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In recent years, the incidence of cancer has been increasing year by year, which has had a huge impact on people's health. Middle-aged and elderly people are often prone to some underlying diseases, including cancer, due to the gradual decline of physical functions. This article will introduce 5 possible manifestations of cancer, and remind middle-aged and elderly friends to get checked as soon as possible.
1.Persistent weight loss of unknown cause.
If middle-aged and elderly people continue to lose weight in a short period of time without obvious reasons, such as dieting, **, etc., it may mean that abnormal metabolic changes are occurring inside the body, including the possibility of cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that this may be related to factors such as dampness and heat in the body, excessive dryness and fire. In such cases, it is advisable to carry out a comprehensive medical examination in a timely manner to rule out potential risks.
2.Persistent coughing.
Cough is a response to the body's self-protection, but if the cough lasts for more than 3 weeks, or if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as coughing up sputum and blood, it needs to be taken seriously. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that long-term cough may be related to dampness and heat in the lungs, weakness of lung qi, etc., and these pathological changes are related to the occurrence of lung cancer. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people should pay attention to their cough and seek medical attention in time.
3.Frequent stomach pain.
Middle-aged and elderly people who experience frequent stomach pain may need to be alert to the possibility of stomach cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that stomach pain may be related to factors such as gastric qi stagnation, gastric dampness, phlegm and stasis. In addition, problems such as excessive stomach acid and weakened digestion can also lead to chronic stomach pain. In this case, it is recommended that middle-aged and elderly people seek medical attention as soon as possible for relevant examinations to rule out potential cancer risks.
4.Changes in stool.
If there are obvious changes in the stool of middle-aged and elderly people, such as abnormal color, hard texture or bloodshot, it may be related to digestive problems, including the possibility of intestinal cancer. Consistent with TCM theory, this condition may be related to the accumulation of dampness and heat, weakness of the spleen, etc. Therefore, when there is an abnormality in the stool, you should seek medical attention in time and carry out relevant examinations.
5.Blood abnormalities.
Middle-aged and elderly people need to be vigilant if they find abnormalities in blood-related indicators during physical examination, such as a significant increase in white blood cell count and a decrease in hemoglobin concentration. This condition may be related to bone marrow dysfunction, hematologic malignancies, etc. In the view of traditional Chinese medicine, this may be related to qi deficiency, blood stasis, dampness and heat accumulation and other factors. Therefore, it is important to attend a physical examination as early as possible to rule out potential cancer risks.
To sum up, middle-aged and elderly people who have five manifestations, including persistent weight loss for unknown causes, long-term cough, frequent stomach pain, stool changes, and blood abnormalities, may be symptoms of cancer. For these conditions, it is recommended that middle-aged and elderly people seek medical attention as soon as possible for relevant examinations to rule out potential cancer risks. Timely detection and implementation** can better protect health.
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References: 1Zhang Fengshou. Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Preservation [M].Health Press, 2014