Who says only attack cancer in women? the men also you should know the signs.
Men are bad lifestyle are more prone to cancer than women. It was raised by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
Because of that, like women, men also need to know the symptoms of the cancer that can be experienced. The knowledge is not to make him anxious or scared. But, a good anticipation. Disturbances that had probably underestimated, it could be a sign of cancer in the body of a man.
As quoted from Methods Of Healing, the problem of physical fatigue, chronic cough, skin changes, difficulty swallowing, indigestion, until urination problems, if it lasts a long time, should not be underestimated, and consult a physician.
These symptoms:
Fatigue
You know, people often feel tired despite rest, chances are it is a symptom of cancer in the body. Clearly, fatigue is caused by other health problems. Sense of fatigue can often occur after cancer has spread.
However, according to the American Cancer Society, fatigue can occur at an early stage, such as the case of leukemia, colon cancer or stomach cancer.
If you often feel very tired, you should immediately consult a doctor. Your doctor will evaluate your health and explain what issues matter as well as how to solve it.
Persistent cough
Cough is a common symptom when the flu or allergies. However, if prolonged or persistent cough for more than three weeks, it should not be overlooked. Besides can indicate other health problems, such as bronchitis, these conditions can also be a sign of cancer cells growing in the body.
If this occurs, consult a lung health. The aim is to ascertain whether the lungs working properly. For smokers, the doctor will probably recommend radiographic examination.
Difficulty swallowing
"Some men may have difficulty swallowing. Condition should not be considered reasonable. Difficulty swallowing could be a sign of gastrointestinal cancer or esophageal cancer," says health expert, Dr. Lichtenfeld.
If you experience this problem, do not let it drag on. Instead, immediately consult a doctor. Your doctor will recommend that an ultrasound examination, endoscopy or other tests to find the cause of health problems.
Indigestion
Often experience indigestion could be a sign of cancer of the throat, esophagus or stomach. Therefore, if they had a digestive problem that lasts long enough, do not hesitate to see a doctor.
Through the medical examination, the doctor will determine the cause of the problem. Then, the doctor will help treatment is required.
Skin changes
"You have to be careful, not just when there is a change of moles you have, but also changes in skin color," said Dr. Mary Daly of Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. The dermatologist said that if they have seen the change, do not wait more than a week to go to the doctor.
There are changes in the mouth
For smokers, you should be careful with the appearance of white spots in the mouth or tongue area. These changes may indicate a precancerous leukoplakia or areas that may develop into oral cancer. If you see it, you should immediately go to the doctor. The doctor will check to detect the possible presence of disease.
Problems urinating
This disorder is often related to age. Men always feel the urge to urinate. In fact, they have a feeling the bladder is never empty. If the problem is more troublesome, consult your doctor. The doctor will check whether the prostate gland problems. Your doctor may also recommend blood tests to check the levels of prostate specific antigen or PSA.
