What symptom does esophagus cancer radiotherapy have

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Recently, my uncle was hospitalized for esophageal cancer, and the hospital also arranged an operation. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are needed after the operation. It was said that it would be very uncomfortable after radiotherapy, so we went to consult the doctor. The doctor also gave us a detailed explanation. Now let me talk about the symptoms of esophageal cancer radiotherapy?

What symptom does esophagus cancer radiotherapy have

First, radiation esophagitis. Radiation esophagitis, mostly in patients with esophageal cancer, occurs about 3-4 weeks after conventional irradiation, can be manifested as dysphagia, chest and back pain, symptoms with esophageal cancer, but worse than before treatment, so it is easy to make patients mistakenly think that the disease is worse, and give up treatment. In fact, this is caused by temporary congestion and edema after radiotherapy of esophageal mucosa. The mild symptoms can be observed clinically, while the severe ones need rehydration and supportive treatment at the same time of radiotherapy.

Second: radiation tracheitis. From the anatomical position, the esophagus and trachea are closely related, just like two parallel pipes. Therefore, when radiotherapy irradiates esophageal tumor, the trachea will also be involved, and there will be inflammatory reaction, that is, radiation tracheitis. In most cases, the symptoms are not serious. When it is serious, antitussive drugs, antibiotics and aerosol inhalation can be used to promote the discharge of sputum.

Third: radiation pneumonitis. Radiation pneumonitis is a potential serious complication of esophageal cancer radiotherapy. However, after three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy and clinical promotion, the incidence of radiation pneumonitis is significantly reduced. In radiotherapy, doctors will protect the lung tissue as much as possible. In addition, we should do a good job in diet and psychological nursing of patients, and effectively deal with the toxic and side effects of esophageal cancer radiotherapy.

matters needing attention

Most of us are not very clear about the impact of esophageal cancer after radiotherapy, mainly because we do not know much about this. Radiotherapy after esophageal cancer has great side effects on the patient's body. If ignored, it may cause serious consequences. Must understand these symptoms, strengthen maintenance and care.