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Suggest Remedy For Inability To Open The Mouth Due To Chewing Gurkha

hi , my problem is , i cant open my mouth because of chewing Gurkha. Pls help me. hi, i m shouter ,& my problem is my mouth is not open fully as normal because of chewing Gurkha. Pls answer my problem.THIS PROBLEM LAST 3 4 YEAR and pls suggest some medicine for primary basis
Wed, 14 May 2014
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Chronic guthka chewing irritates and damages submucosal tissues, which lead to fibrous tissue deposits in this area, called oral submucous fibrosis. This fibrous decreases opening of the mouth. As the disease progresses, the jaws become rigid to the point that the sufferer is unable to open his mouth.

Following are the steps helpful in treatment:
-Abstinence from spicy food, pan, gutkha, smoking and alcohol.
-Maintaining proper oral hygiene
-Supplementing the diet with foods rich in vitamins A, B complex, and C and iron
-Surgical treatment is recommended in severe cases like Z Plasty.

Wishing you good health and all the best.
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Suggest Remedy For Inability To Open The Mouth Due To Chewing Gurkha

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Chronic guthka chewing irritates and damages submucosal tissues, which lead to fibrous tissue deposits in this area, called oral submucous fibrosis. This fibrous decreases opening of the mouth. As the disease progresses, the jaws become rigid to the point that the sufferer is unable to open his mouth. Following are the steps helpful in treatment: -Abstinence from spicy food, pan, gutkha, smoking and alcohol. -Maintaining proper oral hygiene -Supplementing the diet with foods rich in vitamins A, B complex, and C and iron -Surgical treatment is recommended in severe cases like Z Plasty. Wishing you good health and all the best. www.99doctor.com