Eye signs warn of serious lung cancer

The initial symptoms oflung canceris a mild cough or difficulty breathing. When cancer is in its later stages, these symptoms become severe and intense.

As the disease spreads, symptoms affecting other parts of the body may appear. Different types of lung cancer cause different signs, especially as they grow.

Eye symptoms

Non-small cell lung cancer usually begins in the bronchi, then rapidly grows and spreads to other organs.

In some cases, lung cancer tumors can cause nerve damage.

Horner's syndrome is a collection of symptoms related to nerve damage. Symptoms of this condition can appear in the eyes.

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As a result, patients are at risk of developing drooping eyelids and reduced pupil size. Symptoms usually affect one side of the face.

Metastatic lung cancer can also cause symptoms that affect the eyes. This type of lung cancer occurs when cancer cells break away from the tumor and travel to other parts of the body through the blood.

If the brain or spinal cord is affected, patients are likely to experience visual impairment, leading to blurred or double vision. They are also likely to experience headaches, difficulty speaking, and seizures.

Main symptoms of lung cancer:

- Cough that does not go away after 2-3 weeks and gets worse

- Coughing up blood

- Pain or aching when breathing or coughing

- Persistent shortness of breath

- Prolonged fatigue, easy exhaustion

- Anorexia or unexplained weight loss

Less common symptoms include difficulty swallowing, wheezing, hoarseness, swelling of the face, neck, chest pain, shoulder pain, and swollen, clubbed fingers.

Prevention:

One of the best ways to prevent lung cancer and other serious diseases is to stop smoking as soon as possible.

Research shows that eating a low-fat, high-fiber diet with fresh fruits and vegetables every day, whole grains reduces the riskcancer.

There is also evidence that regular exercise reduces lung cancer risk.

Most adults are recommended to do at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity exercise per week, with strength training at least 2 days per week.