What to do if you lose swallowing function due to nasopharyngeal cancer

What should I do if I lose my swallowing function due to nasopharyngeal cancer?

1. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor of the nasopharynx, mainly the proliferation of the nasopharyngeal recess. Neoplastic tumors are common in cancer. It can metastasize to the cervical lymph nodes, distant bones and lungs. The lesion invades the skull base or metastases stimulate the laryngeal nerves. Pharyngeal muscle movement and paralysis can affect dysphagia. Dysphagia after nasopharyngeal carcinoma surgery requires a nasogastric feeding tube, which can effectively increase nutrition.

2. In daily life, we must pay attention to regular eating habits and avoid eating fried, cold, and irritating foods. For nasopharyngeal carcinoma, radiotherapy can be a gift, because most nasopharyngeal carcinomas are moderately sensitive to radiotherapy and are the preferred treatment method.

Want to know what you should pay attention to after radiotherapy for early nasopharyngeal carcinoma?

Nutrition must be strengthened during radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. It is recommended to eat high-vitamin, high-protein, low-salt, low-fat, and low-sugar foods as much as possible, such as more fish, shrimp, meat, and eggs, and some qi and blood foods, such as spinach, pork liver, dates, peanuts, etc. Try to ensure nutritional balance and exercise appropriately.

After radiotherapy for early nasopharyngeal carcinoma, patients must pay attention to facial cleanliness and oral hygiene. They should eat more light and easily digestible foods, more fresh fruits and vegetables, and more high-nutrition and high-protein foods. Because the patient is weak, only enhanced CT can identify the extent of the tumor.