Table of Contents
1. Sudden weight loss
2. Shoulder pain
3. Swollen fingers
4. Hoarse voice
5. Red and swollen face
6. Changes in the eyelids or pupils
7. Mental health disorders
8. Loss of balance
9. Gynecomastia
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Lung cancer
often synonymous with prolonged coughing or shortness of breath.In fact, in some cases, unusual symptoms of lung cancer actually appear in the form of mild complaints that are often considered trivial, as a result, many people are late in realizing that there is a serious problem with the lungs.
Changes in the fingers, shoulder pain, and balance disorders can be body signals that should not be ignored.Recognizing these signs is important so that lung cancer can be detected early.
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The following are a number of symptoms of lung cancer that are unusual and often go unnoticed, according to various sources:
1. Sudden weight loss
Quoting Health Central, oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Ben Creelan, said weight loss without a clear cause is something to be wary of.
If someone experiences unexplained weight loss for several weeks and is not related to a mental health problem, this condition needs to be investigated further.
2. Shoulder pain
The American Cancer Society (ACS) says that tumors at the top of the lungs (Pancoast tumors) can cause severe shoulder pain.This tumor can press on the shoulder blade or brachial plexus so that the pain worsens over time, even risking causing numbness and even paralysis of the arm if left untreated.
3. Swollen fingers
Thickening and swelling of the fingers, known as hypertrophic osteoarthropathy, is also an unusual symptom of lung cancer.This condition is most often found in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
“The only way to deal with it is to treat the main cause, namely the cancer itself,” said Creelan.
4. Hoarse voice
A voice that suddenly becomes hoarse or hoarse could indicate a tumor is attacking the nerves leading to the vocal cords.These symptoms often develop slowly and are often considered just a mild problem in the throat.
5. Red and swollen face
Although rare, a face that appears red or swollen continuously can be a sign of lung cancer.This condition can occur because the tumor presses on vital nerves and blood vessels in the chest and neck, so it requires immediate medical evaluation.
6. Changes in the eyelids or pupils
Lung tumors, especially Pancoast tumors, can affect the eye and facial nerves.The impact is in the form of drooping upper eyelids or reduced pupil size due to pressure on the nerves and blood vessels.
7. Mental health disorders
Studies in Denmark show that patients who present with complaints of anxiety, depression, or dementia have a higher risk of being diagnosed with small cell lung cancer (SCLC).WebMD says this condition can be triggered by the spread of cancer to the brain, hormonal disorders, or calcium levels that are too high in the blood.
8. Loss of balance
Small cell lung cancer can affect the immune system so that it attacks the nervous system.As a result, muscle function is disrupted and body balance decreases.Apart from that, tumors that block blood flow from the head to the heart can also trigger a similar condition.
9. Gynecomastia
Breast enlargement in men or gynecomastia, although rare, can be a sign of lung cancer.This occurs when cancer disrupts the hormonal balance in a man’s body.
Lung cancer does not always come with typical symptoms.Recognizing the unusual symptoms of lung cancer is an important step so that this disease is not detected too late.
If you experience complaints that feel strange and persistent, immediately consult a doctor to determine the cause.
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