Oral cancer: Signs you have it and need urgent medical attention

Recognizing early signs of oral cancer will help you prevent and treat the disease promptly.

Oral cancer is the 6th most common cancer in the world after several other cancers, ranking 4th among cancers in men and 8th among cancers in women.

Oral cancer is a clear risk for people over 40 years old, most common in the 60-70 age group.

If not detected early, oral cancer is difficult to treat and often leads to death. Recognizing the early signs of oral cancer will help you prevent and treat the disease promptly.

Difficulty swallowing can be a warning sign of oral cancer

Bad breath

When your breath smells bad for only a short time during the day or a few times during the day such as after waking up, after eating too much seafood, spices... However, if you have applied many remedies but your breath still smells bad and lasts continuously, it is best to go to the doctor to find out the reason. Because this is also one of the signs of oral cancer.

Chewing and swallowing are very difficult.

When you suddenly feel difficulty in chewing and swallowing, and feel that your tongue has lost its flexibility without being caused by pharyngitis or tonsillitis, you need to go for an early check-up to determine the cause, because this could be a warning sign of oral cancer.

Ulcer that does not heal

Mouth ulcers that feel hot and painful and do not heal after 2 weeks are also warning signs that you are at risk of oral cancer. Go see a doctor immediately and get treatment as soon as possible.

Changes in skin color in the mouth

If your mouth becomes pale or grayish-black, you need to be very careful, because this sign shows that the epithelial cells of the oral mucosa are changing.

Especially when the oral mucosa becomes thicker or hardened, has a pale white color or is red, it is very likely a complication of cancer.

According to Alobacsi.vn