What are the early symptoms of oral cancer?

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Oral cancer is caused by uncontrolled growth and reproduction of cells in certain areas of the mouth. It can occur in the cheek, in the middle or in the front of the tongue. Symptoms include difficulty chewing, lumps and pain, and white or red plaques in the mouth. What are the early symptoms of oral cancer? Let's talk about it

What are the early symptoms of oral cancer?

Refusal of dysphagia; Lumps in the mouth, mouth or lips; White or red spots in the mouth; The tongue can't move; Sudden weight loss; Unexplained pain in any part of the mouth. These problems may be caused by allergies or other diseases, but if it takes too long, I hope you can go to the hospital to make a diagnosis, and you can rest assured.

The course of oral ulcer is generally less than two weeks. If the symptoms such as burning and pain are not good for more than two weeks, we should be alert to the possibility of oral cancer. Because, the oral cavity cancer often manifests for the ulcer's form, the periphery bulges, the central uneven, and has the necrotic tissue to cover, the pain is obvious.

Oral cancer often metastasizes to the nearby cervical lymph nodes. Sometimes the primary lesion is very small, even the symptoms are not obvious, but metastatic cancer cells are found in the cervical lymph nodes. Therefore, if the cervical lymph nodes suddenly swell, it is necessary to check the oral cavity.

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The risk can be reduced through these ways: quitting smoking and drinking less, maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, maintaining good oral hygiene, regular visit to the dentist, etc. I hope everyone can be healthy, away from disease, embrace health.