Esophageal carcinoma

Quite often people have a terrible illness- esophageal carcinoma. More often this disease affects the elderly, who for many years have bad habits. More and more this form of cancer is found in men.

Esophageal carcinoma. Causes

There are a large number of factors thatcontribute to the emergence and further development of esophageal cancer. One of them is the excessive consumption of hot food. Another cause of the disease is alcohol abuse. Especially it concerns surrogate drinks.

There is also a geographical factor. So, the disease occurs in China, Asia and Iran. Doctors attribute this to the fact that the diet of local residents includes pickled dishes, mushrooms with mold and scalding tea. In turn, they use less fresh vegetables and fruits.

Deficiency of such vitamins, as A and C, canlead to esophageal cancer. The likelihood of a malignant tumor occurs also in cases where the esophagus has been burned by alkali at any time in life. Finally, serious diseases of the esophagus are also the cause of the ailment. Among them is achalasia or Barrett's esophagus.

Symptoms of esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer is characterized by symptoms thatsuitable for other malignant diseases. Therefore, having felt their presence, it is necessary to consult a doctor. First, there is considerable weakness and fatigue. Fatigue comes very quickly, hence, working capacity also decreases. Secondly, for no reason can the temperature rise. For food, interest is constantly fading. There may even be an aversion to food. Hence the weight loss.

As for the symptoms of cancer directlyesophagus, they manifest themselves quite brightly. It all begins with the feeling that food does not pass well through the esophagus. At first this feeling is quite small, but each time it becomes stronger. This symptom reaches such an extent that it can even be difficult for the patient to swallow saliva.

With the growth of the tumor there are pains in the chest. More often they have a burning character. The timbre of the voice can change. With the progression of the disease, complications develop:

• vomiting in the form of blood,
• bleeding in the esophagus,
• the emergence of a through hole in the esophagus.

Absolutely all the complications that began to manifest need immediate medical attention. Metastases of esophageal cancer can affect the lungs, bones, liver and even the brain.

Esophageal carcinoma. Diagnostics

There are three methods that togethercan detect esophageal cancer even in the early stages of development. This is an x-ray study, a biopsy and a gastroscopy. To detect the spread of the tumor and the presence of metastases, computer tomography, ultrasound of the liver, magnetic resonance therapy are also used.

Treatment of esophageal cancer

An effective method of treatment of malignantA tumor of the esophagus is a surgical procedure. Often brings a tangible benefit and radiation therapy. It happens that doctors prescribe a combined treatment option. Separately, chemotherapy in this disease is not used, because it can not help the patient.

Surgical intervention in this disease implies the complete removal of the esophagus. For the results to be more good, after the operation, they also conduct radiation therapy.

Depending on the age of the patient, the size of the tumor and the presence of metastases, the prognosis for the patient's recovery may be different. It is necessary to consider cases individually.

Avoid this form of cancer will help get rid ofbad habits, as well as the normalization of the diet. Of course, it is necessary to identify diseases of the esophagus as early as possible so that they do not lead to such serious consequences.