Serious Warning Signs Of Stomach Cancer

Jaundice

Jaundice is a condition where an individual's skin and white of their eyes develop a yellow-colored tint. Advanced stomach cancer spreads to the liver more often than any other organ. When advanced stomach cancer spreads to the tissues of the liver, the bile duct can become obstructed from cancerous overgrowth. Bilirubin is produced by the liver from the broken down components and wastes from red blood cells. Bilirubin is synthesized into bile, which moves to the gallbladder and is further concentrated before flowing into the small intestine. An obstructed duct causes bile to back up into the gallbladder, which causes the buildup of bilirubin in the liver. Once both of these organs are at capacity, the bilirubin begins to spill into the patient's bloodstream and leeches into their skin. Bilirubin has a potent yellow pigment, which is why the buildup causes yellowing of the skin and eyes.

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