What are the manifestations of esophageal cancer metastasis

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Uncle is a patient with esophageal cancer. He just had a resection operation some time ago. The doctor said that he should pay attention to maintenance to prevent recurrence and metastasis. Next, let me introduce the performance of esophageal cancer metastasis.

What are the manifestations of esophageal cancer metastasis

First, there is discomfort when swallowing food, which is the most obvious. Generally can eat ordinary food, does not affect health, this symptom will disappear slowly without treatment. Foreign body sensation in the esophagus: the patient feels that the food he eats is rough and hard, such as cutting the esophagus, or feeling that the food adheres to the esophageal wall and cannot be swallowed.

Second: when ingesting food, there is pain behind the sternum and when swallowing food, there is pain in the esophagus, such as acupuncture and friction. The location of pain is generally higher than the actual location of long cancer. The pain can be relieved after medication. When eating improperly or mood swings, pain will appear again, which will happen repeatedly. The upper part of the esophagus is obstructed, and the mucus is not excreted.

Third: neck, clavicle mass is a common sign of esophageal cancer recurrence and metastasis, the mass is very hard, no tenderness, rapid growth. The patient's voice is hoarse suddenly. When the tumor invades or metastasizes directly, it oppresses the recurrent laryngeal nerve, resulting in hoarseness. In addition, the patient may have a dry cough. When the tumor oppresses the trachea, it may have shortness of breath, dry cough, and even dyspnea.

matters needing attention

Esophageal cancer is very easy to relapse and metastasize. Patients must pay attention to maintenance, and be alert to the recurrence of esophageal cancer. When patients obviously feel unwell or have the above symptoms, they should be careful about the metastasis of esophageal cancer, and active treatment is recommended.