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Brown red patches inside the cheek
Hello doctors,
Suddenly I can see this brown-red patch inside my cheek. It's been almost a week, and it still looks like this. There's no pain in that area, but I clearly know I'm not biting my cheek consciously. Any solution for this, please? I attached the picture
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Hello Mam. I understand your concern. As per your given history of persistent brown patch on the buccal mucosa( inner cheek) with no relevant pain and no cheek biting habit.
I would suggest to observe the patch for another week .
If the patch persists you should visit near by Dentist and get it checked once clinically.
If there is no history of any habits may it be pan chewing or tobacco smoking etc, it is not alarming. But if there is relevant history it’s time to stop the habit.
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Maintain oral hygiene.
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Avoid too spicy ,too hot food
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It is better to visit the dentist for physical examination
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Thanks for sharing pic!
Please visit dentist for proper clinical examination.
It might need a biopsy if it persists for more than 2 weeks.
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Visit Dentist
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Hello this seems from a cheek bite there can be sharp teeth edges on the same side run ur finger and feel if there is anything sharp .Do visit ur nearest dentist as this can be latter painful and irritating.Thanks
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Apply kenakort ointment 4-5 times daily
Consult your dentist for any sharp teeth
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Hello.
This seems like a submucosal hemorrhage due to any unrecognized minor trauma.
I would suggest you to consult a local dentist for the same.
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Dr. Anushka Choudhary
Dentist
1 yrs exp
New Delhi
Based on the image, the area appears to be a localized pigmented/red-brown patch on the buccal mucosa. Such lesions can occur due to minor trauma, cheek biting, irritation from a sharp tooth edge, vascular changes, or localized pigmentation. However, a definitive diagnosis cannot be made from a photograph alone.
Since the lesion has been present for about a week and is asymptomatic, I would advise monitoring it for another 1–2 weeks while avoiding any local irritation.
Next Steps
If it increases in size, changes in color, becomes painful, ulcerated, or persists beyond 2 weeks, a clinical examination by an Oral Medicine Specialist or Oral Surgeon is recommended. Further investigations may be required if the lesion does not resolve.
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Maintain good oral hygiene and avoid tobacco, smoking, alcohol, and spicy foods until evaluated.
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