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Small red patch on inner cheek

2025-08-08 14:12:20
I noticed a small flat red patch on my inner cheek since 3-4 days.Its painless.I am concerned if its erythroplakia or a blood blister due to cheek biting.I also smoke 3-4 cigerettes since 8 years.Please help me regarding my problem i am tensed.I am attaching pictures for reference.
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It doesn't look like erthroplakia..can be bite injury. Smoking is always injurious.  It definitely causes problems..stop smoking and it you need help to stop smoking get help.
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avoid hot spicy food. good oral hygiene. can take multivitamin tablets esp B vitamins after consulting a doctor.

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You should try to avoid or better stop smoking as it can lead to so many diseases. You can consult ENT doctor for your lesion inside your mouth and also consult for tobacco cessation .
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Stop smoking and consult a professional
Health Tips
Try to avoid spicy foods.

Answered2025-08-15 08:34:55

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It looks like bite. smoking is not good for health. you should stop.

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It seems like tooth bite . Doesn’t look like erythroplakia . So don’t worry , although you should stop smoking as in future it can lead to oral and laryngeal cancers .

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As of now no need to worry about that, because it is since 3-4 days and painless You are also telling H/o bite. Just wait and see

Answered2025-08-13 05:35:26

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