What are the symptoms of esophageal cancer

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Esophageal cancer is very common in our life. Many people don't know much about it. There are many symptoms of esophageal cancer, we should know more in our daily life, as long as we find the disease, we can treat the disease in time. Now let's take a look at the symptoms of esophageal cancer, hoping to help patients.

What are the symptoms of esophageal cancer

1. Progressive dysphagia: progressive dysphagia is the main symptom of most patients, but it is the late manifestation of the disease. Because the esophageal wall is elastic and expansible, dysphagia occurs only when about 2 / 3 of the circumference of the esophagus is invaded by cancer. With the destruction of the muscle wall, invasion of the esophageal circumference and obstruction of the lumen, the diseased esophagus lost its elasticity and formed an irregular narrow passage. Dysphagia became more and more serious, from unable to swallow solid food to unable to swallow liquid food. If the cancer is accompanied by esophageal wall inflammation, edema and spasm, it can aggravate dysphagia. The location of obstruction was consistent with the location of cancer obstruction. 　　

2. Esophageal reflux: because of the expansion and retention of the proximal part of esophageal obstruction, esophageal reflux can occur. The reflux contains mucus, mixed with food, and can be bloody or exfoliated tissue.

3. Pharyngeal pain: pharyngeal pain is caused by cancer erosion, ulcer, invasion or esophagitis in the proximal part. It is more obvious when eating hot or acidic food. The pain may involve neck, scapula, chest and back.

matters needing attention

Esophageal cancer is a kind of disease that is difficult to cure, but with the development of medical technology, there are many treatments for this disease. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other methods are more effective, so if the disease is found, patients should be treated in time, choose the regular treatment methods and hospitals.