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Suggest Treatment For Painful Lesions Inside The Mouth
Question: i have a habit of heavy alcoholism and tobacco chewing since last 10 yrs.recently i have found lesions inside my right cheek and whitening of tissues & of course pain is there. Also pain in rt. ear &lower jaw.Visited to dentist, he reports luekoplakia & candidiasis & an oncologist finds it submucous fibrosis.He haven't made any biopsy. I wish to know that is this a life threatening situation? What should i do next?
Brief Answer:
Prognosis depends on the stage and grade of disease,Needs oral biopsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your query and concern.
Submucous fibrosis is a well recognized condition for its tendency to turn malignant.Even leukoplakia has the risk.
The prognosis depends on the stage of disease and histological grading.
So I advise you to get a oral biopsy at the earliest.It is the definitive test.
Early stage is reversible with avoidance of tobacco.Moderate to severe cases with mouth involvement needs medical or surgical intervention.
So I advise you to start treatment at the earliest to reduce the risk of progression to cancerous stage.
You need to follow the below instructions:
1. Discontinue chewing betel quid if you have the habit.
2.Avoid smoking tobacco products as it may reduce the risk of oral cancer.
3.Avoid spicy foodstuffs.
4.Eat complete and healthy diet to avoid malnutrition.
5.Maintain proper oral hygiene and scheduling regular oral examinations.
Avoid stress and anxiety.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Prognosis depends on the stage and grade of disease,Needs oral biopsy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your query and concern.
Submucous fibrosis is a well recognized condition for its tendency to turn malignant.Even leukoplakia has the risk.
The prognosis depends on the stage of disease and histological grading.
So I advise you to get a oral biopsy at the earliest.It is the definitive test.
Early stage is reversible with avoidance of tobacco.Moderate to severe cases with mouth involvement needs medical or surgical intervention.
So I advise you to start treatment at the earliest to reduce the risk of progression to cancerous stage.
You need to follow the below instructions:
1. Discontinue chewing betel quid if you have the habit.
2.Avoid smoking tobacco products as it may reduce the risk of oral cancer.
3.Avoid spicy foodstuffs.
4.Eat complete and healthy diet to avoid malnutrition.
5.Maintain proper oral hygiene and scheduling regular oral examinations.
Avoid stress and anxiety.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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