Recently, a 40-year-old man came to the hospital with persistent diarrhea, and after a detailed examination and testing, the doctor was surprised to find that the patient had five cancers of the digestive tract at the same time. This rare case has attracted widespread attention and also reminds us to pay attention to the prevention and early detection of digestive tract cancer in our daily lives.
Digestive tract cancer refers to malignant tumors that occur in digestive tract tissues such as the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, and rectum. According to statistics, digestive tract cancer is one of the top 10 most common cancers worldwide, accounting for more than 30% of all cancer deaths. And early detection and early detection are the keys to improving patient rates. So, how exactly does digestive tract cancer play a role in our bodies?
First, an upset stomach is one of the common early symptoms of cancer of the digestive tract. Gastric cancer patients often experience symptoms such as stomach discomfort, fullness, and acid reflux, and some patients also experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. This is because cancers of the digestive tract can cause changes in the stomach mucosa, affecting the normal digestive function of the stomach, which can cause a feeling of stomach discomfort.
Secondly, cancers of the digestive tract can also cause intestinal problems. Patients may experience symptoms such as chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blood in the stool. This is because the growth of cancer disrupts the normal structure of the digestive tract, causing abnormal motor function of the intestines, which can produce discomfort such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.
In addition, weight loss is also one of the common symptoms in patients with gastrointestinal cancers. Due to the growth and spread of cancer cells, the patient's digestion and absorption function is affected, resulting in the nutrients in the diet not being fully absorbed and utilized, resulting in weight loss.
In addition to the above symptoms, cancers of the digestive tract can cause symptoms such as weight loss, anemia, fatigue and insomnia. This is because the growth of cancer not only consumes the patient's physical strength but also adversely affects the patient's physical and mental state.
Since digestive tract cancer is so scary, are there some TCM methods that can help us prevent and **?In fact, TCM has a unique theory and practice in the prevention and development of digestive tract cancer.
First of all, TCM emphasizes synchrony and conformity with nature. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the occurrence and development of cancer of the digestive tract is closely related to the health of the human body. Therefore, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reasonable diet, regular work and rest, and focusing on mental and mental health play an important role in preventing digestive tract cancer.
Secondly, TCM focuses on health preservation and conditioning. Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the "correspondence between nature and man", and enhances the body's self-healing ability through health conditioning. For example, health preservation methods such as acupuncture, moxibustion, diet therapy, massage, etc., which are recommended by Chinese medicine, can help to adjust our body functions, maintain physical and mental health, and thus prevent the occurrence of cancer.
In addition, TCM also has some classic prescriptions that can assist and alleviate cancer of the digestive tract. For example, there is a section called "Poria Licorice Soup" in the "Golden Essentials", which can be applied to diarrhea and abdominal pain caused by gastrointestinal disorders. The "Compendium of Materia Medica" also includes some drugs with anti-cancer effects, such as skullcap, bamboo drain, thousand day red, etc.
Although TCM has certain limitations in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer, the theory and practice of TCM still have positive significance for us to improve our awareness of prevention, regulate lifestyle, and enhance immunity.
To sum up, digestive tract cancer is a serious disease that can cause a variety of symptoms such as stomach upset, intestinal problems, weight loss, etc. Prevention and early detection are key to increasing patient rates. In addition to traditional medical methods, we can also learn from the theory and practice of Chinese medicine to prevent and alleviate the occurrence of digestive tract cancer through lifestyle adjustments, health care and reasonable diet. It is important that we have a positive and healthy attitude towards life and fight cancer resolutely.
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References: 1Wang Guoqiang, Wang Hongyuan, Pan Shuzhou, et al. A quick overview of traditional Chinese medicine for digestive tract tumors[J].Journal of Practical Rural Doctors, 2020, 27(1): 104-107