Causes of esophageal cancer

summary

Understanding the etiology of esophageal cancer is of great help to the treatment and prevention of esophageal cancer. So, what causes esophageal cancer. Now let's talk about the causes of esophageal cancer.

Causes of esophageal cancer

First: chemical substances: mainly refers to the damage of nitrosamines to the body, if long-term consumption of such substances can increase the risk of esophageal cancer. 　

Second: biological etiology: such as aflatoxin, fungi and other substances intake.

Third: environmental pollution: mainly refers to water pollution, nitrite content in water pollution may be high.

matters needing attention

Bad eating habits are the risk factors of esophageal cancer, including smoking, drinking and eating hot food and drink frequently. In addition, chronic irritation such as unclean mouth, inflammation or trauma is also a risk factor for esophageal cancer.