What you think is "getting angry" may be a warning sign of cancer! Don't just bear these 4 symptoms if they don't heal for a long time

Ms. Wang, 30 years old, has recently had frequent nose bleeding for unknown reasons, and her runny nose also contains blood. At first, she had a blocked nose on one side, which later turned into a blockage in both nasal cavities.

Ms. Wang thought it was due to the recent dry weather and the heat in her body, so she didn't pay much attention to it at the time.

But later he found that not only was his nose bleeding and stuffy, he also had tinnitus and hoarseness. He felt that his hearing, vision, and smell were all reduced, his tongue was not easy to move, and he had difficulty swallowing, which affected his daily eating, so he went to the hospital for treatment.

During the consultation, the doctor palpated and found enlarged lymph nodes in Ms. Wang's neck and a mass in her neck. Epstein-Barr virus serological test found that the virus level was higher than normal. Nasopharyngeal endoscopy found a mass in the nasopharynx. Magnetic resonance imaging of the neck confirmed a mid-stage malignant tumor. The final diagnosis was nasopharyngeal carcinoma .

After obtaining Ms. Wang's informed consent, the doctor performed radiotherapy and used Nimotuzumab injection for her. After 7 weeks of treatment, her nasal bleeding symptoms improved significantly, and the symptoms of nasal congestion, tinnitus, and hoarseness on both sides disappeared. At the same time, her hearing, vision, and sense of smell were restored, her tongue flexibility improved, and she was able to swallow food normally.

Doctors remind: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor disease , which is mainly caused by the massive reproduction of Epstein-Barr virus and infection of the nasal cavity and throat. Frequent consumption of foods containing carcinogens, inhalation of harmful gases, family history of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and weak physical fitness are all causes of nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

The three major clinical signs of nasopharyngeal carcinoma are swelling in the nasal cavity and throat, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and symptoms of nerve damage. If clinical signs of nasopharyngeal carcinoma appear, you should seek medical attention immediately and actively carry out treatment under the guidance of a doctor to avoid delaying the disease.

Many people have experienced "getting angry" such as sores at the corners of the mouth, oral ulcers, nosebleeds, constipation, and bloody stools, but most people don't take it seriously.

Never ignore these minor problems. In fact, "getting angry" is often a sign of inflammation in the body.

When the "fire" cannot dissipate, it becomes "poison", which will reduce the body's immunity and provide opportunities for various diseases to occur.

Studies have confirmed that long-term inflammation of the body is one of the important causes of many major diseases, including cancer, stroke, coronary heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease.

Especially if these 4 types of "heat" do not heal for a long time, you should pay more attention and be alert to the possibility of cancer!

01

Oral ulcers that are difficult to heal

Oral ulcers are one of the "troubles" in the lives of many people. Staying up late, eating spicy and irritating foods, or being under great mental stress, irritable mood, anxiety accompanied by insomnia, etc., may cause oral ulcers due to factors such as mental stress or adverse stimulation, which may lead to getting angry.

If the patient's oral ulcers are small and few in number, if he eats light meals and combines work and rest, they will generally heal on their own within 1 to 2 weeks.

If the patient suffers from long-term non-healing oral ulcers, the affected area will continue to experience redness, swelling, and pain. The protective effect of the mucosa on the ulcerated area will be reduced, which may affect chewing and eating, leading to nutrient absorption disorders. At the same time, bacteria in food residues and soft scales may invade the affected area. When spreading to deep tissues along the blood circulation, it will provide an opportunity for cancer.

If the patient develops cauliflower-like or strawberry-like lesions in the mouth, or an ulcer that grows larger and does not heal, you should be alert to oral cancer and go to the hospital for treatment.

02

Bloody nasal discharge

Blood in the nasal discharge is one of the most common symptoms. Many friends do not take it too seriously when they have blood in the nasal discharge. They generally think that it is caused by getting angry and it will get better after a few days.

In fact, in some cases, blood in the nasal discharge is not just a sign of "heat and heat", but may be an early typical clinical manifestation of another disease - nasopharyngeal cancer.

When the tumor tissue of nasopharyngeal carcinoma grows to a certain extent, it will damage the nasal mucosa and cause repeated bleeding.

In addition to nosebleeds, nasopharyngeal carcinoma has three major clinical signs:

1. Swelling in the nasal cavity and throat : Abnormal epithelial proliferation caused by congenital genetic factors, Epstein-Barr virus infection and other factors may cause swelling in the nasal cavity and throat, often accompanied by difficulty in swallowing, pain and other sensations .

2. Swollen lymph nodes in the neck : When a patient develops nasopharyngeal cancer, the body's immune function is enhanced as it fights cancer, leading to swollen lymph nodes, which manifests as swollen lymph nodes in the neck .

3. Symptoms of nerve damage : Swelling and compression caused by nasopharyngeal carcinoma may compress the nerves in the throat, causing symptoms of nerve damage, manifested as radiating ear pain, hoarseness, and difficulty breathing on the same side .

If the patient has the above signs, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a nasopharyngeal endoscopy to determine the symptoms in the nasal cavity. After a clear diagnosis, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other treatment methods are generally required, including the use of drugs such as compound cyclophosphamide tablets.

03

Blood in the stool

In daily life, many people suffer from bleeding stools due to dry stools.

When it comes to blood in the stool, the first thing most people think of is the "culprit" caused by hemorrhoids or inflammation, or bleeding in the stool caused by excessive pressure during anal excretion.

Some people do not pay enough attention to bloody stools because they are busy with work, and think that eating a lighter diet and drinking more water can alleviate the problem; some people pay attention to bloody stools but are unwilling to go to the hospital for medical examination due to face issues.

