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Stiff Jaws and reduced mouth opening
I had been chewing tobacco and Gutkha for few years and now my mouth opening has reduced over the period of time and jaws have become stiff. Iam very concerned and depressed because of this, iam unable to eat spicy food and also I sweat a lot while eating.Please suggest any ointment that I could apply on inner mouth skin and jaws or what all test should be done.
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From your given history it may be an Oral Submucous Fibrosis. Better u consult an Oral Medicine specialist who is an expert in Mouth and Jaw diseases and cancer.He will Advice u suitably. U may Practo Consult initially for further queries.
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It's due to tobacco, u need to quit d hobbit and consult me. I am an Oral medicine specialist and deals with such cases. Can consult me online, and send ur picks with ur mouth opening. Treatment options we will discuss online.
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Do not worry about it as of now since you have realised the severity of the situation and hopefully have completely stopped the chewing habit.
The stiffness of the tissues inside the mouth is an early indicator of the side effects of tobacco/Gutkha chewing.
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There are ointments and tablets available to be used hand in hand for the said situation. But it is always advisable to consult a dentist in person and confirm the condition, following which you will be prescribed the necessary medicines or treatment options after proper evaluation.
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Hello, what you have described is usually seen in OSMF. I would advise you to visit your dentist and get it checked and start treatment so that your condition can be improved . It’s very important that you stop using tobacco and gutka.
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Visit your dentist
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Try avoiding spicy and hot foods
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Don't panic.
It's good that you are alert now.
The very first thing that you need to do now is to quit your habit of chewing tobacco. Try initially it's going to be tough but set a mindset to quit. Take counselling if needed
Secondly you need a dental visit. The symptoms are suggestive of a case called osmf.... A dental visit will confirm. If incase tests are required you will be advised.
Take the treatment here on
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don't delay any further.
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