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Cancer of the stomach (Clinical manifestations (Diarrhoea/constipation,…
Cancer of the stomach
Clinical manifestations
Diarrhoea/constipation
Loss of appetite
Nausea / vomiting
Weakness and fatigue
Pain/discomfort in stomach
Weightloss
Indigestion/heartburn
Jaundice
Diagnostic tests
Faecal occult blood test
Gastroscopy
X-ray of oesophagus
Biopsy
Endoscopy
Laparascopy
Blood tests
CT scan and MRI
Causes
Stomach surgery for ulcers
Genetics
Smoked,pickled,salty foods
Working in air polluted environment
Smoking
Obesity
Helicobacter pylori
Pharmacology
Mutamycin
Doxorubicia
Capecitabine
Mitomycin
Adriamycin
Cyramyza
Fluorouracil
Surgery
Lymphadenectomy
Stent placement
Gastrojejunostomy
Total/subtotal gastrectomy
Endoscopic resection
Gastrostomy tube
Pathophysiology
Initiates a sequence that progresses from
chronic non-atrophic gastritis to atrophic gastritis
Presence of Helicobacter pylori/infection
Then intestinal metaplasia
Finally dysplasia
Nursing intervention
Review dietary needs
Promote small but frequent meals
Administer analgesics as prescribed
Instruct in avoiding certain foods eg.Salty
Assess for pain and abdominal discomfort
Diety therapy
Eating less fat saturated foods
More fruits and vegetables
Foods low in salt and spices
Small but frequent meals
Health education
Eating a balanced diet
cessation of smoking and alcohol
Eating less fat satuarated foods
Definition
Characterized by growth of cancerous cells in stomach lining