When does esophageal cancer symptom happen?

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Esophageal cancer in China accounts for more than half of the new cases in the world, mainly distributed in six regions, including Linxian County, Henan Province, Taihang mountain area, Northern Jiangsu Province, Dabie Mountain area, northern Sichuan Province and Chaoshan area. The geographical clustering of esophageal cancer reflects that the occurrence of esophageal cancer is closely related to geographical environment, living habits, diet and genetic susceptibility. When does esophageal cancer symptom happen? Let's talk about it

When does esophageal cancer symptom happen?

The symptoms are often not obvious, but there may be different degrees of discomfort when swallowing coarse and hard food, including choking feeling of swallowing food, burning, needling or traction and friction pain behind the sternum. Food passes slowly with a sense of stagnation or foreign matter. Choking stagnation is usually relieved by swallowing water. The symptoms were mild and severe, and the progress was slow.

The patient gradually became thin, dehydrated and weak. Persistent chest or back pain is an advanced symptom, and the cancer has invaded extra esophageal tissue. When the inflammatory edema caused by cancer obstruction subsides temporarily, or part of the cancer falls off, the symptoms of obstruction can be alleviated temporarily, which is often mistaken for improvement. If the cancer invades the recurrent laryngeal nerve, hoarseness may occur; If the cervical sympathetic ganglion is compressed,

Horner syndrome may occur; If it invades trachea and bronchus, it may form esophagus, trachea or bronchus fistula, severe cough when swallowing water or food, and respiratory system infection. Finally, cachexia appeared. If there is liver, brain and other organ metastasis, jaundice, ascites, coma and other states can appear.

matters needing attention

Nutritional deficiency is another factor in the development of esophageal cancer. The lack of protein will lead to esophageal mucosal hyperplasia and malignant transformation; Fat deficiency can hinder the absorption of essential fatty acids and fat soluble vitamins. To eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, because cooking often destroy a lot of vitamins and trace elements. Tea drinking should be advocated. Green tea can prevent cancer and is good for cardiovascular disease. At the same time, we should pay attention to the supplement of trace elements.