The tonsils located in the mouth are an important part of the immune system. This area, called the oropharynx, is a structure formed by a large number of lymphatic tissues, and varies in size and shape from person to person. The main function of the tonsils serves as the first protective film to block bacteria and viruses entering from the outside. In particular, you may experience discomfort in your throat in fickle weather or dusty environments, and these symptoms can mean tonsillitis.Usually, tonsils do not cause pain unless they are inflamed or ulcerated. However, swelling or pain can appear inside the neck under seasonal changes or certain conditions, which is usually solved by medicine prescribed by the hospital.Early detection of tonsil cancer greatly increases survival. However, tonsil cancer often progresses without symptoms, so it is often difficult to detect in the early stages. Therefore, if there is an abnormal change in the tonsils, it is important not to think of it as a simple inflammation but to be diagnosed.Symptoms of tonsil cancer are foreign body sensation and hard lumps in the throat. Difficulty swallowing food and hard lumps like stones touching your neck may be a sign of tonsil cancer. If these symptoms appear, accurate diagnosis should be made through endoscopy and biopsy.The cause of tonsil cancer is human papillomavirus (HPV). The mucous membrane in the mouth has a similar structure to the cervix, and there is a risk of tonsil cancer caused by HPV infection. In the past, tonsil cancer was found mainly in middle-aged and elderly men, but recently, it has been increasing even in young people. Tondyloma is also related to smoking and drinking, and these two are known as first-class carcinogens that cause cancer. In addition, tonsil cancer can occur due to various causes, so it is important to detect it early through regular medical examinations considering risk factors.If you don’t get enough sleep in your daily life or are exposed to irregular working conditions such as shift work, this can reduce your body’s immune system and increase your risk of cancer. Also, if you have cancer patients in your family, genetic factors increase the possibility of cancer development. If you have these risk factors, it is important to visit the hospital frequently and carefully observe your health.Foreign body sensation, pain, ear pain, and sputum mixed with blood can indicate symptoms of tonsil cancer. This suggests that cancer cells may be formed in the oropharynx (tones). An oral ulcer that hasn’t healed for a long time may be one of the symptoms of tonsil cancer. When these symptoms appear, it is important to visit the hospital immediately.If tonsil cancer is found, cancer cells are removed through surgery, and if necessary, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are combined. Depending on the size of tonsil cancer, aftereffects may occur, but the survival rate is high in early detection. Symptoms of tonsil cancer are weak and can be found late, and lymph node metastasis can occur at this time.Removing residual cancer cells by applying additional treatment methods, including high-frequency hypertherapy, can help recover. Our hospital provides high-frequency hyperthermia treatment to help patients recover by providing 1:1 treatment tailored to patients, diet regulation, and immunostrengthening diet. It provides various treatment options such as painkillers acupuncture, physical therapy, exercise therapy, and lymphatic treatment for pain management, so it is recommended to visit the hospital to consult if necessary.Previous image Next imagePrevious image Next image
