Oral Cancer

Cancer is defined as the uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and pharynx (throat), can be life threatening if not diagnosed and treated early.

What Are the Symptoms of Oral Cancer?

The most common symptoms of oral cancer include:

• Swellings/thickenings, lumps or bumps, rough spots/crusts/or eroded areas on the lips, gums, or other areas inside the mouth.
• The development of velvety white, red, or speckled (white and red) patches in the mouth.
• Unexplained bleeding in the mouth.
• Unexplained numbness, loss of feeling, or pain/tenderness in any area of the face, mouth, or neck.
• Persistent sores on the face, neck, or mouth that bleed easily and do not heal within 2 weeks.
• A soreness or feeling that something is caught in the back of the throat.
• Difficulty chewing or swallowing, speaking, or moving the jaw or tongue.
• Hoarseness, chronic sore throat, or change in voice.
• Ear pain.
• A change in the way your teeth or dentures fit together.
• Dramatic weight loss.

If you notice any of these changes, contact your dentist or health care professional immediately.

Who Gets Oral Cancer?

According to the American Cancer Society, men face twice the risk of developing oral cancer as women, and men who are over age 50 face the greatest risk. It's estimated that over 35,000 people in the U.S. received a diagnosis of oral cancer in 2008.
Risk factors for the development of oral cancer include:

• Smoking. Cigarette, cigar, or pipe smokers are six times more likely than nonsmokers to develop oral cancers.
• Smokeless tobacco users. Users of dip, snuff, or chewing tobacco products are 50 times more likely to develop cancers of the cheek, gums, and lining of the lips.
• Excessive consumption of alcohol. Oral cancers are about six times more common in drinkers than in nondrinkers.
• Family history of cancer.
• Excessive sun exposure, especially at a young age.

It is important to note that over 25% of all oral cancers occur in people who do not smoke and who only drink alcohol occasionally.

What Is the Outlook for People With Oral Cancer?

The overall 1-year survival rate for patients with all stages of oral cavity and pharynx cancers is 81%. The 5- and 10-year survival rates are 56% and 41%, respectively.

How Is Oral Cancer Diagnosed?

As part of your routine dental exam, your dentist will conduct an oral cancer screening exam. More specifically, your dentist will feel for any lumps or irregular tissue changes in your neck, head, face, and oral cavity. When examining your mouth, your dentist will look for any sores or discolored tissue as well as check for any signs and symptoms mentioned above.
Your dentist may perform an oral brush biopsy if he or she sees tissue in your mouth that looks suspicious. This test is painless and involves taking a small sample of the tissue and analyzing it for abnormal cells. Alternatively, if the tissue looks more suspicious, your dentist may recommend a scalpel biopsy. This procedure usually requires local anesthesia and may be performed by your dentist or a specialist. These tests are necessary to detect oral cancer early, before it has had a chance to progress and spread.

How Is Oral Cancer Treated?

Oral cancer is treated the same way many other cancers are treated; that is with surgery to remove the cancerous growth followed by radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy (drug treatments) to destroy any remaining cancer cells.

What Can I Do to Prevent Oral Cancer?

To prevent oral cancer:

• Don't smoke or use any tobacco products and drink alcohol in moderation (and refrain from binge drinking).
• Eat a well balanced diet.
• Limit your exposure to the sun. Repeated exposure increases the risk of cancer on the lip, especially the lower lip. When in the sun, use UV-A/B-blocking sun protective lotions on your skin as well as your lips.

You can take an active role in detecting oral cancer early, should it occur, by doing the following:

• Conduct a self exam at least once a month. Using a bright light and a mirror, look and feel your lips and front of your gums. Tilt your head back and look at and feel the roof of your mouth. Pull your checks out to view the inside of your mouth, the lining of your cheeks, and the back gums. Pull out your tongue and look at all surfaces; examine the floor of your mouth. Look at the back of your throat. Feel for lumps or enlarged lymph nodes in both sides of your neck and under your lower jaw. Call your dentist's office immediately if you notice any changes in the appearance of your mouth or any of the signs and symptoms mentioned above.
• See your dentist on a regular schedule. Even though you may be conducting frequent self exams, sometimes dangerous spots or sores in the mouth can be very tiny and difficult to see on your own. The American Cancer Society recommends oral cancer screening exams every 3 years for persons over age 20 and annually for those over age 40. During your next dental appointment, ask your dentist to perform an oral exam. Early detection can improve the chance of successful treatment.

