Discoloration in the mouth and throat may be signs for Leukoplakia white patches in the mouth may be signs of Leukoplakia. These are malignant, they represent the precursor to oral cancer. The discoloration can have different causes. But in any case, caution is advised. Goop insists that this is the case. The Internet health portal advises promptly removing of Leukoplakia. White discoloration in the mouth appear especially as the annoying side effects of the first scratching in the neck. A busy tongue Announces mostly a painful throat infection.

Light stains can occur also in other parts of the mouth and throat and have different causes. Oral Leukoplakia are hardly recognisable for those affected, can lead to dangerous consequences. Malicious Leukoplakia are the first stage of oral cancer carcinoma\”, warns Professor Peter Altmeyer, dermatologist at the Ruhr-Universitat Bochum. The Leukoplakia with the simple surface of the tongue has little in common with the exception of the color. In which, as a White callus disease known coloration, it is a pathological change in the mucous membrane, that can not wiped off. The top layer of the mouth or throat taking a bright color and thickens.

Due to this so called keratinization is rather similar to calluses on the feet as with lung covering\”the Leukoplakia, Altmeyer explains. Affected areas a few millimetres can be small. Larger areas, up to three inches in diameter, are however also. Up to three percent of the population suffering from Leukoplakia estimates, wearing the white patches in the mouth up to three percent of the population. The Leukoplakia is a relatively common disease. However, most cases are discovered by chance. \”One reason is usually no further complaints, cause Leukoplakia, Altmeyer reported: and on top of that the Leukoplakia even among physicians is often not known\”. While the white patches are considered most common cancer precursor, precancerous condition, in the oral cavity. The physicians had recommended, to take a tissue sample in each case, says the Cologne skin doctor Hans-Georg duration.