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Esophageal Cancer

Symptoms

Esophageal Cancer Symptoms

Symptoms of esophageal cancer include:

Difficulty swallowing
Vomiting after meals

Vomit may contain undigested food

Vomiting blood
Heartburn
Chest pain
Abdominal pain
Unintentional weight loss

For more information:

Esophageal reflux disease symptoms
Esophageal spasm symptoms
Esophageal stricture symptoms
Esophageal varices symptoms
Gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms

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Black stools
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Esophageal spasm
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Esophageal varices
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Vomiting blood
Weight loss
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Difficulty swallowing
Heartburn
Vomiting
Weight loss

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Last Updated: Apr 18, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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