To prevent stomach cancer, treat stomach pain early- METRODAILY

by time news

Compared with 30 to 40 years ago, the number of people suffering from stomach cancer has dropped significantly. One of the reasons may be related to the change in eating habits (reducing the consumption of smoked or pickled food), and the popularity of refrigerators so that ordinary people can eat fresher food. related to food.

Generally speaking, it is more common for men to suffer from gastric cancer, especially for men approaching old age. Some people with anemia, which affects the lining of the stomach and lacks vitamin B12, are also at higher risk of developing stomach cancer. In addition, people who have close relatives with gastric cancer are also at higher risk.

Suffering from stomach cancer may cause persistent indigestion, loss of appetite, sudden weight loss, bloating after eating, vomiting or even vomiting blood, bloody or charcoal-black stools and other symptoms. If you find that you have the above symptoms, there is no need to panic, because it may not be stomach cancer, but you should see a doctor for examination.

The formation of gastric cancer generally progresses slowly, so early gastric cancer can be treated. If more intractable stomach pain occurs over the age of 30, we should pay more attention to treatment, because it is possible to prevent cancer if the stomach pain can be resolved in time.

The traditional Chinese medicines for treating intractable stomach pain include: white peony root, bergamot, amomum, magnolia officinalis, woody fragrance, toosendan, Cyperus cyperi, etc., and the traditional Chinese medicines that can warm and invigorate the stomach cavity include: ginseng, codonopsis, astragalus, yam, atractylodes macrocephala, etc. , Traditional Chinese medicines that can dispel stomach cold include: cloves, dried ginger, evodia, fennel, etc.

Although long-term stomach pain may not necessarily lead to gastric cancer, it should be prevented before it happens. As long as the stomach is healthy, our internal organs will be healthy. How to use the above Chinese medicine depends on each person’s constitution, and you should consult a registered Chinese medicine practitioner before using it.

Li Zhuoshan, a Hong Kong registered Chinese medicine doctor and doctor of internal medicine

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