There is cancer in the body, the 'leg' prophet? Remind again: If there are 3 abnormalities on the leg, do screening as soon as possible

Xiao Zhou and her husband have been doing business outside. They have a son and a daughter. Although the business is busy, life seems to be going smoothly. But half a year ago, Xiao Zhou suddenly experienced numbness in his legs. At first, he didn't take it seriously, but later the numbness in his legs became more and more serious, and even affected his walking.

The two went to the hospital together for an examination, only to find that a tumor had grown on the thoracic spine , compressing the spinal cord, and needed surgical treatment as soon as possible. Fortunately, after the doctor's active treatment, Xiao Zhou's tumor was removed in time. As long as he recovers slowly, his life will not be affected in the future.

1. Numbness in the legs, what is it usually?

Many reasons can cause leg numbness, such as nerve ischemia , or excessive compression of nerve fibers in the lower extremities , etc. Leg numbness caused by these reasons is mostly temporary paresthesia, which can be relieved after rest.

But if it is long-term, unexplained leg numbness, it may be caused by trauma, diabetes, lumbar spine and sciatic nerve abnormalities, lower extremity arterial ischemic disease, tumor, stroke and other diseases, it may also be caused by psychological factors or drinking, and it needs to be done as soon as possible Investigate the cause, and then treat the symptoms.

2. Reminder: Do not ignore these x signs on your legs

The legs can help the human body complete various actions. Once there is cancer in the body, some abnormal signs may appear on the legs. Once there are signs of abnormality, you must be vigilant.

1. Inexplicable swelling

There are abundant blood vessels and nerves in the legs. Once cancer cells proliferate in large numbers, they may slowly compress the blood vessels and nerves in the legs, causing inexplicable swelling and pain in the legs, and there may also be thrombus. cause trouble.

2. Leg color change

Abnormal metabolism in the body may cause changes in the color of the legs, and cancer cell invasion may cause metabolic abnormalities. Like melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin , etc., may cause abnormal changes in the color of the legs.

3. Inexplicable mass

Most of the leg lumps are benign lipomas, but they may also be caused by the metastasis of lung cancer, prostate cancer , etc. to the legs. We must investigate the cause as soon as possible and treat the symptoms accordingly.

4. The wound is difficult to heal

If the wound is difficult to heal for a long time and is accompanied by ulcer symptoms, it may be a symptom of diabetic foot . This is caused by high blood sugar levels, nerve damage, and weakened wound healing ability. It must be treated as soon as possible.

3. Don’t make an action that hurts your legs and your whole body

Many people usually have the habit of crossing their legs, but such an action is actually not good for health. When crossing your legs, the pressure on the knee joints and the back of the legs increases, and the pressure on blood vessels, nerves and other parts increases.

Men crossing their legs may affect reproductive health and may induce prostatitis. Crossing your legs may also increase the risk of osteoarthritis and varicose veins , so it is recommended not to or reduce the frequency of crossing your legs. For patients with diabetes, patients with varicose veins of lower extremities, patients with osteoarthritis, patients with lumbar disc herniation, etc., it is recommended to put an end to cross-legged postures.

Although leg numbness may be caused by external force, it may also be induced by disease. It is recommended that for recurrent leg numbness, it is best to seek medical attention as soon as possible, and then actively treat it. It is usually recommended not to do cross-legged movements, so as not to be detrimental to your health.

References:

[1] "The severity of leg numbness may exceed your imagination, and the risks of these diseases should be paid attention to". All people are true-Tencent News. 2020-11-09

[2] "The appearance of these abnormalities on the legs may indicate that cancer is coming". Cancer Society of Medical Association. 2021-10-05

[3] "Crossing your legs is your body's "chronic poison". Nutshell. 2021-07-04

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