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Restricted mouth opening
Hi,
I have had an habit of chewing Rajnigandha (Pan Masala) and Tulsi (tobacco) for 6-7 years though I quitted tobacco in Feb this year but was still chewing pan masala.
From 2-3 years I have been observing white patches in my mouth along with pigmentation and I am able to open my mouth till 2.5 fingers.
I don't want to disclose this condition to my family as there will be chaos and mentally they will take too much tension so I need to know if this can be cured automatically with any changes in lifestyle and with the help of any medicines... if then then kindly help.
Also I am a regular drinker so do I need to cut down on drinking also??
Kindly suggest.
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It seems to be like oral submucosal fibrosis... ( Trismus- finding)
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consult for proper medications
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Discontinue chewing pan masala
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Consult with an oral pathologist as soon as possible. Otherwise visit your nearby dental clinic.
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U visit my centre .I will treat you .
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my centre is in vasundhara sector 1 ghaziabad delhi ncr near by vaishali metro station
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Hello, As i can see you are concerned about your condition. It seems like oral submucous fibrosis which results in restricted mouth opening.It occurs due to tobacco consumption which results in chronic irritations. So firstly it is advisable to you to please quit the habit as soon as possible .Nicotene replacement therapy will help you in quiting the habit. If you continue with habit it will result in further progression.Your condition requires a proper clinical diagnosis so please attach the photo of the affected area.It will help us understanding better.
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Do not consume too hot and spicy food just take normal temprature food
Eat Two tomato daily .
Quit the habbit because this is the best way to cure the condition
Go for Nicotene replacement therapy
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Please consult to the doctor as soon as possible for further treatment.
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Dr. Dimple Bhatiya
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Good news! This is a partially reversible condition called "oral submucosal fibrosis".
Recommendation is to stop the consumption of tobacco, pan masala with immediate effect and visit nearby dentist to understand the treatment plan and medication involved for the same.
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Visit nearby dentist
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Consumption of tobacco, pan masala has to be stopped with immediate effect.
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Dr. Rohit Yadav
Oral And MaxilloFacial Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello
After reading your post, it is clear that you are well aware of your condition and what tobacco is doing to you.
Restricted mouth opening is indicative of a condition known as Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF). White patches in mouth are again indicative of tobacco related conditions. All these are progressive and can ultimately lead to big problems.
These require clinical examination followed by intervention, accompanied by habit quitting. You alone cannot manage them at home.
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You can get in touch with me. I am an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in Delhi.
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Don't go back on this path.
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