Is chest ache lung cancer inchoate symptom?

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Lung cancer is the world's leading cancer killer. The incidence rate of lung cancer has been rising steadily in recent years, and this trend is especially evident in China. Keep away from tobacco and air pollution areas to reduce the incidence of lung cancer. However, it is difficult to detect early lung cancer by chest X-ray alone, so it is better to choose low-dose spiral CT. Is chest ache lung cancer inchoate symptom? Let's study and discuss with you.

Is chest ache lung cancer inchoate symptom?

First of all: chest pain and chest tightness or symptoms of early lung cancer. The most common symptom of early lung cancer is cough, but some lung cancer patients will show joint pain and headache, which is called "extrapulmonary symptoms". According to statistics, in lung cancer patients, 1 / 6 people will have extrapulmonary symptoms.

Secondly, the most common symptom of early lung cancer is cough, which is caused by tumor stimulation. However, most lung cancer patients are smokers, so they often mistakenly think that cough is caused by smoking. Once the tumor invades the small blood vessels of the respiratory tract, the blood will flow into the respiratory tract, so the hemofilaments can be seen in the expectoration, which attracts their attention.

Finally: some patients with lung cancer will show joint pain and headache, which is called "extrapulmonary symptoms". Because the tumor secretes steroids, the patient shows signs of gout. According to statistics, in lung cancer patients, 1 / 6 people will have extrapulmonary symptoms. Therefore, experts remind that if there are unexplained headache, joint pain symptoms, it is best to ask the oncologist to make a diagnosis.

matters needing attention

1. Long term smokers; Especially for men over 55 years old; There are carcinogenic factors in working and living environment; Repeated pneumonia in the same part of the lung, and changes in the previous tuberculosis focus, etc. 2. The following abnormalities need more detailed examination: cough is not cured for a long time; Hemoptysis or blood in sputum; Chest pain; Shoulder pain with numbness of fingers; Or with blepharoptosis on one side; hoarseness; Others such as weight loss, gradually increasing dyspnea, etc.