Cancer: Do not ignore these 7 symptoms of oral cancer, otherwise.

There is no complete cure for every type of cancer even today. If the cure is found in the beginning, then only there is some hope of survival. That is why the ground slips under people's feet on hearing the name of cancer. According to WHO, one in every 6 deaths is due to cancer. Cancer can be treated only if it is found in the early stages, but due to lack of awareness, we often ignore it. There are some physical problems which we consider minor and the symptoms of cancer also start from these minor signs. Similarly, mild symptoms are seen in oral cancer. Therefore, if attention is paid to the signs of oral cancer on time, then this deadly disease can be avoided.

What is oral cancer?

According to Mayo Clinic, oral cancer can occur in the entire part of the mouth and in the inner parts such as lips, gums, tongue, inside the cheek, upper part inside the mouth, under the tongue etc. Cancer inside the mouth is called oral cancer.

Signs of mouth cancer

Although the symptoms of any cancer do not appear immediately after the disease, but as soon as it develops, some minor symptoms start appearing. In case of mouth cancer, a white or red colored patch is formed inside the mouth. Along with this, the teeth start getting loose. At the same time, a lump or something like a knot starts growing inside the mouth, there is often pain in the mouth. Not only this, in case of cancer in the mouth, there is also pain in the ears. When the disease increases, there is difficulty in swallowing food.

Lip or mouth sores appear which do not heal even after treatment.

Cause of mouth cancer
In mouth cancer, mutation starts occurring in the DNA inside the cells of the mouth. In a way, this disease damages the DNA of the cells. There can be many reasons for DNA damage. Many types of environmental factors, chemicals present in tobacco, ultraviolet rays of the sun, toxic chemicals present in food, radiation, infectious agents, chemicals present in alcohol, cancer causing substances like benzene, asbestos, arsenic, beryllium, nickel etc. damage the DNA of cells.

These people are at greater risk

People who consume tobacco in any form are at a much higher risk of mouth cancer. Whether they are consuming cigarettes, bidis, cigars or tobacco. People who consume too much alcohol are also at risk of mouth cancer. Human papillomavirus, which spreads through physical relations, can also cause mouth cancer. Therefore, one should practice safe sex. A person whose immunity is weak is also at risk of mouth cancer.