Do you suffer from nasal polyp and wonder who to break its recurrence? People with nasal polyps could easily relate to this question as they are often frustrated with the cycle of polyp symptoms, treatment, and surgery. Those who are stuck in this vicious cycle would seek a way out of this problem for getting permanent relief and stopping the recurrence. Studies have revealed the recurrence may occur as early as 6 months after the surgery. If you are suffering from nasal polyp for the first time, scroll down to learn what exactly it is and how to manage it.
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A nasal polyp is a soft benign growth that develops from the mucus membrane that lines the inside of the nose and the sinus. The polyp happens to have a teardrop shape, and it could be either small or large. People may have just a single polyp while some could have numerous of them inside their sinus cavities as well. This condition is called Sinonasal polyposis.
Often, the smaller polyps are not noticed initially as they do not cause any discomforting symptoms. As the size grows, it may obstruct the nasal cavity, thereby making it difficult to breathe through the nose and obstructing the flow of mucus from the sinus causing sinusitis.
What Causes Nasal Polyps?
Nasal polyp mostly results due to the inflammation of the mucus membrane present inside the nose and sinus. (sinuses are air-filled spaces in the facial bones). This mucus membrane has an important function of trapping and destroying the disease-producing organisms and allergens in the mucus that it secretes, thereby preventing the infection and allergens from reaching the throat or lungs. In some people, the nasal mucosa gets sensitive to certain harmless substances that would otherwise not affect other normal people. This causes a state of inflammation, and, if it persists for years together, would cause the formation of a polyp.
Polyps are frequently observed in people with:
1.Chronic allergic rhinitis: The affected individuals may experience sneezing, itching in the eyes and nose, and watery nose when in contact with allergens, such as dust, pollen, smoke, perfume, cold, etc.
2.Asthma
3.Cystic fibrosis: It is a genetic condition affecting the mucus membranes of different organs of the body.
4.Allergic fungal sinusitis: Sinusitis due to the growth of fungus in the sinus that is observed in people with low immunity.
5.An allergy to aspirin and other painkillers
6.Nasal mastocytosis: It is a condition in which there is an increase in the mast cells in nasal mucosa causing inflammation.
It is also important to note that not all people with these conditions will have a nasal polyp.
How Do I Know that I Have Polyps?
When you happen to experience the discomforting symptoms of any of the conditions that are mentioned above, you might have polyps. As mentioned earlier, small polyps would not cause symptoms. However, with big polyps, the person could experience any or combination of the symptoms that are mentioned below.
Here are some discomforting symptoms that may indicate you suffer from a nasal polyp.
1.Inability to breathe through the locked side of your nose with a sense of stuffiness
2.Mouth breathing.
3.The sensation of heaviness and discomfort in the bones of the face
4.There could be pain in the facial bones as well
5.Heaviness in the head, pressure sensation, and headache
6.Watering from the nose
7.Reduced or loss of sense of smell.
8.Snoring
9.There could be a continuous post nasal drip in case the sinus is involved.
10.There could also be bleeding from the nose if one blows the nose forcefully.
How is the Condition Diagnosed?
Though polyps are extra growths in the nasal mucosa, all the nasal growths are not polyps. Hence, it is always important to consult your doctor to rule out the possibility of any other cause of the growth inside the nose that is obstructing breathing.
The diagnosis is made by considering the history that the patient narrates and examination of the nose. The doctor may also suggest investigations such as X-ray and MRI scan if he feels that the sinuses are also involved and to know the extent of the involvement of the sinus.
Treatment for Nasal Polyp:
For a complete treatment of nasal polyps and to minimize the chances of its recurrences, the treatment must not only focus on the present condition but also try to correct the underlying source of the discomforting inflammation of the mucus membrane.
Homeopathy holds the potential of offering long-lasting results to the patients suffering from nasal polyps since it aims to address the cause of the polyps while helping relieve the presenting symptoms of the same. Homeopathy is effective in reducing the size of the medium-sized and small-sized polyps and causing them to disappear without the need for surgery. Moreover, it is important to note that homeopathic medicines are safe and do not cause any side-effects. However, if the size of the polyp is big and interfering with your normal day-to-day functioning (for instance, a loss of sleep resulting due to the inability to breathe due to the blocked polyp could reduce the person’s ability to focus on work and concentrate, thereby cause irritability. If sleeplessness continues for a long time, it could reduce productivity), It is advisable that when the patient first removes the polyp through surgery, opt for homeopathy treatment to correct the cause and prevent the recurrence of the polyp.
The homeopathic medicines for treating nasal polyp of a patient are selected after considering the patient’s detailed case details and history. It comprises an in-depth study of the discomforting symptoms and factors that aggravate or reduce the symptoms as not all the patients with nasal polyp have to suffer from the same symptoms.
Here are some common homeopathic remedies for nasal polyps.
1.Lemna Minor: This homeopathic remedy is indicated for cases of nasal polyp. It helps to reduce the nasal obstruction resulting due to the swelling of the nose. When a person experiences asthma due to nasal obstruction, this medicine may help.
2.Teucrium Marum: Nasal polyp with the sensation of crawling inside the nose indicate Teucrium Marum. It helps treat chronic discharge from the nose.
3.Calcarea Carb: It is effective in treating the polyp in patients who tend to catch a cold with every change of weather. The blockage of the nose with bad odor and yellow discharge and swelling at the root of the nose indicates Calcarea Carb.
4.Sanguinaria: It helps treat the nasal polyp in patients suffering from hay fever. Chronic runny nose with yellow mucus and the development of polyps particularly on the right side indicate Sanguinaria.
So, if you happen to suffer from a nasal polyp and wish to prevent its recurrence, count on homeopathic treatment for nasal polyps without a second thought. In case you have queries about polyps, contact us at Life Force on www.askdrshah.com and we will get in touch with you to answer your questions.
