HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Tongue And Lips And Loss Of Taste Due To Usage Of Tobacco

Dr, I have been smoking for almost 5 years and using Afzal (smokeless tobacco) for 4 years. 3 months ago, i started using Gutka, I know it is a bad thing, but it helped me in easing some of my crohn's disease symptoms. Now I have weird feelings all over my mouth ( Hard tongue, numb tongue and lips, loss of the taste of salt) could this be a sign of cancer?
Tue, 4 Aug 2015
Report Abuse
Addiction Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Cancer occurs in particular spots. If there is a new growth that has abnormal sensation, that is certainly a cause for concern. changes in sensation over a wide area are caused by things that can also cause cancer, but is not a sign of cancer itself.
I find this answer helpful

Note: In case of any other concern or query related to prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or the recovery of persons with the any type of addiction or substance use, follow up with our Addiction Medicine Specialist. Click here to book a consultation now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Numbness In Tongue And Lips And Loss Of Taste Due To Usage Of Tobacco

Cancer occurs in particular spots. If there is a new growth that has abnormal sensation, that is certainly a cause for concern. changes in sensation over a wide area are caused by things that can also cause cancer, but is not a sign of cancer itself.