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Suffering from Lower Abdominal Pain? Try Homeopathic Medicines

Lower abdomen is the part of the abdomen that lies below the belly button (also called navel or umbilicus). It includes abdominal area between belly button and the pelvis. Pain in this area is referred to as lower abdominal pain. The pain can arise as a result of a problem in any of the different organs in the lower abdomen like colon (large intestine), small intestine, appendix, urinary bladder, ureter, ovaries and uterus. In very few cases, pain in some other body area may be felt in the lower abdomen called referred pain like in case of kidney pain, testicular pain, etc.

The intensity of pain can be mild to severe varying from case to case. The pain can be acute (a sudden onset), chronic (developing gradually and occurring for a long time) or intermittent (occurring in intervals). The pain could be in the entire lower abdomen or specifically on the right or left side. The reasons behind lower abdominal pain could range from mild to quite serious ones, needing urgent medical attention. It may simply arise from indigestion, gas, constipation, diarrhea or it may point towards other gastric health issues.

It can arise from inflammation in the intestine either small or large intestine. The reasons behind inflammation could be variable. Firstly the inflammation can arise from an infection. Next, this can arise in cases of IBD or celiac disease. IBD refers to inflammatory bowel disease of autoimmune disorder that includes two disorders i.e. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In Crohn’s disease inflammation can occur in any of the parts of the GIT – gastrointestinal tract. In ulcerative colitis inflammation and ulcers occur in the large intestine and/or rectum.

Another cause behind inflammation is celiac disease. It is an autoimmune disorder in which eating wheat, rye, barley trigger an immune response that damages the lining of small intestine. Other reasons includes obstruction of intestine and cancer of intestine.

Next reason for lower abdominal pain could be an infection in the urinary tract (UTI – urinary tract infection). In women, lower abdominal pain can additionally happen from dysmenorrhea (pain during menses) and other complaints of uterus like uterine fibroids (benign i.e. non – cancerous tumours growing in the wall of uterus), pelvic inflammatory disease (infection in upper genital tract of women), and endometriosis (growth of tissue that normally line uterus in area other than uterus like in ovaries, fallopian tubes, urinary bladder, rectum). The pain in lower abdomen specifically on one side could have different reasons. Pain on left side of lower abdomen can arise from diverticulitis (inflammation in the pouches that might form in lining of colon), left sided kidney stone. Pain on right side of lower abdomen can occur from appendicitis (inflammation of appendix), right sided kidney stone. In females, one-sided lower abdomen pain, apart from the above, could result from ovary complaints like a cyst, a tumour, ovulation pain.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a highly effective treatment in treating lower abdominal pain. Homeopathic medicines target the root cause behind the problem and boost the body’s healing mechanism to overcome health issues naturally. These offer great relief in abdomen pain with zero side effects. With the use of these medicines, the intensity and frequency of abdomen pain decreases gradually. Homeopathic prescription varies from case to case depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. It is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic physician after detailed case evaluation and avoid self-medication. Homeopathic medicines are recommended for cases of mild to moderate intensity. In case of acute, severe pain and for the pain that occurs from issues, like appendicitis, urgent help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken as homeopathy has a limitation to help cases arising from serious causes.

Homeopathic Medicines For Lower Abdominal Pain

1. Lycopodium – With Excessive Gas

Lycopodium is a very effective medicine for cases of lower abdominal pain. It is a well-indicated medicine to relieve abdominal pain that occurs from excessive gas in the abdomen. There is marked accumulation of gas in the lower abdomen which causes bloating. Gas often gets stuck in the abdomen. There is excess gas formation soon after eating. This medicine is prominently indicated to manage abdomen pain if a person suffers from cystitis (means urinary bladder inflammation). In such cases, there is a frequent desire to urinate. Bearing down sensation is felt over the bladder region. In some cases, stitching pain occurs in the urinary bladder.

2. Colocynth – For Pain After Eating

This medicine is frequently indicated to deal with cases of pain in the lower abdomen after eating. The pain gets worse when lying on either side — left or right. It gets better from bending double (bending forward with body bending forward and downwards) and from pressure or lying on the back. A gripping or cutting pain occurs in the intestines. It is attended with nausea. This medicine is also useful for pain in the abdomen occurring from cases of cyst in the ovaries. The type of pain in such cases is sharp and cutting type.

