Persistent Coughing – Hoarseness
Developing a rough, raspy voice or a cough that becomes persistent can also specify the presence of cancer in the esophagus. If the person has another problem, such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, you may have symptoms like these on a regular basis. It may be possible that the person is getting used to them. But the important thing is to be getting examined by a general practitioner if the symptoms are altering, getting worse, or do not feel normal to the person. If there are problems in swallowing, loss of a detectable amount of weight over half a year or more without trying, or if there are other symptoms of cancer that are not getting better rather are worsening even after two weeks, then the person should see a general practitioner.
If the person is feeling concerned about any of the changes he is experiencing, it is advised to talk with the team health care. The questions that the doctor may ask can be as follows: how long and how often have you been facing the symptom(s), besides other questions. These questions are asked in order to help in figuring out the cause of the problem, known as a diagnosis.
If the diagnosis of cancer is done, the symptoms which act as relieving factors remain a significant part of cancer management and cure. This may be referred to as palliative care or supportive care. It is often started soon after the problem is diagnosed and continued throughout the time of treatment.