Cancer can be presented as an ulcer

Every human being is afflicted with gastric problems at some point in life.

Because every Nepali has this disease, it is also called the national disease. Gastritis is a common problem that can lead to ulcers and, if left untreated for a long time, can lead to cancer of the stomach, small intestine, or even large intestine. Gastritis is a common problem that usually leads to ulcers if left untreated, Narendra Pandit, a gastroenterologist from Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital explains. Symptoms of gastritis and ulcers include bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. But ulcers do not cause cancer, he said. According to Dr. Pandit, in some people, the signs of cancer can be seen as ulcers. Some forms of cancer can be seen as ulcers, but ulcers do not cause cancer. "Ulcers do not cause cancer, but it is important for the general public to know that cancer can be presented as an ulcer," he said.