3. Merc Sol – With Intestinal Inflammation

This medicine is beneficial for cases of abdomen pain in case of inflammation of the intestines. In cases needing it, pain is felt in the lower abdomen. It is cutting or stitching type of pain. The pain goes from the right to the left side in most cases. The pain gets worse from walking. Along with the above symptoms, the stool is loose. There passes mucus and blood in the stool.

4. Berberis Vulgaris – For Pain From Kidney Stone

This medicine can be used when there is pain from kidney stone. The key feature to use this medicine is pain from back in the region of kidney radiating down to the lower abdomen in region of the urinary bladder. There is increased urge to pass urine with pain in bladder. urine is scanty. Burning occurs along with urination.

5. Cantharis – In Cases Of Urine Infections

This medicine is recommended for managing pain that occurs in cases of urine infections. There is marked pain in the bladder region (in the centre of lower abdomen). The pain can be burning or cutting type. It is attended with frequent urge to urinate. There is an urge to pass urine even though there is little amount of urine in the bladder. Burning is felt in the urethra before, during or after urination. The bladder region can also be very sensitive to touch.

6. Sepia – For Pain In Ovaries Or Uterus

Sepia is a leading medicine to manage pain in the ovaries and uterus. This medicine is indicated when there is dull, heavy or stinging pain in the ovaries. Along with this vaginal discharge can be present. This discharge is mostly yellow in color. For uterine pain, the characteristic feature for using this medicine is a bearing down sensation in the pelvis. Burning or stitching pains occur in the uterus. The pain from the uterus may extend to the navel.

7. Magnesium Phos – For Cases Of Painful Menses

This medicine is highly suitable to manage cases of painful menses. Cramping pain is felt in cases needing it. The pain gets better by warm applications on the lower abdomen. There may be relief in pain by bending double. It is also helpful for shooting pain.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines For Unsatisfactory Stool

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 2 Comments

Unsatisfactory stool refers to a feeling as if the bowels have not emptied completely after defecation and some amount of the stool is still remaining in the rectum that needs to be passed. This apprehension may be accompanied with some other symptoms as well depending on the cause behind it. These include straining to pass stool, hard stool, loose stool sometimes, stomach pain/cramps, gas, bloated abdomen, rectal pain or anal bleeding. Unsatisfactory stool can arise due to various reasons. The first and the most important reason among these is long-term constipation. Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements means passing less than three stools in a week or difficulty / straining in passing the stool, passing insufficient stool or unsatisfactory stool and a feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation.

Another cause can be IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It is a functional disorder of the large intestine in which changes occur in the bowel habits, means constipation or diarrhea (loose stool) or alteration between these two; stomach cramps or bloating.

It can also occur sometimes in cases of IBD – Inflammatory Bowel Disease. IBD includes two disorders i.e. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. IBD is of autoimmune origin and leads to inflammation in any part of the gastrointestinal tract in cases of Crohn’s disease, while it results in inflammation and ulcers in the large intestine and / or rectum in cases of ulcerative colitis. It may also occur in cases of piles (swollen dilated veins around the anus or in the lower rectum).

Other reasons for unsatisfactory stool could be stress or anxiety. Another cause is pelvic floor dysfunction (a condition in which there is an inability to relax and coordinate the muscles in the pelvic floor for a bowel movement or to urinate). Further reasons might include infection in the colon and colorectal cancer.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy proves highly beneficial in managing cases of unsatisfactory stool. The homeopathic medicines gradually reduce the frequency and intensity of this complaint. These are 100 % natural medicines with zero side effects. They give excellent results in such cases by working on the root cause behind it. As the causes vary for unsatisfactory stool from case to case and homeopathic medicines are selected as per the characteristic symptoms of the individual, it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the guidance of a homeopathic doctor and never self-medicate.

