3. Mouth Sores that Don’t Heal: The Stubborn Wound
It’s fairly common for individuals to experience mouth sores. Biting the inside of your cheek or consuming scalding foods can lead to these minor irritations.
Under normal circumstances, our body’s healing mechanisms spring into action, quickly resolving these sores. However, in the context of MEC, these sores become more than just a passing inconvenience; they linger.
Mouth sores linked to MEC are persistent. Instead of healing, they might grow in size or become more ulcerated over time.
These sores can be painful, leading to discomfort while eating or speaking. Furthermore, their appearance might differ from regular sores; they might have a whitish or reddish appearance and may bleed with minimal contact.
The underlying reason these sores don’t heal as they should is the interference of cancerous cells. The rapid and uncontrolled growth of these cells disrupts the normal healing process. Additionally, the immune response is often directed towards tackling these abnormal cells, further delaying the healing of these sores.(3)
