Friday 29 July 2011

Symptoms Of Head And Neck Cancer

Symptoms of several head neck cancer sites include a lump sum or a sore that does not heal, a sore throat that does not go away, difficulty swallowing and a change or hoarseness in his voice. Other symptoms may include:

The oral cavity. Red or white patch on the gums, tongue or lining of the mouth, swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable, or unusual bleeding and pain in the mouth.

The nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. The sinuses are blocked and do not disappear, chronic sinus infections that do not respond to antibiotic treatment, nosebleeds, headaches, trouble with inflammation or another with the eyes, pain in the upper teeth, or problems with dentures.

Salivary glands. Swelling under the chin or around the jaw numbness, or paralysis of facial muscles, or pain that does not go away from the jaw, face or neck.

Pharynx and hypopharynx. Ear pain.

Nasopharynx. Difficulty breathing or speaking, frequent headaches, pain or ringing in the ears or trouble hearing.

Larynx. Pain on swallowing, or ear pain.

Metastatic squamous neck. Pain in the neck or throat that does not go away.

These symptoms may be caused by cancer or by other less serious conditions. It is important to consult a doctor or dentist about any of these symptoms.

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