What symptom does esophagus cancer have

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Recently, my grandfather feels that there is something blocked in his throat. He burps and gasps when he doesn't eat. He goes to the hospital to check for esophageal cancer. I want to share with you some symptoms of esophageal cancer.

What symptom does esophagus cancer have

Symptom 1: the symptoms of early esophageal cancer are mild and not obvious. The symptoms were hypopharyngeal obstruction, stagnation of food in a certain place, retrosternal discomfort and burning pain. Patients with lower esophageal cancer can also cause discomfort under xiphoid process or upper abdomen, hiccup and belching.

Symptom 2: Patients with middle-term esophageal cancer will have hoarseness, dysphagia, food reflux, back scapular area or sternum continuous dull pain, hematemesis or melena and other symptoms.

Symptom 3: advanced esophageal cancer patients will have cachexia, dehydration, jaundice, ascites, dyspnea caused by tracheal compression, vocal cord paralysis, coma and other symptoms, accompanied by water and electrolyte disorders.

matters needing attention

The cause of esophageal cancer is still inconclusive. However, in terms of personal factors, people who smoke, drink, eat fast food, eat hot food, and have poor oral hygiene are more likely to develop esophageal cancer. We should attach importance to it.