HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR TONGUE CANCER

Tongue cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the tongue, and can cause lesions or tumors on your tongue.

Tongue cancer can occur on the front of the tongue, which is called “oral tongue cancer.” Or it may occur at the base of the tongue, near where it attaches to the bottom of your mouth. This is called “oropharyngeal cancer.”

Squamous cell carcinoma  is the most common type of tongue cancer. This type of cancer occurs:

·         on the surface of the skin

·         in the lining of the mouth, nose, larynx, thyroid, and throat

·         in the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts

All of these parts of the body are covered in squamous cells.

Tongue cancer is also more common in older men than in women or younger people. Oral cancers are most common in people over 55 years old.

Stages and grades

Tongue cancer is classified using stages and grades. The stage indicates how far the cancer has spread. Each stage has three potential classifications:

·         T refers to the size of the tumor. A small tumor is T1 and a large tumor is T4.

·         N refers to whether or not the cancer has spread to neck lymph nodes. N0 means the cancer has not spread, while N3 means that it has spread to many lymph nodes.

·         M refers to whether or not there are metastases (additional growths) in other body parts.

The grade of the cancer refers to how aggressive it is and how likely it is to spread. Tongue cancer can be:

·         low (slow-growing and unlikely to spread)

·         moderate

·         high (very aggressive and likely to spread)

 Causes

The cause of tongue cancer is unknown. However, certain behaviors and conditions can increase your risk, including:

·         smoking or chewing tobacco

·         heavy drinking

·         being infected  with human papillomavirus  , a sexually transmitted disease

·         chewing betel  , which is particularly common in south and southeast Asia

·         a family history of tongue or other mouth cancers

·         a personal history of certain cancers, such as other squamous cell cancers

·         a poor diet (there is  some evidence that a diet low in fruits and vegetables increases the risk of all oral cancers)

·         poor oral hygiene (constant irritation from jagged teeth or ill-fitting dentures can increase your risk of tongue cancer)

Symptoms

In the early stages of tongue cancer, especially with cancer at the base of the tongue, you might not notice any symptoms. The most common early symptom of tongue cancer is a sore on your tongue that doesn’t heal and that bleeds easily. You might also notice mouth or tongue pain.

Other symptoms of tongue cancer include:

·         a red or white patch on your tongue that persists

·         a tongue ulcer that persists

·         pain when swallowing

·         mouth numbness

·         a sore throat that persists

·         bleeding from tongue with no apparent cause

·         a lump on tongue  that persists

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 Tongue 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.

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.

ARSENICUM ALBUM 3—Arsenic album is indicated for cancer tongue with much burning and dryness. Tongue dry, clean and red, stitching and burning pain in tongue, ulcerated and bluish white. Edges of tongue red, takes imprint of teeth. Along with this the peculiar mental symptom of Arsenic is seen. Great restlessness, anguish and fear of death and disease.

CHROMIC ACID 3X—Chromic acid is indicated for cancer tongue with foul smelling breath. Inflammation and destruction of epithelium and mucous membrane.

CROTALUS HORRIDUS 30—Crotalus hor is prescribed for cancer tongue with fetid breath, peculiar moldy smell from mouth. Hemorrhage dark blood , which is not clotted. Mouth fills up with bloody, frothy saliva.

GALIUM APARINE Q—Galium aparine is indicated for  cancerous ulcers and nodulated tumors of tongue. Favors healthy granulations on ulcerated surfaces.

CITRUS LIMON Q—Citrus limon has relieved the  pain of the cancer tongue. It is also used as a mouth wash.

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.

VIBURNUM PRUNIFOLIUM  Q—Cancer of the tongue.