Lung Cancer Symptoms: Lung cancer is a serious disease that often occurs without symptoms in the early stages. This is the reason why it can be difficult to identify and if timely treatment is not received, it can prove fatal. According to Cancer Research UK, lung cancer causes around 34,800 deaths each year, which is 21 percent of all cancer- deaths. It is very difficult to detect this disease in time, because its initial symptoms develop very slowly.
However, some signs of lung cancer can also be seen in different parts of the body, such as swelling in the fingers and wrists. This may be a sign that the cancer is spreading to other parts of the body. Symptoms like swelling in fingers and changes in nails are often seen in cancer patients, which can help in detecting this disease. Today we will know how these symptoms can be early signs of cancer.
There are many signs of lung cancer, one of the important signs is "finger clubbing"where the shape of the fingers changes from normal. This problem progresses gradually and the base of the finger nails may become soft and red. Apart from this, the effect of thickening is also visible on the surface of the nail. According to Cancer Research UK, this clubbing process takes years, but in conditions such as lung cancer it can develop quickly.
Some people affected by lung cancer may experience swelling and pain in the fingers and wrists, a condition called hypertrophic pulmonary osteo arthropathy (HPOA). In this condition, fingers may stick together and become swollen. This condition is seen increasingly in some cases of lung cancer.
– respiratory distress
– persistent cough
– weight loss
– feeling tired
– chest pain or discomfort
– Bleeding during cough
– swelling in the face
– loss of appetite
– Swelling of neck veins
The most effective way to prevent lung cancer is to stay away from smoking, as it increases the risk of cancer. Research shows that smoking for 10 years increases the risk of lung cancer. Apart from this, this serious disease can also be avoided by doing health checkup from time to time and taking doctor's advice.
Disclaimer: This article is based on media reports. JBT does not confirm this.
