These days, it appears that cancer has had some kind of impact on everyone’s life. Most people may recall friends and family who have faced colon, breast, or melanoma cancer. Or perhaps you have experienced cancer firsthand....CONTINUE READING
Esophageal cancer is a less common form of the disease, but it has a high mortality rate.
It is crucial to have a diagnosis as soon as possible in order to survive this specific sickness. Fortunately, there are a few significant red flags to watch out for.
The following paragraphs will provide more information on one of the most common symptoms that you may notice at mealtimes.
Even though anyone can develop this particular type of cancer, some people are more prone than others to do so due to a number of factors.
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), less than 15% of cases involve individuals under the age of 55, and men are around four times more likely than women to receive an esophageal cancer diagnosis. But as you get older, your risk increases as well.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) lists several lifestyle choices that could increase your risk factor, including as using tobacco products, drinking alcohol, and eating a diet that isn’t very high in fruits and vegetables.
Keep a watch out for one telltale symptom of esophageal cancer, especially if you fit any of the following medical, lifestyle, or demographic criteria.
Because very few cases of esophageal cancer are found with no symptoms at all and because there is no reliable and approved standard screening, being aware of how your throat feels is crucial to catching this cancer as early as possible.
One of the most common symptoms, according to the ACS, is trouble swallowing. The issue isn’t that you sometimes struggle to swallow a portion of food; rather, you should be on the lookout for “persistent dysphagia,” a constantly painful or uncomfortable sensation that seems like food has been stuck in your throat or chest for a very long period.
Dysphagia can have a major impact on choking incidents, according to the National Health Service of the United Kingdom (NHS).
The authors note in their overview of dysphagia that persistent coughing or food choking “may result in chest infections, such as aspiration pneumonia, which require immediate medical care.”
If you have a tendency to avoid certain foods or rely on beverages and soft foods to prevent choking episodes, keep in mind that avoidance won’t be the solution.
