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Suggest Treatment For Difficulty In Opening Mouth Despite Quitting Tobacco Addiction
Question: hii im 23 year old i used to eat panmasala for three year and now i had quit eat ... but now I am unable to open my full mouth..please suggest some medicine
Brief Answer:
Need further evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.
Difficulty in opening mouth following a long term history of pan masala chewing is suggestive of a condition called ''submucous fibrosis'',where fibrous bands develops beneath buccal mucosa.This needs immediate and complete elimination of pan chewing.Also,we need a histogical examination to look for any undesired pathology.
The treatment options for SMF include intralesional steroid injections or surgical exicion and grafting.You can seek the help of a surgeon for this.You may be asked for a biopsy of the lesion.
Meanwhile,avoid further exposure to tobacco(chewing/smoking).
Hope this answer will help.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
Need further evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.
Difficulty in opening mouth following a long term history of pan masala chewing is suggestive of a condition called ''submucous fibrosis'',where fibrous bands develops beneath buccal mucosa.This needs immediate and complete elimination of pan chewing.Also,we need a histogical examination to look for any undesired pathology.
The treatment options for SMF include intralesional steroid injections or surgical exicion and grafting.You can seek the help of a surgeon for this.You may be asked for a biopsy of the lesion.
Meanwhile,avoid further exposure to tobacco(chewing/smoking).
Hope this answer will help.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.
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