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I have been smoking hookah for 3 months i quit but do you think i have oral cancer and can the Doctor Catch it before it starts

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Dr. NARENDRAN SPM answered : 11 years ago

no within 3 months u wont be getting oral cancer.if u have any oral ulcers in your mouth which does'nt healing consult your nearer dentist.

Dr. Preay Mehta answered : 11 years ago

No, there are negligible chances of getting Oral Cancer within 3 months.
The doctor can detect only if you are symptomatic and have suspicious oral lesions.
If any suspicious lesions, the doctor can opt for a biopsy to detect any cancerous growth.

Dr. rishabh khare answered : 11 years ago

hello,
first of all congratulations for quitting a bad habit of smoking. As such there are minimal chances for a cancer to develop within 3 months but certain factors may help you in diagnosing any precancerous condition. they are :-

a) recurrent oral ulcers.
b) burning sensation in mouth during eating food.
c) inadequate or reduced mouth opening (all 4 fingers of your hand are not going inside your mouth simultaneously).
d) general debility of body.

if you fall under any of the above category, plz do have a checkup from a dentist as soon as possible. feel free to query further.

Dr. Niti Parmar answered : 11 years ago

There is rarest possibility of getting oral cancer by smoking hookah for 3 months, however there are multiple other causes of oral cancer. You can get check-up done for any person in doubt and doctor can easily diagnose cancer in very early stages also. Do not restart any such bad habit and consume nutritious food to reduce the risk of cancer at any age.

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