Mouth Cancer : Cancer is spreading rapidly all over the world. Among these, mouth or oral cancer is very dangerous. According to a statistic, about 3.77 lakh cases of mouth cancer are reported every year all over the world. Out of these, about 1.77 lakh people die, which is about 2 percent of all deaths due to cancer. In such a situation, let us know how and what causes mouth cancer, what are its symptoms and how can we protect ourselves…
What is mouth cancer
According to health experts, mouth cancer can occur in the outer and inner parts of the mouth such as lips, gums, tongue, inside the cheeks, in the mouth, under the tongue. This cancer is also called oral cancer. Overall, cancer in the mouth is called mouth cancer.
What are the causes of mouth cancer
In oral cancer, DNA mutations start occurring in the cells of the mouth. This means that in this disease, the DNA of the cells gets damaged. There can be many reasons for this. These include environmental causes, chemicals present in tobacco, ultraviolet rays of the sun, toxic chemicals present in food, radiation, chemicals in alcohol, benzene, asbestos, arsenic, beryllium, nickel.
Who is most at risk of mouth cancer?
Those who consume gutkha-tobacco are at a much higher risk of mouth cancer. This cancer can spread rapidly in those who consume cigarettes, bidis, cigars or tobacco in any form. Mouth cancer can also be caused by human papillomavirus which spreads through physical relations, therefore one should always practice safe sex. People whose immunity is weak can also get mouth cancer.
What are the symptoms of mouth cancer
1. Formation of a white or red patch inside the mouth.
2. Loosening of teeth.
3. Growth of a lump or some lump inside the mouth.
4. Frequent pain in the mouth.
5. Constant pain in the ears.
6. Difficulty in swallowing food.
7. Lip or mouth sores that do not heal even after treatment.
How to prevent oral cancer
1. Stop consuming tobacco immediately.
2. Do not drink alcohol.
3. Do not go out in the sun too much.
4. Contact the doctor in case of any mouth related problems.
5. Eat healthy food.
6. Stay away from processed food, saturated food, canned food.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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