Oncologist named the main risk factor for bowel cancer

Oncologist, surgeon at SM Clinic Gleb Hrebtov on Monday, March 2, in an interview with Lenta.Ru named the main risk factor for developing bowel cancer.

The specialist said that bowel cancer is increasingly being detected in people aged 40-48 years, although previously this disease was considered characteristic mainly of the elderly. He called the main risk factor a sedentary lifestyle.

According to the oncologist, the increase in the incidence is primarily due to the fact that in the digital age, people are spending more and more time sitting at work at a computer or at home in front of a TV and laptop. He explained that with this lifestyle, chronic constipation, intestinal motility disorders and inflammatory processes can occur, which over time can turn into a precancerous state and lead to the development of malignant tumors.

The doctor added that the risk of colorectal cancer in people with a sedentary lifestyle can be several times higher than in those who regularly move and exercise. kp.ru .

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On February 27, gastroenterologist Maria Lopatina warned that some patients with complaints of bloating may be diagnosed with bowel cancer. According to her, flatulence can be caused by bacterial overgrowth syndrome, lactose intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome. 360.ru .

On the same day, Daria Rusakova, a nutritionist and candidate of medical Sciences, told Moscow 24 that taking a bath, wearing a tight belt and lying down after eating is dangerous for health. In particular, in a horizontal position, there is a high risk that acid from the stomach will enter the alkaline environment of the esophageal mucosa, which is fraught with belching, heartburn, and a feeling of heaviness.

On February 13, endocrinologist and nutritionist Vladimir Mayorov spoke about the benefits of kiwi peel for the intestines. According to him, kiwi peel contains a lot of fiber and antioxidants, which makes the product beneficial for the intestines.

On January 20, nutritionist Elena Zhelyanina said that regular consumption of fried foods, processed meat, as well as sweets and pastries increases the risk of developing cancer. The risk of cancer of the stomach, intestines and pancreas increases the consumption of chips, French fries, fast food and products with hydrogenated oils, writes NSN.

At the same time, oncologist Sergey Ivanov said that cancer of the gastrointestinal tract in the early stages proceeds without vivid symptoms, the disease disguises itself as ordinary fatigue. The main early signs of the disease include iron deficiency anemia, dull pain in the upper abdomen after eating, heartburn, difficulty swallowing, prolonged low-grade fever, weakness and weight loss, RT notes.

In June last year, the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region reported that a pilot project for the early diagnosis of bowel cancer had been launched in the region, the Moscow City News Agency reported.

Previously Pravda.With reference to experts, she wrote that to reduce the risk of bowel cancer, it is important to regularly include foods rich in folic acid (vitamin B9) in the diet: green leafy vegetables (spinach, broccoli, cabbage), legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas), citrus fruits, whole grains and seeds. These products help maintain normal cell division and reduce the likelihood of dangerous mutations, especially if you get vitamin B9 from natural foods rather than supplements.

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