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The Importance of Recognizing the Symptoms of Early-Stage Tongue Cancer

Aloe cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when tongue cells grow out of control and form a malignant tumor. This type of cancer is very worrying. Therefore, you should recognize the symptoms of early-stage tongue cancer so that this condition does not develop into more severe. Keep in mind that there are several types of cancer that may not cause symptoms until they reach an advanced stage, one of which is tongue cancer. This condition causes tongue cancer often unnoticed. Most patients with tongue cancer only realize the emergence of early-stage tongue cancer when they are seeing a dentist.

Various Symptoms of Early-Stage Tongue Cancer

As explained above, in general, early-stage tongue cancer does not cause typical symptoms, especially if the cancer starts at the base of the tongue. Even so, some cases of early-stage tongue cancer are characterized by symptoms in the form of a tongue that bleeds easily, accompanied by pain that doesn't go away at the bottom of the tongue. When tongue cancer enters the early stages, the growth of cancer cells can be characterized by a lump that grows no more than 2 cm, is pink, and sometimes hurts when touched. In addition, you can also be aware of early-stage tongue cancer if you experience some of the following symptoms:
  • Thrush that never heals
  • Pain when swallowing
  • Often feel numbness in the mouth that does not go away
  • Having bleeding without a reason that does not originate from a bite of the tongue
  • Pain in or near the tongue
  • Changes in voice, as if it sounded hoarse
If you feel the symptoms above, you should immediately visit a doctor to get treatment, so that the cancer does not develop to the next stage.

Causes and Risk Factors for Tongue Cancer

Most tongue cancers are experienced by adult men, but can also be experienced by people over the age of 55 years. Until now there is no known exact cause why someone has tongue cancer, however, some cases of tongue cancer can be triggered by human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. In addition to HPV, there are various risk factors that are considered to trigger the growth of tongue cancer, including:
  • Smoking and drinking alcohol.
  • Unhealthy eating patterns.
  • Chewing betel, which is still mostly done in Indonesia.
  • Often ignores oral hygiene.
  • Family history of having had tongue or mouth cancer.
  • History of certain cancers, such as squamous cell carcinoma.
After understanding the factors that can increase the risk of tongue cancer, you should start implementing a healthy lifestyle. For example by stopping smoking and drinking alcohol, always maintaining oral hygiene by brushing your teeth regularly, and not forgetting to regularly visit the dentist at least every six months. This step can also help as an early detection step for disorders of the oral cavity, including cancer of the tongue. Thus, the treatment provided can be more effective.

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