A young singer was diagnosed with stomach cancer! He usually has a regular schedule, why is this happening?

Why are more and more young people suffering from stomach cancer?

There are several risk factors for gastric cancer:

1. People over 40 years old.

2. Infection with Helicobacter pylori and precancerous diseases (atrophic gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastrectomy, etc.).

3. A direct relative has had stomach cancer.

In the past, many people believed that gastric cancer was a disease of the elderly, but in fact, more and more young people are suffering from gastric cancer.

The 2018 China Cancer Registry Annual Report released by the National Cancer Center in February 2018 showed that in 2014, there were 410,000 gastric cancer cases and 294,000 deaths in the national tumor registration areas, accounting for 10.78% and 12.80% of all cancer cases. Among them, the incidence of gastric cancer in young people aged 19 to 35 in my country has doubled compared with 30 years ago, and gastric cancer patients under the age of 30 accounted for as high as 7.6%.

For many young people, in addition to unhealthy diet, they are also often under great pressure. Young people generally work and live at a faster pace, facing huge work pressure, and are always in a state of tension, so nervous that they get stomach pains. Long-term mental tension really hurts the stomach.

Staying up late and lack of sleep can easily induce gastritis, gastric mucosal erosion, etc., and increase the risk of cancer, but young people usually do not take it seriously and often ignore the examination. It is necessary to be vigilant that gastric cancer in young people is often missed or misdiagnosed.

Abdominal pain is not taken seriously. More than 90% of early gastric cancer patients do not feel any discomfort. In addition, young people have stronger physiques and tolerance, so the symptoms are even less obvious. Therefore, gastric cancer is hidden and has no specific symptoms. The general symptoms are upper abdominal pain and discomfort, indigestion, etc., which are often considered to be gastritis, ulcers, indigestion and other diseases. Wu En also said that except for upper abdominal pain, he has no other symptoms, can eat and drink normally, and his weight has remained the same recently, and he has gained a little weight.

In addition, if occult blood appears in the stool, you should also be alert.

4 tips to develop a good appetite

1. Develop good eating habits

Eat at regular times and in regular amounts, chew slowly, and avoid eating food that is too hot or too cold.

People with high stomach acid usually have a good appetite and strong digestion ability. They should pay attention to controlling salt in food, not exceeding 6 grams per day, and eat more fresh vegetables. When they are hungry, they can eat soda crackers and alkaline flour buns to fill their stomachs.

People with less stomach acid have poor digestive ability and should eat soft, tender and cooked food. Do not drink too much water before meals to avoid diluting the remaining stomach acid. You can drink lemon juice, apple juice and other appetite stimulates.

2. Keep a healthy work and rest schedule

Avoid behaviors that harm the stomach, such as staying up late, smoking, drinking, etc.

3. Pay attention to dining hygiene

To avoid Helicobacter pylori infection, you should pay attention to the hygiene of the dining environment and tableware, try to eat at home, eat less at roadside stalls and takeout, use serving chopsticks when dining together, and do not share toothbrushes with family members.

If you are infected with Helicobacter pylori, go to the hospital for treatment immediately.

4. Seek medical attention promptly

People with chronic diseases and those who are planning to take stomach medicine should consult a professional doctor or pharmacist in advance to agree on a reasonable medication plan to minimize stomach damage.

If you have a stomach problem, you should not delay treatment. Once you experience gastrointestinal discomfort, especially if it lasts for more than 1 to 2 weeks or recurs, you should take the initiative to go to the hospital for treatment. If you are diagnosed with atrophic gastritis, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for regular follow-up according to the doctor's advice.