How long can nasopharyngeal carcinoma last

summary

In recent years, the high incidence and mortality of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is embarrassing, and the relevant departments of major hospitals are also overcrowded. To this end, I participated in the health promotion activities on nasopharyngeal carcinoma the day before yesterday. At the meeting, the old experts introduced a three-step self-examination of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, which was deeply supported by everyone. I think many people have similar problems, so I specially share them, hoping to help more people.

How long can nasopharyngeal carcinoma last

First: check whether you have symptoms related to unilateral secretory otitis media. Because the multiple site of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is the pharyngeal recess of our body, it is easy to affect the function of eustachian tube, and then produce secretory otitis media, showing related ear symptoms, such as ear tightness, tinnitus, hearing loss and so on. Therefore, if you have symptoms of unilateral secretory otitis media, please see a doctor in time, and check the nasopharynx with the help of a doctor.

Second: frequently touch the neck to check whether there is a lump. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is prone to cervical lymph node metastasis. Most of them were located in the upper cervical lymph nodes. Moreover, cervical lymph node enlargement is often the first symptom of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, even in the nasopharynx primary site has not appeared tumor related signs, cervical lymph node enlargement has appeared. Therefore, if the neck mass is found, the nasopharynx should be checked in time, and seek medical advice in time to exclude the possibility of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Third: pay more attention to whether there is blood in the morning sniffle. Nasopharyngeal cancer in the morning with blood clots in the nose or nasal cavity, usually with blood clots in the mouth. Less obvious nasal symptoms, such as nasal congestion, epistaxis and so on. So when the morning suction nasal mucus, always with blood, please see a doctor in time.

matters needing attention

80% of the outpatients diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma are in the late stage. Therefore, for the sake of our health, we should pay attention to self-examination of diseases in our daily life, prevent diseases before they occur, and achieve early detection and early treatment.