Oral Odor: Oral Cancer and other Possible Causes Posted: 01-20-06 07:58am
Does oral cancer have a smell to it? I
have an unpleasant odor coming from a
painful bump in my mouth. It has been
there for over 6 months. It hurts and
bleeds and is soooooo painful!
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Cancers Answer A226 Posted: 01-29-06 08:31am
The odor in your mouth may be the result
of many conditions in the oral cavity,
throat and/or stomach; oral cancer is one
of those possibilities. In your case, it
sounds as if an oral infection is causing
bleeding, pain and probably the odor. Bad
teeth(s), tonsillitis, lack of oral
hygiene, and some stomach disorders can
cause unpleasant odor. Cancer in the oral
cavity can cause an unpleasant odor if it
is spread locally and combined with
infection. You can use a local antiseptic
for the time being and you can visit a
dentist soon to investigate other
possibilities.
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