Homeopathic Treatment Hemorrhoids
June 25, 2007
Oh Those Painful hemorrhoids
In my clinical practice I have found Homeopathic medicines ? Nux Vomica, Aesculus, Aloes, Hamemelis and Sulphur being extremely effective in the treatment of hemorrhoids.
Hahnemann (the founder of homeopathy), writing about Nux, tells us that there are just a few medicines of which symptoms are so similar to those of the common ailments that these are very frequently found useful. These he terms as Polychrests ? drugs of many uses. Nux is a leading homeopathic polychrest. Even for a skilled homeopath, Nux is a popular prescription.
After years of neglect, when the ailing digestive system starts showing its symptoms, it usually expresses itself with the feeling of unsatisfactory stools. Bowels are cleared in not less than two or three attempts. This is a common kind of constipation and is usually found in conjunction with piles. Piles, when associated with such bowel movements, need Nux Vomica. Nux, as a rule, cures both. It acts best when taken at night. Dosage: Nux Vomica 200 one dose at night, every alternate day, for a period of two weeks.
Aesculus is more often indicated in blind piles (non-bleeding). The rectum feels full, sore with burning and itching sensation as if it is full of small sticks, with pain shooting to the back. Dosage: 30 c four times a day until substantial relief starts. Aloes Socotrina can be used for piles that protrude like a bunch of grapes, and painful, hot and are relieved by cold water. If indicated, 30 c potency can be used four times a day. Bleeding piles are common and are a feature of internal piles. Hamemelis 30 c can be taken four times a day to control the bleeding.
The use of Sulphur requires a special mention in the treatment of chronic piles but should be used only under the guidance of professional homeopath.
