Patient's question:
The day before yesterday, I had bloating and hiccups, and I was given an IV drip. The bloating isn't as severe anymore, but I still feel uncomfortable in my stomach. It feels kind of rough inside, and my appetite isn't great either. I'm still hiccuping sometimes. Occasionally, I feel like there's something stuck in my stomach, and I'm very worried that I might have stomach cancer.Doctor's answer:
It could be a result of gastrointestinal dysfunction or indigestion, so there's no need to overworry. Symptomatic treatment is sufficient. The course of gastric cancer is long, often characterized by persistent pain, weight loss, fatigue, hematuria, anemia, and loss of appetite as primary symptoms. If necessary, an endoscopy should be performed for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis and provide symptomatic treatment. When patients face stomach bloating, we should actively adopt treatment measures and avoid delaying medical consultation. If the bloating persists despite treatment, it's important to promptly adjust the treatment plan.