Five early symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma

The five most common early symptoms of nasopharyngeal carcinoma are swollen lymph nodes in the neck, nasal congestion, bloody nasal discharge, tinnitus or hearing loss, and headache. These symptoms may appear in the early stages of cancer, so they need to be taken seriously and sought medical attention as soon as possible.

The most typical manifestation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is swollen lymph nodes in the neck, which are usually painless, hard in texture, and have poor mobility. Bloody nasal discharge, especially when blowing your nose in the morning, may be caused by ruptured capillaries caused by lesions in the nasopharynx. Nasal congestion often manifests as progressive aggravation on one side, and may develop into bilateral at a later stage, indicating the impact of the tumor on the nasopharyngeal tissue. Since the site of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is close to the opening of the Eustachian tube, if the tumor involves the Eustachian tube, it will cause tinnitus and even hearing loss. Headache is also a common symptom, mostly manifested as irregular migraine or dull pain, which may be caused by tumor compression of peripheral nerves.

The most typical manifestation of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is swollen lymph nodes in the neck, which are usually painless, hard in texture, and have poor mobility. Bloody nasal discharge, especially when blowing your nose in the morning, may be caused by ruptured capillaries caused by lesions in the nasopharynx. Nasal congestion often manifests as progressive aggravation on one side, and may develop into bilateral at a later stage, indicating the impact of the tumor on the nasopharyngeal tissue. Since the site of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is close to the opening of the Eustachian tube, if the tumor involves the Eustachian tube, it will cause tinnitus and even hearing loss. Headache is also a common symptom, mostly manifested as irregular migraine or dull pain, which may be caused by tumor compression of peripheral nerves.

In order to detect nasopharyngeal cancer in time, it is recommended to pay attention to your own health warning signs. If you find an unexplained neck lump or the above symptoms persist for more than two weeks, you should go to the hospital for a nasopharyngeal endoscopy or imaging examination (such as MRI or CT) in time. In daily life, reducing the intake of high-salt preserved foods, eating more fruits and vegetables, and avoiding smoking and excessive drinking are also important measures to prevent nasopharyngeal cancer.