How to take care of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients after recovery from surgery

How do patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma maintain their condition after surgery?

The cause of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is related to racial susceptibility (yellows are more susceptible than whites), genetic factors, and Epstein-Barr virus infection. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a highly invasive tumor that invades deep structures in the early stages. Different syndromes are caused by different ways of spreading in the nasopharynx: ascending type A expansion, descending type D metastasis, ascending and descending type AD type.

So how do you maintain your health after recovering from nasopharyngeal cancer surgery?

1. After receiving radiotherapy, the local skin of the neck will appear dark in pigmentation, and some patients may also experience symptoms of subcutaneous tissue fiber hardening. At this time, appropriate neck exercises should be performed, and there should be enough patience to face the long-term treatment process of the disease.

2. In daily life, it is very necessary to pay attention to the care of the mouth and teeth. After a period of treatment, some patients will have lesions and the probability of dental caries is also very high. At this time, patients should choose bifluoride toothpaste to ensure the overall hygiene of the mouth. Develop a good habit of rinsing your mouth after meals and regular oral examinations. You can also use ginseng tablets to achieve the effect of promoting salivation and moisturizing the mouth.

3. After radiotherapy, patients may experience dry mouth, difficulty chewing and hearing loss. Patients with dry mouth can choose to make tea with honeysuckle or American ginseng to achieve the effect of promoting body fluid and quenching thirst, and can take it for a long time. Patients with difficulty chewing and opening their mouths should focus on soft food and not swallow it in a hurry. Patients with hearing impairment can wear hearing aids to improve hearing.

4. During the recovery stage of the disease, patients should, under the guidance of a doctor, carry out appropriate physical exercise according to the changes in the condition to improve immunity. Due to excessive body stimulating drugs, the body is acidified and the constitution is weak. Appropriate activities can strengthen the constitution and ensure weak alkalinity.