Digestive & Gastrointestinal Conditions
Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
Serious
ICD-10: C15 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: ग्रासनली का कैंसर · தமிழ்: உணவுக்குழாய் புற்றுநோய் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಅನ್ನನಾಳ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · తెలుగు: అన్నవాహిక క్యాన్సర్ · বাংলা: খাদ্যনালী ক্যান্সার · मराठी: अन्ननलिका कर्करोग · ગુજરાતી: અન્નનળીનો કેન્સર
About this condition
Esophageal cancer affects the food pipe connecting the throat to the stomach, causing progressive difficulty swallowing and weight loss. Major risk factors in India include tobacco chewing, smoking, hot beverage consumption, and nutritional deficiencies. Early symptoms are often subtle, making timely medical consultation important for any persistent swallowing problems.
Common symptoms
difficulty swallowing
chest pain
weight loss
heartburn
vomiting
food getting stuck
hoarse voice
When to see a doctor: within 1 week for evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | ग्रासनली का कैंसर · खाने की नली में कैंसर · निगलने में परेशानी · अन्नप्रणाली कर्कट |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | உணவுக்குழாய் புற்றுநோய் · உணவுக் குழல் கேன்சர் · விழுங்குவதில் சிரமம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಅನ್ನನಾಳ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಆಹಾರ ನಾಳದ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ನುಂಗಲು ತೊಂದರೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | అన్నవాహిక క్యాన్సర్ · ఆహార నాళం క్యాన్సర్ · మ్రింగడంలో ఇబ్బంది |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | খাদ্যনালী ক্যান্সার · গিলবার নালির ক্যান্সার · গিলতে সমস্যা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | अन्ननलिका कर्करोग · अन्नप्रणाली कर्करोग · गिळताना त्रास |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | અન્નનળીનો કેન્સર · ખાવાની નળીનો કેન્સર · ગળવામાં મુશ્કેલી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified?
difficulty swallowing, chest pain, weight loss, heartburn, vomiting, food getting stuck.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week for evaluation
Is Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified common in India?
This condition is commonly seen in Kashmir, Assam, Tamil Nadu and is more prevalent during year-round season.
How serious is Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1 week for evaluation.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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