Not only tobacco and alcohol, obesity and infection also causes oral cancer.

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Tobacco and alcohol are considered to be the biggest causes of oral cancer, but apart from these there are many reasons which can be considered responsible for oral cancer. These reasons also include obesity and infection, due to which this cancer occurs. Its biggest identity is that it changes the voice. Oral cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the country. About one lakh new cases of oral cancer are reported every year in the country. Now this cancer has also started increasing in large numbers in women, especially in those women who consume tobacco.

Some common symptoms are white or red patches inside the mouth, sudden loss of teeth, sudden change in voice, swelling of the neck and face, pain in the back of the throat that radiates to the ear, etc. The most worrying thing in the case of oral cancer is that in half of its cases, the victims die. The main reason for this is that it is detected in the advanced stage. Apart from tobacco and alcohol consumption, there are some other reasons for this cancer. Let’s have a look at those reasons-

1. Overweight
Excess weight is also being considered as a major cause of this cancer. Excess weight causes extra growth of cells and blood vessels. Apart from this, the risk of certain types of hormones also increases.
safety measure
More protein should be taken in breakfast, because the process of digestion of protein is slow. In addition, it also slows down the hormones that increase appetite. Apart from this, keep yourself active. Do check the weight once a week, it motivates you to lose weight.

2. Nutritional deficiency
Due to lack of nutrition in food, special types of minerals that protect against cancer are reduced in the body. This increases the risk of oral cancer.
preventive measures
Include 5 types of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Have adequate fiber intake. Include dairy products.

3. UV radiation
Prolonged exposure to the sun causes ultraviolet radiation to damage cells. The skin changes the DNA of these damaged cells. This increases cancer.
preventive measures
Use sun screen for protection. Avoid being in the hot sun for a long time.

4. Mouthwash
Mouthwashes with high alcohol content increase the risk of oral cancer. The alcohol found in it is responsible for throat cancer.
rescue
Especially avoid mouthwash that is sprayed. Instead of this, use of fennel or other similar products is more beneficial.

5. HPV Infection
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes papillomas (protrusions or warts) in various parts of the body. HPV 16 is the dominant type.
rescue
All adolescents 11 to 12 years of age should get the vaccine. If you have not got vaccinated, you can get vaccinated even till the age of 49 years.

Regarding the information given in the article, we do not claim that it is completely true and accurate. Before adopting them, do take the advice of an expert in the concerned field.

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