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What Causes Blisters Inside Cheek Inspite Of Chewing Gutkha?

Hi very recently i left my habit of chewing Gutkha. By then I realised I m unable to open my mouth fully.. though bigger problem i m facing right now is of burning sensation while eating even normal food. red lining and blisters appeared inside the cheek which gone in 3-4 days. But the same again appeared on upper and lower lips (inside).. what should I take..
Thu, 10 Apr 2014
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the burning sensation and blisters ulcers and limited mouth opening could be because of oral submucous fibrosis....you should stop the habit of gutkha chewing....consult a oral physician..it requires intralesional injection of steroids and hyaluronidase fore 8weeks given biweekly. consume lot of turmeric containing food..i hope my answer will help you...
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What Causes Blisters Inside Cheek Inspite Of Chewing Gutkha?

thanks for your query, i have gone through your question, the burning sensation and blisters ulcers and limited mouth opening could be because of oral submucous fibrosis....you should stop the habit of gutkha chewing....consult a oral physician..it requires intralesional injection of steroids and hyaluronidase fore 8weeks given biweekly. consume lot of turmeric containing food..i hope my answer will help you...