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What Causes White Patches On The Oral Mucosa?

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Posted on Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Question: I am suffering from white lines in my mouth(like cheese),
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Needs more details..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain white lines inside mouth can be due to a number of causes and can be depends on location inside mouth and many other factors..

Please provide the following details for better understanding and advise.
1.What is the exact location of the white lines?
2.Is there any pain or redness associated with it?
3.Since how long are they present?
4.Do you have any medical problems or are you on any medications?
5.Do you have tobacco chewing or smoking habits?

Please upload images of the white lines for a clear idea..

Please revert back with ..

Regards..
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY
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Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (36 minutes later)
Please provide the following details for better understanding and advise.
1.What is the exact location of the white lines?-Near Jaw
2.Is there any pain or redness associated with it?-Yes
3.Since how long are they present?-1 Months
4.Do you have any medical problems or are you on any medications?-No
5.Do you have tobacco chewing or smoking habits?-Yes tobacco
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Seems like Leukoplakia, biopsy needed..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

The image you have sent is too much blurred, if possible please send a clear picture..

However as far as I can make out from the image and the description it looks like Leukoplakia..
Leukoplakia is due over production of Keratin but there is also disturbance in cells known as cellular dysplasia..

But for confirmation you need to consult an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigation like biopsy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

But you should stop chewing tobacco as it is deleterious and can cause mouth cancer..
If Leukoplakia is confirmed it is a precancerous condition but can be reversed of tobacco intake is completely stopped..

Please write back for further queries..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes White Patches On The Oral Mucosa?

Brief Answer: Needs more details.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain white lines inside mouth can be due to a number of causes and can be depends on location inside mouth and many other factors.. Please provide the following details for better understanding and advise. 1.What is the exact location of the white lines? 2.Is there any pain or redness associated with it? 3.Since how long are they present? 4.Do you have any medical problems or are you on any medications? 5.Do you have tobacco chewing or smoking habits? Please upload images of the white lines for a clear idea.. Please revert back with .. Regards..