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Respected Drs
I hope you and your loved ones are safe and doing well.
I am attaching two pictures showing bump on left cheek it's their single long but when I started doing baloon exercise it's started feeling little more prominent and painful.. it's a pinkish bump with a red dot hole in middle.
As I have stopped chewing pan masala already more than a month, but it's making me feel scared I can't even concentrate on my daily routine... Plz drs I beg u to kindly share your kind feedback or suggestions after reviewing the same.
Thanks and wish you and your family a wonderful day ahead.
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Hello Sir. I understand your concern. And I’m glad you have stopped the habit of pan chewing. However the oral mucosa( inner cheeks) seems quite healthy however i can notice slight reddishness around upper teeth . This might be due to various reasons either sharp edges of teeth are getting often rubbed by cheek , or eating something very hot or spicy food . As of now it does not look like anything close to cancer. But clinical correlation is mandatory, as per your given history of habit.
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Need not panic. Visit nearby Dentist get the oral cavity checked.
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Avoid self medication.
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Based on the history and photographs provided, it is not possible to make a definitive diagnosis online. The bump may be related to a local infection or a sharp tooth
Since it has become more prominent and painful, a clinical oral examination is recommended for proper evaluation.
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It is good that you have stopped chewing pan masala. Please continue avoiding all tobacco and areca nut products. If the swelling persists, increases in size, discharges pus, bleeds, or is associated with difficulty in opening the mouth or swallowing, seek an in-person dental/oral medicine consultation at the earliest.
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A detailed medical and habit history along with a clinical examination is required before any treatment or medication can be advised.
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Looks like it is due to sharp tooth but always get it evaluated because you had the habit
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Hello,
It seems that area affected is due to sharp cups of molars of upper jaw causing traumatic cheek bite and needs smoothening by dentist along with medication.
No need to worry about it.please visit dentist for the same.
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tips -
1.maintain nutritious diet and have healthy habits for good health.
2.don't self medicate.
3.don't chew from that side till treatment is done to avoid continuous irritation and pain.
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Dr. Santhosh Balasubramanian
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Dindigul
Hello, I understand your fear and it's good that you stopped pan masala. That's a very positive step.
From your description - pinkish bump with red dot, painful after balloon exercise, history of pan masala - there are a few possibilities:
1. Traumatic ulcer / Fibroma: Constant cheek bite or irritation can cause a bump. Balloon exercise puts pressure, so pain increased.
2. Salivary gland issue: Sometimes a blocked minor salivary gland looks like a bump with a small opening.
3. Pre-cancerous lesion: Pan masala use is a risk factor. Any long-standing bump in cheek needs checking.
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. Stop the balloon exercise immediately. It’s irrit
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Online photos and description are NOT enough to rule out or confirm cancer. No doctor can diagnose cancer without a clinical examination, and if needed, a biopsy.
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