7) Tongue pain
Tongue pain primarily occurs in the tongue cancer which is one of the types of mouth cancer. Patches and ulcers on the tongue occur before their transformation into tongue cancer. Pain is the main tell-tale sign of this disease. The anterior two-thirds of the tongue is the major site of cancer. Cancer can also arise from the posterior one-third(base) of the tongue and can be diagnosed from its extension to the lymph nodes of the neck. Human papilloma virus is one of the most common causes of tongue cancer. Surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy can be used to treat the condition depending upon the stages of disease. An immediate checkup from the doctor is necessary under such circumstances to prevent fatal complications. X-Ray, CT-scan, and MRI can be used to get a detailed picture of the extent of the disease so that a proper plan of treatment can be devised for the patient.
