Things you need to know to prevent bile duct cancer

Because most bile duct cancers are already in the middle or late stages when they are discovered, and because two-thirds of bile duct cancers grow in the liver hilum, a special location where blood vessels are crisscrossed like wires, cancer cells in the middle or late stages are prone to invade vascular nerve tissues, making treatment difficult and the prognosis poor. Biliary duct cancer can be called the "king of cancers" and is very dangerous, so it is necessary to prevent the disease scientifically. Let's take a look at the precautions you must know to prevent bile duct cancer.

1. Pay attention to related symptoms: Cholangiocarcinoma refers to a malignant tumor of the extrahepatic bile duct that originates from the confluence of the left and right hepatic ducts to the lower end of the common bile duct. To prevent this disease, you need to understand some of its related symptoms, such as: abdominal discomfort, stomach pain, nausea, ascites

2. Pay attention to diet: Develop good eating habits, avoid spicy food, eat less greasy food, and do not drink strong alcohol.

3. Pay attention to regular physical examinations: For people over 40 years old, especially women, regular B-ultrasound examinations should be performed. If cholecystitis, gallstones or polyps are found, follow-up examinations should be performed. If any changes in the condition are found, treatment should be initiated as soon as possible.

4. Pay attention to maintaining a good attitude: Maintaining a good attitude is the most effective medicine for any prevention and disease. Therefore, maintaining a happy mental state is the key and the first priority.

In addition, although the cause of bile duct cancer is still unclear, it has been found to be related to the following factors, such as pancreatic juice reflux, bile stasis, stone formation, malignant transformation of benign bile duct tumors, and tumor-like differentiation of liver stem cells, which can cause chronic inflammation and stimulation of the bile duct mucosa, thereby inducing bile duct cancer. Therefore, if there is any inflammation, disease, surgical history, or contact with any substance related to the cause of the disease, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to eliminate hidden dangers.