'Why does Esophageal (Food pipe) cancer Occour?'

02:10 Apr 23, 2021 1 1

'Gastroclinix is an online resource of information for patients. We provide detailed description of all the problems related to gastrointestinal tract & its basic solutions in an easily understandable language. The website caters to three languages - English, Hindi & Gujarati. ================================================================================  •Esophagus is the medical term used for describing the ‘Food pipe’ •Esophagus is a tube that provides the passage for food to travel from mouth to stomach  •Esophagus cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer related deaths •More than 4 lakh people die of esophagus cancer every year •Let us have a look at the causes of esophageal cancer •Barrett’s Esophagus: Long-term reflux of gastric acid into esophagus leads to a condition called ‘Barrett’s esophagus’.  •Stricture: Esophagus narrowing secondary to acid reflux or lye ingestion can increase the risk of cancer •Achalasia : A condition of esophagus where the muscular valve at the lower end of the esophagus is not functioning properly •Age: Commonly seen after the age of 50 years  •Men: Three times more likely to develop esophagus cancer as compared to females. •Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking or chewing tobacco causes a type of esophagus cancer called ‘Squamous Cell Carcinoma’ •Alcohol: Heavy drinking over a long period increases risk of cancer •Diet: Lack of fruits & vegetables in diet increases chances of developing food pipe cancer •Obesity: Being overweight increases the risk of a type of esophagus cancer called ‘Adenocarcinoma’ •Consult your doctor to know more. ============================================================================= To read the blog https://bit.ly/3h1RpJM To read more about pancreas diseases https://www.gastroclinix.com/pancreas/ To read the health tips  https://www.gastroclinix.com/health-tips/ To know more about digestive organs https://www.gastroclinix.com Contact us https://www.gastroclinix.com/contact-us/ ============================================================================= You may follow us on other social medias here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gastroclinix/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gastroclinix Twitter: https://twitter.com/GastroClinix Pinterest: https://in.pinterest.com/gastroclinix/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5OdEc0j7U-lwCXhy9ACFQQ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user110803012 Metacafe: https://www.metacafe.com/channels/gastroclinix/ Dailymotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/dm_0955ca07876774922231cd3b9b78… LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35942559 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #esophagus #esophagealcancer #cancer' 

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