| Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 Member | OP Member Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 | Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am 36 year old male, quit smoking 6 years ago, used commit lozenges since then. For some reason, I started using Skoal in August, quit that in November.
Now, on my left side of my mouth inside cheek, I have two blisters that easily pop when I touch them with my tongue. They reappear throughout the day. On my right side inside cheek, I have three thickenings in my cheek near my jaw line. One of those thickening has a red spot in it.
Two days ago, my throat felt like there was something stuck in it when I swallowed. Today, it feels fine.
Which dr should I go to see? Has anyone else experienced this?
Thank you. | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Im happy to see you have quit using all tobacco. Many do not realize the dangers of chewing tobacco. Tobacco is loaded with all kinds of chemicals. I hope you do not return to using it.
An ENT is an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist. Some of them treat mainly children with tubes in their ears while others specialize in oral cancer. An oral surgeon usually sticks to doing wisdom teeth, biopsies, and other mouth surgeries. Dentists are not always proficient in diagnosing mouth sores as their focus is the teeth. A family doctor usually does not deal with oral issues as they usually treat anything from back pain to the flu. For your situation I would look for an ENT who is experienced in oral cancer. Im not saying thats what it is, a person could have all kinds of different problems going on in their mouth. Any sore that has been there for over 2 weeks should be checked by a professional. An oral cancer specilized ENT should have better knowledge about all the possible issues a patient would experience in their mouth/throat.
Good luck! ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 Member | OP Member Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 | Thank you for the reply.
Before I got this answer I had a call in to my dentist. He is going to take a look and says if he sees anything suspicious he will refer me to an oral surgeon and a throat doctor.
I already see a gastroenterologist who stretches my esophagus out every year because of Barrett's Disease. Do you suggest I see him about my throat, or should I go for a new ENT? | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I imagine you have a Cancer Hospital close by somewhere. They will have a good ENT for you to be checked by. Go for it and pray for the best. The best to you thru this and I hope you find out fast what is going on inside your mouth. Remember, it isn't anything until the Drs say so after a biopsy.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April. --- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
| | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | One thing to help ease your mind is that oral cancer symptoms do not come and go. A tumor will not disappear and reappear. By you mentioning this in your earlier post, makes me think its some type of irritation rather than oral cancer. I would say you should see an ENT who treats alot of oral cancer patients. They are most familiar with seeing all kinds of sores in a patients mouth and hopefully knowing who needs further checking. The next step would be a biopsy of something that was suspected to be cancerous. Hope you do not have anything serious wrong. Continue to keep away from the tobacco so you can have a long healthy life.
Best wishes! ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 Member | OP Member Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 3 | Thank you both very much. I'll keep you posted as to what's going on in this mouth of mine.
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Good man. Hope all of your concern is for naught and glad you're getting things checked out.
David 2 SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 14 years all clear in 6/23 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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