Signs And Symptoms Of Stomach Cancer

Jaundice

When stomach cancer spreads, it most often appears in the liver more than other organs in the body. This is why jaundice is a symptom seen due to stomach cancer. As a reminder, jaundice is when the skin or whites of the eyes get a yellow tint. This yellow tint is the result of bilirubin, which has a strong yellow pigment to it. The liver is the organ responsible for producing bilirubin. Bilirubin turns into bile, which normally moves to the gallbladder and then onto the small intestine.

When stomach cancer invades the liver, the bile duct can be obstructed, which causes bile to build up in the gallbladder and liver. If these organs are filled, bilirubin spills into the bloodstream. This may leech into the skin, giving it the yellow tint of jaundice.

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