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Suggest Remedy For Difficulty In Opening The Mouth After Chewing Tobacco

Answers on My mouth is not open properly chewing a gutka

What casues difficulty in opening mouth?
Hi i m 43 years old man.I used to eat tabbaco gutka from around 15 years .but i have left it last 10 years. but now my mouth doesnt open properly only 1 inchs open .pls tell me that in whitch ...
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What causes the inability to open mouth after chewing gutka?
sir i chewed gutkha a year back.i left it for an year now but mouth still not opening properly.having difficulty in dental treatment.plz suggest ...
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How to open closed mouth due to chewing gutkhas?
my name is xxx i m from tilangana india How to open closed mouth due to chewing gutkhas. ... I am 25 years old, due to chewing pan masala i am unable to open my mouth properly ...
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain inability to open mouth with a history of tobacco chewing habit seem to be due to a condition known as Oral Submucous Fibrosis..
In this condition there is formation of thick fibrous bands inside the cheeks and lips and there is reduced mouth opening as well as stiffening...
You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can advise you to apply Steroid and Hyluronidase containing ointments..
Intra lesional injection of steroids and Hyluronidase can also be given at the site of fibres to help in loosening and breaking the fibers..
Take antioxidants like Lycopene..
Mouth opening exercises can also be advised..
Take Multivitamin supplements and drink plenty of water..
Completely stop tobacco chewing as it can lead to Oral Cancer in future..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedy For Difficulty In Opening The Mouth After Chewing Tobacco

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain inability to open mouth with a history of tobacco chewing habit seem to be due to a condition known as Oral Submucous Fibrosis.. In this condition there is formation of thick fibrous bands inside the cheeks and lips and there is reduced mouth opening as well as stiffening... You should consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and he can advise you to apply Steroid and Hyluronidase containing ointments.. Intra lesional injection of steroids and Hyluronidase can also be given at the site of fibres to help in loosening and breaking the fibers.. Take antioxidants like Lycopene.. Mouth opening exercises can also be advised.. Take Multivitamin supplements and drink plenty of water.. Completely stop tobacco chewing as it can lead to Oral Cancer in future.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.