Stomach Cancer Causes
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
10. Alcohol abuse
Drinking can be a lot of fun and it is great to enjoy a drink to help you relax at the weekends. It is well known, however, that drinking has its downsides, one of which is the potential long-term health problems. One of these potential problems is stomach cancer.
While drinking occasionally might not be harmful, heavy alcohol consumption has been shown to increase the risk of gastric cancer. However, the effect of the amount of alcohol consumed and stomach cancer risk is controversial. Alcohol is a known irritant and can erode the gastric lining. This can result in gastritis, a precursor for gastric cancer.
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