Be alert to these signals and keep oral cancer away from you!

In addition to lung cancer, tobacco is also a recognized carcinogen of oral and oropharyngeal cancer, and a possible carcinogen of laryngopharyngeal cancer. The carcinogenic factor in tobacco is mainly the chemical phenylpyrene, which may cause cancer in the entire upper gastrointestinal tract.

Smokers are not only prone to oral cancer, but also continue to smoke after the cancer is cured, resulting in a second primary The chance of cancer is also greatly increased.

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Alcohol acts as a solvent for carcinogens and promotes the entry of carcinogens into the mouth , oropharyngeal mucosa, can damage the liver, thereby affecting the chemical detoxification and biotransformation of the liver; at the same time, heavy drinkers often have a high degree of inhibition of cellular immunity. The incidence of oral cancer is 15.5 times that of non-smokers and non-drinkers.

If you don’t pay attention to oral hygiene, food debris will encourage the growth of bacteria and fungi , resulting in the production of nitrosamines and other harmful substances that lead to the occurrence of oral cancer.

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Disorders of nutrient absorption due to chronic alcoholism or dietary vitamins And the lack of some trace elements is also considered to have a certain relationship with the occurrence of oral cancer. For example, vitamin A deficiency can lead to hyperkeratosis of the oral mucosal epithelium.

Excessive exposure to ultraviolet light and radiation is one of the predisposing factors for many malignancies. Excessive sun exposure can increase the incidence of lip cancer.

Patients with certain hereditary diseases have a higher oral cancer rate than the normal population. related to increased sensibility.

If the mouth turns white, brown, or black, it may indicate changes in the mucosal epithelial cells. In particular, the oral mucosa becomes rough, thickened or induration, and oral leukoplakia and erythema appear.

The course of oral ulcers generally does not exceed two weeks. If symptoms such as burning sensation and pain persist for more than two weeks, you should be alert to the possibility of oral cancer. One of the common types of oral cancer is the ulcerative type, which is characterized by a raised edge, an uneven center, covered with necrotic tissue, and obvious pain.

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There is an unexplained mass in the mouth, which infiltrates deep into the tissue around it, and the surrounding is relatively hard. The patient’s disease course can last for several years. In the protruding type, the tumor grows outward and can be cauliflower-shaped.

The mobility of the tongue is limited, resulting in difficulty in chewing, swallowing or speaking, or loss of sensation and numbness on the side of the tongue. The cause should be identified as soon as possible.

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Oral cancer is easy to metastasize to nearby cervical lymph nodes. Sometimes the primary tumor is very small, and even the symptoms are not obvious, but the cervical lymph nodes have already metastasized. Therefore, if the lymph nodes in the neck are suddenly swollen, the oral cavity needs to be examined.

Have a good lifestyle, quit smoking and drinking, and don’t chew betel nut. A balanced diet, a combination of thickness and weight, and reasonable nutrition. Do not eat too hot, too hard, too stimulating food.

eliminate carcinogenic factors, such as paying attention to oral hygiene, brushing your teeth morning and night , gargle after meals; avoid chronic oral irritation, such as residual roots and crowns in the mouth, and replace bad restorations in time.

For high-risk groups, early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment should be done, and timely Treatment of precancerous lesions. Patients with a significant family history of oral cancer should visit the hospital regularly for oral examinations.

Actively participate in oral cancer prevention publicity, understand the knowledge of oral cancer prevention, and improve the harm and treatment of oral cancer. some related knowledge.