Glossitis is the inflammation of the tongue. The causes of glossitis vary from simple to complex. It can appear in several forms, such as acute glossitis, where the condition arises suddenly, or chronic glossitis, which persists over a longer period. Understanding the types of glossitis is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Ayurvedic treatments for glossitis often include herbal remedies, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments aimed at reducing inflammation and promoting overall oral health.
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- CAUSES
- PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
- DIAGNOSIS
- TREATMENTS
- PROGNOSIS
- COMPLICATIONS
- GLOSSITIS AND AYURVEDA
- NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES
- PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS
- SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS
- LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS
- CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
- AYURVEDIC LOCAL TREATMENT
- AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT
- AYURVEDIC SHODHANA TREATMENT
- COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES
- HOME REMEDIES FOR GLOSSITIS
- DIET AND BEHAVIOUR FOR GLOSSITIS
- YOGA FOR GLOSSITIS
- RESEARCH PAPERS OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GLOSSITIS
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF GLOSSITIS
- Swelling
- Redness
- tongue swelling
- Burning sensation
- Irregular surface
- Change in the size and shape of papillae
- Difficulty in swallowing
WHAT IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF GLOSSITIS?
- Injuries
- Infections
- Nutritional deficiency
- Allergy
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Due to the above-mentioned causes, inflammation of the tongue occurs. It may progress lead to painful ulcers.
DIAGNOSIS
- Examination of tongue
- Laboratory investigations
GLOSSITIS TREATMENT
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- Analgesics
- Antibacterial mouth wash
- Treatment of underlying pathology.
PROGNOSIS
- Prognosis is based on the cause of glossitis, duration and condition of the patient
COMPLICATIONS
- Painful ulcers
GLOSSITIS AND AYURVEDA
- In Ayurveda, glossitis falls under mukha roga( jihwa roga)
NIDANA- AYURVEDIC CAUSES
- Excess consumption of ununctuous, dry, acrid food
- Injuries
- Poor oral hygiene
PURVAROOPAM- AYURVEDIC PREMONITORY SYMPTOMS
- Pain and swelling in the tongue
SAMPRAPTI – AYURVEDIC PATHOGENESIS
- Vata, pitta and kapha dosha move through all channels of circulation. Due to the subtle nature of vata it impels the remaining two doshas.
- The aggravated vata having provoked these two doshas, exacerbated and fills up the empty channels and moves greatly inside them or by getting enveloped by the other doshas.
- The aggravated doshas reside in the tongue and produce inflammation.
LAKSHANA- AYURVEDIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- Ruk – pain
- Sopha – swelling
- Redness
AYURVEDIC PROGNOSIS
- Sadhya – Curable
CHIKITSA- AYURVEDIC TREATMENT
Treatment for GLOSSITIS
- Gandusha and kavala – gargling
- Dandadhavana – tooth cleaning
- Gihwa nirlehana – tongue cleaning
AYURVEDIC SAMANA TREATMENT
- Punarnavadi kashayam
- Guduchyadi kashayam
- Triphala guggulu
- Khadiradi vati
- Sitopaladi churna
AYURVEDIC SHODHANA TREATMENT
- NASYA-Ksheerabala, anutaila, shadbindu taila
COMMONLY USED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR GLOSSITIS
Internal administration
- Punarnavadi kashayam
- Khadiradi vati
- Sitopaladi churna
- Guduchyadi kashayam
- Triphala guggulu
HOME REMEDIES FOR GLOSSITIS
- Use of antibacterial mouth wash
- Gargling with warm water mixed with salt
- Brush your teeth at least twice a day and after meals to remove food particles and bacteria.
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and mild toothpaste to prevent irritation.
DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
- Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume a balanced diet
- consume vitamin B12 rich food
- Clean the mouth properly after food
Spicy foods and acidic substances can exacerbate symptoms, leading to discomfort and inflammation. Avoid adding those to your diet. - The immune system plays a significant role in how the body reacts to infections and allergies, influencing the severity and persistence of glossitis.
YOGA
- Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – calms the mind and gets relief from aches and pains
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
RESEARCH PAPERS OF AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF GLOSSITIS
- A case study of glossitis with ayurvedic management
- Role of Ayurveda in the management of oral health
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