Symptoms of prostate cancer bone metastasis

Among male diseases, prostate disease is the most common and also the disease that causes the greatest trouble to male friends. Therefore, male friends should pay special attention to prostate health and take good care of their bodies. Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor. Cancer cells can metastasize to various parts of the body, among which bone metastasis is more common and causes great harm to health.

Symptoms

Prostate cancer bone metastasis can occur in any bone, and common bone metastasis sites include the pelvis, lumbar spine, sacrum, thoracic spine, ribs, etc. Generally speaking, the worse the cancer differentiation, the higher the chance of bone metastasis. Prostate cancer bone metastasis mostly manifests as bone changes, and some patients may also have osteolytic or mixed changes. Active measures should be taken for reasonable treatment to prevent the disease from worsening.

If prostate cancer metastasizes to the bones, it can cause persistent bone pain, especially when the patient is lying still. The pain is particularly obvious. In severe cases, pathological fractures or paraplegia may occur. Prostate cancer may also metastasize to the liver, which can cause symptoms such as liver enlargement, dyspnea, and hemoptysis. In the late stage of prostate cancer metastasis, the general condition of patients with bone metastasis deteriorates, and they may experience symptoms such as loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, anemia, and even cachexia.

Diet care

Sufficient vitamin supplementation

Studies have shown that the concentration of vitamin A in normal prostate is 5 to 7 times higher than that in prostate cancer tissue, indicating that vitamin A plays an important role in preventing the occurrence of prostate cancer. In addition, studies have shown that adequate intake of vitamin D can greatly reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Vitamin C and E, as important antioxidants in the body, can inhibit the growth and differentiation of prostate cancer. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly men should eat more foods rich in the above vitamins.

Limit fat intake

There is a significant difference in the dietary structure between people in areas with a high incidence of prostate cancer and those in areas with a low incidence of prostate cancer. The Chinese food in areas with a low incidence of prostate cancer contains less fat and more grains, vegetables, and soy products, while the opposite is true in areas with a high incidence of prostate cancer. This phenomenon suggests that fat in food is one of the possible causes of prostate cancer. Fat in food mainly comes from meat such as beef and pork and vegetable oils.

Avoid high calorie intake

A high-calorie diet is a stimulus for prostate cancer. High calories can accelerate cell mitosis, accelerate cell proliferation, and lead to tumor formation. The incidence of prostate cancer in people with a high-calorie diet is 70% higher than that in people with a low-calorie diet.

Eat more anti-cancer foods

Studies have shown that men who often eat soy products have a lower chance of developing prostate cancer than men who do not often eat soy products. An obvious example is that in Asia, where people eat more soy products, the incidence of prostate cancer is much lower than in Europe and the United States. Experts point out that the phytoestrogens contained in soy products can reduce the risk of carcinogenicity of male hormones. Many foods in nature contain phytoestrogens, such as soybeans, soy beans, peanuts, etc., and you can eat more of them appropriately. In addition, tea is also rich in substances that inhibit the prostate, such as flavonol catechins, which have the effect of preventing prostate cancer, so you can drink more of them appropriately.