Homeopathic Medicines For Unsatisfactory Stool

1. Nux Vomica – Leading medicine

Nux vomica is a remedy of great clinical reputation when it comes to treat cases of unsatisfactory stool. There are numerous medicines in homeopathy to manage such cases but Nux Vomica is the most beneficial among these and is often the first choice of homeopathic physician to deal with such cases. The most important characteristic feature to use this medicine is constipation with unsatisfactory stool with a frequent ineffectual urge to pass stool. The persons who need this medicine go to pass stool several times in a day. They pass very little stool at a time and a feeling of unsatisfactory stool always remains. It always feels that some part of the stool still remains behind in the rectum. This feeling of unsatisfactory stool can be described as a never-get-done feeling. The stool can be hard and dry. The stool can be blood-streaked in some of the cases needing this medicine. After passing stool, a sharp pain can be felt in the rectum. Nux Vomica is also a top-grade medicine for managing piles along with constipation with ineffectual urge to pass stool.

2. Bryonia – For Dry, Hard, Unsatisfactory Stool

Bryonia is a well-indicated medicine to manage cases where stool is dry, hard and unsatisfactory. The stool is passed after much-straining efforts. The stool is large and very dry and looks like as if burnt. Burning pain is felt at the anus while passing stool. In some cases, prolapse of the rectum occurs with passing stool. There is severe constipation that is attended with headache in most of the cases requiring Bryonia.

3. Silicea – For Unsatisfactory Stool Passed After Much Straining

Use of this medicine is recommended when there is unsatisfactory stool and excessive straining. Due to intense and prolonged straining efforts, the abdomen muscles become sore (painful to touch). A very important symptom where this medicine is indicated is stool slips back in the rectum after coming on the tip of the anus. The stool is hard in cases needing Silicea. In the evening, a constant ineffectual urge to pass stool appears. While passing stool, stinging, burning sort of sensation is felt at the anus. Additionally, itching may also be felt at the anus after the passage of stool.

4. Opium – For Unsatisfactory Stool In Form Of Hard, Round Balls

Opium is a suitable medicine for managing cases of unsatisfactory stool and the stool passes in the form of hard, round balls. This may be attended with a sensation as if the rectum is closed. Pain is felt in the rectum. There is severe constipation in cases needing this medicine. Sometimes even the passage of gas becomes difficult.

5. Natrum Mur – With Dry, Hard Stool On Alternate Days

Natrum Mur is a well-indicated medicine when the stool passes on alternate days and is always unsatisfactory. The stool may lead to cuts on the anus. Burning or smarting pain can be felt in the rectum after passing stool. In some cases, tearing type of pain is felt in the rectum. Itching can also occur at the anus. Bleeding can also occur with the passage of the stool. Before passing stool, rumbling occurs in the abdomen and pressure is felt in the rectum.

6. Nitric Acid – With Sharp Splinter Like Pains In Rectum

This medicine is helpful when there is sharp splinter (a small sharp piece of glass or wood or any other material broken off from a larger piece) like pain in the rectum with unsatisfactory stool. There is an ineffectual urge to pass stool. Only a little stool passes at a time. It is attended with a sensation as if some stool still remains in the rectum that could not be expelled. The stool is hard, dry, and scanty and passed with difficulty. Before and on passing stool, a cutting type of pain may be felt in the rectum. After passing stool, burning and shooting type of pain is felt in the rectum.

7. Lycopodium – When First Part Of Stool Passes In Small Round Lumps

Lycopodium is an effective medicine when the first part of the stool passes in the form of small round lumps. The remaining part passed is soft and large. There is always a feeling as if some part of the stool remains behind in the rectum and the stool is insufficient. In some cases needing it, the stool slips back in the rectum when it is just about to pass from the anus. At times, blood passes with the stool. After passing constipated stool, there may occur prolapse of the rectum. Pain at the anus may be felt. The pain varies in nature and can be burning, stinging or pulsating type. Sometimes it is attended with itching at the anus.

Feeling Pain in the Neck along with Numbness and Tingling in Hands? Try Homeopathy

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 1 Comment

Neck pain is one of the most common health issues that a physician frequently comes across in clinical practice. In some cases, numbness and tingling in the hands may accompany. Pain from the neck may radiate down the arms to the hands and fingers in some cases. Neck stiffness, weakness in the hands and dizziness/vertigo may also be the other attending symptoms apart from the above-mentioned features.

