CAN HOT FOODS AND DRINKS CAUSE ESOPHAGEAL CANCER?
By Ty Bollinger
From The Truth About Cancer web site
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ARTICLE SUMMARY:
- Most cases of esophageal cancer in the U.S. are found in men and occur in the lower portion of the esophagus.
- According to a 2009 study, one cause of esophageal cancer may be the consumption of extremely hot foods and drinks. The heat can damage the fragile cells that line your esophagus badly enough to cause mutation.
- Two main cell types are found in your esophagus, thus two main forms of cancer can occur. Squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma are both cancerous cells and masses commonly diagnosed in the esophagus.
- Both types are equally as common in the United States and both produce the following symptoms:
- Heartburn or indigestion
- Unexplained weight loss
- Difficulty swallowing
- Coughing
- Hoarseness
- According to research studies published in 2009 in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and the International Journal of Cancer, high temperature foods and beverages may increase a person’s risk of developing esophageal cancer in their future.
- To prevent damage to your mouth, throat, and stomach, consider lukewarm or hot items that do not cause a burning sensation in the mouth. If your food or drinks appear far too hot, be patient and let them cool.
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