What are the early symptoms of tongue cancer? These 8 symptoms are the most common

Tongue cancer can cause many different symptoms, so it is very important to detect and treat it in time. In the early stages, there will be loose teeth, loss of teeth, oral bleeding, ulcers, mucosal erythema, red lips, thickening of the mucosa, etc. In addition, slow tongue movement and increased saliva secretion are also early symptoms of tongue cancer. Therefore, when these abnormalities are found, timely treatment must be carried out, which can be treated through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other methods.

Cancer makes everyone very scared. Nowadays, the incidence of various cancers is also very high, and the harm is also very great. Tongue cancer is the most common oral cancer, and more men are sick than women. Many people do not know much about this disease and want to have a comprehensive understanding and take good prevention measures. So, what are the early symptoms of tongue cancer?

1. Loose and falling teeth

The patient's teeth do not align properly when chewing food, those wearing dentures will feel uncomfortable, and the mouth and pharynx will experience numbness and pain. The patient's condition generally does not improve after a period of treatment.

2. Oral bleeding

Occasionally, the mouth may bleed, and the patient may have difficulty opening and closing the mouth.

3. Ulcers

The oral mucosa will develop long-term non-healing mucosa, which is pale and loses its original luster. This mucosa is very similar to leukoplakia, and cord-like nodules will appear under the mucosa.

4. Mucosal erythema

The sudden appearance of mucosal erythema, erosion, edema, flat tongue lichen and granular granulation in the oral cavity are early symptoms of tongue cancer that will gradually spread and grow, seriously endangering the patient's health.

5. Red lips

The lips are red and the mucosa is thickened. The patient will experience red lips and thickened mucosa, accompanied by grayish white keratotic spots.

6. Slow tongue movement

Slow tongue movements, slurred speech, pain when swallowing, etc.

7. Increased saliva secretion

Increased salivation, choking when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes generally persist and may even become more severe.

8. Papilloma

Raised benign lesions may appear in the oral cavity, such as papilloma, purulent granuloma, etc., but a few are squamous cell carcinomas. Patients should pay great attention to them at this time.

Early stage tongue cancer can be cured through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other treatments. Early radical surgery is the key to curing tongue cancer. The earlier the disease is discovered and the earlier the surgery is performed, the less damage and the better the prognosis. Therefore, once tongue cancer is diagnosed, it is recommended to undergo surgery as soon as possible. Of course, long-term follow-up is also required after surgery.