10 Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer You Should Not Ignore
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer among both men and women in the United States.
Smoking is the number one risk factor for getting lung cancer. However, it may also develop in people who never smoked.
People who have a family history of lung cancer, especially a parent or sibling, are at increased risk. Other risk factors include exposure to secondhand smoke, radon gas or other harmful gases lung cancer symptoms treatment.
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And here are 5 Common Signs of Lung Cancer;
01:02 Chronic Coughing
02:05 Frequent Chest Infections.
03:09 Nail Clubbing.
04:07 Wheezing Sound.
05:06 Difficulty Swallowing.
06:03 Chest and Bone Pain.
07:02 Coughing up Blood.
08:01 Shortness of Breath.
09:08 Raspy, Hoarse Voice.
10:01 Unexplained Weight Loss.
Everyone suffers from colds and coughs from time to time. But if you have chronic cough that lasts three weeks or more and no other symptoms of a cold, it can be an early sign of lung cancer.
Often, patients complain of chest pain that extends up into the shoulder or down the arm during coughing, which can be dry or produce mucus.
If you have a persistent cough that lingers for weeks and does not respond to medication, see your doctor right away. With some X-rays or other tests, your doctor can find out the exact cause and plan appropriate treatment.
Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) is common when you have a sore throat. However, if you are experiencing pain while swallowing solid or liquid food that persists for a few weeks and even gets worse, it can be a sign of throat or stomach cancer as well as an early sign of lung cancer.
In the case of lung cancer, there will be additional symptoms like choking or coughing while eating.
A 2014 study published in the Egyptian Journal of research on lung cancer Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis established dysphagia as a common symptom of lung cancer.
If you are having difficulty swallowing, see your doctor as soon as possible to find out the cause and best treatment options.
If you are coughing up blood (hemoptysis), whether the amount is small or large, see your doctor as soon as possible to find out the cause.
This can indicate lung cancer, particularly if you are a smoker. Both non-small cell lung carcinoma and small cell lung carcinoma can cause this symptom.
You may also notice changes in a chronic cough like coughing more often or coughing with a deeper or hoarse sound. Plus, you may experience chest pain, breathlessness, fever, wheezing or other symptoms of lung cancer.
Other possible causes for coughing up blood include infections, such as tuberculosis, bronchitis or pneumonia, and certain cardiovascular conditions.
If you are suddenly losing weight, especially when you are not trying to, it can be due to the presence of a cancer.
About 6 out of 10 people with lung cancer experience sudden weight loss. It can also be due to other types of cancer, such as stomach, pancreatic or esophageal cancer.
When cancer is present, you lose weight because cancer cells start using energy stored in the body. Plus, your body may not be able to absorb all the fat, protein and carbohydrates from the food you eat. Often, along with weight loss, you will have symptoms like constant fatigue, loss of appetite and weakness.
If you are not dieting and still losing weight, see your doctor to find out the exact cause.
Well, If you experience any of the following 5 Common Signs of Lung Cancer that I mentioned above, you should not ignore it.
It’s important to tell your health care provider to have them checked by your doctor.
So that the cause can be found and treated, if needed.
Being proactive can lead to earlier treatment and a better outlook.
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