HOMEOPATHY FOR RANULA
What is ranula?
Ranula is a fluid collection or cyst that forms in the mouth under the tongue.
It is filled with saliva (spit) that has leaked out of a damaged salivary gland.
Salivary glands are small structures around the mouth which make saliva.
Saliva should drain from these glands directly into the mouth. If one of these glands is damaged then the saliva leaks
out into the tissues next to the gland forming a cyst or bubble near the gland. This cyst is called ranula.
If the ranula stays in the mouth underneath the tongue it is called a simple ranula and if it grows
down into the neck under the mouth it is called a plunging ranula.
What causes a ranula?
A ranula forms when saliva flows into the tissue around your salivary gland instead of in your
mouth. There are different reasons why this can happen. A ranula might be the result of:
A blocked or damaged salivary gland.
Injury or trauma to your mouth.
SYMPTOMS OF RANULA
1. A clear or bluish translucent growth on the floor of the mouth.
2. It usually is a 2-3 inch diameter painless soft swelling under the tongue or chin.
3. Occasionally, there is collection of fluid in swelling.
4. Slowly grows in size until it is discovered.
5. In simple Ranula, swelling is confined to the sublingual gland.
TYPES OF RANULA
There are two types of ranulas.
Let’s take a look at them one by one.
1. Simple or oral ranula:
In a simple ranula, the swelling is limited to the smallest salivary gland present in the mouth and
throat i.e., the sublingual gland.
The cyst remains on the floor of the mouth beneath the tongue.
2. Plunging or diving ranula:
A plunging or diving ranula is formed when a simple ranula ruptures. The cyst grows downwards
in the mouth and the throat. The rupture leads to the formation of a pseudocyst that extends into
the neck (through a defect in the muscle).
MERC SOL-
It is the best remedy for ranula which is large and hard in size. Bitter taste in the mouth tongue is swollen flabby takes imprint of the teeth.
There is a foul breath and offensive saliva. Although the term is very moist there is intense thirst.
Ailments from benefits of sugar suppressed food sweat fright
Mentally the patient is very tired of life weak memory, loss of Willpower fear of losing his reason very slow in answering questions
NAT MUR-
It is the next prominent medicine focus of Ranula it is indicated in cases in which there is a swelling under accompanied with a stinging type of pain
There may be copious salivation that tastes salty. long term inflammation of SALIVARY glands is present
CAl CARB-
There is sour taste in the mouth with great thirst in the afternoon put it and, offensive smell from the mouth
All the discharges melts for sour odor from the whole body
Ailments from defective assimilation suppressed eruptions, alcohol fright loss of vital fluid
NITRIC ACID-
It is the best remedy for ulcers on the soft palate or the entire mouth. smell Very putrid in breath from the mouth with offensive saliva and pleading soft and spongy gums and low teeth.
tongue is clean and red
It is the best remedy for hemorrhagic ranula hemorrhage from anywhere is the peculiar symptom hemorrhage from the Mouth, from the uterus or from lungs, and stomach nitric acid is the best remedy for all this
THUJA-
It is the best remedy for the ranula when it is under the tongue,
The cyst of the ranula is bluish, and it is also very best remedy for varicose veins on the tongue and mouth.
FLUORIC ACID-
It is the best comedy for Ranula causing all sorts of syphilitic nature. The characteristic symptoms of patients are burning an unusual heat ,
General aggravation by warmth and relief by cold application
Ranula Under Tongue Management
Some management tips can be followed to aid in the fast recovery and preventing complications
along with medical treatment.
It can prevent further infection and inflammation of the ranula under the tongue.
Using mild and sensitive toothbrushes:
Using mild and sensitive toothpaste and a toothbrush can prevent further damage and complications.
Avoid spicy food items:
Avoid eating too spicy food that may produce aphthous in the mouth and causes additional symptoms.
These are a few simple tips that can be followed for fast recovery from ranula under the tongue.
FAQ
Is a ranula serious?
Ranulas aren’t dangerous or cancerous, and some may even go away on their own.
But, some ranulas grow so large that theyinterfere with breathing or swallowing. In these cases, treatment Is necessary.
Are ranulas contagious?
No. Since bacteria, viruses or fungi don’t cause ranulas, they’re not contagious.
