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Suggest Treatment For Lack Of Mouth Opening In Case Of Oral Carcinoma
opt. by Dr. somesh chandra on 10.06.2010 Principal Diagnosis at Admission: moderately differentiated Squamous Cell carcinoma Surgeries: Left composite resection (wide excision of buccal musosa + marginal mandibulectomy+upper alveolectomy and enbloc MND Level I - IV) was done by Dr. on 10.06.2010. Also radiotherapy does 30 complete on 8/9/2010 in civil hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. at present my mouth not open properly. pls advice me. how takes time for normal open my mouth.
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
Hello,
I think you developed trismus. Trismus is a condition in which someone has difficulty opening their mouth.
It can develop after surgery or radiation therapy. It is caused by soft tissue scarring or changes in the muscles around the jaw.
You must do jaw exercises to prevent trismus.
Please consult your physiotherapist/treating doctor they will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
I think you developed trismus. Trismus is a condition in which someone has difficulty opening their mouth.
It can develop after surgery or radiation therapy. It is caused by soft tissue scarring or changes in the muscles around the jaw.
You must do jaw exercises to prevent trismus.
Please consult your physiotherapist/treating doctor they will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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