Numbness and tingling in the hands along with neck pain mainly happens from pinching, compression or irritation of a nerve in the cervical spine. It is medically known as cervical radiculopathy. Nerve pinching may occur from several reasons. These include disc bulge, herniated disc or arthritis of the neck (cervical spondylosis), degenerative changes in the cervical spine, bony spurs and a spine injury in the cervical region. Disc bulge indicates bulging out of the intervertebral disc (cushions lying in between the two vertebrae that comprise of a tough outer layer and a soft gel-like matter in the center) from its place that pinches the nerve in the spine. Herniated disc refers to oozing out of the inner gel-like matter from the disc from a tear in the outer layer of the disc that compresses the nerve. Arthritis of the neck or cervical spondylosis refers to wear and tear or degeneration of different structures in the cervical spine that includes the seven cervical vertebra (the 7 bones stacked one over the other in the spine of the neck), intervertebral discs, joints, ligaments and tendons in the cervical spine. Degenerative changes in the cervical spine like drying out of the discs, and bulging of disc can occur as a part of aging or due to an injury to the spine. Bone spurs indicate extra small bony outgrowths that occur on the ends of the bones that can irritate or pinch the nerves. Less commonly some infection in the spine or tumour growths in the spine could be a reason.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can offer great help in cases of neck pain attended with numbness and tingling in the hands. Homeopathy helps to overcome this complaint naturally by boosting the self-healing mechanism of the body. Homeopathic medicines are 100 % natural medicines so there is no worry about their side effects. There are no specific medicines in homeopathy and the suitable medicine is prescribed symptomatically for every individual case separately after detailed case evaluation. So it is advised to get every case evaluated by a homeopathic doctor and take medicine under the supervision of a doctor. Self-medication should not be done in any case. In some cases, numbness or tingling in the hands could point to serious health problems like Guillain-Barre syndrome, stroke, so one should always consult a doctor to rule out the cause, and in case of serious causes, immediate help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken as homeopathy has limitation in helping such serious cases.

Homeopathic Medicines For Neck Pain With Numbness And Tingling In Hands

1. Paris Quadrifolia – For Neck Pain With Numbness In Hands And Fingers

It is a highly recommended medicine to manage cases of neck pain attended with numbness in the hands and fingers. In cases needing it, the neck pain usually radiates down to the arms and fingers. Exertion worsens the neck pain and rest brings relief. Hand movement and grasping anything increases neck pain in most of the causes. The neck also feels stiff and swollen along with the above complaints. There is a feeling of weight in the neck and shoulders. Numbness and heat in the neck can also be felt. Another symptom that occurs is weakness in the neck as if occurring from bearing a heavy load on the neck. Weakness can also be felt in the arms in addition to the above complaints.

2. Kalmia Latifolia – For Neck Pain With Numbness And Tingling

Kalmia is an effective medicine to deal with cases of neck pain attended with numbness and tingling in the hands and arms. The pain from the neck radiates down the fingers. Neck feels painful to touch. Pain gets worse from movement and also at night usually in the early part of night. Neck feels stiff. Along with the above, weakness in the arm and hands can attend as well.

3. Rhus Tox – With Tingling In The Hands

Rhus Tox is a well-indicated medicine to manage neck pain with tingling sensation in the hands. The neck pain extends to the shoulders and arms. A very important attending symptom is stiffness in the neck. Neck pain gets better by moving the neck. The stiffness in the neck is relieved from massage and applying warmth to the neck. Rhus Tox is a prominent medicine to help cases where an injury or overstrain of the neck muscles is leading to the symptoms.

4. Hypericum – For Post Injury Complaint

Hypericum is a suitable medicine when neck pain, and numbness and tingling in the hands happens post-injury. Neck pain increases from even a little movement of the neck and arms. In cases requiring it, the neck is also highly sensitive to touch. Neck pain may reach the arms in many cases.

5. Causticum – With Pain, Stiffness Of Neck Extending To Back Of Head

Causticum can be given in cases of pain and stiffness of the neck extending to the back of the head along with numbness in the hands. In some cases, numbness occurs specifically in the thumb and the index finger along with neck pain. There is difficulty in moving the head due to stiffness in the neck. A tearing type of pain is felt in the neck. The right side of the neck also feels tense.

