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Father recovery from covid
Day 37 my father is in recovering stage
Today i notice this in his mouth
He is diabetic bt controlled with medicine
Is it serious or something ??? Inside cheek black nerves or what ???/
Answers (4)
Has this appeared recently? If yes then getting it clinically examined is adviced.
If it was already present , it could be keratinization of the buccal mucosa which is not that uncommon.
Next Steps
- Get it clinically checked if it appeared recently
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If this has appeared recently it is advisable to take a clinical opinion from an oral & maxillofacial surgeon and an ent today. Lesions need to be examined. Do not panic watching the news . It may not be anything its difficult to say from a picture but no harm in staying cautious.
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Please provide some history like.....
1.are this patches on both sides of the cheek?
2.is there any bad odour or smell coming from his mouth?
3.associated with any other findings like pain,
bleeding from gums. ..etc.?
4.ask him does his cheek feel rubbery ?
With medical history,
As you described he is on medicine for diabetes & is in controlled state.
Next Steps
get consultation with dentist for further clinical examination to clear the doubt.or visit practo for the same. We are here to help you!
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don't worry about it. These are not black nerves .
but for further information about it , please get consultation with the dentist.
Thanks!
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