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Want to quit gutkha
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My wife has been chewing gutkha for the last 5 to 6 years her mouth is not open properly it's only 2 fingers going inside the mouth...she tries lots of time to quit but is unable to quit... please help me out how to quit...she can't eat spicy food.
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This condition is called OSMF
TO Stop gutkha ,she has to be decrease gutkha pouch day by day like make it half for 10 days
Thn again stop it
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The condition she is suffering from ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS. In case she continues with the habit and dosent take proper treatment the condition is likely to progress leading to further reduction in mouth opening as well as cancer.
She is not able to quit as gutka contains NICOTINE the same chemical found in cigarettes.
Next Steps
consult a specialist
Health Tips
try oral excercises to increase mouth opening
try nicotex gums or pathches can help in stopping gutka.
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The condition is called as oral submucous fibrosis. If not managed properly it can lead to oral cancer. So she has to quit gutkha consumption. For starters reduction the frequency and consult any dentist for proper motivation and quitting the habit. It's necessary to do these things with any delay.
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Hi proper consultation and motivation is required. Please visit clinic for proper counselling
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Reduced mouth opening is due to a condition called Oral Submucous fibrosis (OSMF) which is stated to be precancerous, that means it has a potential to progress in an oral cancer.
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Stop the habit by lowering down the tobacco intake gradually, reducing the quantity and frequency .
Consult a doctor.
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She may not be able to quit starting the next day..
1) reduce the duration of chewing - if she keeps it in the mouth for an hour or longer reduce it by 15-30 mins
2) reduce the quantity of consumption
3) reduce the number of times she consumes to half per day
4) slowly over one to two months make that again half the previous quantity
Make sure within 4-5 months she is able to get it down completely
Meanwhile if mouth opening restriction is there need to evaluate the extent ..
She may need localised injections to break the thick fibrous bands and improve her mouth opening
There are exercises for that as well..
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Consult
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DR MEENU DHIMAN
Endodontist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
This condition is called Oral sub mucous fibrosis which is a precancerous condition. You cannot take this lightly. Visit a good dentist around and start the treatment.
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Quite gutka
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Dr. Shalini Nanda
Hair Transplant Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
Its oSMF
Stop tobacco it may lead to cancer
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
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Visit a dentist for a consult. Habit has to be stopped immediately. She has to slowly reduce the intake and within a month stop the habit.
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Dr. Deepanshu Lohat
Dentist
2 yrs exp
Kanpur
This condition is is called oral submucous Fibrosis(OSMF) , she better stop and have the condition treated , or it might turn into oral cancer.
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Consult
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Don’t let her access tobacco packets , just throw away whatever is kept in your house.
Limit the availability of tobacco.
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