There is cancer in the body, the neck prophet? 3 signs on the neck that may be an early warning of cancer

Mr. Shen is 26 years old this year and is an employee of a company in Hangzhou. Before the unit organized a physical examination, he was found to have thyroid nodules, but he didn't care.

He didn't realize the seriousness of the problem until he developed symptoms such as sore throat, hoarse voice, and thick neck , and rushed to the hospital for an imaging examination.

The final examination results revealed diffuse thyroid lesions and multiple nodules, and the biopsy results showed that the malignant tumor was stage T4.

The doctor said that Mr. Shen is more likely to relapse after surgery, and it will greatly reduce the quality of life. Mr. Shen regretted it too late. He could have seized the best opportunity for treatment, but in the end he caused serious consequences because of his negligence.

1. People with thick necks may have no chance of longevity

Some people say that people with thick necks may have no chance of longevity. Is it true?

Studies have found that increased neck circumference is associated with abdominal obesity. The research team of the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism of the Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine followed up more than 1,000 Shanghai residents aged 24-80 for an average of 2.1 years.

The researchers found that the neck circumference of 26% of the people increased by more than 5%, but the change of visceral adipose tissue was greater or less than 2.5% compared with the neck circumference. For people without abdominal obesity, the thicker the neck circumference, the greater the risk of abdominal obesity. Specifically, for every 5% increase in neck circumference, the risk of abdominal obesity increased by 36% .

In short, the thicker the neck, the more subcutaneous fat, the more fat accumulation in the upper body of the human body, and the greater the health risk.

In addition, people with thick necks are also at risk of many diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, hyperuricemia, diabetes, fatty liver, reduced cardiorespiratory endurance, thyroid disease, sleep apnea , etc.

So, what is the healthiest neck circumference? Generally speaking, 38 cm for men and 35 cm for women is the normal neck circumference .

If it exceeds the normal value, it means that the subcutaneous fat in the neck or the fat deposition around the respiratory tract has increased, and timely intervention is required. Usually, we can measure our neck circumference at any time. The method is very simple: put the tape measure on the seventh cervical vertebra, which is the upper edge of the most protruding part of the back of the neck and below the Adam's apple for measurement.

2. There are 3 changes in the neck, alert to the possibility of cancer

When there is cancer in the body, there will be obvious symptoms in the neck, and you should be vigilant:

1. Thickened and swollen neck

The thickening and swelling of the neck may be related to the stimulation of the lymph nodes by cancer cells. Lymph nodes spread throughout the body, and when infected, inflammatory, or cancerous, they can cause swollen lymph nodes.

2. The neck turns black

The skin on the neck turns black and rough, and multiple skin tags and rashes appear at the same time, which may be related to acanthosis nigricans caused by malignant tumors.

3. Moles appear

Melanoma is a deadly skin cancer that is difficult to treat once it has spread, greatly reducing chances of survival. Statistics show that more than 70% of melanomas develop from new moles, and only about 29% of melanomas arise from existing moles.

Therefore, for people with moles, if the moles grow on the soles of the feet, palms, back of the neck and other special parts , and there are relatively large and numerous moles, the shape of the moles is irregular, or the skin is particularly white, and the moles appear suddenly enlarged, When the color becomes darker, ulceration and bleeding, etc., you must be vigilant and beware of melanoma.

3. People who are "qualified" in these 4 dimensions of the body, or live longer

Body shape can reflect a person's physical health, so a thick neck and a big belly...not only because of obesity, but also because of health problems. So, which body dimensions affect health and longevity?

1. BMI

Body mass index, also known as BMI, is equal to the weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of the height (in meters). If the BMI index is between 18.5-24, it belongs to the normal range . A BMI over 24 is overweight, a BMI over 28 is obese, and a BMI over 35 is morbidly obese.

2. Waist circumference

The waist and abdomen are one of the places where fat is most likely to accumulate, and it is also the concentration of important organs such as the kidney, pancreas, and liver. Once the normal index is exceeded, it means that risks such as high blood pressure, fatty liver, and diabetes are prone to occur.

Generally speaking, a normal waist circumference is <85 cm for men and <80 cm for women . Waist measurement method: stand upright, hang your arms naturally, breathe steadily, and circle the waist horizontally along the upper edge of the navel and below the ribs with a tape measure.

3. Waist-to-hip ratio

Studies have found that people with thin waists and fat hips have a lower risk of metabolic-related chronic diseases and live longer. The waist-to-hip ratio for men is between 0.85-0.9, and it is within the normal range for women between 0.75-0.8 . Too high or too low will increase the risk of death. Waist-to-hip ratio = waist circumference/hip circumference.

4. Body fat percentage

Body fat percentage refers to the percentage of body fat in the total body weight, too high or too low will affect health. Men > 25%, women > 30% are considered high, which will increase the risk of hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease and other diseases. Males < 5%, females < 13% are on the low side, which can easily lead to physical dysfunction.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that if you want to stay away from fat belly and thick neck, keep in mind a few points:

①Cultivate healthy living habits, work and rest regularly, stay up late less, and ensure adequate sleep;

② Adhere to moderate exercise, choose anaerobic exercise, muscle-building exercise, etc. according to individual circumstances, to reduce the accumulation of abdominal fat;

③ Learn to manage emotions and maintain a happy mood. If you are in a bad mood, it is easy to overeat, and it will also increase the risk of inflammation and infection, leading to fat accumulation.

Body shape is a barometer of health. Whether it is a thick neck or a big belly, it is a red light for health and needs to be paid attention to. If you want to have a healthy body, you need to eat healthy, exercise moderately, regulate your emotions, etc., so as to stay away from obesity and diseases.

References

[1] "Thicker Neck, Beware of Abdominal Obesity!" Exercising 2.5 hours a week can reduce belly fat! ". Health Times. 2022-06-21

[2] "Alert! The blackness here on the neck is really not dirty, it may be a sign of cancer.” Popular Science China. 2020-08-21

[3] "A person with a thick neck and a big belly is really dangerous! ". Health Times. 2022-06-11

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