How to relieve painful symptoms in late stage of laryngeal cancer

In the late stage of laryngeal cancer, the painful symptoms of patients can be effectively relieved through painkillers, psychological counseling and comprehensive treatment. Common methods include scientific use of painkillers, nutritional support, and psychological and emotional management, which need to be implemented under the guidance of doctors according to the specific conditions of the patients.

1. Drugs for pain relief

The pain in the late stage of laryngeal cancer is usually severe and unbearable, so scientific pain management is particularly important. Painkillers can be divided into three types:

① Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): suitable for mild to moderate pain, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, used to relieve some early chronic pain.

② Moderate analgesics: such as tramadol, are suitable for controlling more severe but non-terminal pain.

③Strong opioids: such as morphine or fentanyl patches, which are used for advanced cancer pain and often require personalized dose adjustments.

When taking the medication, special attention should be paid to avoid excessive side effects, such as nausea, drowsiness, constipation, etc. Laxatives or anti-nausea drugs can be used simultaneously under the guidance of a doctor.

2 Nutrition and swallowing management

Patients with advanced pharyngeal cancer often suffer from malnutrition due to dysphagia or eating disorders, which can increase physical pain and reduce immunity. The following measures should be taken as much as possible:

① Use high-calorie liquid food: avoid throat irritation through easy-to-swallow nutrient solution or soft meal, such as protein supplement solution, clear soup, etc.

② Gastric tube or enteral nutrition: For patients with severe eating disorders, doctors may recommend gastric tube feeding to ensure nutritional intake.

③ Stay away from irritating foods: such as spicy, high-salt or overheated drinks to reduce local irritation to the throat.

3. Psychological and emotional management

Patients with advanced cancer often suffer from psychological problems such as anxiety and depression, and psychological support is also needed to alleviate their painful symptoms:

① Psychological counseling: Regularly receive counseling from a psychologist or participate in support group discussions to help patients release emotional stress and improve their quality of life.

② Enhance family companionship: The support of family members is very important for the patient's emotional stability. It is recommended to reduce loneliness through verbal encouragement or companionship.

③ Actively try mindfulness therapy: such as meditation, deep breathing training, etc., to help patients relieve painful feelings to a certain extent.

4Comprehensive treatment methods

To improve the quality of life of patients with advanced laryngeal cancer, the following comprehensive treatments can also be considered:

① Local radiotherapy: relieves local painful symptoms by relieving the compression of the tumor on nerves or tissues.

② Palliative surgery: such as resection of a local area of ​​a tumor that has ruptured or continues to bleed, usually only performed when necessary.

③ Assisted by traditional Chinese medicine: such as acupuncture and appropriate Chinese herbal medicine, which can be used in conjunction with Western medicine to relieve symptoms, but professional guidance must be followed.

Comprehensive methods such as standardized drug management, nutritional improvement, and psychological support can significantly help patients with advanced laryngeal cancer relieve their pain. However, whether a patient is suitable for a certain treatment method needs to be fully communicated with the attending physician before implementation, and it is strictly forbidden to try it on your own. Family members and patients should closely cooperate with professional treatment to jointly improve the patient's quality of life.