November 08, 2023
1. Helicobacter pylori infection: Helicobacter pylori is a common cause of gastric mucosal infection, and it is considered to be one of the main causes of gastric cancer. This bacteria increases the risk of gastric cancer by destroying the protective layer of the gastric mucosa, causing inflammation and ulcer formation.
2. Unreasonable eating habits: For a long time, high salt, high fat, pickled foods, smoked foods and red meat have been considered the most common dietary factors leading to gastric cancer. These foods will cause the gastric mucosa to be in a state of inflammation for a long time, thereby increasing the risk of gastric cancer.
3. Smoking and alcohol abuse: Smoking and alcohol abuse are very common bad lifestyle habits, and they are closely related to the risk of gastric cancer. Toxins in tobacco and alcohol can cause damage to the gastric mucosa and increase the likelihood of illness.
4. Genetic factors: Gastric cancer also has a certain hereditary tendency. If a person has a gastric cancer patient in his immediate family, he himself will also face a higher risk of the disease. This genetic tendency is mainly related to certain gene mutations, but the specific mechanism is not yet clear.
5. NSAID use: Long-term heavy use of NSAIDs is also thought to be associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer. Such drugs can cause damage to the gastric mucosa, increase the incidence of inflammation, and lead to the occurrence of gastric cancer.
Of course, these are only the most common causes, and there are many other factors that may also cause gastric cancer, such as long-term gastric disease, previous gastric surgery, chronic gastritis, gastric polyps, etc. In addition, age, gender, physical condition and environmental factors may also have a certain impact on the occurrence of gastric cancer. Therefore, we should pay attention to improving eating habits, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, going to the hospital regularly for examinations and Helicobacter pylori testing, and reducing unnecessary drinking and smoking to reduce the risk of gastric cancer.
