An expert told when bloating is life-threatening

Internist Sarah Jarvis explained in which cases bloating poses a serious threat to life. According to the expert, the possibility of diagnosing stomach cancer cannot be ruled out, so a recurring problem requires seeking help from specialists.

Bloating is usually nothing to worry about, and it's not always due to constipation, food intolerances, or irritable bowel syndrome. It's important to pay attention if the problem recurs frequently, warns Sarah Jarvis. Stomach cancer, in particular, causes symptoms in the early stages, such as bloating, indigestion, and a feeling of fullness in the upper abdomen.

Like pancreatic cancer, in advanced stages, additional symptoms are added, including unexplained weight loss, nausea, and abdominal pain.

People who prefer smoked meats and other processed meats in their diet are at risk, although in a small number of patients, stomach cancer is related to genetics.

“Many of the symptoms of this cancer are similar to less serious conditions, so it can be difficult to recognize in the early stages. An early sign is bloating after eating. This is important for your doctor to refer you to a specialist as soon as possible, as this is a life-threatening condition,” says Sarah Jarvis.