Rajeshwari Iyer Rajeshwari Iyer Asked 4 months ago

Is vomiting a sign of cancer?

My sister has been vomiting a lot lately, and she's also lost a lot of weight. My mother is very worried and mentioned it could be a sign of something serious like cancer. Can vomiting be a sign of cancer?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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Vomiting can be due to so many things, not just cancer. I have thyroid issues myself and sometimes even that can mess with your digestion. Best to get some basic blood tests done and talk to a doctor. Don't jump to conclusions, just get it checked out properly.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Oh god, I just went through a phase of vomiting a few weeks ago and I was also scared. Turned out to be just a bad stomach infection from some street food! My doctor gave me some meds and it cleared up. Don't stress too much yet, bahut common hai yeh.

Rohit Kumar Rohit Kumar Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Hey, it's really hard to say anything without knowing more. Vomiting can be from food poisoning, acidity, even stress. Maybe track when it happens, what you ate, if there are other symptoms. Use an app to log it if you want, and then show that data to a doctor. They'll be able to tell you better.

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Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I totally get why you'd be worried, my mind goes to the worst too! But honestly, vomiting is such a general symptom. Could be so many minor things. Please don't google too much like I do, it just makes things worse. Just get a proper consultation, that's the only way to know.

Radha Iyer Radha Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While it's good to be aware, vomiting is usually related to digestive issues or food. Have you eaten anything unusual recently? Or maybe some oily or spicy food? Sometimes just a small change in diet can upset the stomach. But if it's persistent, definitely see a general physician.

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Vijay Deshmukh Vijay Deshmukh Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Arre, it's not always something serious, ho na? Vomiting can be because of gas, or some viral infection. Mere saath bhi hua tha, doctor ne bola acidity hai. So don't worry too much right away, but ek baar doctor ko dikha lena accha hai.

Geeta Devi Geeta Devi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Oh, it's tough when you feel like that. Many times, it's just your stomach reacting to something. Have you tried some ginger water or just simple sips of clear liquids? If it doesn't stop or gets worse, then you must see a doctor. Home remedies help for small things, but listen to your body always.

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