Blood in the stool is one of the typical symptoms of colorectal cancer . Many people confuse this symptom with blood in the stool caused by hemorrhoids , but in fact hemorrhoids are a benign disease, and their bleeding is very different from colorectal cancer.

1. Different bleeding characteristics : Hemorrhoidal bleeding manifests as bright red blood in the stool. The blood generally adheres to the surface of the stool and will not mix with the stool. Some patients may even have blood dripping from the anus after defecation.

The color of bleeding from intestinal cancer is related to the location of the cancer. Bleeding from colon cancer is generally dark red, and the blood is mixed with stool , making it difficult to distinguish them. Sometimes it is accompanied by mucus.

If the amount of bleeding from rectal cancer is large, it may also appear as bright red, bloody substance, which is usually mixed with stool and difficult to distinguish.

2. Different accompanying symptoms : Hemorrhoidal bleeding may sometimes result in a dark red lump protruding from the anus. Apart from bleeding, there may be anal pain at most, but no other symptoms.

Intestinal cancer bleeding generally does not cause lumps in the anus, but is often accompanied by abdominal pain, bloating, abdominal lumps, etc.

3. Different amount of bleeding : Hemorrhoids bleed in large amounts, usually in the form of blood dripping from the anus after defecation, and sometimes even spurting bleeding may occur.

The amount of bleeding from intestinal cancer is generally small, and most patients will find blood on toilet paper (some patients with rectal cancer may have heavy bleeding, which may also appear as a spurt, but this is very rare).

4. Different treatment effects : Mild hemorrhoid bleeding can stop on its own, and surgery can also solve the bleeding in most patients. However , intestinal cancer bleeding can continue for a long time and general drug treatment is ineffective .

Therefore, once the patient has blood in the stool, special attention should be paid to the amount of blood in the stool, the frequency of blood in the stool, the color of blood in the stool, and its relationship with bowel movements, so as to facilitate the doctor's diagnosis and symptomatic treatment.

04

Yellowing of the whites of the eyes and darker urine

Many people think that "yellowing of the whites of the eyes" and "yellow urine" are caused by lack of rest and getting angry, which leads to excessive liver fire, but in fact it may also be caused by jaundice, and we need to be alert to infectious diseases or liver and gallbladder diseases .

If the patient has liver and gallbladder problems, it will cause abnormal secretion and circulation of bilirubin, resulting in a high concentration of bilirubin in the blood. Excessive bilirubin will manifest as yellowing of the sclera, that is, yellowing of the eyes.

In addition, bilirubin is excreted in the urine, and due to the high concentration of bilirubin, the urine may also appear yellow in color.

If a patient has bile duct cancer, it may cause bile duct obstruction, leading to jaundice.

An important manifestation of jaundice is yellow urine, and even yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin.

What should I do if I am always getting angry? How can I put out the fire?

What people commonly call "getting angry" can involve multiple organs such as the heart, lungs, stomach, liver, and kidneys . Its treatment requires medication based on the patient's symptoms and the organs involved, and can also be assisted by the use of diet therapy.

1

Liver Fire

Staying up late and not getting enough rest can easily cause liver fire, resulting in symptoms such as dry and bitter mouth, dizziness and dry eyes, red face and eyes, yellow urine, constipation, irritability, etc.

For patients with excessive liver fire, it is recommended to eat more cool foods, such as bananas, apples, pears, and green vegetables to calm the liver fire . You can also take Longdan Xiegan Pills, Xiaoyao Pills, Chaihu Shugan Powder , etc. for conditioning.

2

Stomach Fire

People who drink excessively, have a quick temper, get angry easily, and love to eat spicy and greasy food are prone to excessive stomach fire due to damp heat and food stagnation, and have symptoms such as upper abdominal discomfort, dry and bitter mouth, dry stools, and constipation.

For patients with excessive stomach fire, they can take Dahuang Qingwei Pills, Niuhuang Qingwei Pills, Dahuang Huanglian Xiexin Decoction , etc. orally. They can also use dandelion or purslane to make tea to relieve stomach fire.

3

Heart Fire

If the patient is infected with external fire evil, internally injured by diet, or has emotional disorders, it may cause dysfunction of the internal organs, internal burning of the heart fire, and disturbance of the mind, which may manifest as symptoms of excess heat such as irritability, insomnia, mouth ulcers, hot urine, red urine, etc.

Clinically, Niuhuang Qingxin Pills are commonly used for treatment. Patients can also consume more green tea, kuding tea, chrysanthemum tea, bitter gourd, and lotus seed tea for conditioning.

4

Lung Fire

If the patient is infected with wind-heat externally and the heat cannot be cleared in time, it will easily lead to lung fire after entering the body, which may manifest as symptoms of getting angry such as bad breath, constipation, sore throat, and coughing up yellow phlegm.

For patients with excessive lung fire, it is recommended to use double flower, forsythia, dandelion, Patrinia, Viola yedoensis, Trichosanthes kirilowii , etc. These ingredients have the effect of clearing the lungs, clearing away heat and detoxifying.

At the same time, you can also eat loquats or make soup with winter melon, or drink water soaked with figs and monk fruit , all of which have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying and clearing the lungs.

5

Kidney Fire

If you stay up late for a long time and often do not get enough sleep, you will not be able to replenish kidney yin through sleep at night, which can easily lead to kidney yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire.

Clinically, symptoms such as dizziness, tinnitus, hair loss, irritability, weight loss, and pain in the waist and legs can be seen. Patients can take Zhibai Dihuang Pills and other medicines for treatment.

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