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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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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.
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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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You may have to take injections. Visit MDS oral surgeon or oral pathologist or oral medicine and radiologist
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Dr. Prathibha
Dentist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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.
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make your treatment done as soon as possible
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