A 26-year-old man has bloodshot nasal discharge, and after the examination, it is "nasopharyngeal cancer", reminding: Don't ignore the 4 early signs
"Ahem, Dr. Chen, my runny nose is bloodshot, have you stayed up too late lately and become angry?" Xiao Zhao, a young programmer, asked the doctor in the examination room a little nervously.
Xiao Zhao just turned 26 years old, and it was a critical period for him to work hard in the workplace, and his daily high-intensity work made him have a disordered schedule and irregular diet. In recent weeks, frequent bloodshot blowing of snot has made him uneasy.
The doctor glanced at the sample under the microscope and looked solemn: "Xiao Zhao, it is true that the fire will cause nasal discomfort, but the continuous bloodshot should not be taken lightly. It is important to know that factors such as long-term smoking, air pollution and family genetics may also contribute to more serious conditions. ”
The doctor's words pressed on Xiao Zhao's heart like a boulder, his eyes widened, and endless questions surged in his heart: "Is it really possible that it is not a simple fire, but some other serious illness?"
01 People are good, how do they get nasopharyngeal cancer step by step?
Tobacco smoke infestation
Many young people rely on their good health to ignore the dangers of smoking. As everyone knows, the nicotine and harmful substances in tobacco can directly irritate the nasopharyngeal mucosa, and over time, the cells may undergo malignant transformation.
Accumulation of environmental toxins
Exposure to second-hand smoke, decoration pollution, or poor air quality in industrial areas for a long time can lead to the accumulation of harmful chemicals such as heavy metals and benzene in the nasopharynx, which can become a breeding ground for cancer.
Epstein-Barr virus infection
Although EBV infection is common in the population, once it creeps into the nasopharynx, not everyone will have obvious discomfort.
The virus slowly erodes the DNA of nasopharyngeal cells, which over time can trigger cell mutations that can lead to serious consequences such as nasopharyngeal cancer.
Imbalance in diet
Eating a lot of nitrite-rich foods such as salted fish and cured meat for a long time is like messing up the redox balance in the body, making normal cells vulnerable to damage, which in turn increases the possibility of cancer.
Genetic factors are superimposed
If there is a documented case of nasopharyngeal cancer in the family, then the risk of developing the disease is higher in the individual than in the general population, which means that the genetic factors in the family make some family members more likely to develop nasopharyngeal cancer.
02 Nasopharyngeal carcinoma, 4 early signs that cannot be ignored
Recurrent unexplained nosebleeds: Just like Xiao Zhao, there are occasional blood streaks or even blood in the nasal discharge, which last for a long time and have no obvious cause.
Tinnitus and hearing loss: Nasopharyngeal cancer lumps compress the Eustachian tubes, which may cause symptoms such as ear congestion and hearing loss.
Swollen lymph nodes in the neck: not noticeable at first, but as the disease progresses, painless, poorly mobile swollen lymph nodes can be found in the neck.
Persistent nasal congestion, runny nose: Unlike nasal congestion caused by the common cold, nasal congestion caused by nasopharyngeal carcinoma tends to be more persistent and accompanied by increased nasal discharge.
Faced with the alarm of suspected nasopharyngeal cancer, Xiao Zhao's life has changed dramatically.
He quit his bad habits of staying up late and smoking, moved out of his air pollution home, adjusted his diet, and reduced his intake of preserved foods.
After a series of medical examinations and treatments, Xiao Zhao was finally diagnosed, fortunately, his nasopharyngeal cancer was still in the early stage, and after surgery and radiotherapy, the disease was effectively controlled.
This experience made him deeply aware that life and health cannot be sloppy, and that any slight physical changes can be a warning of illness.
Xiao Zhao's story teaches us that the slightest negligence in life can be the trigger for illness.
Therefore, paying attention to the body's signals, being alert to the four major precursors of nasopharyngeal cancer, and seeking medical attention in time is the golden key to protecting health.
Remember, good living habits are like daily maintenance, and prevention is better than prevention, so as to truly "prevent illness before it happens".