How to differentiate nasopharyngeal carcinoma from nosebleed and how to provide care

Symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer sometimes manifest as nose bleeding, but there are certain differences between the two. Below, the editor will introduce to you: How to distinguish nasopharyngeal cancer from nose bleeding? How to take care of it?

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma mainly occurs on the top and side walls of the nasopharyngeal cavity. It is one of the most common tumors in my country and has become a major killer that seriously threatens people's health and life. Nasal bleeding is often an early symptom of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, especially bleeding in the early morning. If the nosebleed is caused by dryness or inflammation of the nasal cavity, the bleeding time is usually not long, and the bleeding can be stopped by tilting the head or pressing; the bleeding of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is repeated and continuous, and then there will be aggravated symptoms, accompanied by tinnitus, hearing loss, ear blockage and other symptoms. At this time, you should go to the hospital for a nasopharyngeal endoscopy to make a correct diagnosis and treatment.

Because nasopharyngeal cancer patients are affected by the disease, have heavy psychological burdens, poor appetite, and low resistance, family members should be guided to encourage patients to eat, and give them high-protein, high-vitamin, low-fat, easily digestible foods, such as beans, milk, fungus, carrots, etc. Tell patients to quit smoking and drinking, avoid eating raw, cold, hard food, spicy food, and moldy food.

At the same time, guide family members to create a clean and comfortable eating environment for patients, pay attention to color, aroma and taste, provide patients with delicious food, and provide patients with rich nutrition. The diet should be balanced, eat more vegetables and fruits, and give less oil, light, high protein, high calories, high vitamins, and more iron. Avoid smoking and drinking, and avoid irritating the oral and nasal mucosa. After radiotherapy, if the food is tasteless or has a peculiar smell and the oral mucosa reacts, encourage the patient to eat small meals frequently. If the oral reaction is severe, give a semi-liquid diet and encourage drinking more water.

From the above, we can see that when the nose bleeds, we must pay attention. If we cannot judge clearly, we must seek medical attention in time to avoid missing the best time for treatment.