Characteristics of Nasopharyngeal Cancer Bleeding

Nasopharyngeal cancer bleeding is mainly characterized by blood in nasal mucus, and with the progress of the disease, nosebleed may occur directly. Nasopharyngeal cancer belongs to malignant tumor, and the disease is mainly related to EBV infection, genetic factors and so on. For the characteristics of bleeding, it is mostly blood in nasal mucus in early stage patients. However, there are some patients who may not have any symptoms in the early stage of the disease. As the disease progresses, nasopharyngeal cancer patients are prone to nasal congestion, tinnitus, hearing loss, swollen lymph nodes in the neck and other symptoms. When cancer cells stimulate or damage the nasopharynx, some patients may also have nosebleed directly. Patients need to take measures such as pressing to stop bleeding in time to prevent excessive bleeding. Pay attention to strengthening nasal care in daily life and avoid nose picking or stimulation by foreign objects to prevent increasing the number of nasal bleeding. Pay attention to opening windows and ventilating the air, keep the temperature and humidity of the room suitable to prevent excessive dryness of the nasal cavity. It is suggested that those who have clear nasopharyngeal cancer should actively follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment to control the progress of the disease and prolong the survival time, and also pay attention to regular medical checkups.