Oral Pathology Questions

Oral mucous cysts that develop on the floor of the mouth are thought to be caused by a blocked salivary gland beneath the tongue. It is unclear exactly what causes a digital mucous cyst to occur. Fluid in finger or toe joints can escape through small holes. This can cause the skin to swell and create a cyst

Hi, it's not fight against radiotherapy and chemotherapy, it's go along with them. You need to fight against the cancer. During the above said treatments you will be regularly monitored by your Doctors for the toxicities and managed accordingly. Additionally you should be having a positive thoughts and hopes that you will successfully fight against the cancer and follow the instructions given to you by your doctors.

The treatment consists of both Medical and surgical procedure depending on the conditions and it would be advisable to consult Dentist so proper treatment for this can be done.

There are two different type of anaesthesia 1. Subarachnoid block or spinal anaesthesia or spinal block. 2. Epidural blockor epidural anaesthesia. Needle or catheter is never inserted into spinal cord. Our brain and spinal cord is having 3 different coverings with spaces in between. Needle and catheter is inserted into this spaces to inject a drug and to produce desired anaesthesia.

LOX -2% Gel is a local anesthetic. It works on the skin by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain. This numbs the area and decreases pain sensation but does not completely block the signals to brain

Yes your tongue can be reconstructed using free flaps. But results are good if that is done along with cancer resection. Costs depends on setup. 1.5 to 2.5 lakhs.

Sir it will be better if you take your father to a doctor. This could be a case of allergic reaction with the drug. You need to know that perticular drug to avoid intake in future and get treatment for the existing condition.

These are not the stones these are tartar which in due course of time convert to calculus and it will be only removed by a professional dentist with the process of oral prophylaxis with ultrasonic scaler machine.

Yes you can start work out gradually...
You may start with simple walking for 35 minutes, and some non strenous exercises..

I will suggest you to take injection vitcofol 2cc intramuscularly every alternate days for five pricks over the buttocks through a health professional and follow up for Physiotherapy treatment