes the tumor shape, and it is possible that it can spread to the lymph nodes and Other organs present in the body.
You must get yourself screened on time so that if there is any abnormality it will be checked and treated on time. It is possible that if you smoke, are overweight, or any other harmful environmental factor is around you, then the chances of GI cancer will increase.

What are the types of GI cancer?

GI cancer can affect the different organs of the digestive tract which include the following:

• Esophageal cancer
• Gallbladder cancer
• Liver cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Small intestine cancer
• Stomach cancer (Gastric cancer)
• Anal, rectal, and colon cancer

What are the risk factors of GI cancer?

Your habits or what you do will make a difference in your health. There are several factors that can increase your risk of getting GI cancer. For example, if someone in your family has cancer in the past then you are likely to develop it. Some of the additional factors are:

• Smoking
• Gastritis
• Alcohol consumption
• Family history of GI cancer
• Previous polyps which grow in the stomach or colon
• Overweight/obese
• Diagnosed with GI or another cancer
• Hepatitis B or A infection (Sign of liver cancer)
• H. Pylori infection (Sign of stomach cancer)

What are the prevention methods of GI cancer?

Like with any cancer type, early prevention is important. Through the GI cancer screening tests, the doctor can diagnose rectal and colon cancer. In addition, at the early stage, the condition is highly treatable. Through the diagnosis, it will help to know early that you have a chance of developing symptoms.
It is important that you start living a healthy lifestyle, eat a balanced diet, do not smoke, exercise regularly, and limit the amount of alcohol you drink on a daily basis.
If you are noticing symptoms then you have to seek medical assistance from our gastro doctors, without any delay.