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Does Itchy Throat With Jaw Pain In Tobacco Chewers Suggest Cancer?
Sir(s), I am working in Andaman. Male, aged 52. Consumed Gutkha for the past 4 years. Left the habit for the last 01 month. Having irritation in the left side of throat. Itching sensation around throat (neck). My left side head & jaw pain a bit. I suspect it to be Cancer. Am I right. What I need to do?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have some granular pharyngitis. It causes itching sensation in throat. If you have any ulcer or lump in your mouth then you should go for biopsy to rule out cancer. Otherwise no need to worry.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have some granular pharyngitis. It causes itching sensation in throat. If you have any ulcer or lump in your mouth then you should go for biopsy to rule out cancer. Otherwise no need to worry.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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