TOPIC: THROAT CANCER. SIGNS, NECK MASS, SWALLOWING, SORE THROAT, WEIGHT LOSS, SINUS INFECTION
1. Neck mass
Not all neck masses are cancer. They can also be caused by a bacterial throat infection ,tooth infections, and benign thyroid goiters.
Voice change such as hoarseness or the inability to speak clearly
There are several potential causes of hoarseness and most of them are not cancerous. However, if you have had chronic problems with your voice, it’s important to schedule an appointment for a complete evaluation including video endoscopic assessment.
Difficulty swallowing
A feeling that food getting stuck
in the throat while swallowing even when it’s not. Dysphagia is the medical
term for difficulty in swallowing.In general, this symptom gradually gets worse
until it dramatically affects your diet, limiting your ability to eat solid
foods. Even pain during swallowing
or ear pain are early indicators.
4. Recurring sore
throat
There are several conditions that can cause sore throat that are much
more common than throat cancer.However, if you’ve had a persistent sore throat
that doesn’t go away despite treatment, you should schedule an appointment with
the ENT specialist to know more.
5. Unexplained weight
loss
If you are losing weight without any changes to diet or exercise - it
could be a sign of cancer. A good follow up is recommended to ascertain
the cause .
It’s important to note that many of these symptoms are caused by
conditions that aren’t cancerous, such as the common cold or a sinus infection.These
clinical signs can be caused by several different diseases and it’s always important to seek treatment with the
ENT specialist , who can help determine
the probable cause of the problems and start appropriate treatment for the same.
KEYWORDS: THROAT CANCER, SIGNS, NECK MASS, SWALLOWING, SORE THROAT, WEIGHT LOSS, SINUS INFECTION, ENT, SURGEON,
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