From: 
         http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/oral-cancer?page=2

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Most important tips for reducing sugar in Diabetic patients

Avoid high blood sugar (glucose) is important for diabetic patients . Here there are 5 tips to prevent the rise in sugar

 

 

 

 

 

Tip 1

Food: Eat Nutritious food for Diabetes,  Eat fruits like orange, apple, etc. You should not add Sugar on any of the types of food, Food control helps you control the sugar level.

Tip 2

Exercises : You need to do daily exercise, at least if you can spend about 5 to 10 minutes per day for exercise that would be nice.

Tip 3

Walk more: You need to walk for a long distance. Walking helps the body functioning properly , the blood flow will be normal it is very important to walk daily.

Tip 4

Avoid Junk Foods: It is very important to avoid Junk Foods and foods that create gastric trouble, or create the digestion problems. After the food is cooked you eat it immediately.

Tip 5

Drink plenty of water daily ,it will help your body to be active most of the time.
These are the 5 tips for reducing sugar in diabetes patients

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Issue of discussion: Can you predict why your baby cries?

There are many reasons that make the baby cry. For so can you predict these reasons with your baby.

Let us share your experiences

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Tooth Decay

Human teeth are a source of beauty, but sometimes hit it decay, what is tooth decay and how to protect our children and ourselves from

 

 

 

What is tooth decay?

Tooth decay is the process that results in a cavity (dental caries). It occurs when bacteria in your mouth make acids that eat away at a tooth. If not treated, tooth decay can cause pain, infection, and tooth loss.

You can easily prevent tooth decay by brushing and flossing your teeth regularly, seeing your dentist for teeth cleaning and checkups, and avoiding foods that are high in sugar.

What causes tooth decay?

The combination of bacteria and food causes tooth decay. A clear, sticky substance called plaque that contains bacteria is always forming on your teeth and gums. As the bacteria feed on the sugars in the food you eat, they make acids. The acids attack the teeth for 20 minutes or more after eating. Over a period of time, these acids destroy tooth enamel, resulting in tooth decay.

What are the symptoms?

Tooth decay usually does not cause symptoms until you have a cavity or an infected tooth. When this occurs, a toothache is the most common symptom.

How is tooth decay diagnosed?

Your dentist diagnoses tooth decay by:

• Asking questions about your past dental and medical problems and care.
• Examining your teeth, using a pointed tool and a small mirror.
• Taking X-rays of your teeth and mouth.

How is it treated?

Treatment for tooth decay depends on how bad it is. You may be able to reverse slight tooth decay by using fluoride. To fix cavities caused by mild tooth decay, your dentist will fill the cavities with another substance (fillings). For more severe tooth decay, you may need a crown or root canal. In extreme cases, your dentist may have to remove the tooth.
From: 
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/tc/tooth-decay-topic-overview

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Is There A Healthy Diabetes Diet?

If you have diabetes, finding a healthy and safe meal plan can be difficult.  Diabetes impacts your body’s ability to maintain your blood sugar level, which means eating certain types of food could leave you feeling weak and can put you at risk for dangerous health conditions.  However, there are many ways to avoid this outcome.

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a “diabetes diet.”  Diabetes is too erratic and unpredictable a condition for it to be possible to adopt one stable eating pattern.  However, this doesn’t have to be a bad thing.  In fact, the foods that are recommended for diabetics to eat in order to control their blood sugar are actually healthy choices for non-diabetics as well.      

And since, as a diabetic, you are able to eat the same healthy foods as everyone else, you don’t have to feel isolated at meal times.  The whole family can enjoy the same great foods without worrying about blood sugar levels.  The one thing a diabetic must keep in mind is amount. 

Having too much or too little food can result in a blood sugar imbalance, so it is important to be vigilant about this at meal times.  Carbohydrates can especially raise glucose levels in the blood, meaning a diabetic’s carb intake (more so than fats or proteins) must be monitored carefully.

The three most important things for a diabetic to regularly keep track of is blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.  Blood sugar is important to check on a regular basis, but it is also important to keep track of blood sugar over a period of time.  The hemoglobin A1c test can measure the average blood sugar level of the past 3 months.  This test should be done as a means to check one’s overall health.

Diabetics are also cautioned about drinking alcohol in excess.  Alcohol can severely impact one’s blood sugar, so it is important to only consume it when blood sugar levels are very well controlled.  If you have diabetes, it is best to consult your doctor to see if drinking alcohol is acceptable.

