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Prostate cancer diagnosed in a man suffering from toothache: Here are the symptoms you should not ignore
An elderly Englishman was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he went to the dentist for treatment of his frequent toothache. According to experts, despite the doctor removing the tooth, he continued to feel pain and swelling in his jaw, after which detailed examination confirmed his cancer. Experts say the symptoms of jaw metastases can be subtle and often mimic more common dental problems, making it harder for dentists to detect more serious underlying conditions.
When treatments do not show positive signs, it may be a sign of a deeper underlying problem.
A 78-year-old healthy man went to the dentist after a toothache in the hope of quick treatment. The doctor decided to remove the affected lower left premolar to relieve him from pain. However, instead of recovering, the area began to grow.
Within a few weeks, the entire jaw was swollen and the man was in great pain. Concerned, he returned for follow-up, after which a CT scan revealed a lesion in his jaw. And further detailed testing confirmed that he was suffering from metastatic prostate cancer – a condition in which cancer spreads to other parts of the body.
Like many other cancers, prostate cancer can metastasize to the jaw, experts say.
Why does prostate cancer spread to the jaw?
According to doctors, this happens when the jawbone, which has an abundant blood supply and active bone marrow, makes it a favorable place for metastatic cancer cells to settle and grow. Metastatic Prostate Cancer This is relatively rare in the jaw, but when it does happen, it is usually a sign that the cancer has spread widely.
Experts say the symptoms of jaw metastases can be subtle and often mimic more common dental problems, making it harder for dentists to detect more serious underlying conditions.
In many cases, when treatments do not show positive signs, it may indicate a deeper underlying problem and therefore it is important to recognize and diagnose jaw metastases before proceeding further.
what is prostate cancer,
Prostate cancer is the fourth most common cancer worldwide and is most common in men. More than 1.4 million new cases of prostate cancer are expected in 2022. Cancer develops in a small walnut-sized gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in men. This small gland secretes fluid which, when mixed with semen, keeps the sperm healthy for conception and pregnancy.
Prostate cancer is a serious diseaseAccording to experts, most people with prostate cancer are detected before it spreads beyond their prostate gland. Treatment at this stage often eliminates the cancer.
Symptoms and signs of prostate cancer
Although early-stage prostate cancer rarely causes symptoms, these problems can occur as the disease progresses:
- Frequent, sometimes urgent, need to urinate, especially at night
- weak urine flow or flow that starts and stops
- pain or burning when urinating
- loss of bladder control
- loss of bowel control
- painful ejaculation and erectile dysfunction
- blood in semen or urine
- pain in your lower back, hip, or chest
Doctors say that not all growths in your prostate are cancerous and may also be caused by other conditions such as prostatic hyperplasia or prostatitis, which can also cause swelling and inflammation of the prostate gland.
What causes prostate cancer?
Experts aren’t sure what causes prostate cancer, but as with cancer in general, prostate cancer forms when cells divide more rapidly than normal. While normal cells eventually die, cancer cells do not. Instead, they grow and turn into a tumor. As the cells continue to grow, parts of the tumor may break off and spread to other parts of your body.
Fortunately, prostate cancer usually grows slowly and most tumors are diagnosed before the cancer has spread beyond your prostate.
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