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"I really didn't expect to have problems eating like this. Zhao Juan sat in the outpatient room of the hospital, looking at the sky outside the window, and her heart was full of melancholy.
Zhao Juan, a veteran primary school music teacher, has always maintained an optimistic and lively personality, and likes to add seasoning to life in her own way, whether it's music or cooking.
Three years ago, Zhao Juan started using oyster sauce regularly for seasoning because she believes it makes home-cooked meals even more delicious.
But she overlooked one detail – the oyster sauce in her home had expired for a long time.
Until recently, she was diagnosed with liver cancer during a physical examination, and the sudden bad news had a huge impact on her life and emotions.
The hospital's doctor, Dr. Zhang, an experienced hepatologist, was deeply saddened by Zhao Juan's condition.
Over the past few years, Dr. Zhang has repeatedly reminded her to pay attention to food safety, especially the shelf life of food, but Zhao Juan does not seem to take these instructions to heart.
"Mr. Zhao, the incidence of liver cancer is related to many factors, including viral infection, alcohol consumption, unhealthy eating habits, etc.
In your case, long-term consumption of expired oyster sauce can be an important trigger. "
Dr. Zhang explained as he reviewed Zhao Juan's medical records. Expired food, metabolites of microorganisms and certain toxic chemicals that may be produced can increase the risk of liver disease.
Zhao Juan was deeply touched by this, and she recalled that she never double-checked the production date and expiration date when using oyster sauce. This negligent habit now seems so dangerous.
Dr Teo continues, "Identifying if oyster sauce is expired is very simple, you just need to check the production date and expiration date on the bottle, and make sure that the cap is intact and that the oyster sauce is the right colour and smell.
Expired oyster sauce usually darkens in color and has a noticeable change in smell. "
Only then did Zhao Juan realize that her health problems were so directly related to the usually seemingly inconspicuous small detail - the expired use of oyster sauce.
Dr. Zhang also added a number of other cases to reinforce the explanation. He mentioned a similar case of a middle-aged man who had been consuming expired seasonings stored at home for a long time and eventually developed liver disease.
Through these cases, Dr. Teo hopes to be more effective in reminding people about food safety, especially for everyday details that are easily overlooked.
In addition, Dr. Zhang also explained in detail the pathological development and preventive measures of liver cancer, especially emphasizing the importance of regular medical check-ups.
Data show that regular liver function tests and liver ultrasound examinations can effectively prevent the development of liver diseases and provide the possibility of early diagnosis and treatment.
After Zhao Juan heard this, she was both grateful and regretful. She decided to change her attitude towards food safety from now on and pay more attention to the selection and preservation of food.
At the end of the story, a conversation between Zhao Juan and Dr. Zhang reveals an important health perspective: that even the seemingly inconsequential little things in our daily lives can have a profound impact on our health.
This view may seem unrelated to the severity of liver cancer, but it actually reminds us that attention to the details of life is just as important.
Now, a question worth exploring in depth is: in addition to paying attention to the shelf life of food in daily life, what other measures can we take to prevent the occurrence of liver cancer?
To answer this question, we need to analyze the preventive measures for liver cancer in detail. First and foremost, reducing alcohol intake is an important step in preventing liver cancer. Studies have shown that long-term excessive alcohol consumption is a major factor in liver cancer.
Second, avoiding exposure to or reducing exposure to hepatitis viruses, especially hepatitis B and C viruses, can be effective in reducing the risk of infection through vaccination or other protective measures.
Finally, a healthy diet and regular physical activity can also be seen in maintaining liver health. Through these comprehensive measures, we can not only prevent liver cancer, but also improve our overall quality of life and health.
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