Because of these problems, patients with lung tumors are so painful that they can't sleep, 3 methods can help relieve

The most unbearable thing for lung tumor patients is tumor pain, which cannot be described in words. The pain makes it impossible to eat, let alone sleep, and even feels like dying. Why do patients with lung tumors have tumor pain and how to relieve the pain? Let’s take a look.

1. Related to the tumor itself

Tumor cells are characterized by infiltrative or expansive growth that compresses surrounding tissue and may block ducts, causing severe pain. Especially when lung tumors have bone metastases, osteoclasts will affect bone resorption, resulting in progressive osteolytic destruction, causing microfractures in local lesions and causing pain.

2. Pain associated with tumors

Lung tumor cells have a certain secretory function, and the hormones produced can cause non-metastatic pain, such as osteoarthritis syndrome and myasthenia gravis. The metabolic rate of tumor cells is relatively high, and hypoxia will increase tissue metabolites, especially pain-causing substances, which will aggravate the pain.

3. Pain caused by treatment

When lung tumor lesions are surgically removed, it is inevitable that nerves, lymphatic vessels or blood vessels will be damaged. Poor local drainage after surgery, infection of the incision, non-healing of the wound or formation of scars will all cause pain. Patients with advanced lung tumors need chemotherapy. Some chemotherapy drugs can cause peripheral neuralgia, often accompanied by abdominal pain or burning pain in hands and feet.

4. Pain caused by other factors

In the late stage of lung cancer, the body will be over-consumed, and malnutrition will cause physiological changes, such as pain caused by dry stool, muscle spasms or bedsores.

1. Psychotherapy

Family members should communicate more with patients and give positive psychological hints. They can also divert attention by listening to music or reading books and watching funny movies, which can relax the whole body and mind and relieve pain to a certain extent. In addition, you can also do a proper massage on the body surface, especially focusing on the painful parts. In addition, you can also use a hot water bag to apply heat to the local area for about 30 minutes each time, but avoid local skin burns.

2. Rational drug use

Some pain medications can indeed relieve the pain caused by lung tumors, but they can cause mild or severe side effects on the body. As the pain becomes more and more obvious, it is necessary to choose a drug with a stronger analgesic effect. The body becomes dependent on painkillers, and the medication time should be extended appropriately. If necessary, physiological saline can be injected between the two administrations, which can achieve a suggestive analgesic effect.

3. Relaxation therapy

Patients should learn to relax their body and mind, and should not focus all their attention on pain or treatment, especially learning how to relax muscles, which can effectively relieve pain. The specific method is to gently close your eyes, do a yawning movement, then bend your knees and hips, and then lie flat on the bed, relax your abdominal muscles and back muscles, and focus all your attention on your breathing. In addition, if conditions permit, you can choose to take a deep breath in a secluded forest or garden.

Many people have misconceptions about painkillers, thinking that they will become addicted after taking painkillers. In fact, as long as you strictly abide by the usage regulations, generally you will not experience symptoms of addiction. Talk to patients more often and let them do what they can. For patients with excessive mental stress, a small amount of sedative drugs can be added, which can also achieve twice the result with half the effort.