In such a situation, it is important to identify oral cancer in time and start treatment. In such a situation, know here at what age people can get mouth cancer, what are the symptoms of this cancer and who is most at risk of getting mouth cancer.
People of which age are at greater risk of oral cancer?
In India, people between the age group of 40 to 60 years are more prone to oral cancer. But, according to recent figures, people below 40 years of age are also falling prey to oral cancer. Most of the men aged between 45 to 49 years and women aged between 50 to 64 years suffer from oral cancer.
Which people are at greater risk of oral cancer?
Tobacco - Mouth cancer can occur in people who consume tobacco.
drinking alcohol - Alcohol consumption increases the risk of oral cancer.
Chewing betel leaves - There is a risk of mouth cancer if there is chewing betel leaf.
nutritional deficiencies- Lack of nutrients in the body can cause cancer.
Radiation exposure - Radiation exposure can also cause mouth cancer.
Chronic problems - Oral cancer can also occur due to chronic irritation or if there is a history of head or neck cancer.
What are the symptoms of mouth cancer?
- White or red rashes appear in the mouth
- Pimple or blister in the mouth (Oral Cancer Symptoms) which does not heal quickly
- swelling in mouth
- difficulty swallowing anything
- persistent neck pain
- change in voice
- weight loss without reason
- change in taste
- Do not eat even slightly spicy food
- difficulty opening mouth
- Feeling pain in the ear is included in the symptoms of mouth cancer.
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