What is the harm of betel nut to the body, and is betel nut harmful to the body

Hazards of betel nut Lesions caused by betel nut chewing: tooth wear and tear, periodontal disease, tooth shaking, oral submucosal fibrosis (mouth cannot be opened), vitiligo mucosal ulcer, oral cancer, esophageal cancer Excessive betel nut causes salivation, vomiting, diuresis, lethargy and convulsions. Areca nut changes the local tissue structure and can cause epithelial atrophy, submucosal collagen fiber accumulation, blood flow reduction, submucosal tissue vitrification, etc., resulting in oral submucosal fibrosis that the patient is miserable and can never return to the normal opening, and the resistance and immunity of the patient's local tissues are greatly reduced, which is conducive to the role of other carcinogens, so it gradually transforms into oral cancer.

The World Health Organization's Cancer Research Center recently issued a warning to the international community that chewing betel nut or betel nut can cause cancer. According to the World Health Organization Cancer Research Center, betel nut with tobacco can cause cancers of the mouth, pharynx and esophagus, while betel nut without tobacco can also cause oral cancer. The betel nut contained in various betel nut products can cause a precancerous lesion of the mouth (oral submucosal fibrosis) that can turn into cancer at any time.

It is reported that 390,000 cases of oral cancer (oral cancer or pharyngeal cancer) occur every year in the world, of which 10,000 cases occur in South and Southeast Asia, accounting for 58, and most of the inhabitants of these areas have the custom of chewing betel nut or betel nut.

Betel nut is known as "Taiwan chewing gum", because it has the effects of refreshing, calming, bloating, fresh breathing, etc., so there is a habit of chewing betel nut all over the world, especially in Taiwan, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The equivalent rate is "addiction". Areca nut has become the most commonly used "drug" after cigarettes, alcohol, and caffeine (coffee, cola).

The composition of betel nut is complex, and one of the alkaloids called "betel nut" has carcinogenic effects and can also cause symptoms of poisoning. In betel nut poisoning, symptoms are generally mild. Symptoms such as sweating, dizziness, palpitation, wheezing, dry mouth, vomiting, swollen lips, and even coma and shock occur immediately after chewing.

Chewing betel nut in patients with a history of coronary artery disease can contribute to the onset of myocardial infarction. Betel nut poisoning can vary from person to person, and people who have never eaten betel nut can have symptoms of poisoning by eating a small amount due to poor tolerance. In addition, the betel nut, commonly known as the "betel nut king" or "inverted hanger" in betel nut, has high toxicity and may be poisoned by eating one.

Betel nut has carcinogenic effects. Some research institutes believe that chewing betel nut may cause cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus. At the same time, betel nut will cause environmental pollution and damage soil and water conservation, which shows that chewing betel nut has more disadvantages than benefits.

There is no special method for betel nut-induced cancer. And the best way to prevent it is to abstain from the use of betel nut, especially red and gray betel nut. As for poisoning caused by betel nut, there is no special antidote.

After poisoning, you should be sent to the hospital as soon as possible to give support** and eliminate various symptoms**: those with chewing poisoning can consider gastric lavage; aggressive anti-shock in shock; Myocardial infarction and arrhythmia should be diagnosed as soon as possible.

Excessive dose of arecaine causes salivation, vomiting, diuresis, lethargy and convulsions, and even chest tightness, dizziness and shock. If it is caused by oral administration, gastric lavage with potassium permanganate solution can be used, and atropine can be injected.

Betel nut is not tasty, so don't eat it.

Betel nut is non-toxic, but it is carcinogenic.

Areca nut has been proven by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as a first-class carcinogen, betel nut contains a large amount of betel nut, alkaloids, which are cytotoxic, the oral mucosa and the alkaloids contained in the areca nut react, will lead to oral mucosal fibrosis, if the betel nut chewing, smoking and drinking at the same time, the chance of oral cancer will be greatly increased.

Betel nut is not only a first-class carcinogen, but also has serious tooth wear and tear after long-term chewing. Expert studies have proven that excessive dose of arecaine causes salivation, vomiting, diuresis, lethargy and convulsions.