Know the Causes & Symptoms of Oral Cancer
                     Know the Causes & Symptoms of Oral 
Cancer
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Oral cancer is a uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal cells. 
The oral cavity comprises mouth, lips, gums, teeth and the 
tongue, etc.
Causes of oral cancer
Causes of oral cancer are:
1. Tobacco
Tobacco causes oral cancer. Chewing tobacco products and 
smoking cigarettes are responsible for oral cancer. Tobacco 
products cause cheeks, gums or lip cancer whereas smoking 
causes mouth or throat cancers. The risk of oral cancer is 
depends on the frequency of smoking.
2. Alcohol
Regular consumption of alcohol causes oral cancer. The risk of cancer is 
more with the more consumption of alcohol. Most of the oral cancers are 
due to consumption of alcohol and chewing tobacco. The severity of oral 
cancer is more in patients who has a habit of smoking and consumption of 
alcohol.
3. UV radiation
More exposure of sun causes lip cancer. Lip cancer mostly affects lower 
lip as it is more exposed to sun than upper lip. This can be prevented by 
using photo protective lip balms and wearing hat. The cancer risk is more 
in patients of sun exposure with smoking habit.
4. HPV
HPV stands for Human papilloma virus. It is responsible for oral cancer.
5. Diet
Poor diet also responsible for oral cancer. Healthy balanced diet 
containing fruits and vegetables reduces the risk of oral cancer.
6. History of head & neck cancer
If you have a history of head and neck cancer. The radiation on neck and 
head have chances of oral cancer.
7.Poor oral hygiene
Poor oral hygiene is responsible for oral cancer. Improper brushing and 
flossing leads to oral problems. This also increases the chances of getting 
oral cancer. This can be reduced by maintaining oral hygiene.
8. Immuno suppressant Drugs
Candidate using immuno suppressant drugs increases the risk of oral 
cancer as these increases the sensitivity to UV ration.
9. Dentures
Improper fitting of dentures or improper cleaning of dentures irritates the 
mouth. If candidate with dentures chew tobacco products,some particles 
of it may remain on mouth and increases the risk of oral cancer.
10. Mouth washes
Frequent usage of mouth washes containing high alcoholic content causes 
oral cancer. Increased risk in frequent usage of mouth washes of 
candidates having a habit of smoking.
Symptoms of oral cancer:
White or red color patches on mouth, lips, tongue that lasts for several 
days
• A sore on lip that does not heal
• Bleeding from lesion in oral cavity
• Irritation or pain on lesion
• Poor coordination among teeth
• Difficulty in swallowing and speaking
• Feeling of food stuck on throat
• Numbness on tongue
• Restrictions in jaw movements and tongue
• Lumps or tumors on mouth
• Thickening of the inner side of cheeks
• Difficulty in wearing dentures
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