Signs and Symptoms of Gastric Lymphoma

Gastric lymphoma is a rare form of stomach cancer that develops in the stomach lining. Many of the notable symptoms of gastric lymphoma are often related to the stomach itself and lead to individuals self-diagnosing it as an upset stomach or other less serious issue. However, chronic stomach issues and pain should be reported to a doctor immediately.

Asymptomatic

• During the early stages of gastric lymphoma, many patients are asymptomatic---meaning there are no noticeable symptoms currently present.

Pain

• One common symptom of gastric lymphoma is abdominal pain, which can be mild to severe. Abdominal pain can be sudden or gradual, stabbing, sharp or dull and achy.

Vomiting

• Some patients may experience mild to severe vomiting. Vomiting may be accompanied by nausea, and blood may be present in the vomit.

Weight Loss

• Many patients note that the other symptoms of gastric lymphoma, such as abdominal pain and nausea, lead to a lack of appetite---which in turn leads to weight loss.

Additional Symptoms

• Various additional symptoms of gastric lymphoma include anorexia, abdominal masses, night sweats, gastrointestinal bleeding, fever, weakness and fatigue.