Oral Cancer

Oral Cancer Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, Signs, Treatment And Prevention

Oral cancer occurs in the tissues present in the mouth including nerves, bone and muscles. Carcinoma is the lining of the mouth, which contributes to almost 90% of total cancer.

All you need to know about oral cancer
One of the main causes of oral cancer is excessive consumption of alcohol, smoking or tobacco, chewing betel nuts and excessive exposure of lips to sunlight. If you have more than one of these habits, the chances of oral cancer increase.

Those who suffer from infections like HPV also suffer from this disorder. Neck and head cancer are other popular reasons of oral cancer. Have a look at initial symptoms of cancer-

• You may experience lump in your neck or  mouth
• Cheek becomes thick
• Numbness in your neck or mouth
• You will face difficulty while swallowing food items
• Loose teeth
• You will face difficulty while moving your jaw
• Difficulty while speaking

What is the need of diagnosis?

They could be the symptoms of other disorder. Hence, proper diagnosis is necessary to cure it. Commonly, the diagnosis includes ulcer, lumps or sores. Besides these, the doctor may suggest you other additional tests including biopsy, scanning, x- rays etc. These tests will confirm where the cancer has spread. Usually, it spreads to the lymph nodes of the neck or liver or bones etc.

Complete guide to the treatment of this disorder

Different treatment methods are introduced depending on the seriousness of the disease. Popular treatment options include chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Radiation is one of the most common ways to provide relief to patients. However, there are various side effects including skin redness, swelling, feeling tired etc. Not only has this, it also leads to dry mouth.

Chemotherapy is another popular treatment. It is usually performed when cancer has spread. It is combined with surgery and radiation.

Surgery is important because it prevents the cancer from spreading to other organs like lymph nodes. Once the cancer is cured, the affected organs like lymph nodes are also removed. By opting proper treatment methods, you could live a healthier life ahead.

Dentist Kilsyth