Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)
People with early stage GIST often do not have any symptoms of the disease. Most GISTs are diagnosed after a person develops symptoms. These may include:
- Abdominal discomfort or pain
- Vomiting
- Blood in stools or vomit
- Fatigue due to anemia (low blood counts)
- Feeling full after eating only a small amount (early satiety)
- Loss of appetite
These symptoms may be the result of GIST or of other less serious causes. A person with these symptoms should discuss them with their doctor.