Each person’s condition may show differently. To spot and treat nasopharyngeal can:cer in time, draw attention to the following signs:
1. Persistent Sore Throat
A long-lasting sore throat is an early sign of nasopharyngeal can:cer, often mistaken for a popular cold or flu. This happens when a growing tumor destr0ys the mucosa, causing prolonged throat pain that lessens over time, often accompanied by difficulty swallowing saliva or food.
2. Headache
This symptom is popular when the malignant tumor has ravaged the skull. The tumor may press on nerves, causing one-sided headaches, temple pain, or pain at the top of the head. The discomfort is usually blunted and persistent, resembling neurological or brain-related conditions.
3. Neck Lumps (Lymph Nodes)
Most patients with nasopharyngeal can:cer grow swollen lymph nodes in the neck. At the early stage, these lumps are small and can only be spotted by touch. In later stages, they enlarge, may cause neck or jaw deformity, and feel fixed to surrounding tissue instead of moving under pressure.
4. One-Sided Nasal Congestion or Runny Nose
Because early symptoms are easily confused for popular illnesses, this can:cer can be hard to spot early. One-sided nasal congestion or runny nose—often confused with sinusitis or allergies—can be an early war:ning sign, especially if accompanied by nosebleeds.
5. Tinnitus or Hearing Loss in One Ear
A feeling of fullness in the ear, prolonged ringing (tinnitus), or unexplained hearing loss in one ear can be linked to nasopharyngeal can:cer, particularly if there’s no ear infection present.
6. Ear Discharge or Bleeding
In some cases, the can:cer can expand, causing bleeding or pus discharge from the ear. This implies tumor invasion of the ear canal or middle ear, leading to infection and hearing impairment.
7. Facial Numbness
As the tumor develops, it may compress facial nerves, causing numbness or weakness on one side of the face. This can make it difficult to manage facial muscles, express emotions, or display everyday activities.
⚠️ Important:
If any of these symptoms persist, find medical examination and diagnosis promptly. Early detection greatly enhances treatment outcomes.
