Bilateral swelling in oral mucosa

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Asked for Male, 25 Years

Patient is my uncle who is having bilateral swelling in the oral mucosa since two months. He is a chronic oral tobacco consumer since 35 to 40 yrs. First the swelling was in rt cheek mucosa and then on left cheek. Swelling is tender , does not bleed on touch,problem in chewing food. Please does me when to schedule an appointment.

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Dr. Suchita Kothari Dentist 13 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Suchita Kothari

Dentist 13 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hello U should visit an oral surgeon or oral medicine specialist since these are the symptoms of pre cancerous lesions

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