What is the reason for numbness in hands and face one year after treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

During the treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer, various side effects may occur, which may make the patient feel very uncomfortable. So, what is the reason for numbness in the hands and face one year after the treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer? What kind of care should be provided?

The causes of numbness in the hands and face one year after treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer are:

1. There are many reasons for numbness in the hands. If it is unilateral, it should be on the same side as the tumor in your neck. It is related to the fibrosis of the neck muscles caused by the radiotherapy you received last year, or acute spinal cord and brachial plexus injury. This possibility is relatively small. If it is bilateral, systemic diseases such as low potassium and low calcium should be ruled out.

2. Facial numbness is caused by the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve has three branches, namely the forehead, cheek and mandible. Facial numbness in different parts reflects the possible lesions in different locations. Therefore, recurrence of skull base tumor or local inflammation may affect the trigeminal nerve and cause facial numbness. Recommendation: Go to the hospital for nasopharyngeal skull base MRI to rule out tumor recurrence. If it is neuritis, glucocorticoids can be used for treatment, and the short-term effect is obvious.

The following care should be provided during the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma:

1. The first measure to care for this disease is to keep warm. Patients should pay attention to adding clothes in cold seasons, avoid being attacked by cold, and prevent colds, respiratory infections and other diseases. This is an important measure to prevent the onset of the disease.

2. The disease occurs in the organs through which we breathe air, so in addition to doing a good job of nursing, you should also be careful not to inhale harmful fumes, such as secondhand smoke, pesticides, car exhaust, etc. These are not only important factors that induce the disease, but also the reasons that affect the treatment effect.

3. Patients should avoid physical overwork: such as heavy physical labor, staying up late, excessive physical exercise, etc. These can cause the body's environmental imbalance, reduce resistance, and promote cancer recurrence. They should also pay attention to local hygiene, rinse their mouths several times a day, and rinse the nasopharynx when necessary.

If you feel any discomfort during the treatment of nasopharyngeal cancer, please consult your doctor in time.