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Why does Esophageal (Food pipe) cancer Occour?

Why does Food Pipe Cancer Occur ? Esophagus is a medical term used for describing the ‘Food pipe’. Esophagus is tube that provides a passage for food to travel from mouth to stomach. Esophagus cancer is the sixth leading cause of cancer related deaths. More than 4 lac people die of esophagus cancer every year. Let us have a look at the causes of esophageal cancer. 1. Barrett’s Esophagus: Long-term reflux of gastric acid into esophagus leads to a condition called ‘Barrett’s esophagus’. 2. Stricture: Esophagus narrowing secondary to acid reflux or lye ingestion can increase the risk of cancer. 3. Achalasia : A condition of esophagus where the muscular valve at the lower end of the esophagus is not functioning properly. 4. Age: Commonly seen after the age of 50 years. 5. Men: Three times more likely to develop esophagus cancer as compared to females. 6. Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking or chewing tobacco causes a type of esophagus cancer called ‘Squamous Cell Carcinoma’. 7. Alcohol: Heavy drinking over a long period increases risk of cancer. 8. Diet: Lack of fruits & vegetables in diet increases chances of developing food pipe cancer. 9. Obesity: Being overweight increases the risk of a type of esophagus cancer called ‘Adenocarcinoma’. Consult your doctor to know more. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read the article on Esophagus Cancer visit: https://www.gastroclinix.com/esophage... To read more about Food Pipe diseases visit: https://www.gastroclinix.com/esophagus/ To read about digestive organs visit : http://www.gastroclinix.com To read about health tips visit : https://www.gastroclinix.com/health-t... To read about latest health news: https://www.gastroclinix.com/gastro-n... Contact us on: https://www.gastroclinix.com/contact-us/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gastroclinix is an online resource of information for patients. We provide detailed description of all the problems related to gastrointestinal tract & its basic solutions in an easily understandable language. The website caters to three languages - English, Hindi & Gujarati. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You may follow us on other social medias here: Facebook:   / gastroclinix   Instagram:   / gastroclinix   Twitter:   / gastroclinix   Pinterest:   / gastroclinix   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Od... Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user110803012 Metacafe: https://www.metacafe.com/channels/gas... Dailymotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/dm_0955ca... LinkedIn Page:   / 3594.  . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Dr Harsh Shah Facebook Page:   / dr.harsh.sha.  . Blogspot: https://dr-harsh-shah.blogspot.com/ LinkedIn:   / dr-harsh-.  . Youtube:    / hjshah000   Slideshare: https://www.slideshare.net/DrHarshShah… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #gastroclinix #yourhealthcompanion #esophagealcancer #esophagus