6. Calcarea Phos – With Neck Pain On Turning The Neck

This medicine is highly beneficial for cases of neck pain on turning the neck. It is attended with numbness in the hands. Stiffness is also felt in the neck. Cramps are felt in the neck on one side followed by the other side. Dullness is felt in the head. Neck pain and stiffness worsen from exposure to even little draughts of air in cases needing this medicine.

7. Gelsemium – Along With Dizziness

This medicine is well-indicated for cases of neck pain, numbness in the hands along with dizziness. In cases needing it, pain from the neck radiates to the shoulders and also the head. A bursting type of pain is felt in the head. Drawing or tearing pain may also be felt in the neck. Neck stiffness and weakness of the neck muscles also occur. Stiffness in the neck gets better by bending the head backward. The neck vertebrae are also sensitive to touch.

8. Lachesis – With Tingling In The Hands

This medicine is recommended for neck pain with tingling sensation in the hands. Tingling is mostly present in the left-side hand where this medicine is required. Neck is stiff too. There is tearing type of pain in the neck that radiates to the top of the head. The neck is also painful to touch and pressure. Heated sensation can be present in the neck region. Along with the above symptoms, numbness in the fingertips may be present in cases needing this medicine.

Top 11 Homeopathic Medicines for Bleeding Piles

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 2 Comments

Piles are defined as dilated swollen veins around the anus and or in the lower rectum. Piles can manifest itself by showing various signs and symptoms but in some cases bleeding along with the stool is the sole presenting sign indicating the presence of piles. The blood is bright red that may pass with stool or can be seen on the toilet paper in cases of piles. Constipation, straining to pass stool as well as loose stool, prolonged sitting, lifting heavy weight and pregnancy could trigger bleeding piles. Bleeding without any pain is the most common sign of internal piles. Internal piles are the ones that lie inside the rectum and cannot be seen or felt from the outside. The external piles (means the piles that can be seen or felt at the anus) can bleed too in some cases. Another type of piles called thrombosed piles can also cause bleeding that is quite serious. In such type of piles, a blood clot gets formed inside the veins. If thrombosed piles ulcerate or break, then it can cause serious bleeding that needs immediate medical help. This may happen when it becomes full or when hard stool hurts the pile’s surface.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can be very helpful in treating bleeding piles. Homeopathic medicines are naturally sourced medicines. They control the intensity and frequency of bleeding episodes from piles. Along with bleeding, they can manage well any associated signs and symptoms like pain, burning, itching, tenderness of the anus as well as swelling and lump at the anus. These medicines are very safe to use without any side effects. It is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic physician. Homeopathy is recommended for cases of mild to moderate bleeding. In case of heavy bleeding from thrombosed piles, homeopathy is not recommended and urgent help from conventional mode of treatment is required.

Homeopathic Medicines For Piles

1. Hamamelis – Leading Medicine

Hamamelis is the best medicine in homeopathy to manage cases of bleeding piles. This medicine helps to control bleeding and give quick relief. Besides other symptoms, the anus may be sore means painful to touch. Burning is felt in the anus. Itching may be felt at the anus. In some cases, pulsation in the rectum is also a complaint. A sensation of fullness and weight is felt in the rectum. The stool may be hard and covered with mucus. In cases needing Hamamelis, bleeding is followed by excessive weakness.

2. Nux vomica – Along With Constipation

Nux Vomica is a highly suitable medicine for bleeding piles along with constipation. The key feature of using this medicine is a constant, ineffectual urge to pass stool. Those needing it pass stool several times a day but the stool is insufficient and unsatisfactory with a ‘never get done’ feeling. Burning and smarting pain is felt in the anus. The burning sensation gets worse after some hours of passing the stool and gets worse from the least touch. Itching is felt at the anus that disturbs sleep. This medicine is prominently indicated when piles complaint worsens from taking spicy food, coffee and alcohol.

3. Millefolium – For Bright Red Bleeding

Millefolium is the next best natural medicine to manage bright red bleeding from piles. Bleeding mostly occurs after exertion or lifting heavy weights where this medicine is required. There may be loose stool with passage of mucus in some cases needing it. There may be passage of fetid gas from the rectum.

