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Diseases

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (gists) may be malignant (cancer) or benign (not cancer). They are most common in the stomach and small intestine but may be found anywhere in or near the gi tract. Some scientists believe that gists begin in cells called interstitial cells of cajal (icc), in the wall of the gitract

SYMPTOMS

Tummy (abdominal) discomfort or pain, blood in the stools (bowel motions) or vomit, anaemia (low level of red blood cells), a painless lump in the abdomen, being sick (vomiting), fatigue (tiredness and a feeling of weakness), a high temperature (fever) and sweating at night, weight loss.

CAUSES

Severe constipation, blood impurity, less onsumption of water, lack of exercise, absence of oil bath, unhealthy life style.

Chitradurga

Seebara, Behind Indian Oil Petrol Bunk, Basavakumara Swamy Mutt, Chitradurga - 577504

Kunigal

K Huraliborsandra, Gowdgere Post, Dhomratti Temple Road, Kunigal, Tumakuru District. - 572130

Bengaluru

36, KG Gollarapalya, Bolare (P), Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru - 560082