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Digestive System Cancer

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Low fiber, high fat and chronic gastritis all raise the risk. The indigestion, bloating and weight loss that deserve a closer look.
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Factors that indicate increase risk of this type of cancer are:

  • Pernicious anemia
  • A lack of or improper balance of stomach acids, particularly hydrochloric acid
  • A lack of dietary fiber
  • Too high a fat content in the diet
  • Chronic gastritis
  • Digestive tract polyps

Symptoms include indigestion and pains after eating, weight loss, extreme gas and bloating, jaundice or yellow coloration.