In our daily life, many people may experience throat discomfort. Especially in the cold winter, many people are prone to chronic pharyngitis, which is mainly manifested by symptoms such as dry and itchy throat, pain, cough, etc. However, if these symptoms persist, even if symptoms such as dysphagia occur, it may be more than just chronic pharyngitis.
It could be esophageal cancer!In China, there are about 250,000 new cases of esophageal cancer and about 190,000 deaths every year. Therefore, early detection of esophageal cancer can improve the survival rate after surgery. This article will take you to understand the difference between chronic pharyngitis and esophageal cancer from 3 different perspectives.
The symptoms of chronic pharyngitis are mainly throat discomfort such as dry itching, pain, cough, etc., which usually recur over a period of time. However, the symptoms of esophageal cancer are more complex and may include retrosternal pain and discomfort, slow passage of food with a feeling of retention or choking, progressive dysphagia, etc., and these symptoms tend to worsen as the disease progresses.
Tests for chronic pharyngitis usually include laryngoscopy, X-rays, etc., to understand the condition of the throat. The examination methods for esophageal cancer are more complex, usually including gastroscopy, esophageal barium swallow, chest CT, etc., to understand the lesions of the esophagus. Therefore, during the examination, the doctor will choose the appropriate examination method according to the patient's specific situation to ensure the accuracy of the diagnosis.
Methods of chronic pharyngitis usually include medications, physics, etc., to relieve the symptoms of throat discomfort. The method of esophageal cancer needs to be determined according to the severity and stage of the disease, including surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeting** and immunization**. Surgery is the preferred method, and for patients with early-stage esophageal cancer, surgery can achieve the best results.
Through the understanding of the above three different perspectives, we can better identify and prevent chronic pharyngitis and esophageal cancer. In daily life, we should pay attention to developing good eating habits, such as controlling food temperature, chewing slowly, staying away from fried and moldy food, quitting smoking and drinking, and eating more vegetables and fruits.
At the same time, if symptoms such as throat discomfort occur, you should seek medical attention in time for examination, so as to detect and ** esophageal cancer early. During the process, patients should actively cooperate with the doctor's plan and pay attention to cough, exercise and nutrition to improve the effect and quality of life.
In conclusion, although chronic pharyngitis and esophageal cancer are both symptoms of throat discomfort, their manifestations, examination methods, and methods are different. In daily life, we should pay attention to observing our physical condition, and if symptoms such as throat discomfort persist for a long time, we should seek medical attention in time for examination, so as to detect and ** esophageal cancer as soon as possible. At the same time, we should also pay attention to developing good lifestyle and eating habits to prevent the occurrence of chronic pharyngitis and esophageal cancer.