Brief Answer:
Oral submucous fibrosis

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for your query.

It is appreciative to know that you have stopped the habit of chewing Guthka.

The symptoms mentioned in your post is indicative of Oral submucous fibrosis.
In this condition, there is increased formation of fibrotic bands in the oral mucosa due to prolonged irritant action of Guthka.

The treatment of patients with oral submucous fibrosis depends on the degree of clinical involvement.

A. If the disease is detected at a very early stage, cessation of the habit causes reversal of the symptoms.
General measures include:
1. Maintaining proper oral hygiene.
2. Supplementing the diet with foods XXXXXXX in vitamins A, B complex, and C and iron.
3. Avoid alcohol and hot fluids like tea, coffee.

B. Medical treatment is symptomatic and predominantly aimed at improving mouth movements.
The modalities include:
1. Submucosal injections of corticosteroids.
2. Placental extract
3. Hyaluronidase
4. Antifibrotic cytokine like IFN-gamma
5. Lycopene & Pentoxifylline

C. However, if it is detected at a late stage, the condition becomes irreversible.
Surgical treatment is recommended in cases of progressive fibrosis.
It ranges from simple excision of the fibrous bands, laser release to creation of Nasolabial flaps.

So, kindly consult an ENT specialist for a proper clinical examination.
The management modality will depend on the severity of the condition.
A biopsy of the lesion will be helpful in this regard.
Till then, kindly follow the general measures & continue abstinence from chewing Guthka & consumption of spicy foods.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for your follow up query.

1. The stage will be determined by the ENT specialist based on clinical examination & biopsy (if needed)
2. Oral hygiene includes regular cleaning of teeth & oral cavity, use of mouthwash & gargles, make sure that the mouth & oral cavity does not remain dry and avoid consumption of substances irritating to the oral mucosa.
3. Though the condition is caused due to chewing of tobacco or guthka, studies have also shown smoking to have indirect effects.
So, it is advisable to avoid smoking.

Hope I have been able to answer your queries.
If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
I will be happy to answer them.

Take care.

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Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

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Regards,

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