Oral Cancer : Stitch In Time Saves Nine

Oral cancer constitutes 40% of cancers people suffer in India..The same rate is 5% globally.5 indians die per hour per day due to oral cancer.

What is most disheartening is that this cancer can be completely prevented by avoiding certain habits and timely diagnosis. It is not a cancer to go undetected but it's just ignorance that causes it's incidence.

CAUSES:

• Main cause is habits like tobacco, gutka, paan, betel nut and other tobacco products.
• Sharp teeth with poor oral hygiene which cause ulcers which are difficult to heal.
• Lesions due to autoimmune diseases like lichen planus etc which are stress induced.

These all cause lesions which are first precancerous lesions..These lesions are reversible and can be treated.Hence it's important to identify them at this stage..Precancerous lesions when not treated turn cancerous..All lesions give symptoms like pain,burning, redness etc.

WHEN TO SHOW A DOCTOR?
Visit a doctor if
You have a long standing non healing ulcer
Burning mouth
Habits listed above
Sharp teeth
Intolerance to little spice also

HOW TO AVOID
Avoid all habits listed.
Practice healthy routine with balanced diet.
Try to reduce Stress and have a good night sleep.
Any oral symptom should be immediately checked.

It's not at all hard to avoid Oral Cancer..As in all cases even here 'Prevention is better than cure'

Body always gives signals in form of 'Precancerous lesions ' which can be reversed..So if at all you have them timely intervention can save you from a lot of trouble later..Plus the methods of reversal are not painful or difficult.

Hence be smart and stay healthy.