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Suggest Treatment For Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Posted on Mon, 19 Sep 2016

Question: My dentist said I suffer osmf .before one year I left chewing gutka. My mouth open one and half finger. I have no pain in my mouth . What test I do. What medicine I take. With out surgery. I can solve.

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antioxidants, topical steroids, physiotherapy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain if you have Oral Submucous Fibrosis that is leading to reduced mouth opening then you need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..

You can be advised topical application of steroid and Hyluronidase containing ointment..
You can also be advised anti-oxidant like Lycopene..
Intralesional injection of Hyluronidase and steroid can be given every 3 to 4 days that helps in dissolution of the fibres..
Along with it Physiotherapy that involve mouth opening exercises like cheek blowing, trying to open the mouth asuch as possible under limits of tolerance, protruding tongue out can help ..

Please let me know if you have any further questions..

Hope this helps..

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (11 minutes later)

it is pre canser

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome back..

Yes, it is a Precancerous condition but it is not yet Cancer..
You should however completely stop tobacco chewing or smoking habit..
You should be under regular follow up of Oral Physician and get proper medications..

Hope this helps..

Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj