What is the cause of fever after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma

In recent years, the incidence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma has been increasing year by year. Prevention is the key, and active treatment is the right approach. Many patients will have a fever after radiotherapy. The following author will introduce to you, what is the cause of fever after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is one of the most common tumors in my country, and ranks first in the incidence of head and neck malignant tumors. The age of onset of nasopharyngeal carcinoma is mostly between 40 and 60 years old, and it is more common in men than in women. Its main manifestations are: blood in the snot or blood in the nose when blowing, which is bleeding caused by the rupture of the tumor surface. The amount of bleeding is generally not much, and it is more common in the morning when getting up.

After radiotherapy, the body's white blood cell count drops sharply, resistance decreases, and the tumor itself is also prone to cause fever. You can take Chinese medicine to regulate the body from the root, clear away heat, detoxify and reduce fever, soften and disperse nodules, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, reduce the toxic side effects of chemotherapy drugs, gradually reduce the dosage of chemotherapy drugs, improve immunity, alleviate the condition, and reduce pain. Therefore, fever is a side effect of radiotherapy.

After radiotherapy, the temporomandibular joint of the head and neck may be dysfunctional, and sometimes it may be difficult to open the mouth and the neck movement may be limited. In order to prevent these complications, during radiotherapy, you should do some appropriate activities according to your physical condition, such as deep breathing, outdoor walking, slow rotation of the left and right hands around the neck, mouth opening exercises such as holding a small round plastic bottle or a smooth small log in the mouth, and massage the temporomandibular joint, so as to improve your quality of life.

This is caused by the side effects of chemotherapy. If you still have a fever, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time. For specific situations, please consult your attending physician and report the situation to him. Don't have too much psychological pressure, because cancer itself can also cause fever. There are many reasons for this situation.