Symptoms of Oral cancer

Symptoms of Oral cancer

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Oral cancer includes the 44 symptoms listed below:

• Non-healing oral sores
• Lip sore
• Lump in lip
• Lump in mouth
• Lump on tongue
• Oral white patches
• Oral red patches
• Mouth bleeding
• Mouth pain
• Mouth numbness
• Persistent sore throat
• Difficulty chewing
• Pain chewing
• Difficulty swallowing
• Pain swallowing
• Swollen jaw
• Denture fitting problems
• Uncomfortable dentures
• Voice change
• Ear pain
• Persistent lip sore
• Persistent mouth sore
• Persistent gum sore
• Persistent tongue sore
• Persistent lip lump
• Persistent tongue lump
• Persistent mouth lump
• Persistent gum lump
• Bleeding lip
• Bleeding in mouth
• Bleeding tongue
• Sore mouth
• Sore tongue
• Sore lip
• Asymptomatic in early stages
• White patch on tongue
• White patch on gums
• White patch in mouth
• Red patch on tongue
• Red patch on gums
• Red patch in mouth
• Loose tooth
• Fatigue
• Weight loss
• more information...»

Research symptoms & diagnosis of Oral cancer:

• Overview -- Oral cancer
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• Home Diagnostic Testing
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• Doctors & Specialists
• Misdiagnosis and Alternative Diagnoses
• Hidden Causes of Oral cancer
• Other Causes -- causes of these or similar symptoms

Oral cancer: Complications

Review medical complications possibly associated with Oral cancer:

• Recurrent oral cancer (see Mouth infections)
• Head cancer
• Neck cancer
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Diagnostic Testing

Diagnostic testing of medical conditions related to Oral cancer:

• Physical examination
• Oral examination
• Biopsy
• Dental x-rays
• more tests...»

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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Oral cancer: Research Doctors & Specialists

• Face / Facial / Oral Health Specialists:
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• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
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  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
• Dental Health Specialists:
  • General Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry (Child Dental)
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More about symptoms of Oral cancer:

More information about symptoms of Oral cancer and related conditions:

• Other diseases with similar symptoms and common misdiagnoses
• Tests to determine if these are the symptoms of Oral cancer
• Symptoms that may be caused by complications of Oral cancer
• Underlying causes of Oral cancer
• Risk factors for Oral cancer

Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

Click on any of the symptoms below to see a full list of other causes including diseases, medical conditions, toxins, drug interactions, or drug side effect causes of that symptom.

• Asymptomatic in early stages - see all causes of No symptoms
• Bleeding lip - see all causes of Lip bleeding
• Denture fitting problems - see all causes of Dental symptoms
• Difficulty chewing - see all causes of Difficulty chewing
• Difficulty swallowing - see all causes of Swallowing difficulty
• Ear pain - see all causes of Earache
• Fatigue - see all causes of Fatigue
• Lip sore - see all causes of Lip sore
• Loose tooth - see all causes of Loose tooth
• Lump in lip - see all causes of Lip symptoms
• Lump in mouth - see all causes of Mouth symptoms
• Lump on tongue - see all causes of Swollen tongue
• Mouth bleeding - see all causes of Mouth symptoms
• Mouth numbness - see all causes of Mouth numbness
• Mouth pain - see all causes of Mouth pain
• Non-healing oral sores - see all causes of Mouth ulcers
• Oral red patches - see all causes of Mouth redness
• Oral white patches - see all causes of Mouth white patches
• Pain chewing - see all causes of Toothache
• Pain swallowing - see all causes of Pain swallowing
• Persistent sore throat - see all causes of Sore throat
• Sore mouth - see all causes of Sore mouth
• Sore tongue - see all causes of Sore tongue
• Swollen jaw - see all causes of Jaw swelling
• Uncomfortable dentures - see all causes of Dental symptoms
• Voice change - see all causes of Voice symptoms
• Weight loss - see all causes of Weight loss

Medical Books Online about Oral cancer

Medical Books Excerpts Excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Oral cancer are available from published medical books for more detailed information about Oral cancer.

