"How is it cancer? That's scary, isn't it? ”
61-year-old Aunt Li has been itching all over her body since the beginning of winter, especially at night, and she can always be itched to wake up several times at night. Neighbors and friends all say that the elderly are very easy to itch in winter, but Aunt Li's itching is not the same as others. At the same time as itchy, Aunt Li** was also a little yellow, accompanied by weakness in her limbs. Only then, accompanied by his family, he went to the local hospital for an examination and was diagnosed with "obstructive jaundice" caused by cholangiocarcinoma, which in turn led to itching.
This result is beyond the expectations of many people, isn't it just itching, how can it still be cancer. However, imaging tests clearly found the tumor. Itching is all too common in winter, but because it's so common, many people tend to overlook that it can also be a sign of cancer.
Why winterdaysJustEasyItching all over the body?
1. Climate change.
In autumn, the temperature gradually becomes cooler, the temperature drops so that the human body and subcutaneous blood vessels contract, the secretion and excretion of sebaceous glands and sweat glands are also reduced, the air is dry and lacks moisture, the epidermis becomes thin and brittle, and it is easy to have itching symptoms.
2. Internal factors.
Diseases within the body can also cause itching, such as low immunity, allergic constitution, metabolic disorders, mood changes, endocrine dysfunction, etc.
3. External stimuli.
Ingestion or contact with allergens, such as: seafood, spicy food, alcohol, inhalation of pollen, dust mites, cold weather, exposure to chemicals, soaps, detergents, etc. are all common triggers of itching.
4. Take frequent baths.
Do you bathe every day? For people who grew up in the south, they will be uncomfortable without taking a bath for a day, but the oil secreted by the winter itself is insufficient, and after bathing, the oil that is not much is washed away again, and it will be drier and more itchy.
which itching and cancer may bephaseClose?
Here are three conditions of itchy body that you need to be wary of that may be related to cancer:
1. Perianal itching.
May be associated with bowel cancer. Perianal itching is a common symptom of anorectal disorders, but if accompanied by symptoms such as discharge, swelling, ulcers, bleeding and pain, it should be a warning sign of cancer, especially rectal cancer.
2. **itching or**yellowing.
May be associated with liver cancer. Liver problems prevent toxins from being excreted, and jaundice symptoms can manifest on **, including yellowing of the whites of the eyes, yellowing of urine, and yellowing. The buildup of bilirubin irritates the nerves under the skin, causing an itchy sensation.
3. Nasal itching.
May be associated with brain tumors. Abnormal nasal itching, not irritated by pollen, dust, or gas, lasting longer, and accompanied by symptoms such as tinnitus, vision loss, vomiting, and memory loss, may be signs of a brain tumor.
How to avoid itching in winter?
For the elderly, itching can occur all year round due to the deterioration of metabolism and cell activity. What should I do to relieve itching?
1. Keep it moderately clean.
Many elderly people will neglect to take a bath due to inconvenience, although it is easy to itch when bathing too often, but not paying attention to hygiene, it will also lead to oil and keratin clogging pores and causing itching. It is best for the elderly to clean once a week, control the heat of the bath water when taking a bath, try to use a slightly heavier shower gel, and avoid soap and other cleaning products that induce dryness.
2. Make dietary adjustments.
Irritating foods, including smoking, alcohol, fish, shrimp, peppers, leeks, onions, garlic, etc., are easy to cause allergies and aggravate itching.
3. Keep exercising.
Proper participation in physical exercise can help promote blood circulation, as well as sweat secretion, which can reduce dryness symptoms and promote metabolism.
Of course, the causes of itching, in addition to diseases, may also be caused by mosquito bites, sun irritation, cosmetics allergies and other reasons, not that the itching must be cancer. However, if the itching symptoms are severe and last for a long time, it is still recommended to seek medical attention in time to find the source of the itching in order to better stop the itching.