Oesophageal cancer
Cancer of the tube that runs from the throat to the stomach. Oesophageal cancer usually begins in the cells that line the inside of the esophagus.
Symptoms
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Unintentional weight loss
- Chest pain
- Worsening indigestion
- Heartburn and coughing or hoarseness
Causes
It’s not exactly clear what causes oesophageal cancer.
Oesophageal cancer occurs when cells in the oesophagus develop changes (mutations)
in their DNA.
The changes make cells grow and divide out of control.
The accumulating abnormal cells form a tumour in the oesophagus that can grow to
invade nearby structures and spread to other parts of the body.
Types
- Adenocarcinoma - begins in the cells of Mucus-Secreting Glands in the Oesophagus.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Occurs in the upper and middle portion of the Oesophagus.
- Rare type – Small Cell Carcinoma, Sarcoma, Lymphoma, Melanoma and Choriocarcinoma.
Risk Factors
- Gastroesophageal Reflux disease
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Drinking alcohol
- The habit of drinking hot liquids
Prevention
- Quit smoking
- Eat more fruits and liquids
- Maintain a healthy diet and weight
Medicines
Homoeopathic Medicines
Arsenic Album :
Alopecia appears as circular bald patches along with severe itching and burning . Complaints are worse at night. The scalp is very sensitive.
Silicea :
Indicated for alopecia in young people. A bald patch appears at the back of the scalp. They sweat a lot. They have sweaty palms and soles.
Mezereum :
It’s the best-indicated remedy in homeopathy for hair fall. It helps in the new growth of hairs. It is suited especially when hair fall starts after any febrile illness like typhoid, malaria, etc.
Phosphorus :
Alopecia in patches is mostly indicated. Dandruff is also present on the scalp. Itching in the scalp is also severe. Hair fall from the forehead is prominent with receding hairline.
Lycopodium :
Receding hairline, male–pattern baldness, alopecia in young people.