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Symptoms of Oral cancer: Online Medical Books

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Malignant spinal neoplasms: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Extramedullary tumors produce symptoms by pressing on nerve roots, the spinal cord, and spinal vessels; intramedullary tumors, by destroying the parenchyma and compressing adjacent areas. Because intramedullary tumors may extend over several spinal cord segments, their symptoms are more variable than those of extramedullary tumors.

The following clinical effects are likely with all malignant spinal cord neoplasms:

❑Pain — Most severe directly over the tumor, radiates around the trunk or down the limb on the affected side and is unrelieved by bed rest. It may worsen when lying down or with straining, coughing, or sneezing. Pain can be diffuse, occurring over all extremities. Generally, it progressively worsens and isn't relieved by medication.

❑ Motor symptoms — Asymmetric spastic muscle weakness, decreased muscle tone, exaggerated reflexes, and a positive Babinski's sign. If the tumor is at the level of the cauda equina, muscle flaccidity, muscle wasting, weakness, and progressive diminution in tendon reflexes are characteristic.

❑ Sensory deficits — Contralateral loss of pain, temperature, and touch sensation (Brown-Séquard's syndrome). These losses are less obvious to the patient than functional motor changes. Caudal lesions invariably produce paresthesias in the nerve distribution pathway of the involved roots.

❑Bowel and bladder symptoms — Urine retention is an inevitable late sign with cord compression. Early signs include incomplete emptying or difficulty with the urine stream, which is usually unnoticed or ignored. Cauda equina tumors cause bladder and bowel incontinence due to flaccid paralysis.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

Stomatitis and other oral infections: Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

Acute herpetic stomatitis begins suddenly with mouth pain, malaise, lethargy, anorexia, irritability, and fever, which may persist for 1 to 2 weeks. Gums are swollen and bleed easily, and the mucous membrane is extremely tender.

Papulovesicular ulcers appear in the mouth and throat and eventually become punched-out lesions with reddened areolae. Submaxillary lymphadenitis is common. Pain usually disappears 2 to 4 days before healing of ulcers is complete. If the child with stomatitis sucks his thumb, these lesions spread to the hand.

A patient with aphthous stomatitis typically reports burning, tingling, and slight swelling of the mucous membrane. Single or multiple shallow ulcers with whitish centers and red borders appear and heal at one site and then reappear at another. (See Looking at aphthous stomatitis.)

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005

Stomatitis and other oral infections: Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)

Acute herpetic stomatitis begins with burning mouth pain. In immunocompromised individuals, reactivation of the herpes simplex virus infection may be frequent and severe. Gums are swollen and bleed easily, and the mucous membranes are extremely tender. Papulovesicular ulcers appear in the mouth and throat and eventually become punched-out lesions with reddened areolae. The small vesicles rupture and form scales. Another common finding is submaxillary lymphadenitis.

Pain usually disappears from 2 to 4 days before healing of ulcers is complete.

A patient with aphthous stomatitis will typically report burning, tingling, and slight swelling of the mucous membrane. Single or multiple, small round ulcers with whitish centers and red borders appear and heal at one site but then appear at another. The painful stage lasts 7 to 10 days, with healing complete in 1 to 3 weeks.

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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003

Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Oral cancer:

Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth - Age Page - Health Information: NIA (Excerpt)

It is important to spot oral cancer as early as possible, since treatment works best before the disease has spread. If you notice any red or white patches on the gums or tongue, sores that do not heal within 2 weeks, or if you have difficulty chewing or swallowing, be sure to see a dentist. (Source: excerpt from Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)

What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI (Excerpt)

These are some symptoms to watch for:

• A sore on the lip or in the mouth that does not heal;

• A lump on the lip or in the mouth or throat;

• A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth;

• Unusual bleeding, pain, or numbness in the mouth;

• A sore throat that does not go away, or a feeling that something is caught in the throat;

• Difficulty or pain with chewing or swallowing;

• Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable;

• A change in the voice; and/or

• Pain in the ear.

These symptoms may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems. It is important to see a dentist or doctor about any symptoms like these, so that the problem can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Oral Cancer: NCI)

Medical articles and books on symptoms:

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About signs and symptoms of Oral cancer:

The symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Oral cancer. This signs and symptoms information for Oral cancer has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Oral cancer signs or Oral cancer symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Oral cancer may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Oral cancer symptoms.