What are the symptoms of hypopharyngeal cancer after radiation therapy?

Symptoms such as leukocytosis, laryngeal edema, oral mucosal ulcers, and painful swallowing may occur after radiotherapy for hypopharyngeal carcinoma. It is summarized as hematological reaction and non-hematological reaction. 1. Hematological reaction: white blood cell drop, platelet drop, anemia and so on may occur. Therefore, during the radiotherapy for hypopharyngeal cancer, blood routine should be checked once a week. If there is white blood cell drop, platelet drop and anemia, symptomatic treatment such as Diyu Lianbai Tablet, Platelet Capsule and Blood Shengbao can be applied under the guidance of physicians. 2. Non-hematological reactions: mainly include oral mucosal reaction, laryngeal edema, swallowing pain, nausea and so on. For oral mucosal reaction, spray drugs such as Rehabilitation New Liquid can be applied. Once laryngeal edema occurs, it is necessary to consult a doctor in time and standardize the treatment under the guidance of a physician to relieve the edema. When dysphagia occurs, fluid or semi-fluid diet can be chosen, and intravenous nutrition can be provided when necessary. In addition, patients with hypopharyngeal cancer, usually pay attention to eating soft and easy to digest food, such as rice soup, fish soup, meat puree, etc. Avoid smoking and alcohol, and try to avoid spicy and stimulating food, such as chili pepper, barbecue and so on.