I'm really concerned because I just saw an ENT doctor and she told me I have something called Melanoplakia Buccal Mucosa. What does it mean and how is it treated? Could you please give me some advice on what steps to take next?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

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4+ Yrs

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Don't try to remove the cotton yourself, as it can push it further in. Instead, visit an ENT specialist near you. Here are some options in Palava City, Dombivili East:

RTKL VERTIGO & ENT CLINIC

Trisense Ent Care

Dr. Pol ENT Hospital (Dr. Uday Pol & Dr. Poonam Kshirsagar)

Dr. Rakhi Dhotre Ear Nose Throat and Cochlear Implant Clinic

You can also search for more options and book an appointment online . Remember to explain the situation to the doctor, and they'll safely remove the cotton.

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