Oncologist Deborah Lee: tumors grow rapidly at night, causing more discomfort.
According to doctor Deborah Lee, a possible symptom of cancer is increasing at night pain –
“pain that is not associated with injury and worsens at night may be a symptom of cancer.”
The oncologist stated that if pain occurs for no reason and intensifies when a person tries to sleep, it is necessary to see a doctor – all this is a “very alarming symptom.”
“38 percent of patients with cancer experience moderate or severe pain when trying to sleep,” said oncologist and hematologist Deborah Lee with Mirror.
The specialist explained that such pain can be provoked by the rapid growth of tumors that occurs at night. In addition, when a person lies down, the pressure of the tumor on the surrounding tissues can increase.
The doctor called the sudden aversion to meat a possible early sign of cancer
The oncologist added that in addition to the pain that worsens at night, other symptoms of cancer can be observed :
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- General malaise
- Excessive fatigue, constant lethargy
- Nausea
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- fever.
The specialist emphasized that it is necessary to be examined if the listed symptoms last for three weeks or more.
Pain in the right hypochondrium may be a symptom of cancer
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