Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Oral submucous fibrosis is a precancerous condition of the oral mucosa. It hasĀ been established that chewing or smoking habits relating to chilli, areca nut, betel quid and tobacco, cause oral submucous fibrosis
What to look for
This is marked by stiffening of the oral mucosa and development of fibrous bands and results in a restricted mouth opening. The patient may also complain of a burning sensation in the mouth. As the disease progresses, the jaws become rigid to the point that the sufferer is unable to open their mouth.
Incidence of the disease is higher in people from India, South-East Asia, South Africa and the Middle East.
Treatment
If the disease is detected at a very early stage, stopping the habit is sufficient, however most patients with this condition present with severe disease. Submucous fibrosis is not reversible nor is there any effective cure.
Risks
Cancer – The most serious aspect of this disease is the risk of developing oral cancer
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