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Suggest Treatment For Difficulty In Opening Mouth

Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016

Question: hey all the doctors
im having a problem with opening my mouth i cant open my mouth no more than one finger i used to to betul nuts but i quite almost 3 years ago now im in the united state and looking for the treatment please help me where to go and which doctor should i see and how long doest it take to b normal conidition

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Oral submucous fibrosis or spasm of TMJ muscles...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

After going through the query, I do understand that you could be suffering from either oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) or spasm of the muscles surrounding the temporo-mandibular joint.

I would suggest you to consult your primary physician first and get the oral cavity thoroughly examined. If there is no OSMF, then you would require opinion of a maxillofacial surgeon.

Hope this answers your query; revert back to me if you have any follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (15 minutes later)

I really dont know whats that is bc my mouth skin is so tight but if you want to see the picture of my mouth i can send it to you and thank for replaying

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please send me a picture of your oral cavity...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

Yes, it would be of great help if you could kindly send me a picture of your oral cavity.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (5 hours later)

Here are the picture

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral submucous fibrosis...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Welcome back

I have gone through the images thoroughly and I am of the opinion that you are having Oral Sub Mucous Fibrosis. You should consult an ENT specialist for a complete evaluation and management.

My suggestions to you are:
1. You should stop chewing the betel nuts.
2. Try taking multivitamins containing Vitamin A, E and C.
3. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
4. You need to do mouth opening exercises regularly. This will help in relaxation of the mucosa.
5. Drink plenty of water.

Hope this clarifies your doubts. Wish you good luck.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Deepak

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (33 minutes later)

I went to the doctor he refferal me to the ent specialost but physician told me i m having lymphadenopathy

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lymph node enlargement may be secondary to the OMSF or insignificant...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

The lymphadenopathy could be either related to the inflammation in the oral cavity or other insignificant causes. A thorough examination by your ENT specialist can provide us vital inputs regarding your problem.

Lymph nodes are like policemen in the body; which swells up when there is on-going infection or inflammation in the body. Many of the times, the lymph nodes fail to regress even after the inflammatory episode has subsided, and it is considered absolutely normal.

Hope this response was helpful to you.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (23 hours later)

Thank you i have another question im applying for the police and this medical condtion will dis qoulify me from getting the job or no i will really apprivate it

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It should not be a problem for your police recruitment...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

This is not considered a disability. Hence, it should not be problem for your recruitment into the police academy.

Wish you good luck.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (4 hours later)

How its not gona disquilfy me bc i cant open my mouth , how if they want me to open my mouth and i cant and also if they tey to check my lings and make me breath , bc one of the docor told me it will disquilfy you

Answered by Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I presume, it is not considered a disability...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for writing back

I presume, this is not considered as a disability. You can check the below mentioned link http://per.lacity.org/recruit1.htm

Wish you good luck.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N.
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T