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What Causes Marks On The Roof Of Mouth And Feeling Of Dryness At These Spots?
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Got what doctor thinks is vestiblitus in nose now I have had marks on roof of mouth increasing in number this is where I have kept on saying my mouth feels dry. Is this a cause for concern and what should I do. I'm a off/on smoker
Got what doctor thinks is vestiblitus in nose now I have had marks on roof of mouth increasing in number this is where I have kept on saying my mouth feels dry. Is this a cause for concern and what should I do. I'm a off/on smoker
Brief Answer:
Biopsy of lesion required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Marks on the roof of mouth and feeling of dryness at these spots can occur due to a number of causes.
leukoplakia is a common condition characterised by formation of white colored spots in the oral cavity.
Leukoplakia is common in smokers.
Other lesions which can produce similar symptoms are Fordyce spots. These are ectopic sweat glands in oral cavity. These are non-neoplastic and harmless lesions.
To know the exact nature of these lesions, you need to get a biopsy of these lesions.
Biopsy is small bit of tissue which is examined microscopically to know the nature of lesion.
Further management will depend on the test report.
Consult your ENT specialist for clinical assessment and biopsy.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Biopsy of lesion required.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Marks on the roof of mouth and feeling of dryness at these spots can occur due to a number of causes.
leukoplakia is a common condition characterised by formation of white colored spots in the oral cavity.
Leukoplakia is common in smokers.
Other lesions which can produce similar symptoms are Fordyce spots. These are ectopic sweat glands in oral cavity. These are non-neoplastic and harmless lesions.
To know the exact nature of these lesions, you need to get a biopsy of these lesions.
Biopsy is small bit of tissue which is examined microscopically to know the nature of lesion.
Further management will depend on the test report.
Consult your ENT specialist for clinical assessment and biopsy.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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