Laryngeal cancer is a type of throat cancer that affects larynx. The larynx is voice box. It contains cartilage and muscles that enable some one to talk.

This type of cancer can damage voice. When not treated quickly, it may spread to other parts of  body.

SYMPTOMS OF LARYNGEAL CANCERUploaded Image

Unlike other types of cancer, the symptoms of laryngeal cancer are fairly easy to detect. Some of the most common signs include:

  • Hoarse voice
  • breathing difficulties
  • excessive coughing
  • cough with blood
  • neck pain
  • Sore throat
  • ear pain
  • trouble swallowing food
  • neck swelling
  • neck lumps
  • sudden weight loss

CAUSES OF LARYNGEAL CANCER

Throat cancer typically occurs when healthy cells sustain damage and begin to overgrow. These cells can turn into tumors. Laryngeal cancers are tumors that originate in voice box.

The mutations that damage cells in larynx are often due to smoking. They can also be the result of:

  • Heavy alcohol use
  • Poor nutrition
  • Human Papillomavirus exposure
  • Immune system problems
  • Workplace exposure to toxins, such as asbestos
  • Certain genetic diseases, such as Fanconi anemia

RISK FACTORS

Certain lifestyle factors increase risk of developing laryngeal cancer. These include:

  • smoking
  • chewing tobacco
  • not eating enough fruits and vegetables
  • consuming large quantities of processed foods
  • drinking alcohol
  • exposure to asbestos
  • a family history of throat cancer

Staging

  • T refers to the size of the primary tumor and if it has invaded surrounding tissue.
  • N is used to identify how far the cancer has spread to lymph nodes.
  • M indicates whether the cancer has metastasized or spread into other organs or more distant lymph nodes.

HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT OF LARYNGEAL CANCER

Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. Laryngeal cancer symptoms treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities and extension of the complaints. Some important remedies are given below for Laryngeal cancer symptoms treatment