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Regarding leukoplakia
I am non smoker.. I have white patches on my throat wall from last 3 months. Not getting any benefit by eating antibiotics,antacids, by doing iodine gargle. Last week I went for scaling of teeths as well.. Can this be leukoplakia? Can this be something serious? Please help
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it seems normal..
would like to know if u have some symptoms regarding this like burning sensation or pain while swallowing ?? Or any allergy from the particular food or item that U had from the past few weeks or months... ?
Proper history along with clinical examination required for proper diagnosis of this...
unnecessary taking antibiotics and other medications are of no use until or unless we diagnose it in a better way.. plus if u say there is some white patch ...
we need to do some clinical examination of the same ...
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Kindly consult or visit clinic
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Till then do only warm saline rinses for 2-3 times in a day
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Do mention your age for better diagnosis. It can be due to systemic issues like gastric reflux also... Check your self for symptoms of indigestion and constipation which sometimes result in white deposits on oral mucosa...
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see a dentist for complete analysis
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start using multi vitamin and vitamin c supplement and check for any improvement
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Cud b a form of candidiasis that's a fungal infection since these white patches r seen on ur tongue also. U must consult any qualified dentist.
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ORASEP MOUTH GEL will help recovering from the symptoms
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Welcome to practo..
It seems normal and nothing serious.. Avoid hot and spicy food for one week.. Take vitamin c and e supplements.. Avoid rough brushing and rough tongue scraping..
After one week if you still have any white discoloration or any pain, then consult me..
Thank you..
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