poor appetite
Weight loss (without trying)
Abdominal (belly) pain
Vague discomfort in the abdomen, usually above the navel
A sense of fullness in the upper abdomen after eating a small meal
Heartburn or indigestion
Nausea
Vomiting, with or without blood
Swelling or fluid build-up in the abdomen
Low red blood cell count (anemia)
ausea
Vomiting - Associated more with proximal obstructions
Diarrhea - An early finding
Constipation - A late finding, as evidenced by the absence of flatus or bowel movements
Fever and tachycardia - Occur late and may be associated with strangulation
Previous abdominal or pelvic surgery, previous radiation therapy, or both - May be part of the patient's medical history
History of malignancy - Particularly ovarian and colonic malignancy