"Too many women with gallbladder and kidney cancer"... What are the eating habits that damage the gallbladder and kidneys and lead to weight gain?

Cancers that develop in the gallbladder (cholecyst) and kidneys (renal) are among the top ten cancers in our country, with many patients. However, they receive less attention compared to other cancers. Both cancers have quite a few female patients who smoke and drink alcohol relatively less. There are various risk factors such as genetics and lifestyle habits, but recent changes in eating habits are becoming more prominent. How does diet affect these two cancers?

 

 

Symptoms of kidney cancer such as flank pain, hematuria, and abdominal masses indicate a fairly advanced stage. When the cancer progresses, symptoms like chest pain and jaundice may also occur.

 

"Women, gallbladder cancer and kidney cancer are too common"... Especially in your 50s and 60s, be particularly cautious.

 

According to data from the Central Cancer Registry published in 2023, in 2021, there were 7,617 new cases of gallbladder and bile duct cancers. Gallbladder cancer accounted for 2,784 cases, and bile duct cancer for 4,833 cases. Surprisingly, there are quite a few female patients. There were 4,085 men and 3,532 women, with no significant difference. The number of kidney cancer patients was 6,883, with 4,775 men and 2,108 women. In terms of age groups, those in their 60s were the most common at 29.6%, followed by those in their 50s at 22.8%, and those in their 70s at 18.8%.

 

My eating habits have changed too much... Excessive intake of animal fats and fried foods.

 

☆Pork belly and organ meats, excessive intake of animal fats,

Fried foods, sweets, and other high-calorie foods can lead to overweight or obesity. Excessive weight gain increases the risk of gallstones and gallbladder cancer. People with gallstones have a 5 to 10 times higher risk of developing gallbladder cancer compared to those without (according to the National Cancer Information Center). Obesity is also very harmful to kidney health. In fact, about 20% of kidney cancers are related to obesity. Thirty years ago, grilled meat restaurants were rare because people mainly ate boiled foods. Many takeout foods are also greasy. Our eating habits have changed too much.

 

☆Other risk factors besides eating habits? ... Kidney cancer vs. gallbladder cancer

 

☆ Kidney cancer is strongly associated with risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, and obesity. Smoking is related to 20-30% of male kidney cancer patients and 10-20% of female patients. This is because cigarette smoke containing carcinogens seeps into the kidney's microvasculature.

 

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High blood pressure causes kidney damage and inflammation. To prevent bile duct cancer, raw freshwater fish should not be eaten. Liver flukes (liver distomiasis) can parasitize the human bile duct and may cause cancer. If infected with hepatitis, the risk of gallbladder and bile duct cancer increases.

 

☆ Be extra cautious if you have a family history... What are the symptoms?

 

Obesity is also bad for gallbladder and kidney health.

Maintain a healthy weight suitable for your body through diet control and exercise. In particular, it is good to eat vegetables and fruits frequently. This is because they are low in calories and contain many bioactive substances that help prevent cancer. Symptoms of kidney cancer, such as flank pain, blood in the urine, and abdominal lumps, indicate a fairly advanced stage. When the cancer progresses, symptoms like chest pain and jaundice may occur.

 

Common symptoms of cancer include weight loss, fatigue, and loss of appetite, but these are usually present in advanced stages. In the early stages, cancer often shows no symptoms. Especially in cases with a family history, efforts should be made to examine the kidneys (urology, etc.) and gallbladder (gastroenterology, etc.) for early detection, even if no symptoms are present.

 

by. Kormedi.com

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Eating habits are important.

High blood pressure is associated with kidney damage and inflammation symptoms.

I just found out.

Obesity is also bad for gallbladder and kidney health.

Common symptoms of cancer are weight loss, loss of appetite, and fatigue.

To prevent cancer, I think it's important to control your diet and exercise diligently.

I should eat vegetables and fruits more often.