Hi My Brother has a continuous habit of chewing pan masala (RajniGandha) along with tobacco and these days he is always chewing it .I know this is highly dangerous but he seems to be addicted and he does not listen to anyone when we ask him to stop. Also he has lost weight recently and looks really dull on skin. I just wish that there is nthng serious. Could you please suggest any medical tests to check any development of cancer or any serious concerns. Also please help me to know how can I get him rid of this habit. I am really concerned about him.
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Ad Less Hi lybrate-user, I appreciate you seeking help for your brother. Well, a de-addiction would require a multi-dimensional approach that includes continuous education, diet & lifestyle modification including daily de-stressing/ relaxation through exercise, yoga, meditation, psycho-social interaction etc all. It helps if he be counseled therapeutically by a psychologist as well. Simultaneously, it is imperative that he be clinically examined in person by a general physician & also a dentist to rule out any health issues. An integrative treatment with suitable alternative medicines can help in the process of de-addiction too. You may connect for a detailed assessment of the case and further natural medicine traction to improve clinical outcomes. Hope this helps. Do take care and all the very best.
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Dear lybrate-user, your brother has tobacco dependence syndrome. There are psychiatrist who deals with addiction problems. With medicine and counselling your brother will be able to stop using panmasala. Cancer is very unlikely in his case as it is preceded by difficulty in opening mouth. Nothing serious as of now but please consult psychiatrist to get rid of this problems. All d best.
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Get to dentist to get him examined.
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There are medications to reduce tobacco craving, consult a psychiatrist and seek remedy. All the best.
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To get rid of this abit he needs to use willpower and divert his mind by chewing gums when he feels like chewing tobacco. Check his Blood CBC, PBS, and TSH for screening pur[ose and inform me directly
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