Oral Cancer: In India, oral cancer can affect anyone, not just tobacco users. So let's learn about its symptoms, causes, and prevention methods.

Due to today's lifestyle and eating habits, cancer cases are constantly increasing. One of these is oral cancer. People generally believe that this disease only affects those who consume tobacco, gutkha, bidis, or cigarettes. However, a recent video by Dr. Akshay Kevlani shocked everyone. He explained that a 21-year-old boy came to his OPD with oral cancer, even though he did not use tobacco or cigarettes.

Oral Cancer: The doctor explained that one of the boy's teeth was very sharp, causing him to repeatedly cut his tongue. The frequent cuts on his tongue led to wounds, and inflammation gradually increased. This prolonged inflammation led to oral cancer. According to Dr. Kewalani, this serious condition could have been avoided if his mouth had been checked in time.

In India, people don't take dental and oral problems seriously, which is why most cases of oral cancer are detected in the late stages. Compared to other cancers, oral cancer is considered very painful and spreads rapidly.

Common symptoms of oral cancer

• Persistent sore on any side of the mouth
• Lump or white/red patch on the tongue or inside of the cheek
• Difficulty speaking or swallowing
• Persistent mouth pain
• Bad breath
• Looseness in the jaw or teeth

Major causes of oral cancer (Oral Cancer Causes)

• Tobacco, gutkha, bidi, cigarette
• Frequent cutting of the tongue due to sharp teeth
• Poor oral hygiene
• Persistent inflammation or sores
• HPV virus
• excessive alcohol consumption

Oral Cancer Prevention Tips

• Get a dental checkup every 6 months
• If your tongue gets cut by your teeth, get them filed immediately.
• Stay away from tobacco, gutkha and cigarettes
• Maintain good oral hygiene
• Don't take any sore lightly—if it lasts more than 2 weeks, see a doctor.
• Eat a healthy diet and keep your immunity strong

 

 

 

 

 

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