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Difficulty in chewing food

2021-04-22 03:13:21
My father was diagnosed with covid 19 and was under home quarantine. He has developed some blisters or rashes inside the mouth. He couldn't eat properly because of the irrigation in mouth. dentist warned us that he might have oral cancer, i am worried now that was it mouth blisters or oral cancer? I have attached pictures please go through the pictures and help.
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Provide detailed history

Answered2021-04-22 05:03:42

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Your father will need a detailed examination by an ENT specialist and maybe a biopsy of the lesion to determine its nature.
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Apply mucopain ointment over the blister thrice a day
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Avoid chewing paan/tobacco consumption.

Answered2021-04-22 06:56:47

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Hi . If the symptoms have been going on for sometime now , I suggest you get an opinion and a clinical examination . Regards

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