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Symptoms of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

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.

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