Oral Thrush Questions

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
The causes of limited mouth opening include trauma, infection, temporomandibular joint disorders (tmds), neurological disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, drugs, tumors, hyperplasia of the coronoid process, etc.
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One condition that might be relevant is called scalloped tongue, also known as crenated tongue or lingua indentata.
The formation of ridges on the tongue can occur due to various reasons, such as:
1. Teeth grinding or clenching
2. Tongue thrusting: some individuals have a habit of pushing their tongue against their teeth while sleeping, which can cause the tongue to form ridges.
3. Enlarged tongue: if the tongue is larger than usual, it may have limited space within the oral cavi...more

Hi. I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Tongue thrusting may cause breathing and speech difficulties, open bite, and protruded teeth. Tongue thrust can be treated in different ways with early diagnosis, removal of underlying causes, correcting tongue posture, and breaking of habit with the use of orthodontic appliances.
If you’re an adult with a tongue-thrusting issue, it could’ve developed because of chronic allergies or swelling of the adenoids and to...more

Kindly consult a dentist in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. Drink plenty of water. Dental tips: - visit a dentist every six months for cleaning and a thorough dental check-up. Limit sugary food to avoid tooth decay. Gargle your mouth thoroughly after every meal. Scrub gently to clean your tongue with a tongue cleaner. Floss all your teeth inter dentally & brush twice daily, morning & night, up & down short vertical st...more

Get yourself checked. You can visit the hospital oncology department near to your place. If you are not able to put one finger in your mouth and hard to take spicy then the condition is very serious
this is oral submucosa fibrosis (osmf, a precancerous condition
this is reversible but the condition is that you have to strictly follow the below-mentioned medication and stop what it leads to osmf
toabbaco chewing, paan chewing, betel nut, arecanut, smoking and other such habits.
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Oral thrush is a fungal infection which occurs due to dry mouth, uncontrolled diabetes and weak immune system with debilitating disease or patient on corticosteroids. You may need fluconazole & renal safety dosage of amphotericin b (iv drugs to be used only with the advice of oral & maxillofacial surgeons). Kindly consult an oral & maxillofacial surgeon in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations with clinical examination to decide upon treatment. You may need candid ointment u...more

Eat lot of fruits & green leafy vegetables & drink plenty of water. Avoid drinking anything hot. You may need coronoplasty (smoothening of teeth edges). Hexigel ointment can be applied over the ulcerative area on the tongue. T. Rebagen 100 mg, morning one tab & one night for 5 days, along with c. Becosules 5 cap, for five days in the morning after meals. Rinse it thoroughly with the mouthwash. Advance procedures can be done with laser. Kindly consult a dentist in person if ulcer doesn't heal. Yo...more

I understand your concern about your tongue pain and white mucus. It's important to seek professional medical help for persistent issues like this. I can't diagnose or offer medical advice, but I can guide you towards getting the support you need.
Here's what I recommend:
see a doctor: don't hesitate to make an appointment with your doctor or a dentist. They can examine your tongue, assess the white mucus, and determine the cause of your pain. Depending on the findings, they can recommen...more

Eat lot of fruits & green leafy vegetables & drink plenty of water. Avoid drinking anything hot. You may need coronoplasty (smoothening of teeth edges). Hexigel ointment can be applied over the ulcerative area on the tongue. T. Rebagen 100 mg, morning one tab & one night for 5 days, along with c. Becosules 5 cap, for five days in the morning after meals. Rinse it thoroughly with the mouthwash. Advance procedures can be done with laser. Kindly consult a dentist in person if ulcer doesn't heal. Yo...more

I understand your concern about your mouth not opening properly due to chewing gutkha. However, i'm unable to provide medical advice or prescribe medications. This is because:
diagnosing medical conditions requires a qualified medical professional: it's crucial to have a thorough examination by a doctor or dentist to determine the cause of your mouth not opening properly. This could involve physical examination, imaging tests, and potentially blood work.
Gutkha can have serious health co...more