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Medical Conditions - Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Oral submucous fibrosis is a precancerous lesion of the oral cavity characterized by advancing fibrosis of the submucous tissues resulting in tissue rigidity and limiting mouth opening. The most common cause of this condition is betel nut chewing. Mild to moderate cases can be reversed by habit cessation and strenuous mouth opening exercise. In contrast, severe fibrosis might require surgical intervention.

All oral submucous-fibrosis Q&A

Can chewing tobacco reduce mouth opening?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your problem is very common amongst regular tobacco chewers. Tobacco, beetle nuts, etc.

Can leaving tobacco chewing cure oral fibrosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Oral submucous fibrosis is a common premalignant condition. Main causes are tobacco-gutkha, beetle nut.

I have ulcers and stiffness in my mouth due to chewing pan. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms and signs indicate that you have a white lesion.

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