OSMF stands for oral submucous fibrosis. It is a precancerous condition where inflammation and fibrosis of submucosal tissues occur. It is often caused due to betel chewing and leads to squamous cell carcinoma on increased tobacco consumption. The symptoms are pain, inability to open mouth, increased salivation, and burning sensation on the consumption of spicy foods. It is treated by taking medications containing dietary supplements, anti-inflammatory agents, and proteolytic agents.
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I am anxious that I may develop oral cancer. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been very worried about my health lately. I would like to preface this by saying that I have been experiencing anxiety off late and I have a suspicion that some of these symptoms could be related to that. I am currently weaning off of Prednisone, which I have been taking for an all... Read Full »
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I used to consume tobacco ten years ago, but now I am unable to open my mouth. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am unable to open my mouth with more than two fingers size. I used to consume Rajnigandha pan masala about a year ago, but I quitted when the symptoms stared. Please help me.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are going through the problem because of pan masala, and once you have stopped, kindly do not start retaking it. For now, take a multivitamin for 15 days, do warm water and salt mouth rinse at least four to five times a day, and just a... Read Full »
Please suggest treatment for a whitish mark on the inner cheek.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a whitish mark on the inner cheek. I am also experiencing pain in the wisdom tooth. I used to eat betel nuts, but now I have stopped it. How to get this treated? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern regarding to dental health. In such case, I would like to tell you that these are precancerous lesions of white lines on buccal mucosa due to the habit of chewing betel nuts. It can be OSMF (oral submucus fibrosis - rigid jaw and muscles an... Read Full »
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