Tongue cancer is one of cancer that effect our mouth. Cancer can develop either on oral tongue and the base of the tounge.
If you feel any unusual symptoms or sore areas in the mouth that don’t heal you must seek specialist. Most sores heal within 14 days.
Always ask your doctor, dentist or hygienist to do an oral cancer check as part of your routine exam. It should take just a few minutes and could save your life.
You are entitled to it and it should take just a few minutes and could save your life.
To do a self-examination : remove any appliances you have in your mouth and use a washcloth or gauze to dry off your tissues. This will enable you to see lumps or bumps easier as well as any changes in the texture of your tissues.
Things to notice
– A sore or spot on your lip or in your mouth that bleeds easily or does not heal for two weeks or longer.
– A white or red patch on your gums tongue, cheek or lining of your mouth
– A lump, thickening or crusty spot on your lip, your mouth or your throat
– A persistent sore throat
– A change in your voice
– A pain in your ear
– An unexplained swelling of your jaw with difficulty chewing, speaking or swallowing
– Any unusual bleeding, pain or a numb feeling in your mouth area
– A change in the way your teeth come together
– Any asymmetry on your lips, mouth, face or neck
Remember, frequent self-diagnosis in between dental visits is important.
– HealthNEwsDigest.com