4 abnormal signs in patients with early esophageal cancer

Esophageal cancer is a tumor disease with an insidious onset. Many patients may not have obvious physical symptoms in the early stage, but only have some abnormal sensations. Therefore, understanding the abnormal sensations of the body caused by the early stage of the disease is conducive to early detection of the disease, buying time for early treatment, prolonging the patient's survival rate and improving the quality of life. So, what are the abnormal sensations of patients with early esophageal cancer?

1. Dryness and tightness in the throat

Frequent dryness and tightness in the throat are early signs of esophageal cancer, especially after swallowing dry and rough food or when the mood fluctuates greatly.

2. Choking sensation when swallowing food

Patients with early esophageal cancer often feel a choking sensation when swallowing food, but it does not affect their eating. Patients should pay great attention to this phenomenon. Once they frequently experience this abnormal symptom, they should go to the hospital in time to rule out the possibility of esophageal cancer.

3. Pain behind the sternum or under the xiphoid process

Abnormal pain behind the sternum or under the xiphoid process when swallowing food is another sign of esophageal cancer. The pain is often burning, stabbing or pulling, and is particularly noticeable when swallowing rough, hot or irritating food.

4. The feeling of stagnation and foreign body when swallowing food

When swallowing food or even drinking water, if you feel that food goes down slowly and is retained, and is often accompanied by a tightness behind the sternum or a feeling that food is sticking to the esophageal wall, you should go to the hospital in time to rule out esophageal cancer as early as possible to avoid missing the best time for early treatment of the disease.