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Suffer Cheek Discoloration, Mouth Burning, Advised Vitamin Tablet, Tantom Mouhwash. Suggestion ?
hi am asking this question on bahalf of my husband My husband is having cheek discoloration and mouth burning (while having little spicy food)He is now 38 years old..He is an occational drinker and not having the habit of smoking .. This symptoms has started from 8-9 mnths back..we have consulted with a dental surgeon..Is this right dewot to consult..He has given him some vitamine tabs and one tantom mouth wash.. those medicines we had started from 2012 oct..since now there is no progress.. Please give ur valuable suggestiond doctor..
Mon, 21 Jan 2013
Hello surya welcome to HCM,
Discolouration of oral mucosa and burning sensation on having hot and spicy food are initial signs of NECROSIS that is premature death of cells of living tissue which eventually may progress to cancer. Do not panic these are just the initial symptoms. few tips to avoid future damage :
.Start with a antioxidant course for a month, Lycopene 2000mcg twice daily gives best result in tissue regeneration,
. Topical application of oral steroid ointment ,
.Topical appication of dentogel gives numbing effect,
. you can start with vitamin C lozenges twice daily, citrus rich fruits like oranges and lemon juice.
.Few changes in lifestyle, avoid smoking , chewing tobacco , alcohol , carbonated drinks, hot foods ,spices and condiments ,excess coffee.
. Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing,flossing and mouth rinsing.
i hope you work over these, take care
Discolouration of oral mucosa and burning sensation on having hot and spicy food are initial signs of NECROSIS that is premature death of cells of living tissue which eventually may progress to cancer. Do not panic these are just the initial symptoms. few tips to avoid future damage :
.Start with a antioxidant course for a month, Lycopene 2000mcg twice daily gives best result in tissue regeneration,
. Topical application of oral steroid ointment ,
.Topical appication of dentogel gives numbing effect,
. you can start with vitamin C lozenges twice daily, citrus rich fruits like oranges and lemon juice.
.Few changes in lifestyle, avoid smoking , chewing tobacco , alcohol , carbonated drinks, hot foods ,spices and condiments ,excess coffee.
. Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing,flossing and mouth rinsing.
i hope you work over these, take care
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Hello & welcome
ma'am, there may be several reasons for this but most probable is ORAL SUBMUCOSA FIBROSIS,
this is usually associated with pan or guthka chewing habits, but as you said that he has no habits than we can think about lichan planus & most common cause for this is very stressful life.
in such cases reduce stress level, & Local corticosteroids like KENACORT can be applied.
but after clinical examination only surely we can start up with medication.
thanks & take care
ma'am, there may be several reasons for this but most probable is ORAL SUBMUCOSA FIBROSIS,
this is usually associated with pan or guthka chewing habits, but as you said that he has no habits than we can think about lichan planus & most common cause for this is very stressful life.
in such cases reduce stress level, & Local corticosteroids like KENACORT can be applied.
but after clinical examination only surely we can start up with medication.
thanks & take care
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hello,
do your husband has the habit of betel-nut chewing?
he c/o oral submucous fibrosis.
there will be difficulty in eating hot and spicy foods,difficulty in opening mouth,stiffness of cheeks and lips.
steroids are prescribed usually in such cases.
avoid hot and spicy foods.
vitamin supplements can be taken.
please quit the habit as it can progress into cancerous condition.
regards
dr.bindiya
do your husband has the habit of betel-nut chewing?
he c/o oral submucous fibrosis.
there will be difficulty in eating hot and spicy foods,difficulty in opening mouth,stiffness of cheeks and lips.
steroids are prescribed usually in such cases.
avoid hot and spicy foods.
vitamin supplements can be taken.
please quit the habit as it can progress into cancerous condition.
regards
dr.bindiya
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Hi,
Thank you for the query.
Dicoloration in the cheek and burning in the mouth usually occurs due to habits like tobacco chewing, gutka chewing etc or smoking .Taking alcohol that too occasionally donot cause burning in the mouth . This condition is refered to as burning mouth syndrome. In the history given , there is no such habit ,so the possibility could be due to cheek bite because of the improper occlusal contact . I would suggest you to see an orthodontist to check if there is occulsal disturbances leading to cheek bite, which is a repeated trauma to the mucosal tissue of the cheek and will lead to burning in the mouth .
Hope this information will help you .
Thank you for the query.
Dicoloration in the cheek and burning in the mouth usually occurs due to habits like tobacco chewing, gutka chewing etc or smoking .Taking alcohol that too occasionally donot cause burning in the mouth . This condition is refered to as burning mouth syndrome. In the history given , there is no such habit ,so the possibility could be due to cheek bite because of the improper occlusal contact . I would suggest you to see an orthodontist to check if there is occulsal disturbances leading to cheek bite, which is a repeated trauma to the mucosal tissue of the cheek and will lead to burning in the mouth .
Hope this information will help you .
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