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Oral submucosal fibrosis
I feel i have the above condition where I cannot open my mouth fully.. and also cannot stick out the tongue.. problem in whistling also and face pain.. i used to chew pan masala earlier.. now i can't as it feels numb in my mouth.. i have no painful blisters nothing.. but a whitish line over the wall of my mouths and throat.. the opening is 2and half fingers..
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please do visit an oral and maxillofacial surgeon as soon as possible. you might need surgery. if suggested so then please undergo it as soon as possible to avoid worsening of prognosis
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stop tobacco, alcohol, supari, pan, spicy and hot food consumption
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Hi...yes it is oral submucous fibrosis...u need to use SM fibro tablets for a month course and do mouth opening exercises...no need to worry as mouth opening is better...that white line on cheek is Linea Alba...so don't worry as it normal in OSMF...
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Symptoms u shared looks more like oral sub mucous fibrosis but u need to get it confirmed by a dentist
And u also have a relevant habit history
Regarding treatment, it totally depends upon the grade of OSMF wether it’s mild ,moderate or severe
Antioxidants, multivitamin and corticosteroids are some medicine which can reverse this condition in initial days
Further there are intresional inj.
And in severe cases Surgricals intervention is last option left
First off all stop paan masala, avoid hot and spicy food
Visit ur dentist and start ur treatment
Coz it’s a pre malignant condition so take it seriously
Next Steps
Visit ur dentist without any delay and start ur treatment
Health Tips
Stoppage of habit
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Hello ….
Firstly you need to get it examined by a dentist clinically….
You can start with antioxidants (lycopene) and hyaluronidase topical gel…
As for the treatment for OSMF,it depends on the stage at which the disease is detected. In case it is detected at an early stage, then it is reversible with medicine.
I advise you to start following a meticulous routine to maintain perfect oral hygiene to stop this disease from spreading further.
In case the Fibrosis has progressed then surgical procedures are necessary to combat it. Surgical procedures include submucosal injections and mucosal grafting. Aggressive treatment is essential to defeating OSMF before it becomes irreversible.
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Get it examined by a dentist clinically…
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