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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor Ear, Nose Throat Doctor - Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital
Frequent nosebleeds can be the cause of many diseases, typically nasopharyngeal fibroids. Therefore, when patients have frequent nosebleeds, they need to go to the nearest medical facility for examination and treatment, to avoid possible dangerous complications.
1. What is nasopharyngeal fibroid?
Nasopharyngeal fibroid is a rare disease and occurs more often in men than in women. The disease usually develops during puberty.
Tumor in the nose is a collection of mature fibrous cells, bundled into strong fibers, with a mesh wall made of blood vessels going from the periosteal bone in the dome region, so fibrous tumors often have extensive legs in the area. posterior nostril. Up to now, the cause of nasopharyngeal fibroids is still unknown, but researchers believe that the cause of the disease may be related to the following factors:
Internal problems and diseases details. Disorders of ossification of the skull base due to pituitary gland. Irritation of the base of the skull due to chronic inflammation (eg, chronic hepatitis A).
2. Frequent nosebleeds - Warning signs of nasopharyngeal fibroids
Nasopharyngeal fibroids often progress slowly with the following signs:
Nasal congestion : At first, only appearing on one side of the nose, then, when the tumor grows and fills the whole posterior nostril, causing congestion both on both sides of the nose, fluid stagnation in the nasal cavity, the patient speaks in a nasal voice. Nosebleed: Initially, bleeding is small, sometimes it is new and can stop bleeding on its own. As the tumor grows, the frequency of nosebleeds increases and the amount of bleeding increases. Skinny, pale: This is a symptom caused by frequent nosebleeds, causing chronic anemia, infection, fatigue, not getting enough oxygen, insomnia, loss of appetite. In addition to the above symptoms, nasopharyngeal fibroids also have symptoms such as: Headache, tinnitus, hearing loss, protruding eyes...
Although, nasopharyngeal fibroids are benign tumors, however, If the patient has frequent nosebleeds with a large amount and does not treat the bleeding properly or the tumor grows, it can cause dangerous complications, even death.
3. Diagnosis of nasopharyngeal fibroids
Nasopharyngeal fibroids can be diagnosed by the following techniques:
Anterior nasopharynx: Anterior nasopharynx shows the tumor's obstruction of the nasal cavity (partially or completely), the tumor location is on the left side. posterior or floor of the nose, tumor features such as smooth, taut, milky surface. Posterior nasopharynoscopy: Postnasal bronchoscopy shows invasion and concealment of the tumor (spread to the nasopharynx, partially or completely covering the posterior nostril). Palpation: Palpation with fingers can show that the tumor has a solid density, there may be blood on the fingertips.
4. Treatment of nasopharyngeal fibroids
Nasopharyngeal fibroids are benign tumors, but the disease needs to be detected and treated early to avoid complications and affect the face. Treatment methods for nasopharyngeal fibroids are as follows:
Small fibroids: Endoscopic resection of the tumor, limiting the risk of bleeding. Large fibrous tumor: Surgery to remove the tumor with facial bone cutting to enter the nasal cavity, the risk of bleeding is high. Or you can combine radiation therapy with hormones to shrink the tumor. Frequent nosebleeds are warning signs of nasopharyngeal fibroids and many other conditions. Therefore, when having repeated nosebleeds and a large amount of bleeding, the patient needs to go to a medical facility with ear - nose - throat specialist for timely examination and treatment to avoid dangerous complications. may happen.
As soon as you notice the signs of nasopharyngeal fibroids, you should not wait for a long time because it will make the condition worse. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital examines and treats common ear, nose and throat diseases, head and neck tumors, and congenital malformations of the ear, nose and throat area with optimal internal and external surgical methods. for patients, both children and adults. At Vinmec, we have also performed endoscopic diagnosis and treatment with modern medical methods for ear, nose and throat diseases, which not only brings high efficiency but also minimizes complications of recurrent disease. The great success is because Vinmec is always fully equipped with modern facilities, examination and treatment procedures are carried out by a team of experienced and qualified doctors that will bring about treatment results. optimal for customers.
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