symptoms of cancerous transformation of a deviated nasal septum

Written by Zhang Jun
Otolaryngology
Updated on November 23, 2024
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A deviated nasal septum does not lead to cancerous changes in patients. It's a condition involving a bony deviation and is a common and frequent disorder in the field of otolaryngology. Generally, a deviated nasal septum occurs due to abnormal development of the nasal septum during the embryonic stage or from subsequent trauma to the nasal septum or tumors in the nasal cavity, causing local pressure and deviation to one or both sides of the septum. Following a septal deviation, patients may experience persistent nasal congestion, accompanied by nasal discharge, facial pain, and headaches. A deviated nasal septum can also trigger the occurrence of nasal polyps and sinusitis, but it does not lead to local cancerous changes. If a patient's symptoms are mild, special treatment is generally unnecessary. However, if clinical symptoms appear, corrective surgery for the deviated nasal septum can completely cure the condition.

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How to treat a deviated nasal septum?

The treatment of a deviated nasal septum primarily depends on the severity of the condition. If it is a minor deviation without noticeable clinical symptoms, most people can simply be observed and may not require specific treatment. However, if the deviation is significant and accompanied by clinical symptoms, such as frequent poor nasal ventilation, particularly blocked nostrils on the deviated side, as well as possible nosebleeds or headaches, surgery might be considered. Currently, corrective surgery for a deviated nasal septum under endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure. Although there are certain risks associated with the surgery, the overall risk is not high. After surgical treatment, most patients are able to recover normally.

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What medicine to take for a deviated septum?

Nasal septal deviation is a structural abnormality, primarily involving the cartilage or bone of the nasal septum leaning towards one side of the nasal cavity. Clinically, this may result in symptoms such as nasal congestion, nosebleeds, and headaches. Generally, these symptoms alone, simply due to the deviated septum, do not require any medication for treatment. However, if the symptoms caused by the deviated septum are severe, we can use some medications, such as drugs for treating rhinitis, including traditional Chinese medicine formulas like Rhino Clear Granules, and also some vitamins to enhance the quality of the nasal mucosa. The fragility of the nasal mucosa can lead to nosebleeds. Of course, a more important treatment is surgical correction of the deviated septum.

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Can a deviated nasal septum be treated without surgery?

Whether surgery is required for a deviated septum primarily depends on the clinical symptoms of the patient. Deviated septum is a common condition in otolaryngology, with over 90% of people having some form of septal deviation. It is mainly caused by abnormal development of the nasal septum during the embryonic stage or by later traumatic injuries, fractures, or pressure from nasal tumors causing the septum to deviate to one or both sides. After the septum deviates, it can lead to persistent nasal congestion and is also associated with pain in the eyes and face, and headaches. A deviated septum can also lead to complications such as sinusitis and nasal polyps. A detailed examination at a hospital, typically using an endoscope, can confirm the diagnosis. If a patient with a deviated septum experiences no symptoms, no treatment may be necessary. However, if the patient suffers from persistent nasal congestion accompanied by headaches, then localized corrective surgery may be required.

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Can a deviated nasal septum be cured?

A deviated nasal septum can be treated. Firstly, it is necessary to examine the degree of deviation and the clinical symptoms. If it is a simple deviation with mild severity and no related clinical symptoms, this condition generally does not require special treatment and regular follow-ups are sufficient. However, if the deviation is severe and accompanied by corresponding clinical symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, headaches, dizziness, and nosebleeds, surgery may be considered to correct the deviation. Generally, after surgical correction, the deviated nasal septum can be cured.

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Manifestations of a deviated nasal septum

Nasal septum deviation is a relatively common otolaryngologic condition, which may present clinical symptoms. The extent of these symptoms largely depends on the degree of the deviation and the individual's personal sensitivity. If the deviation is mild and not severe, it might not show any obvious symptoms and is usually discovered during physical examinations or nasopharyngoscope evaluations. Additionally, it may be accompanied by related clinical symptoms such as nasal congestion, nosebleeds, headaches, dizziness, and a decrease in the sense of smell. If these clinical symptoms occur, it is necessary to undergo nasopharyngoscopy and sinus CT scans to assess the specific degree of nasal septum deviation. Some patients may require surgical treatment.