Early symptoms of lung cancer: back pain but no cough?

Back pain is rare in early-stage lung cancer patients, and in most cases it is caused by tumor invasion of the pleura, spine, etc. A small number of patients may experience pain and discomfort due to bone metastasis or a larger range of lung lesions, but they may not necessarily experience coughing symptoms.

1. Reasons

1. Pleural involvement: If lung cancer occurs, cancer cells invade the pleura and can cause persistent dull pain, which will worsen with deep breathing, accompanied by symptoms such as chest tightness and shortness of breath.

2. Spinal involvement: If the spine is affected, it often causes local soreness and stiffness. If the disease progresses further, it may also manifest as limited movement, limb numbness, etc.

3. Other situations: In addition, it may also be related to factors such as the excessive size of the tumor. It is recommended to make a timely and clear diagnosis and carry out targeted treatment.

2. Processing

1. Cough: For some patients with cough, it may be caused by related diseases such as pneumonia. At this time, appropriate measures should be taken to treat the cause.

2. No cough: In most cases, this group of people may have a large tumor, which compresses the surrounding tissues and organs, and then produces a series of uncomfortable symptoms, such as fever, weight loss, etc. Therefore, if you find any abnormalities in your body, you should seek medical attention in time for a clear diagnosis.

3. Notes

Clinically, comprehensive treatment methods mainly based on surgery are used, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy and targeted drug therapy, in order to achieve the purpose of radical cure. However, since the condition of each patient is different, the specific treatment method needs to be selected according to their own situation.