Lung Cancer Symptoms:

After having heartburn, many people’s heart rate increases. They think that this is a sign of lung cancer. Actually, there can be many reasons for heartburn. Some of them can be serious. Usually heartburn can be caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux, but sometimes it can be serious. This can also increase the risk of cancer.

Why does heartburn occur?
Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid goes back into the esophagus, which can cause burning and pain in the chest. Gastric inflammation or irritation of the inner lining of the stomach can occur. Such a problem can also occur due to hernia, because this problem occurs when a part of the stomach goes into the chest through a hole in the diaphragm. Chest pain and cough can also occur due to a problem like pneumonia. Some heart diseases can also cause chest pain and burning.

What are the symptoms of lung cancer

1. Coughing is the most common symptom of lung cancer. Persistent cough and mucus production may indicate lung cancer.
2. Coughing up blood is the most serious symptom of lung cancer.
3. Chest pain or increasing pain while breathing can be a sign of lung cancer.
4. Difficulty in breathing can also be a symptom of lung cancer.
5. Fatigue
6. Loss of appetite
7. Weight loss
8. Change in voice.
9. Difficulty swallowing

How to prevent lung cancer

1. Smoking poses the highest risk of lung cancer, so if you smoke cigarettes or beedis or do any kind of smoking then stay away from it.
2. Try to avoid secondhand smoking i.e. smoke emitted by other people smoking, because this can also increase the risk of lung cancer.
3. Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods.
4. You can reduce the risk of lung cancer by exercising regularly.
5. Get yourself checked regularly by a doctor.

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