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Mouth cancer: what are the first symptoms to recognize?

Mouth cancer symptoms
Mouth cancer, what are the first symptoms to recognize? Yes, because identifying possible signs in a timely manner, the anomalies that may make one suspect the presence of an oral cancer is the winning weapon to fight the disease. Recognize it in time, to get an early diagnosis, an effective therapeutic treatment and a higher rate of recovery. Mouth cancer, often underestimated, with thousands of Italians affected each year, is one of the main forms of cancer in the beautiful country. But let's try to understand and understand more.

The tumor in the mouth
The most affected people are men, over the age of 50, but the incidence of cancer in the mouth is also rapidly increasing among women, thanks to the increase in habitual smokers. In particular, one of the sites most frequently affected by this form of oral cancer is the tongue and especially the underlying part, ie the oral floor. Do not forget, however, that every part of the mouth may be at risk, from the gum, to the cheek, up to the palate and to the lips.

A tumor that of the oral cavity that can have particularly disabling consequences, because the affected parts negatively affect the ability to communicate normally, swallow and eat. Furthermore, if the tumor is not immediately diagnosed, it risks rapidly affecting other vital organs. The spread of the disease is facilitated by the presence in the mouth and neck of many lymphatic vessels, which also radiate in the rest of the organism.

The finger is to be pointed, in case of tumor of the mouth, against some causes and risk factors. Like the abuse of alcohol and the smoking habit, but also the poor oral hygiene, accompanied by the presence of poorly made dentures and gingival or dental problems never addressed in the right way.

Symptoms to be recognized
Preventing the tumor in the mouth means detecting possible alarm bells in time. All remembering to do some simple gestures, do-it-yourself check and specialist visits.

Regarding self-control, in search of the symptoms to be recognized, it does not take too much time or special moves. A mirror and a few minutes of careful observation of the mouth are enough: the parts to be examined are the inside of the cheek, the palate, the lips and the tongue; attention to the surface under the tongue, to be observed by pointing for a few seconds the tongue on the palate. The anomalies to be noticed and not to be underestimated are anomalous lesions, of red or white color, bubbles or strange formations on the walls of the mouth and on the tongue. If, trivially, they can be harmless lacerations, when after 15 days of treatment with the rinses, the lesions have not healed, better to contact the specialist for a visit. At this point, the dentist, having assessed the nature of the lesions, if he suspects the presence of anomalies, will prescribe further tests and will direct to the specialized center.

To be scheduled at least once every six months or a year, visit the dentist for a dental hygiene session and check carefully the state of health of the mouth.