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2021-04-11 06:19:22
I am suffering from mouth Opening problem due to chewing of gutkha now I have quit the chewing of gutkha since september 2020 but my mouth is still not open due to lock of jaw only two fingers is going inside please suggest me proper remedies and I can not eat hot and spicy food due to fibrosis inside mouth
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Hi...its good that u have quitted the habit atleast for now.The restricted mouth opening u have is due to the condition called Oral submucous fibrosis.Don't worry.It can be treated by eliminating the habit permanently,taking good nutritional diet,proper medications and physiotherapy.In severe cases surgical options are also available.
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Visit the Oral medicine specialist immediately and get treated properly.
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Advised to do regular dental check up and teeth cleaning every 6 months.

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Go for biopsy

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Dear Practo users Go through following articles "Oral Submucous Fibrosis-Dental Disease" by Dr.Sanjog Chandak - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/oral-submucous-fibrosis-dental-disease-39449/post
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Don’t do any home remedy it can worsen the fibrosis Can contact for definite diagnosis and treatment planning

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Hello dear Please be calm See osmf requires comprehensive treatment comprising of avoidance of deleterious habits, physiotherapy and medications.you need to carry on these 3 strategies. Thanks

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Hello, Please be calm It's good you have quite gutka. Your condition can only be ruled out by examining your oral cavity an online consultation may not help.. Visit a oral medicine specialist as fast as possible.

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Please see a Maxillofacial Surgeon at the earliest

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You should go for kenacort injection intraoral in  localised area in fibrous band.It will help you.

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