Foods that upset gut

Belching is the expelling of gas generated in the gut during digestion. Frequent belching may be a symptom of dangerous health condition.

Excess gas like burping, bloating and flatulence can be reduce by eating slowly, avoiding fizzy drinks and not talking while eating.

Acid reflux may cause burping or gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. The sphincter in the gullet fails to stay closed so stomach, food splash up, causing irritation and inflammation.

 Burping is caused by the loose valve at the bottom of the oesophagus, which cannot withstand pressure from the stomach, so gas escapes upwards. It can also be a symptom of bowel conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, coeliac disease and lactose intolerance.

Avoid these foods to reduce wind production: beans, peas, lentils and other pulses, bran cereal, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, egg, radishes, shellfish, milk, muesli, jacket potato skins, leeks, swedes, apples, coffee, parsnips, onions, dried fruits and junk foods.
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Gum disease increases risk of cancer

Periodontitis is an inflammation around the tooth, it is a gum disease that damages the soft tissue and bone that supports the tooth. Common risk factors for periodontal disease are : smoking, diabetes, genetics and hormonal changes in women.

 Periodontal - gum disease may be linked to an increased cancer risk. Postmenopausal women who have a history of gum disease have a higher risk of developing cancer.

The risk associated with periodontal disease is very high for esophageal cancer. The esophagus is very close to the oral cavity, periodontal pathogens may move to the esophageal mucosa and increase the cancer risk.

Gallbladder cancer risk was also high in women who had history of gum disease. Some periodontal bacteria promote inflammation.

Hormonal changes in women during
puberty, pregnancy and menopause can also increase the risk of developing periodontal disease.
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Facts about gullet cancer

The gullet, also known as oesophagus is the tube that carries food from mouth to stomach. Smoking, persistent acid reflux, drinking of alcohol, being overweight and obese can cause gullet cancer.

There are two types of gullet cancer – squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma. Eating foods low in fruit and vegetables can also increase the risk of developing gullet cancer.

If the disease is detected early it is possible to be cured. However, because the disease doesn’t usually cause symptoms until a later stage, it can be quite developed before it is detected.

The main symptom of gullet cancer are difficulty swallowing, heartburn, vomiting, weight loss, loss of appetite, chest pain, croaky voice, fatigue and dark poo.

Advanced stage of gullet cancer can spread to another part of the body.
Tumor that has not spread beyond the gullet can be treated with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.

For squamous and adenocarcinoma cell cancer, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and chemoradiotherapy are recommended as the first treatment. Surgery may be used after checking the result of the chemoradiotherapy.

Bowel cancer can be prevented by avoiding smoking, eating fruits and vegetables, avoiding alcohol and seeking medical help when you have heart burn and when you experience any form of difficulty in swallowing food.
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Dangers of pot belly

Pot belly is a sign that you are at the risk of having cancer. Some cancers are not linked to fat and weight, but the researchers found the size of the waist was significantly tied to some cancers.

These are bowel, lower oesophagus, upper stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, womb, ovaries, kidneys and postmenopausal breasts.

The highest risk was found for bowel cancer, for which adding just 8 cm (3.1 inches) to the hips was linked to an increased risk of 15 per cent.

Body fat can change the levels of sex hormones, such as oestrogen and testosterone. It can also cause levels of
 insulin to rise, and lead to inflammation that increases cancer.

Being overweight or obese can increase the risk of developing some cancers,
It’s important to maintain healthy weight to reduce risk of cancer.



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