Early symptoms of oral cancer?

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Oral cancer is the general term of malignant tumors in the oral cavity, most of which belong to squamous cell carcinoma, that is, the so-called mucosal mutation. In clinical practice, oral cancer includes gingival cancer, tongue cancer, soft and hard palate cancer, jaw cancer, floor of mouth cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, salivary gland cancer, lip cancer, and maxillary sinus cancer, as well as cancer in facial skin and mucosa. Early symptoms of oral cancer? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

Early symptoms of oral cancer?

First: the course of oral ulcer is generally not more than two weeks, if burning, pain and other symptoms are not good for more than two weeks, we need to 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. Experts pointed out that one of the important reasons why oral cancer is difficult to find is that most oral cancer is painless in the early stage.

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

Third, the tumor may invade the opening and closing muscles and mandibular joint, resulting in limited opening and closing movement. It should be emphasized that although the above symptoms are common symptoms of oral cancer, they are not completely used to judge whether they have cancer. Because, oral inflammation will also appear the above symptoms, it is best to go to the hospital in time, early diagnosis, symptomatic treatment.

matters needing attention

1. Quit smoking, drink less, keep a healthy diet, exercise regularly, keep good oral health, 2. Avoid unnecessary long time light, prevent lip cancer. 3. If there is pain and inflammation in the tissue under the denture, seek medical advice in time. Strive to achieve early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment of cancer, and adhere to regular inspection.