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"Mr. Zhang, your cough is not a simple problem." Dr. Li wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, staring at the examination report in his hand, and his tone revealed a hint of solemnity.
Zhang Dawei, in his early forties, is a renovation worker who has recently renovated his home. In order to save money, he painted latex paint himself. As a result, within a few days, he began to cough, at first he thought it was because the smell of paint was too choking, and after drinking a few bottles of rock sugar pear water, he did not get better. After being urged by his wife several times, he reluctantly went to the hospital for a comprehensive examination.
Zhang Dawei is a senior decorator, his body is very good on weekdays, and he is never tired of working, but this time even he feels strange, why can't this cough stop? Dr. Li looked at Zhang Dawei's puzzled face and cleared his throat, "Mr. Zhang, I have to tell you that your problem is not just as simple as coughing. ”
Dr. Li's words made Zhang Dawei's heart chuckle, "What the hell is going on?" ”
"Your lymph nodes are swollen and need further investigation." Dr. Li said earnestly.
Hearing the word "lymph", Zhang Dawei suddenly became nervous, he usually didn't know much about medicine, but the word "lymph" didn't sound good. Sure enough, after further examination, Zhang Dawei was diagnosed with lymphoma. This news was like a bolt from the blue, and it was difficult for him to accept it for a while.
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Seeing this, Dr. Li patted him on the shoulder, "Don't worry, lymphoma is not an incurable disease, the key is to detect it early and treat it early." ”
Zhang Dawei's heart calmed down a little, but he still had questions, "Doctor, what does lymphoma have to do with my cough?" ”
"The lymphatic system is an important part of the body's immune system, and when it goes wrong, many parts of the body react. For example, if you have a cough, it may be that the lymph nodes are swollen and pressing on the trachea. Another area that is easily overlooked is the chin. ”
"Jaw?" Zhang Dawei touched his chin, full of doubts, "What's wrong with my chin?" ”
Dr. Lee nodded, "Yes, chin." People diagnosed with lymphoma usually have some abnormalities in their jaws. Specifically, there are three distinct manifestations. ”
"The first manifestation is an enlarged chin." "Many lymphoma patients find that their jaws are bigger than usual, which is a bit like eating fathead fish and swelling abnormally. This is because the lymph nodes are swollen and the flow of lymphatic fluid is blocked, resulting in edema in the jaw area. ”
Zhang Dawei remembered that when he looked in the mirror some time ago, he did feel that his chin was a little weird, but he thought that he had gained weight recently, and he didn't care too much.
"The second manifestation is a change in the color of the skin on the chin." Dr. Lee continued, "Some patients experience red or even purple chin skin because the lymph nodes are pressing on the blood vessels, causing poor blood flow. ”
When Zhang Dawei heard this, he quickly looked down at his chin, and indeed found that the color of his skin was a little strange.
"The third manifestation is jaw pain." "A lot of patients feel a sore jaw and even tingling. This pain may radiate to the ears, neck, and even shoulders. ”
Zhang Dawei recalled that a few days ago, he did feel some soreness in his jaw, and thought that it was because he was in the wrong posture when he was painting, and his neck was twisted.
Seeing Zhang Dawei's look of sudden realization, Dr. Li continued, "Mr. Zhang, in fact, there are many early symptoms of lymphoma, such as unexplained fever, night sweats, weight loss, etc., but many people tend to ignore these small details and wait until the symptoms are obvious before going for examination, often missing the best time for treatment. ”
Zhang Dawei nodded, "Then what should I do now?" ”
"What you need to do now is cooperate with the treatment and pay attention to your body changes. In particular, changes in the jaw can reflect the condition of the lymphatic system. Dr. Lee advised.
After Zhang Dawei returned home, he began to actively cooperate with the treatment, and according to the doctor's advice, pay attention to his chin. He noticed that as the treatment progressed, the swelling and pain in his jaw gradually lessened, and his skin color returned to normal. This gave him more confidence to continue his treatment.
Over the next few months, Zhang's condition gradually improved, and his life returned to normal. Through this experience, he realized the importance of health and learned how to better pay attention to his physical changes.
Here, we would also like to remind our readers that lymphoma is not an incurable disease, but the key is early detection and early treatment. We need to pay attention to the subtle changes in our body, especially the chin and other areas that are easily overlooked. If you notice an abnormality such as an enlarged jaw, a change in skin color, or pain, you should see a doctor for a check-up.
Next, let's discuss an extended question: What are the important indicators and methods for the early detection of lymphoma?
Lymphoma is a malignancy that originates in the lymphatic system, and early detection is essential to improve cure rates and survival rates. Here are some important early detection indicators and methods:
Swollen lymph nodes: This is one of the most common early symptoms of lymphoma. Enlarged lymph nodes are usually painless but hard and deeper. Common areas of enlargement include the neck, armpits, and groin.
Unexplained fever: People with lymphoma often have a persistent low-grade fever or intermittent high fever that is often not relieved by ordinary antibiotic treatment.
Night sweats: Night sweats, especially at night, are a typical symptom of lymphoma. Some patients sweat so badly at night that they even need to change their sheets and clothes.
Weight loss: Unexplained rapid weight loss is also a warning sign of lymphoma. Patients may lose more than 10% of their body weight in a short period of time.
Fatigue: People with lymphoma often feel extremely tired, and even light activity can feel exhausting.
Itchy skin: Some people with lymphoma experience generalized skin itching, especially at night.
Abdominal pain or bloating: If swollen lymph nodes occur in the abdomen, they can compress the gastrointestinal tract, causing abdominal pain or bloating.
Chest pain or difficulty breathing: If swollen lymph nodes occur in the chest, they can compress the windpipe or lungs, causing chest pain or difficulty breathing.
In conclusion, early detection of lymphoma is essential to improve treatment outcomes. We should be vigilant and pay attention to subtle changes in the body, especially swollen lymph nodes and symptoms such as unexplained fever, night sweats, and weight loss. If these symptoms appear, they should be examined by a doctor in time, so as to achieve early detection, early diagnosis, and early treatment to improve the cure rate and survival rate.
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