Like with anyone, it is essential for diabetics to eat right every day in order to stay healthy.  However, for a diabetic, this is even more so the case.  Because one’s blood sugar level is so dependent on what one eats, neglecting proper nutrition can be extremely risky or fatal.  Always keep track of serving sizes and eat proper proportions of food.  Though it is okay to take breaks occasionally and indulge in more sugary foods, this should be done infrequently and only when taking proper precautions.

In order to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, diabetics must be sure to choose healthy foods, exercise regularly, and take the medications recommended by a health care professional.  Doing so can prevent the instance of serious health risks and limit the instance of blood sugar levels dropping too low or rising to high.  For more suggestions about what specific foods are best to keep blood glucose in check, consult a dietitian.

for more information:
http://www.healthtips101.com/is-there-a-healthy-diabetes-diet

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Healthy After School Snacks For your kids

Part of healthy eating is offering healthy snacks at snack time for children.  By serving a variety of healthy snacks, you are helping provide added nutritional value throughout the day to meet minimum daily requirements of the children.     

What should you serve? Healthcare providers and nutritionists advise incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables into your healthy snacks as much as possible, leaving out unhealthy sugary foods and food loaded with unhealthy fat content. However, a number one challenge for most adults is to learn how to whip up snacks consisting of these fresh fruits and vegetables that are appealing to children.

Fret not! Here are several healthy snack ideas to play around with:

• Fresh fruit salad made up of fruits of the season where you are, then topped with low-fat flavoured yogurt.
• Pizza topped with healthy alternatives like plenty of veggies and low fat mozzarella cheese.
• Apple and cheese chunks on slim celery sticks (like shish-kabobs)
• Graham crackers and peanut butter sandwiches.
• Homemade or store bought fruit juice Popsicles or cubes (made in your ice cube bins)
• Flavoured rice cakes.
• Flavoured popcorn.
• Fresh veggie sticks with peanut butter dip and flavoured yogurt dips.
• Pita pocket bread stuffed with veggies and low fat cheese.
• Tacos shells (hard or soft) stuffed with fresh veggies and low fat cheese.
• Trail Mix – make your own with different varieties of Chex Mix, nuts, tiny pretzels and snack crackers.

Healthy Snacking Tips:
Use whole wheat grain breads and crackers when possible because they are low in sugar and fat.

Skip serving fruit juices with high fructose and other sugary content amount. Real fruit juice should be 100% fruit juice. Plus limit servings to 6 ounces daily for children under 6 and 12 ounces daily for children up to 18 from there.

Pretzels and other refined grains should not be on the snack menus a lot.
Keep snacks light; i.e. these are not full-course meals and shouldn’t be substitutes for them, either.

Serve snacks like teachers do, if you prefer – in the afternoon, like after nap time for younger ones. Or serve children right after their regular school day if they are in after school programs, or after their sports or other extracurricular activities of the afternoon.
Just make sure that when you plan healthy snacks for children, you do leave plenty of time for their next meal so that they are not too full to eat it for mom or dad – or you! You don’t want to spoil meal times.

for more info:
http://www.concerningkids.com/healthy-after-school-snacks-for-kids.php

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Prevent Scarring With Home Remedies For Acne

Acne usually affects young people and teens the worst. It has also been known to have ill effects on older folks as well, though. About 5% of adults in the US have some form of acne. Most teens have a stage in their lives when they have more acne than usual. Once the stage passes, the acne usually goes. If you are a young person and have occasional bouts of acne, you really have nothing to worry about. If you have serious acne problems, however, it can affect your self esteem and self confidence. Worse than that, though, bad acne can leave scars that are difficult to clear from your skin once you are over it. The solution to keeping your face from scarring is to treat acne with home remedies for acne from the onset of the problem.

Home remedies for acne treatment helps to clear your face, shoulders, chest, or back from acne while you still have control over it. If you can prevent acne from becoming really bad, you can also prevent some of the major scarring on your face. Instead of buying expensive creams that sometimes have adverse side effects, why not try home remedies that are sure to help you get rid of the problem once and for all? One of the best ways to prevent acne from getting bad is to watch your diet.

While most teenagers have some form of acne, you do not have to feed it with junk food, chocolate, or greasy foods. By having a healthy intake of fruits vegetables, and balancing your diet, you will be able to stop acne from getting worse and spreading across your entire face. Stop eating junk food, soft drinks, and fast food for a few weeks, and you will be surprised at how it improves your looks.

For more information:
http://www.healthforworld.com/prevent-scarring-with-home-remedies-for-acne

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