Symptoms of oral cancer?

Update Date: 2024-10-01 Source: Network

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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. Oral cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors in head and neck. Symptoms of oral cancer? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of oral cancer?

Loose teeth: generally, our teeth are very healthy. If the teeth loose or fall off one day, or when chewing food, we feel that the teeth can't bite, we should start to be vigilant; If patients with dentures feel discomfort, numbness and pain in the mouth and throat, and can not improve after general symptomatic treatment, they should be alert to oral cancer.

Oral ulcer: the appearance of oral cancer is often accompanied by oral ulcer, but this ulcer is not that ulcer, oral ulcer generally does not exceed 3 days, but if the symptoms of burning or pain do not improve after 2 weeks, and to be alert may be the appearance of oral cancer, to check in time.

Oral bleeding: oral bleeding is a dangerous sign of oral cancer. A little touch of the tumor growing in the oral cavity may lead to bleeding. Sometimes, the tumor even invades the muscles and mandibular joints of the mouth opening and closing, resulting in limited movement of the mouth opening and closing, and making it difficult to open and close the mouth.

matters needing attention

Avoid smoking and drinking: among the carcinogenic factors, tobacco is the biggest cancer inducer, so smoking is the most dangerous habit. Therefore, the primary prevention of oral cancer in China should focus on the hazard of smoking and drinking, and change the habit of smoking and drinking; Encourage the public not to get into the habit of smoking; Smokers had better give up smoking. Those who have smoked but can't give up smoking should at least reduce the dosage.