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Cancers that involve the throat, base of the tongue, tonsil, pharynx, or tube that extends from the nasal passages to the mouth to the esophagus and sinus are called oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers.
Symptoms of throat cancer may include:
- A sore throat that does not go away
- Cough
- Pain or difficulty swallowing
- Weight loss for no known reason
- Ear pain
- A lump in the back of the mouth, throat or neck
- Advanced tumors may invade the voice box, causing hoarseness or breathing difficulty
- Bleeding from the throat or blood-tinged sputum
Risk factors for developing throat cancer may include:
- Smoking tobacco
- Heavy alcohol use
- A diet low in fruits and vegetables
- Drinking maté, a stimulant drink common in South America
- Chewing betel quid, a stimulant commonly used in parts of Asia
- Being infected with human papillomavirus (HPV)
The symptoms of the throat cancer include difficulty in swallowing,coughing up blood and abnormal breathing sounds.
What else can I help you with?
What is the definition of illness stage?
Interval when patient manifests signs and symptoms specific to type of infection, for example, strep throat is manifested by sore throat, pain and swelling.
What are the signs that a sinus infection is going away?
Your throat doesn't hurt as much as it did and you feel a little happier within yourself.
How can a person get strep throat from another person?
Strep throat is acquired through coughing, sneezing or shaking hands with a person who has the infection. Strep throat is a highly contagious infection.
What does it mean when boys cant scream?
They have a sore throat or some form of throat infection, apart from that is doesn't 'mean' anything.
What are signs of a sinus infection?
the signs of a sinus infection iscough,not a dry cough just a normal coughhard to breath through the nosedoes hurt when anyone presses on your facethese are not all of the signs but they are some of the signs.
Will runny nose lead to a throat infection?
One of the throat infection symptoms is runny nose along with throat pain. However, it is not always necessary that you will get a throat infection if you have a runny nose but you are more susceptible to it as your immunity is low.
What are the various kinds of throat infection?
=== === * sore throat * tonsillitis * strep throat
Is strep throat food?
No. 'Strep throat' means a streptococcal infection of the throat.
What is an infection in which the signs and symptoms are not apparent?
An infection with no apparent signs and symptoms would be an asymptomatic infection.
What causes of sore throat?
An irritant - eg pollen or dust or some chemical inhaled or swallowed A viral infection - eg the cold virus. A bacterial infection - eg a strep throat Cancer - eg cancer of the throat. Are SOME causes of a sore throat. IF you are concerned about your throat or health, you should go and see a qualified medical practitioner (a Doctor) for an examination, diagnosis and possible treatment.
Did George Washington really die from a throat infection?
The official illness that George Washington died from is debated between several illnesses related to the throat. It was reported that he had a bacterial infection of the epiglottis, that he may have had quinsy or Ludwig's angina, and some say that his doctor's treatments of extensive bloodletting, burning his throat, and giving him calomel may have killed him.
What are the signs of mouth cancer?
A lot of the signs of mouth cancer are visible, easily seen. Some of the most common symptoms are dental problems and not being able to heal well. Your mouth may be prone to bleeding heavily as well. Other symptoms include swelling in the mouth as well as the feeling of bad taste in your mouth. If you have any of the following contact your dentist to make sure that it isn't an infection first. If it is clear of a dental infection the next step would be to contact an ears, nose, and throat specialist. They will be able to run some tests to confirm your feelings.
