At present, there is no accurate self-assessment method for esophageal cancer (esophageal cancer), but one can self-assess by his/her own symptoms and go to the hospital for clear diagnosis as early as possible.
Symptoms of early stage esophageal cancer are mostly atypical, mainly manifested as discomfort and burning sensation behind the sternum, slow passage of food or mild choking sensation; middle and late stage esophageal cancer often has progressive dysphagia.
Patients should be alert to esophageal cancer if they often have symptoms such as obstruction of food intake, chest discomfort and difficulty in swallowing food. At this time, gastroscopy, barium esophagography, CT and other auxiliary tests can be used to detect esophageal cancer, but these tests can only be performed in hospitals at present and cannot be performed at home.
In addition, avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, eating too hot, spicy, rough and stimulating food and pickled products, chewing more and avoiding swallowing for a long time. If there is a genetic predisposition to esophageal cancer in the family, regular gastroenteroscopy is needed.
If the above symptoms appear, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to get a clear diagnosis and early detection and early treatment.