A study by Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute in Guwahati has indicated that Assam's Kamrup district recorded the highest number of cancer patients in the country.
Though the study initially suggested that the high intake of tobacco products could be one of the chief reasons, experts are now trying to ascertain whether there are other reasons behind such alarming numbers.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
This condition occurs due to the reflux of hydrochloric acid of the stomach into the oesophagus
This condition occurs due to the reflux of hydrochloric acid of the stomach into the oesophagus
"I have analysed and I have seen that the incidences of cancer Esophagus in both male and female is highest in our Kamrup district and next is the Hypopharyngeal cancer, that is highly linked with the tobacco use and then third is the cancer of tonsils," he added.
Amulya Kakati, Director, Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute, said that other than tobacco consumption, the food habits of people in the northeast region could be the reason behind the spread of the deadly disease.
Reflux Esophagitis- Overview
Reflux esophagitis is a condition causing inflammation of the lining of the esophagus. This happens when there is a upward movement of the acid from the stomach due to weakness of the esophageal sphincter.
Reflux esophagitis is a condition causing inflammation of the lining of the esophagus. This happens when there is a upward movement of the acid from the stomach due to weakness of the esophageal sphincter.
So we will have to look into our water, soil, and pesticide. All these aspects have to take into consideration before we give a final opinion on the subject," Kakati added. Cancer kills thousands of people across the globe every year.
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Reflux Esophagitis
Animation and slide show on Reflux esophagitis showing the mechanism of acid from the stomach causing heartburn and other symptoms.
Animation and slide show on Reflux esophagitis showing the mechanism of acid from the stomach causing heartburn and other symptoms.
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Oesophageal Atresia / Tracheo Oesophageal Fistula
Oesophageal atresia is blockage in the oesophagus (food pipe). It is often associated with an abnormal connection between the oesophagus and trachea (wind pipe) below the level of blockage.
Oesophageal atresia is blockage in the oesophagus (food pipe). It is often associated with an abnormal connection between the oesophagus and trachea (wind pipe) below the level of blockage.
