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White red patches below cheek and gum
Hi I am 36 years old male , i feel rough surface under the cheek with tounge for few months now, no pain, I quit smoking 3 years ago , when i examined with torch I found red white patches in my mouth, I am worried this might be oral cancer. I am attaching images
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These are changes because of smoking... nothing to worry..quiting smoking will make it normal...
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consult the surgeon for complete examination and assessment..
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Dr. Nilaxi Khataniar
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Please consult a surgeon first and get it examined. It looks like leukoplakia/ erythroplakia (white/red patches in mouth) and usually occurs in people who chew tobacco or betel leaf
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