4. Nitric Acid – Along With Pain

Nitric Acid is an effective medicine to manage cases of bleeding piles along with pain. In cases needing it, sharp, pricking, stitching or cutting type of pain is felt in the rectum. The pain is well marked after passing stool. Swelling appears at the anus. Along with the above, burning may be felt at the anus. The anus is sore (sensitive to touch). A sense of constant weight and pressure is present in the rectum. The anus feel constricted. A sensation of sharp sticks pricking in the anus is felt even at the slightest touch.

5. Phosphorus – Along With Burning In Anus

Another medicine which gives relief from bleeding piles is Phosphorus. In cases needing this medicine, intense burning is felt in the anus from piles along with bleeding. Needle-like pricking pain is felt at the anus. In some cases, tearing pain occurs in the anus. Applying warmth gives relief. Itching of anus is also felt. Protrusion of piles from the rectum may be noticed on passing gas.

6. Erigeron – With Hard Lumpy Stool

Erigeron is a well-indicated medicine for bleeding piles along with hard lumpy stool. Along with this, burning sensation is felt at the anal margins. The anus feel as if it is torn. In cases needing it the bleeding is bright red in colour.

7. Aloe Socotrina – With Protruding Piles

Aloe Socotrina is a very helpful medicine for protruding piles, along with bleeding. The piles appear like a bunch of grapes at the anus. The piles are very sore and tender to touch. Pain gets better by cold water application on the anus. The anus is itchy along with burning sensation. A constant bearing down in the rectum is felt in addition to the above symptoms.

8. Collinsonia – For Painful Bleeding Piles

This medicine is valuable for managing painful bleeding piles. A very characteristic symptom indicating its use is sensation as if the rectum is full of sharp sticks or sand. Constriction feeling is also well-marked at the anus. Burning is felt at the anus as well. There is constipation along with the above symptoms. The stool is hard, attended with pain and gas. Anal prolapse with piles can also be seen in cases requiring this medicine.

9. Muriatic Acid – For Very Sore, Tender (Painful To Touch) Piles

Muriatic Acid is an important medicine to manage sore tender piles with bleeding. The piles are extremely painful to touch. Bright blood is discharged from the anus. Bleeding leads to weakness. The piles look blue and swollen. Stitching pain is felt in the anus along with the above complaints. Burning is also felt in the piles.

10. Sulphur – When Attended With Pain and Burning

Sulphur is a very beneficial medicine for cases of bleeding piles attended with pain and burning of anus. The stool is hard. Piles are large. A continuous urge to pass stool is felt in the rectum. Stitching pain from the anus upwards also appears. Throbbing pain also occurs at the anus. Anal pain gets worse on lying and better on standing. Apart from the above, an intolerable itching is felt at the anus. It gets worse at night, disturbing sleep. Anus is also swollen and sore to touch.

11. Capsicum – With Burning At The Anus As From Pepper

Capsicum can be considered in cases where violent burning is prominent at the anus. The burning is so severe that it feels as sharp as from the application of pepper. Stinging pain is felt at the anus in cases needing this medicine. There may be itching and throbbing sensation at the anus. Soreness at the anus can be another complaint. An ineffectual urge to pass stool can attend the above complaints.

Foul-smelling urine troubling you? Try these best homeopathic medicines

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 11 Comments

Urine might have a little bit of smell normally, but if urine emits a strong smell then it could have many reasons. Urine is composed of water and waste products from the body that makes it slightly smelly but if the urine contains excessive waste as compared to water then it leads to strong smell in the urine.

