(Lung Cancer) Cough and Chest Pain? , There Are Unexpected Symptoms

Respiratory problems such as coughing, phlegm, and chest pain are often cited as major symptoms of lung cancer. However, according to the American health media outlet WebMD, symptoms completely unrelated to the respiratory system can sometimes be signs of lung cancer. What could they be?

 

Among lung cancers, 'Pancoast lung cancer' is a type of lung cancer in which a tumor develops in the upper part of the lung.

 

▲Pain in shoulders, arms, and legs

▲Sweat does not occur on one side of the face

▲It causes symptoms such as constriction of only one pupil.

 

As lung tumors grow, they compress the blood vessels and sympathetic nervous system that connect the limbs and head. The tumor can also block blood flow, causing swelling in the face, neck, and arms.

The incidence is not high, occurring in one out of 20 lung cancer patients.

It progresses faster than general lung cancer and is difficult to diagnose early, resulting in a poor prognosis. . Because Pancoast lung cancer occurs at the outermost part of the lung, it is difficult to diagnose with a chest X-ray or CT (computed tomography) scan in the early stages.

 

Treatment for Pancoast lung cancer varies depending on the exact location and size of the tumor. While surgery is the most radical treatment option, the specific location of the tumor makes the procedure more challenging, requiring multiple ribs to be removed and major blood vessels to be replaced with artificial tubes. If the tumor is large enough to make surgery impossible, chemotherapy or radiation therapy may be administered.

 

Meanwhile, other specific signs of lung cancer include:

▲Fingertips become blunt and plump

▲Mental health issues

▲Abdominal pain

▲There are enlarged male breasts, etc.

 

Lung tumors produce hormone-like chemicals that push more blood and fluid into the fingertips, causing changes in the shape of the fingers. A Danish study found that lung cancer patients are more likely to receive psychiatric treatment for depression, anxiety, and dementia than healthy individuals.

 

Lung cancer can cause hypercalcemia, an excessive increase in blood calcium levels, which can lead to symptoms like abdominal pain and nausea. Some lung cancers can also cause hormonal imbalances, causing tenderness and swelling in male breast tissue.

 

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The biggest problem with lung cancer is that it is difficult to diagnose early.

These days, they say that CT (chest X-ray) is essential.

I have a stomachache... I need to look into breast enlargement.