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Dear Sir, I am 42 years old got oral cancer surgery twice due to radiation not given for first time after surgery done, after 2nd surgery took place at Secunderabad on 14th of Jan 2016, by a reputed Oncology Surgeon & Radiation Oncologist Dr. Reputed chemotherapies they removed total left side Jaws (Up & down) I got radiation treatment and also Chemotherapy, and still suffering with radiation effect, not able to eat chilli mixed curries and my mount is becoming dry, as secretion of saliva is not happening at one side where radiation treatment. How long shall this effect will be there in my life. Aside I am not able to open my total mount and take food properly. Kindly suggest me if any possibilities of fast cure of this problem Sir.
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After taking chemotherapy there are many side effects like less saliva formattion, hair fall. You should take water after every short interval. You can also use sugar free chewing gums. Take more fruit, salad in diet it will improve your health easily. Don't panic you will recover slowly slowly.
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Kindly consult an Oral & maxillofacial surgeon in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations & clinical examination to decide upon treatment.burning sensation persists for atleast 6months...Avoid hot and spicy foods.Do mouth opening excercises slowly.
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