Which concerns are assessed?
- Oral and aphthous ulcers; cheek, tongue, lip and gum ulcers
- Leukoplakia and oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF)
- Oral lichen planus and candidiasis
- Oral tumour/cancer consultation and selected surgery
How is it assessed?
- Review duration, pain, trauma and tobacco/areca-nut exposure, with mouth and neck examination.
- Biopsy and indicated imaging may be needed for suspicious or persistent lesions.
How is care planned?
- Cause-directed treatment, removal of irritants and planned follow-up; cancer requires multidisciplinary planning.
When is prompt or emergency care needed?
- An ulcer lasting over 3 weeks, a firm/growing lesion, a neck lump or swallowing difficulty needs prompt assessment. Breathing difficulty or heavy bleeding is an emergency.
For a life-threatening emergency, seek emergency care or call 999 in Bangladesh.
Frequently asked questions
Is every white patch a fungal infection?
No. Examination is needed to identify the cause before repeated treatment.