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Can Gum Problem Caused Due To Chewing Of Tobacco Cause Cancer?

Hi doc,

I have been chewing gutkha ( tobacco masala) since last 17 years.Now i have problem in my gum.can u tell me wheter i have started to suffer from cancer?please help me.i have to consult a doctor today.

I have headache at my left head.

Thanks

Rajeev
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

Tobacco contains carcinogenic materials and chewing of tobacco can eventually lead to gum, periodontal diseases and even cancer.
Before jumping to any conclusion, i would suggest you to consult to an oral surgeon get a checkup done, take an OPG radiograph also an biopsy is required.
Take a course of multivitamin suplements.
Take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses.

Take care!
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Can Gum Problem Caused Due To Chewing Of Tobacco Cause Cancer?

Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Tobacco contains carcinogenic materials and chewing of tobacco can eventually lead to gum, periodontal diseases and even cancer. Before jumping to any conclusion, i would suggest you to consult to an oral surgeon get a checkup done, take an OPG radiograph also an biopsy is required. Take a course of multivitamin suplements. Take lukewarm saline and antiseptic mouthwash rinses. Take care!