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Lump inside my cheek
I have a history of chewing tobacco for last 3 years. I have quit tobacco since 2 months. I have developed a soft lump inside my cheek. I got this lump checked by a dentist 1 month ago who told me that I need not worry. The lump has neither grown in size nor reduced. It is still there since 1 month. Please suggest should I go through another check up? Should I get some test done? What could be a possible reason for this lump? Is this something serious? Also was I right to show it to a dentist?
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Tobacco chewing causes keratosis and thickening of the inner lining of the cheek. Because of which you might be feeling like a lump there. You can get a second opinion to confirm.
It might not be anything, so me need to worry. Such a thing is common during and after quitting tobacco chewing
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Yes, u r right to show to a dentist, pls take second opinion and show it to an oral pathologist, or an oral medicine specialist.
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