Natural Treatment of Canker Sores and Mucocele

Abstract

Canker sores and mucocele can occur to any one in any stage of life. These conditions can occur on lips, tongue, gums, roof of mouth and floor of mouth. Sometimes they even have the tendency to grow on esophageal areas. Such sores are not dangerous but are habitual of causing irritation, difficulty in eating and chewing hard or hot substances. Usually these are the result of stress or minor injury inside the mouth. Even spices can also trigger the development of canker sores and mucocele. In this article we will be discussing the causes, symptoms and treatment of canker sore and mucocele and also about the difference between both.

Introduction

Canker sores and mucocele both belong to the category of mouth disorders. Canker sores medically are termed as aphthous ulcers and mucocele is the clinical term for two related phenomena that is mucus extravasation phenomenon and mucus retention cyst. The details about both canker sores and mucocele are discussed below in this article separately.

Canker sores

These are the small shallow ulcers that occur on the inner lining of the mouth. These sores start as a white ulcer and slowly turn yellow. Then gradually they develop redness around them (red and burning margins). These sores are usually having size smaller than 1mm but can get enlarged up to the size of one inch in diameter. These sores can be very painful and probably will make eating and talking uncomfortable

The canker sores can be of two types

Simple canker sores: They generally appear four to five times a year and can manage to last for a week.

Complex canker sores: They are not common and occur in rare conditions.

Causes of canker sores

The exact cause of this condition is not known. But usually a stress or minor injury inside of mouth is potential to cause simple canker sores. Certain food articles like citrus, acidic fruits and vegetables like lemons, pineapples, apples, tomatoes, oranges and strawberries can trigger a canker sore appearance. Other causes may include sharp tooth surface, ill fitting of dentures, braces, dental appliances can also trigger a canker sore.

But in complex canker sores usually the cause includes underlying weak immune systems which give rise to many autoimmune conditions like lupus, behcet’s , IBS and even in AIDS. Complex canker sores can also appear in the nutrient deficiency cases like vitamin B-12 deficiency, zinc, folic acid and iron deficiency.

Symptoms of canker sores

• A painful sore or multiple sores inside of your mouth. They can be present on the tongue, roof of palate or floor of palate and inside of your cheeks.
• Tingling or burning sensation prior to appearance canker sores either simple or complex.
• The sores will be round in shape, white, grey or yellow in color with red edges and borders.
• In severe cases symptoms like fever, physical sluggishness and in rare cases swollen lymph nodes can also be absorbed.

Mucocele

As mentioned earlier oral mucocele is a term that denotes two phenomenons one is mucus extravasation phenomenon and also mucus retention cyst.

Mucus extravasation

It is a swelling of connective tissues that consists of a collection of fluid called mucus. This condition usually occurs because of the rupture of salivary gland duct. The reason for this can be local trauma or obstruction or rupture of salivary or parotid duct. The appearance of mucocele is generally translucent in color and is found in many children and young adults.

Mucus retention cyst

Cyst is a term that is generally used or refers to lesions. Mucocele is not a true cyst as it lacks epithelial lining. It is more accurate to call it a lump or polyp.

Causes of mucocele

It is a harmless cyst otherwise until it does not cause any symptoms. This usually develops when the tiny tube that moves saliva gets blocked or ruptures. It generally happens if you suck your lip or cheeks very often or get hit on your face causing injury to the salivary duct.

Signs and symptoms of mucocele

• It appears as a small swelling on your lip or inside your cheek.
• The size of mucocele varies from 1mm to centimeters.
• Slightly bluish and transparent with blue tinge.
• On palpation the mucoceles may appear fluctuant but are usually firm.
• These are generally located on the inner surface of your lower lip or on buccal mucosa. They may also appear on anterior ventral tongue and on the floor of the mouth. The floor of the mouth it is termed as ranula.

Difference between canker sores and mucocele

• Canker sores are the painful ulcer while mucocele is just a small benign cyst and is painless.
• Canker sores are not fluid filled space, on the other hand mucocele is filled with fluid.
• Simple canker sores usually heal in a week but mucocele takes 3-6 weeks for healing.
• Canker sores are small in size as compared to mucocele.
• Mucocele do not cause much difficulty while eating but canker sores are very painful and even cause difficulty in swallowing.
• Mucocele are movable while canker sores are still.
• Mucocele needs diagnostic tests and canker sores do not need any diagnostic tests.

Treatment for mucocele and canker sores

In modern science the general treatment protocol for both the conditions include laser treatment, applying steroidal creams, administration of steroidal tablets and many more. But nothing can stop the recurrence of both conditions.

In ayurveda, it is believed that there are three humors in the body that are vata, pitta and kapha. The imbalance of pitta results in the appearance of such conditions. The vitiation of pitta occurs due to triggering factors like eating spicy food, very hot and sour food etc. In such conditions ayurveda focuses on balancing the vitiated pitta and hence avoids the recurrence of condition.

Herbal remedies for mucocele and canker sores

Planet ayurveda is a leading herbal manufacturing unit that provides 100% percent pure herbal products. These products are manufactured under the supervision of expert ayurvedic doctors. Following herbal formulation can be used for managing conditions like canker sores and mucocele:

1. Pitta balance
2. Gandhak rasayan
3. Smucler gel
4. Turmix mouth rinse
5. Irimedadi oil
   
   

1. Pitta Balance

Pitta balance is a very effective formulation for balancing pitta. Pitta is the fire element in our body and it is very important to have this element in its balanced form. Imbalance of pitta causes conditions like mucocele and canker sores. This formulation contains akik pisti (Agate compound), Parval Pishti (Coral compound) and many other effective herbs that help in managing conditions like mucocele and canker sores.

Dosage: One capsule twice daily with water after meals

2. Gandhak Rasayan

It is manufactured using purified sulphur (shudha gandhak) which is very useful in managing many skin disorders. Gandhak rasayan is very much useful in simple canker sores and also in mucocele as it reduces fluid present in the cyst.

Dosage: Two tablets twice daily with water after meals.

3. Smucler Gel

This gel is very useful in mouth ulcers. It helps in relieving pain due to canker sores and also reduces the inflammation . It is very useful in soothing the lesion and also the cyst.

Use: It should be applied locally.

4. Turmix mouth rinse

Turmix mouth rinse is manufactured using extract of turmeric. This mouth rinse also helps in protecting the buccal cavity from bacteria and many other conditions. It also behaves as an analgesic and reduces inflammation.

5. Irimedadi oil

This oil is very beneficial in managing all the issues related to oral hygiene. It behaves like an antiseptic, have has antimicrobial properties and strengthens the gums and teeth. It also prevents recurrence of mucocele and canker sores.  This oil is generally used for oil pulling and gives very wonderful results.

6. Technique for oil pulling

Early in the morning, before brushing your teeth or before having warm water put a tablespoon of oil in your mouth and squish this oil in your mouth for around 10-15 minutes. Oil pulling is having many benefits (Charak samhita 4/ 78-80) like it enhances the strength of the mandible and nourishes the facial muscles. It also improves the  resonance of voice, taste sensations and gives good taste. It prevents dryness of throat, cracking of lips, decay of teeth and makes the teeth strong. Person does not experience pain or tingling sensation after eating sour food or hard food.

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Conclusion

The products offered by planet Ayurveda are totally herbal and cause no side effects. These products are very beneficial in managing canker sores and mucoceles and also prevent their recurrence. The conditions like these are totally related to vitiated pitta and these medications help in pacifying pitta. Once pitta is pacified the canker sores or mucocele subsides on its own. In case of any query kindly visit planetayurveda.com