It is one of the rare kind of salivary gland tumor. This tumor can develop in any salivary gland such as mouth, throat and neck. This tumor is the most commonly found. These salivary glands helps in formation of saliva which is beneficial in digestion. Saliva helps to keep mouth moist and also helps in supporting teeth. In most of the cases, tumors which are formed on glands are noncancerous but the tumors which are formed on the salivary glands are malignant.
What are the Causes of Pleomorphic Adenoma
When some of the cells in the salivary glands develop certain abnormal changes, salivary gland cancer occurs.
- Obstructed salivary glandular duct system leads to failure of the saliva drainage.
- Exposure to harmful radiations.
- Tobacco smoking.
- The mutations allow the cells of the glands to grow as well as divide rapidly.
- The other cells die while the mutated cells live.
- The accumulation of the cells can lead to the formation of tumor which may spread to the adjacent tissues. These cells will further break of and spread to different parts of the body.
What are the Risk Factors for Pleomorphic Adenoma
Exposure to radiations- the risk of neck and head cancer increases if the patient is going through any radiation therapy.
- Age- these tumors can occur at any age but most commonly seen in older adults.
- Alcohol/tobacco- the risk of salivary cancer increases with the consumption of alcohol, tobacco.
- Workplace exposure - working in asbestos mining, rubber manufacturing factory and plumbing will increase the risk of development of salivary cancer.
- Diet- a poor intake of fruits and vegetables with increased intake of animal fats.
- Hereditary or genetic factors.
What are the Types of Pleomorphic Adenoma
There are many tiny salivary glands which are present inside cheeks, lips, throat and mouth but the major salivary glands are parotid, submandibular and sublingual. But most commonly affected gland is parotid gland. About 20-25% of tumors of parotid gland are cancerous.
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Pleomorphic Adenoma?
- Pain in the area of mouth, neck and face
- A selling or lump formation in and on the jaw, throat or neck
- Persistent pain in the area of salivary gland
- Numbness in some of the part of face
- A difference in the right and left parts of the face
- Difficult in chewing, swallowing and eating
- Weakness of muscles on the either side of the face
- A limited mouth opening or difficulty in opening the mouth wide
How to Diagnose Pleomorphic Adenoma
There are various diagnostic methods which are as listed below:
- Medical history and physical examination- a proper medical history along with checking the swelling or lumps on the face, neck or mouth
- Imaging tests- CT scan and MRI(magnetic resonance imaging) will definitely help in determining the size and the location of tumor of salivary gland.
- Biopsy- this is a confirmatory test which can be done by taking a piece of tissue from the affected area.
Ayurvedic Approach to the Pleomorphic Adenoma
It is believed that our body is governed and controlled by 3 doshas which are vata, pitta and kapha. A proper balance among the 3 is necessary.If there is any imbalance among the 3 doshas then disease prevails. The aim of the ayurvedic therapy is to keep the balance among the 3 doshas. Due to imbalance in the vata and kaphadosha, tumor occurs in for which vata is responsible for inappropriate division of the cells while kapha is responsible for the tumor cell growth.
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Shatavari Capsules
- Shatavari is also known as asparagus racemosus.
- Shatavari is also called as Indian asparagus.
- This herb can be found in the tropical areas as well as in the Himalayas.
- Shatavari is believed as a universal rasayana.
- Due to its rejuvenating properties, it is believed that it is a wonderful herbal medicine for the patients with pleomorphic adenoma.
- It overall supports the immune system which helps our body to fight against several diseases.
- Its natural antioxidant properties helps in the treatment of pleomorphic adenoma.
- The ingredients of shatavari capsules are a pure extract of shatavari of 500mg
- Take 1-2 capsules twice daily with meals for few weeks.
- This product is 100% natural, safe and effective.
Graviola Capsules
- Graviola is also known as annonamuricata.
- Graviolais a natural agent which is a wonderful remedy for various types of cancers.
- This herb has shown its amazing effects in the treatment of several tumors especially salivary gland tumors. This is the only reason it is considered as the best remedy for the management of pleomorphic adenoma.
- These capsules helps in removing free radicals out of the body.
- As it contains acetogenin ,it helps in fighting against cancer cells.
- This medication also acts as a supportive therapy among the patients suffering with cancer.
- This product is available in the form of capsules.
- The ingredients of the graviola capsules is 500 mg of graviola.
- Daily intake of 1-2 capsules per day with plain water after meals will show better results.
Mahashankhvati
- As it is known that tumor occurs due to imbalance among the 3doshas. The mahashankhvati helps in maintaining the balance between the vata, pitta and kaphadosha.
- It is a 100% natural product as well as 100% safe.
- The ingredients of mahashankhvati are pippali, chitraka, danti, shudhparad, shudh tankan, sarjaksharsndyavkashar.
- It’s sedative properties will help to manage the pain in the pleomorphic adenoma.
- These are available in the form of tablets.
- Daily intake of 2 tablets after half an hour of meal with plain water will show amazing results.
Pitta Balance
- As it is known that tumor occurs due to imbalance among the doshas. These capsules are wonderful for maintaining the balance among the doshas.
- It helps in the management of pleomorphic adenoma by balancing the formation of heat by the treatment taken.
- Pitta balance contains pravalpishti, akikpishti, jwarmohrapishti, kamdudharas, muktapishti and giloysatava . Among these, every ingredient is of 125mg except muktapishti which is 50mg.
- Take 1-2 capsules twice daily with plain water after meals for better results.
Curcumin Capsules
- This is one of the most common herb in ayurveda.
- This herb is widely used in the cancer treatment.
- Itsanti oxidative properties helps in the improvement of immunity and health.
- The ingredients of curcumin capsules are pure extract of haridra(500mg)
- Daily intake of 1-2 capsules with water or milk will show better results.
Drakshavaleha
- The draksha are the main ingredients of drakshavaleha which are raisins.
- This medicine is helpful in maintaining the balance between the vata and kaphadosha which ultimately helps in the treatment of cancer.
- Daily 5-10gm intake twice daily will help in the pleomorphic adenoma management