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Mouth opening problem due to gutka
Hello doctor . i have been chewing tobacco . gutka for years now not on daily but sometimes . i have been continuously chewing gutka now from 4 months and my cheeks are also becoming thinner and face is becoming assymetrical. any how i managed to quit this gutka. now my mouth cannot open like before , and i cannot eat spicy and hot things. please help me to recover from this problme
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Hi sir...
Your history seems you may affected from ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS....
causes of oral submucous fibrosis:
**Panmasala
**Gutka
**Arecanut
**Immunological disease
**Extreme climatic conditions
**prolonged deficiency of iron and vitamin in diet...
Features of oral submucous fibrosis:
**xerostomia
**Recurrent ulceration
**Pain in ear or deafness
**Nasal intonation of voice
**Restriction of movement of soft palate
**shrunken uvula
**pigmentation of oral mucosa
**Dryness of mouth & burning sensation
**Decreased mouth opening and tongue protrusion
Treatment:
Treatment depends on degree of clinical involvement of submucous membrane....
Early stage: cessation of habits
Moderate to severe stage: it is IRREVERSIBLE....
Mostly treatment is concerned with symptomatic management and aimed at improving mouth opening
Medical management:
**submucosal intralesional injection of corticosteroids weekly once....
**Topical application of steroids
Next Steps
kindly visit nearby dentist immediately without delay
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U must consult an Oral Medicine specialist who is an expert in Mouth and Jaw diseases and cancer.either physically or through Practo consult.Tc
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First you need to do clinical examination visiting a Dentist... Medications like Antioxidants will be prescribed.. Don't delay your mouth opening will become more worse, if you don't take any treatment..
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Quit ghutka.. Consume more water and eat fruits daily..
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Hello visit there are treatment to improve mouth opening. Non surgical.you stopped the habit good sign we can guide you to healthier mouth.visit.contact
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Quit the habit of gutka and concern dentist ASAP
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Ur symptoms suggest of oral submucous fibrosis. Use anti oxidants like multi vitamin tablets, lycopene, turmeric n honey massage. If you feel its not healing well get one biopsy done
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Treatment for less/ reduced mouth opening is possible.
But strong will power is only solution to stop gutkha or any habit.
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You hv to quit the habit first.visit a dentist as soon as possible.treatment can be done only if u quit..
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Dr. Priya Kumari Sinha
Dental Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Consult to dentist as soon as possible and quit to chewing gutka.
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