7. Fatigue and Weakness: When Every Day Feels Like an Uphill Battle
We all feel fatigued and weak sometimes due to stress or lack of sleep, but constant fatigue is not normal. Chronic fatigue, especially when coupled with other symptoms on this list, might be a sign of stomach cancer affecting your body’s ability to absorb nutrients and sustain energy.
Cancer can cause havoc on your body’s metabolic rate, causing increased calorie burning and leading to fatigue. Additionally, the toll it takes on your immune system contributes to this feeling of constant tiredness.
Fatigue and weakness are vague symptoms but should not be ignored, especially if they persist. Blood tests, including complete blood count, can reveal issues like anemia, which is commonly associated with stomach cancer, guiding the healthcare provider toward more focused diagnostic tests like endoscopy. (7)
