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Li Ming, a 55-year-old architectural consultant, likes to relax on weekend trips. On a spring trip to the town, he hurried to the local hospital because he was itching all over his body.
What I thought was just an ordinary allergic reaction turned out to be the prelude to more serious health problems.
The story begins when Li Ming arrives alone in a picturesque town. He enjoyed the beautiful scenery and local food, but the next morning, he suddenly felt an unbearable itch all over his body.
He thought, "What a terrible travel experience!" and went to a nearby hospital for help.
At the hospital, Li Ming underwent a series of tests, and as a result, doctors found several worrying symptoms, which were related to stomach cancer.
The doctor told him that while most people think that the main symptom of stomach cancer is stomach pain, there are actually some less significant signs, including three abnormal manifestations on the hands, which may be warning signs of stomach cancer.
The first abnormal manifestation is that the tips of Li Ming's fingers become abnormally hypertrophied, which is medically known as drumstick fingers. You'll notice that his fingertips have become extraordinarily rounded, and the underside of his nails has swelled up noticeably.
Doctors told us that it was because of the chronic lack of oxygen caused by stomach cancer, which caused the tissues in the fingertips to start growing more.
The second abnormality is hyperhidrosis, especially the easy sweating of the palms. Li Ming found that his palms were often inexplicably wet, especially when eating.
This may be because hidden stomach cancer affects the nervous system, causing abnormal nerve reflexes.
The third abnormality is increased pigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes, which manifests as dark spots on the hands. This pigmentation can be caused by changes in the levels of certain hormones in the body of people with stomach cancer.
Li Ming was shocked by this information. He had never realized that these subtle changes were actually related to stomach cancer.
The doctor advised him to have a gastroscopy and related cancer screening immediately. The results of the examination confirmed the doctor's suspicions: Li Ming had early-stage stomach cancer.
Fortunately, due to timely detection, Li Ming's stomach cancer is expected to be effectively controlled through surgery and subsequent treatment.
This unexpected discovery made him re-examine his lifestyle and health.
While receiving treatment, Li Ming began to work to raise public awareness of the importance of early diagnosis of stomach cancer, especially those symptoms that go unnoticed. He shares his experiences with the community and encourages everyone to get regular health check-ups.
At the end of the story, Li Ming asks a question at a health talk: "What are some of the small daily symptoms that we usually overlook that can be a precursor to a serious health problem?"
The doctor explained that the small problems we often encounter, such as poor digestion, coughing, or inexplicable weight loss, may actually be our body warning us that there may be some health problems lurking.
These symptoms may seem inconspicuous, but it may be the body trying to tell us that something may not be quite right inside.
Therefore, through education and public awareness, people can be helped to identify and respond to these health challenges at an early stage, which can improve survival and quality of life.
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