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Knot Under Jaw, Slight Erosin On Gums And Lips Where Tobacco Sits In Mouth. Is This Symptom Of Oral Cancer?
my boyfriend has a knot under is right jaw. It has been there for 3 weeks w no change. He also chews tobacco on the side (he swallows the tobacco juice instead of spitting it out. I'm concerned bout oral cancer. There is slight erosion on the gums and inside of the lip where the tobacco sits n his mouth. Should this b checked out today or can it wait til tomrw?
Thu, 19 Dec 2013
Hi,
Thanks for asking the query,
As mentioned by you this could be a sign of oral lesion.
I would encourage to take him to an Oral Surgeon.
I would advise you to ask him to stop the habit completely.
Also take an OPG radiograph to confirm the diagnosis.
Take care!
Thanks for asking the query,
As mentioned by you this could be a sign of oral lesion.
I would encourage to take him to an Oral Surgeon.
I would advise you to ask him to stop the habit completely.
Also take an OPG radiograph to confirm the diagnosis.
Take care!
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