Xerostomia and burning mouth

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Please see the attached file for details of my medical condition. Please contact only if anyone has definitive treatment. No general suggestion please. Post chemotherapy and radiotherapy for CA tongue.. severe xerostomia and burning mouth with OSMf

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Dr. Sri Sai Tejaswini Radiation Oncologist 2 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sri Sai Tejaswini

Radiation Oncologist 2 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Very sorry to hear this Long term xerostomia is an unfortunate side effect of radiation therapy Depends on volume of radiation involved and the technique used and the dose parotid received to know whether it will be temporary or permanent.

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