The symptoms of cancer are often vague. This is what happens in cases of lung cancer. There are no signs or symptoms at the first stage. Still, knowing the warning signs in advance can help you detect your symptoms in time, if you experience any. Here are four warning signs of lung cancer that may appear first immediately after waking up in the morning. Which should not be ignored.
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fever
According to the US National Institutes of Health, a patient with lung cancer often has a fever. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, his body remains warm. If lung cancer is at an advanced stage, then the patient shows symptoms of fever. This is usually caused by infection.
Waking up sweating
If you wake up sweating in the morning, then this can also be a symptom of lung canncer. Actually, when there is a fever, the body sweats more to cool down. If you feel such symptoms in the morning, then immediately go to the doctor and get the test done.
Blood in the sputum
Blood in your sputum can also be a warning sign of lung cancer. In the morning, when blood comes out with mucus, do not ignore it.
Dry cough
A dry cough (without mucus) for more than three weeks can be a sign of lung canceer. A cancerous cough usually starts as a dry cough that comes with cramps. According to studies, at least 65% of people with lung cancer have a persistent cough by the time they are diagnosed.
Other warning signs of lung cancer
- Apart from these warning signs, there are other symptoms of lung cancer-
- Chest infection that keeps coming back
- Pain when breathing or coughing
- Persistent breathlessness
- Constant fatigue
- Not feeling hungry
- Loss of weight without any reason
- Pain while swallowing
- Rattling sound as of a grinding mill
- Loud voice
- Swelling of your face or neck
- Persistent pain in the chest or shoulder
