Typical symptoms of lung cancer in the early stages

Lung Cancer — this is a common name for different types of malignant neoplasms of the upper respiratory tract. This diagnosis is made in 14% of cases of oncological diseases. Lung cancer can proceed in different ways, but it always makes itself felt. Unfortunately, only 2% of patients pay attention to alarm bells and are examined on time. In most cases, patients consider the typical symptoms of lung cancer in the early stages as signs of minor ailment and trigger the disease.

• Where does lung cancer come from: causes of the development of the disease
• Symptoms of early lung cancer
• The main thing about the first signs of lung cancer

Where does lung cancer come from: causes of the development of the disease

Neoplasms appear due to earlier changes in lung and bronchial tissues. They are provoked by such factors:

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• Bronchitis. People suffering from chronic obstructive bronchitis are at risk.

• Inflammatory processes. Lung cancer can occur with purulent inflammation and bronchial dilation.

• Certain diseases of the respiratory system. Cancer can be caused by tuberculosis, pneumoconiosis, or pneumosclerosis.

• HIV. People infected with the immunodeficiency virus should be especially attentive to their health.

• Radio and chemotherapy.

  Often, the appearance of neoplasms in lungs provoke courses of treatment for other oncological diseases.

  Smoking, inhalation of carcinogens and dust.
Smokers are 10 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers. In the same way, people working in hazardous industries are also at risk.

• Dust.
Getting into  lungs, fine dust particles penetrate deep into tissues and provoke negative changes.

• Heredity.
At risk group are those people whose relatives suffered from oncological diseases.

Men are more likely to develop lung cancer than women. Most often, the disease affects people over the age of 40 years. If the patient pays attention to  the symptoms of lung cancer in the early stages and  starts treatment in a timely manner, the likelihood of recovery increases significantly.

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Symptoms of early lung cancer The first signs of lung cancer appear gradually, so many people do not notice them at first or write them off as habitual diseases. You need to learn to recognize them in order to see a doctor in time. Particular attention should be paid to people belonging to the risk group.

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Characteristic symptoms of lung cancer in the early stages:

Cough, hoarseness, shortness of breath.

These symptoms are not associated with colds, manifest themselves regardless of weather and season, and cannot be treated by traditional means.

• Bruises.
If a bruise appears and does go away within during during a week, it is worth getting an examination. Also an alarming sign if the hematoma is too large, and the blow was trifling. In  some cases, the bruises also grow with time.

• Digestion problems, sudden changes in eating habits.
If there is no reason for digestive problems (poisoning, taking new drugs, etc.), this may be a symptom of cancer. In the same way, it is alarming if a person suddenly stops loving foods that he used to like, or vice versa, feels cravings for unloved food.

• Sudden weight loss.
Oncologist Bartholomew Beversa advises not to rejoice if weight loss has occurred without any special efforts — diet or exercise. Unexplained weight loss almost always indicates serious health problems. The body uses all reserves to fight the disease and consumes fat reserves. So unexpected weight loss — very disturbing symptom.

• Prolonged pain in the  neck, which gets worse when you turn your head.
This can manifest itself in a variety of diseases — from osteochondrosis to cancer of the respiratory organs. In any case, you need to consult a doctor.

• Weakness, general malaise. This can be a sign of chronic fatigue or a growing malignant tumor. Don leave this symptom unattended.

• The appearance of blood when coughing up mucus. Such a symptom — reason to get diagnosed immediately.

• Fever. If the temperature stays within 37-37.2°C for a long time for no apparent reason, this means that the weakened body is trying to fight the disease. We need to get tested and find out what exactly caused the problems.

• Unexplained pains. If there are persistent pains that cannot be relieved with the usual painkillers, this should alert.

• Most of these symptoms, taken separately, seem trifling, but if there are two or more, it's time to sound the alarm. It is necessary to find out the causes of the problems. If it turns out to be a mild illness — great, but cancer can also manifest itself. So you should be more attentive to yourself.

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The main thing about the first signs of lung cancer Modern diagnostic methods make it possible to detect oncological diseases at early stages. The only problem is that the patients themselves often come too late. Don ignore these symptoms:

Cough, hoarseness. If they are not associated with a cold, then they may indicate lung cancer, especially if blood appears during expectoration.

Weakness, general malaise, pain. Be sure to find out the reason for feeling unwell.
Fever. This is evidence of a pathological process in the body.
Sudden weight loss. A frequent companion of oncological diseases.
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Cancer — a terrible disease, but it can be fought if diagnosed in time. Be vigilant and don't miss the first alarming signals of the body. Read also: Signs of diabetes in children: how to recognize the disease and what to do

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