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Problems after quitting gutkha
Hi.. I was gutkha chewer for 10 years, Now i have developed white patches in mouth which are decreasing now and having oral pain in cheeks, Painless Cuts and sores are not healing from 2 months, having pain while swallowing. Kindly suggest some medicines.
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Hi
you have problem of OSMF.
take Kenacort Ointment for relief., apply on wound twice daily for 5 days.
you need to take anti oxidant tablets, Tab. Lycostar once a day for at least 3 months.
visit to nearest Dental Care ,get it checked Completely. Depending on severity , different treatments are done.
Health Tips
stop eating Gutka etc, avoid spicy or very hot food, eat more Tomatoes .
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Hi,
This condition is called OSMF
Plz attached images for your condition so that i can suggest you a proper treatment plan.
Next Steps
Visit dentist for clinical examination
Health Tips
First Quit your habit as soon as possible and Avoid having spicy and crunchy food.
For now Use betadine mouthwash , thrice daily for 1 wk and some multivitamins.
If your condition is severe after viewing your pics then treatment plan will be change.
For detail treatment plan discuss me on personal practo chat box.
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This is a condition of OSMF
If you neglect it it may lead to cancer.
Better you stop your habit of chewing gutta slowly , its the best treatment i can suggest you. Currently we have LASER to treat such conditions. PAINLESS treatment, can be undergone with laser.
Health Tips
make your treatment done as soon as possible
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