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10 Prominent Symptoms of Esophageal Cancer

Bleeding into the Esophagus and Hoarseness

When blood from the esophagus goes through the digestive tract, it can turn stool black. Bloody vomit is also an indication of a bleeding esophagus. Excess loss of blood can lead to anemia, which makes a person feel tired or lazy.

The presence of a scratchy voice that cannot be treated with the usual procedures indicates esophageal cancer. This happens when the tumor invades the laryngeal nerve. A sensation of hoarseness is common in 25 percent of people that have been diagnosed with esophageal cancer: it exacerbates after eating and could be unrelated to eating. Loss of voice and a continuous need to clear your throat are also associated with chronic hoarseness, especially when there is no obvious diagnosis such as respiratory infection.