Early Detection of Striated Muscle Cancer in Children with 3 Easy Ways

1. Don’t underestimate repeated nosebleeds in children

Nosebleeds (epistaxis) are a common condition in children, especially boys.

Biologically, there is a hypothesis that boys experience nosebleeds more often due to genetic factors, especially the influence of the gene encoding male sex, namely the SRY gene (Sex-determining Region Y). This gene is thought to play a role in increasing the density of blood vessels in the nasal septum area.

Additionally, nasal capillaries in boys tend to be closer to the surface and more susceptible to tearing due to minor injuries.

However, this is not a reason to ignore nosebleeds, especially if they occur repeatedly.

Be alert if nosebleeds occur repeatedly over a short period of time, there is no clear cause, the blood volume is quite large, and are accompanied by a blocked or painful nose.

In rhabdomyosarcoma in the face and neck area, nosebleeds can occur due to tumors that damage blood vessel tissue.

In conclusion, repeated nosebleeds that are too frequent cannot be considered normal. If your child’s nosebleed is too unusual, immediately have your child checked by a doctor.

2. Don’t underestimate a prolonged blocked nose

A stuffy nose is often considered a symptom of the common cold. However, under normal conditions, nasal congestion will usually improve within a few days. What you need to be careful of is if the symptoms of a blocked nose last a long time and do not improve.

The danger signs are:

1. Blockage only on one side of the nose

2. Does not improve with regular medication

3. Accompanied by nosebleeds

4. There is facial swelling

5. There is a smell disorder

Rhabdomyosarcoma in the nasal cavity or sinuses can cause obstruction due to the growth of the tumor mass. Because the symptoms resemble sinusitis, this condition is often misdiagnosed in its early stages.

Further examinations that may be needed are nasal endoscopy and CT scan or MRI.

In conclusion, nasal congestion in children for a long time is not a common flu, so don’t let it go.

3. Don’t underestimate the first menstruation without signs of puberty

In girls, one sign that is rarely noticed is bleeding which is thought to be the first menstruation.

In fact, normally, the first menstruation (menarche) is preceded by signs of puberty, such as:

1. Breast enlargement

2. Hair growth in the armpits and private areas

3. Change in hip width

Be alert if bleeding in girls occurs without signs of puberty, occurs at an early age (>9 years), is accompanied by abnormal vaginal discharge, and there are lumps in the genital area.

In some cases, rhabdomyosarcoma of the vagina or cervix can cause bleeding that resembles menstruation.

This is often misinterpreted as early puberty, so diagnosis is delayed.

In conclusion, not all bleeding from below is menstruation, so medical evaluation is needed.