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Mr. Zhao is a white-collar worker in his fifties, who is usually busy with work and has irregular diets. He is used to socializing outside, and every time he pushes the cup and changes the lamp; I often work overtime after work, and my dinner is often a casual bite at a street stall. Until recently, Mr. Zhao found that his stomach was becoming more and more uncomfortable, his appetite was lost, belching was frequent, and sometimes he had a dull ache.
"Do you have a stomach problem?" Worried, Mr. Zhao came to the hospital and found Dr. Wang from the Department of Gastroenterology.
After a series of examinations, Dr. Wang found that Mr. Zhao had multiple ulcers under the gastroscopy, and the mucosal inflammation was very serious.
"Mr. Zhao, your situation really needs to be taken seriously. Dr. Wang said solemnly, "If this continues, I'm afraid stomach cancer will not be far away." "
"Stomach cancer?" Mr. Zhao was taken aback, "I just drank some wine, why did I get stomach cancer?"
"Drinking alcohol is, of course, a big cause of stomach cancer. "Alcohol can irritate the gastric mucosa and aggravate gastric acid secretion, which over time can lead to chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers, which are high-risk factors for gastric cancer." But in addition to drinking, there are other lifestyle habits that should not be overlooked. "
"What habits?" Mr. Zhao asked nervously.
"The first is smoking. "The harmful substances in cigarettes can directly damage the gastric mucosa, and like alcohol, they are 'accomplices' of stomach cancer."
The second is improper diet, such as eating street stalls, these foods are often unhygienic and can easily cause Helicobacter pylori infection, which is one of the culprits of stomach cancer.
The third is that bad habits such as overeating, picky eating, and staying up late will bury hidden dangers to stomach health. "
Mr. Zhao woke up like a dream, and he suddenly realized that his daily life was simply a "minefield", and there was a danger of "being hit" at any time.
"Then what should I do? Is it too late?" Mr. Zhao was annoyed.
"It's never too late to prevent. Dr. Wang reassured, "The key is to get rid of those bad habits and intervene as soon as possible." For example, from now on, quit smoking and limit alcohol, eat a light and regular diet, do not overeat, and eat less pickled, smoked and other foods high in salt and nitrate. "
Medical studies have long confirmed that lifestyle is a key factor in the development of stomach cancer. In East Asia, where stomach cancer is prevalent, improper lifestyle habits can be described as the "main culprit".
Especially in China, due to the traditional food culture and social ways, drinking table socialization has become a daily routine for many people, coupled with the widespread problems of tobacco dependence and unhealthy diet, it is no wonder that the incidence of stomach cancer remains high, causing countless families to suffer from the disease.
However, not all bad lifestyle habits directly lead to stomach cancer. Everyone's genetic background and physical characteristics are different, and the occurrence of gastric cancer is also affected by multiple factors.
However, it is undeniable that under the combined effect of a variety of carcinogenic factors, an unhealthy lifestyle will undoubtedly greatly increase the risk of cancer. Just like Mr. Zhao, the accumulation of seemingly "small things" is likely to lead to a big disaster in the end.
Of course, we must also realize that stomach cancer is not an incurable disease. As long as timely diagnosis and standardized treatment are adopted, many patients are still expected to achieve a better quality of life. The key is to be vigilant, increase awareness of prevention, and be cautious about those seemingly "ordinary" small habits in daily life.
If you are addicted to smoking or alcohol, you may wish to try to quit; If you have an improper diet, it is better to learn to eat more fruits and vegetables and less pickled food; If you are used to staying up late, it is better to develop a good habit of resting on time... Every small change can be the best care for stomach health.
In conclusion, the increase in the incidence of gastric cancer is a warning that we need to improve our lifestyles. Perhaps, as Dr. Wang said, it is never too late to prevent, and the key is to wake up in time and strengthen your faith.