HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR MOUTH CANCER

Mouth cancer refers to cancer that develops in any of the parts that make up the mouth. Mouth cancer can occur on the lips, gums, tongue, inner lining of the cheeks, roof of the mouth, floor of the mouth. Most develop in the squamous cells found in mouth, tongue, and lips.

Cancer that occurs on the inside of the mouth is sometimes called oral cancer or oral cavity cancer. Oral cancers are most often discovered after they’ve spread to the lymph nodes of the neck. Early detection is key to surviving oral cancer.

Causes

Mouth cancer occurs when cells on  lips or in  mouth develop changes (mutations) in their DNA. These mutations allow cancer cells to continue growing and dividing when healthy cells would die. The accumulating abnormal mouth cancer cells can form a tumor. With time they may spread inside the mouth and on to other areas of the head and neck or other parts of the body.

Mouth cancers most commonly begin in the flat, thin cells (squamous cells) that line  lips and the inside of  mouth. Most oral cancers are squamous cell carcinomas.It's not clear what causes the mutations in squamous cells that lead to mouth cancer.

Stages

There are four stages of oral cancer.

·         Stage 1: The tumor is 2 centimeters (cm) or smaller, and the cancer hasn’t spread to the lymph nodes.

·         Stage 2: The tumor is between 2-4 cm, and cancer cells haven’t spread to the lymph nodes.

·         Stage 3: The tumor is either larger than 4 cm and hasn’t spread to the lymph nodes, or is any size and has spread to one lymph node, but not to other parts of the body.

·         Stage 4: Tumors are any size and the cancer cells have spread to nearby tissues, the lymph nodes, or other parts of the body.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of mouth cancer may include:

·         A sore that doesn't heal

·         A sore that bleeds

·         A growth, lump or thickening of the skin or lining of your mouth

·         Loose teeth

·         Poorly fitting dentures

·         Tongue pain

·         Jaw pain or stiffness

·         Difficult or painful chewing

·         Difficult or painful swallowing

·         Sore throat

·         Dramatic weight loss

·         Lower lip, face, neck, or chin numbness

Risk factors

Factors that can increase your risk of mouth cancer include:

·         Tobacco use of any kind, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco and snuff, among others

·         Heavy alcohol use

·         Excessive sun exposure to your lips

·         A sexually transmitted virus called human papillomavirus (HPV)

·         A weakened immune system

Prevention

There's no proven way to prevent mouth cancer. However, you can reduce your risk of mouth cancer if you:

·         Stop using tobacco or don't start. If you use tobacco, stop. If you don't use tobacco, don't start. Using tobacco, whether smoked or chewed, exposes the cells in your mouth to dangerous cancer-causing chemicals.

·         Drink alcohol only in moderation, if at all. Chronic excessive alcohol use can irritate the cells in your mouth, making them vulnerable to mouth cancer. If you choose to drink alcohol, limit yourself to one drink a day if you're a woman or two drinks a day if you're a man.

·         Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Choose a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. The vitamins and antioxidants found in fruits and vegetables may help reduce your risk of mouth cancer.

·         Avoid excessive sun exposure to your lips. Protect the skin on your lips from the sun by staying in the shade when possible. Wear a broad-brimmed hat that effectively shades your entire face, including your mouth. Apply a sunscreen lip product as part of your routine sun protection regimen.

·         See your dentist regularly. As part of a routine dental exam, ask your dentist to inspect your entire mouth for abnormal areas that may indicate mouth cancer or precancerous changes.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental , emotional , spiritual and physical levels. When mouth cancer   is concerned there are many effective medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering the mental and physical symptoms.

NITRIC ACID 3C—Nitric acid is one of the top remedies for mouth cancer with sharp , splinter –like pains. Pain and swelling of the jaw, especially the upper one with hardness. Salivation. Bloody saliva with green coating on tongue.

CISTUS CANADENSIS 200 C—Cistus Canadensis is another remedy for oral cancer with cold feeling. Sensation of coldness in various parts of the body. Mouth feels cold, putrid with impure breath. Hurts to protrude the tongue.Malignant disease of the glands of the neck is another leading symptom.

KALI CYNATUM 3X—Kali cynatum is one of the most effective remedy for tongue cancer. It is usually indicated in the last stage of cancer with severe pain. Ulcer of tongue with indurated edges, especially right side of tongue. Speech difficult, the power of speech lost but intelligence intact. Tongue has a peculiar dark ground seen through heavy white coating. Lips and mucuous membrane of mouth becomes pale , and slight frothing is seen at the mouth

MERCURIUS CYNATUS 200 C—Merc. cynatus is prescribed, where ulceration of mouth with a gray membrane is seen. Pain and swelling of salivary glands. Fetid breath.

SEMPERVIVUM TECTORUM 3X—Sempervivum tectorum is considered a specific remedy for tongue cancer. Indurations and sores on the tongue with stabbing pain. Whole mouth is very tender and sensitive. Tongue is ulcerated and bleed easily, especially at night.