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In recent years, the incidence of cancer has been on the rise and has become a major problem that plagues human health. In order to detect cancer earlier, many experts and scholars in the medical field are constantly exploring new methods and means. For traditional Chinese medicine, the condition of internal organs can be glimpsed from various parts of the body, and the legs, as an important part that supports us to walk, imply the information of our physical health. Let's take a look at four signs of the legs to help people detect the signs of cancer in their bodies earlier.
First of all, we need to understand the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, which believes that the meridians of the human body have a close relationship with the legs, and by observing the changes in the legs, we can understand the diseases related to the internal organs. According to ancient records, there is a saying of "leg prophets", and under the guidance of Chinese medicine theory, we can detect abnormalities in the body earlier.
The first sign is an abnormality in the leg meridians. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the meridians of the human body run through the whole body, and if there is a disease such as cancer, it is likely to have an impact on the meridian system. When the meridians in the human body are not smooth, the legs are often the easiest parts to manifest. This symptom may manifest as leg pain, numbness, etc., and it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination in time to rule out the possibility of cancer.
The second sign is a leg tumor. Some cancer types, such as bone cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, etc., tend to cause lumps or tumors in the legs. This tumour may be superficial and can be felt by touch, or it may be deep and require imaging to be identified. Whether it is a superficial or deep tumor, it should be paid enough attention to go to the hospital for further examination as soon as possible to determine the nature of the mass.
The third sign is leg ulcers. Some types of cancer, such as cancer, lymphoma, etc., may cause ulceration of the legs. This type of ulcer is usually accompanied by symptoms such as pain, redness and swelling, and if there is a noticeable change in the shape and color of the ulcer, or if the ulcer heals slowly, it needs to be professionally examined in time.
The fourth sign is edema of the legs. Some cancer types, such as lung cancer, breast cancer, etc., may cause edema in the legs. Edema usually manifests as symptoms such as swelling of the legs, tightness, and in severe cases, pain and mobility may occur. The appearance of edema may mean that the cancer has entered an advanced stage, so once there is obvious edema, it is necessary to go to the hospital in time for a comprehensive examination and**.
Overall, the legs are a window into the signs of cancer in the body, and by looking at the four signs of the legs, we can detect the signs of cancer in the body earlier. However, this does not mean that any changes in the legs are necessarily cancer, so if you find any of the above signs, be sure to go to the hospital in time for a professional examination so that you can make an accurate judgment and**.
Health References:
1.Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine. (2018).Chinese Medicine Diagnostic Branch of the Chinese Association of Chinese Medicine. Diagnostics of Ancient Chinese Medicine. Beijing: China Publishing House of Traditional Chinese Medicine.