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    Dr. Karthikeya T Mverified specialist
    MD, Internal Medicine
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    Symptoms & Reports
    If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of Tongue cancer, seek medical attention immediately.

    Symptoms include the following:

    • Persistent sore in the tongue
    • Tongue pain
    • Sore throat
    • Changes in voice
    • Difficulty in swallowing and chewing
    • Difficulty in moving the jaw or tongue
    • A lump formation inside the mouth
    • Red or white patch on the tongue and gums


    Common symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.

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    Causes

    • Tongue cancer is not attributed to a single definite cause. The following are risk factors:
    • Excessive usage of tobacco
    • Heavy alcohol use
    • Sexually transmitted virus called Human Papilloma virus (HPV)
    • Weak immune power
    • Genetic predisposition
    • Jagged teeth and ill-fitting dentures might also be factors

    Prevention

    • Stop usage of tobacco
    • Minimize the intake of alcohol
    • Have a balanced diet which include fruits and vegetables

    Complications

    If untreated for a prolonged period it may lead to

    • Difficult in eating and swallowing
    • Difficulty in talking
    • Depression
    • Dehydration
    • Malnutrition
    • Bleeding and pain in tongue

    Source: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn more
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    In the early stages of tongue cancer, especially with cancer at the base of the tongue, you might not notice any symptoms. The most common early symptom of tongue cancer is a sore on your tongue that doesn’t heal and that bleeds easily. You might also notice mouth or tongue pain. Other symptoms of tongue cancer include:
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    Dr. Howard E. LeWine

    M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of exp

    People with oral cancer may not notice any signs until they have their routine dental appointments. The dental hygienist or dentist will visualize the tongue and all parts of the mouth to look for abnormalities. Signs may include mouth sores that don’t heal, white patches on the tongue or inside the cheek that don’t scrape away, and a persistent lump or bump.
    Q&A: Oral Cancer
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    Tongue cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the tongue, and can cause lesions or tumors on your tongue. It’s a type of head and neck cancer. Tongue cancer can occur on the front of the tongue, which is called “oral tongue cancer.” Or it may occur at the base of the tongue, near where it attaches to the bottom of your mouth.
    Tongue cancer is a form of oral cancer that has a generally favorable outcome when doctors detect and treat it early. To confirm the diagnosis, a doctor will likely order a biopsy of the tongue. Once they have diagnosed tongue cancer, the doctor will likely recommend surgery to remove the cancer.
  3. WEBDec 14, 2022 · Tongue: Look for a lump or ulcer on the top or bottom of the tongue, as well as any discoloration on either side. Cheeks: Watch for …

  4. WEBOct 24, 2023 · Early signs of cancer on the base of the tongue can be difficult to see. The most common form of tongue cancer is squamous cell carcinoma. Below, we look at some of the symptoms of tongue cancer

  5. WEBThe symptoms of tongue cancer may include the following: red, white, or dark patches on the tongue. a sore throat that does not go away. a sore spot (ulcer) or lump on the tongue that does not go away. pain when …

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