Mouth cancer (Mouth Cancer) is very deadly. A type of cancer that grows around the mouth is very dangerous. Here's to know the symptoms, risk factors, and the best way to prevent Mouth cancer.
The risk of Mouth cancer
As reported Zeenews, Saturday (31/01), one person dies every six hours due to Mouth cancer in India. Therefore, it is important to sensitize the public about the dangers of Mouth cancer and ways to prevent it.
Signs and Symptoms
1. Skin injured, lumps or ulcers on the lips, gums or other areas around the mouth.
2. Difficulty chewing, swallowing, or speaking.
3. Sprue that never healed.
4. Tongue pain.
5. Mouth bleeding without cause.
Risk factor
Risk factors of Mouth cancer among others on the use of tobacco (cigarettes), excessive alcohol consumption, and exposure to ultraviolet light. In addition, the risk of Mouth cancer can also be influenced by age.
Another risk factor is the human papillomavirus (HPV) or a sexually transmitted virus. The study says that HPV may increase the risk of cancer of the mouth through Mouth.
How to Prevent
1. Stop Smoking
Smoking is very dangerous for a person's overall health. Smoking is also a culprit in many cases of Mouth cancer.
In a study the British Dental Health Foundation in 2013 and then indicate if someone is smoking five minutes after waking up in the morning at high risk of negative effects of tobacco.
2. Avoid Alcohol
Much alcohol is proven to bring a variety of diseases, one of which is cancer of the mouth. Therefore, it is important to limit or if necessary, do not consume alcohol. Experts say alcohol six times more likely to develop Mouth cancer than non-drinkers.
3. Sun Exposure
Excessive sun exposure can increase the risk of cancer of the mouth. Therefore it is important for a person to not be exposed to sunlight for too long.
4. Maintain Dental Health
Brush your teeth regularly for Mouth hygiene is not vulnerable to the cancer while reducing the immune system and suppress the body's ability to fight cancer cells. Perform tertatur dental check (at least twice a year), and do the screening of Mouth cancer.
5. Sports
Physical activity and exercise make a person's body to stay healthy and fit. Regular exercise every day can boost the immune system and protects the body from cancer.
6. Eat Fruits and Vegetables
Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables in the diet. Vitamins and antioxidants in some fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of developing Mouth cancer.
7. Coffee
In the study in 2012 and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology says that drinking four cups of coffee a day can reduce the risk of Mouth cancer by 50 percent.
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