The earlier stages of esophageal cancer are usually without symptoms, so in many cases it is not diagnosed in earlier stages. It may be diagnosed when doing some tests for other medical problems or unrelated symptoms. Later physical examination and medical tests are conducted to confirm the possibility of the cancer if the patient is having any symptoms.Esophageal cancer tends to spread to the lymph nodes first and so physical...more
The spread of the disease from one organ or part to another non-adjacent organ or part is called metastasis or metastatic disease. Previously it was that only malignant tumor cells had the capacity to metastasize which is now in reconsideration due to research. The word metastasis in Greek means "removal from one place to another" and the plural form of metastasis is given as metastases. Metastases are given as the process through...more
Hiccups are recognized as a sign of esophageal cancer in U.S. Hiccups are caused mainly due to the involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. These hiccups can occur when a person eats the food too much or too quickly. Hiccups are also caused due to coughing and laughing among others. If the person has hiccups often along with pain and difficulty in swallowing, then these are the two main symptoms of esophageal cancer and should consult a doctor.A hiccup is the involuntary, spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm and inspiratory muscles followed by sudden closure of glottis. The medical term for hiccup (singultus) came from the Latin word ‘singult' which means catching one's breathing while sobbing. Hiccups generally do not serve any useful function. A protective function served by the hiccup is that it prevents large food boluses from entering the gastro-intestinal tract.Hiccups lasting for about 48 hours are considered to be acute. Rarely hiccups may be prolonged and these prolonged hiccups are termed persistent if they last longer than 48 hours and are termed intractable if they persist for more than a month.For the patients with cancer in advanced stage, persistent...more
Though esophageal cancer is not a common disease in Asian and African countries, the mortality rate increases year after year. As the treatment has improved for this type of cancer, it has reduced the number of casualties. The survival rates of esophageal cancer are low. The cancerous cell growth will start inside the esophagus and...more
For some of the people, the disease of acid reflux or heartburn is a very popular condition. The symptoms of this may differ from one person to another. The most famous symptoms that are reported are the burning pain below the breast bone, nausea and bloating.The general treatment for the acid reflux disease is to avoid the foods that...more
OCD treatment can be handled multiple ways. Modern medicine and natural remedies are options. Sadly, many people are unaware of what direction to take and are overwhelmed with the vast amount of information that is contained on the web in regard to OCD treatment. Thankfully, this situation in itself is easily remedied.Many people don't realize that ocd treatment can be accomplished by learning and understanding how to think differently than they currently do. Think about this, there are so many medications and yet OCD is on the rise, why is this? I think it's a crime that doctors hand out medicine like candy, don't you? The majority of the people that I've worked with are currently on or have been using medication in the past. A question that I always present to them is: "Why are you calling me?" and they tell me it's because their medication isn't working!I think ocd treatment can be best if the patient, that's you, to understand that this is not a disease or a malady that you have to live with for the rest of your life such as other diseases such as Huntington's disease. OCD is a behavior and the best ocd treatment will be to pay attention to how you respond to your thoughts.The...more
Skin cancer basal cell carcinoma comprises of 80% of the entire non melanoma skin cancers. People belonging to the age group between 40 to 60 years are more inclined to be affected by such tumors. The cancerous basal cell carcinoma prefers its...more
Diarrhea is an increase in the incidence of bowel actions or a decrease in the form of stool (greater looseness of stool). Although change in frequency of bowel actions and looseness of stools can vary separately of each other, changes...more
If you would hear the word cancer, you would definitely feel the chill in your spine. This is because you have seen in the news about people who have cancer and the experiences that they get into. Even undergoing the treatment is...more
Treatment of Chronic Granulocytic Leukemia in India is offered at cancer hospitals of Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore with very high standards that offer complete medical care and the surgical departments of the hospitals are equipped...more
Mesenteric artery Ischemia treatment in India is offered at hospitals which are at par with the latest technological advances, experienced and expert physicians and surgeons. During the procedures of various medical treatments or...more
There are several treatment options you can consider for premature ejaculation. At times, a combination of one of more treatment methods works well for men across all ages. Sexual therapy involves some basic options. Your doctor may ask...more