Foul smelling urine could simply be arising from dietary factors (some of the examples of food items that can cause smelly urine are coffee, asparagus, garlic, onion and fennel); dehydration in which the urine is concentrated containing more ammonia and decreased water content; use of certain medicines (e.g., antibiotics and some of the diabetes medicines) and intake of some supplements like vitamin B. But in other cases when attended with other signs and symptoms, it could be indicative of certain underlying health issues. The reason could be diabetes mellitus, UTI (urinary tract infection), STI (sexually transmitted infection), liver disease or kidney failure. UTI refers to infection in any part of the urinary system (including urinary bladder, urethra, ureters or the kidneys). In UTI cases, urine may emit offensive smell along with other symptoms like painful/ burning urination, frequent urination, urgency to urinate, pain in the lower abdomen, fever and chills. Some of the STIs like chlamydia can be a reason. Chlamydia leads to vaginal discharge that can cause offensive smelling urine when it passes through from urethra. Offensive urine can also arise in cases of liver diseases in which urine looks dark and emit foul smell along with other symptoms like vomiting and abdomen pain. Kidney failure and liver failure could also be a reason apart from above causes.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathic medicines are highly effective in managing cases of foul-smelling urine. Homeopathic medicines are very natural remedies that help in such cases with zero side effects. They treat the underlying cause of the problem and boost body’s own restorative mechanism to get rid of this concern. Along with smelly urine, any accompanying symptoms like pain or burning with urination, frequent urination and urgent urination are effectively managed with homeopathic medicines. There is a long list of homeopathic medicines to treat smelly urine. The prescription has to be selected for every individual person based on the characteristic symptom presentation. It is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under supervision of a homeopathic physician after detailed case evaluation, and avoid self – medication. It is to be noted that homeopathy is advised only for mild to moderate cases occurring without any serious reasons. In case of serious causes, like kidney infection, serious liver problem, kidney failure or liver failure, one must take treatment from conventional mode as homeopathy has a limitation in handling serious cases.

Homeopathic Medicines For Foul Smelling Urine

1. Nitric Acid – Top Recommended Medicine

Nitric Acid is a leading homeopathic medicine to manage complaint of foul smelling urine. The urine may smell very offensive like that of horse urine in cases needing it. Along with this, burning or cutting type of pain in the urethra is felt in most of the cases. There is frequent urge to urinate with passage of only scanty amount of urine. The urine also passes with difficulty. There is a need to press for a long time before passing urine. Urine passes in a thin stream usually where this medicine is required. In some cases, pus and blood can pass in the urine.

2. Benzoic Acid – For Strong Smelling Urine

This medicine is very effective for cases of offensive urine when the smell of urine itself is highly intensified and smells very strong. The urine is dark in colour. Scalding (hot) is felt when passing urine. There is also a frequent urge to pass urine. Benzoic Acid is a well indicated medicine for cases where offensive urine occurs from suppression of syphilis or gonorrhoea.

3. Sepia – For Sour Smelling Urine

Sepia is well indicated for cases where a person complains of sour smelling urine. In cases needing it, burning is felt in the urethra while urinating. Besides, pressure is felt on the bladder leading to frequent urge to urinate. An urgency to urinate may be felt. The urine is thick and slimy. Yellow or white coloured sediments may be present in the urine. Stitching pain may occur in the urethra. In females, a bearing down sensation is felt in the pelvis along with above symptoms.

4. Apis Mellifica – For Offensive Urine With Burning In Urethra

This medicine is useful when urine is offensive smelling along with burning pain in the urethra during and after urination. There is an urge to pass urine very frequently, almost every hour. Urine is scanty and hot with fetid smell. Sometimes stitching pain is felt in the urethra. The urine passed may be pale. It may contain reddish sediments. In cases needing it, urinary bladder inflammation (cystitis) may be present.

5. Calcarea Carb – For Foul Smelling Brown Urine With White Sediment

This medicine is of great use in cases where urine smells foul and is brown colored with white sediments in it. Cutting and stitching pain is felt in the urethra. Burning is also felt while passing urine at night. There is an ineffectual urge to pass urine along with above symptoms. Blood and mucus may pass in the urine in some cases.

6. Merc Sol – With Frequent And Urgent Urination

This medicine is quite helpful when urine is offensive or sour smelling along with frequent and urgent need to urinate. Though urination is frequent, only little urine passes at a time. There is an urgency to urinate otherwise urine passes involuntarily. The urine passes in thin stream. Burning pain in the urethra is felt on starting to pass urine. The bladder region can be sore to touch in many cases. Urine may contain pus, blood or mucus. Urine may contain white flakes or thick white sediment. In some cases, gonorrhoea may be detected if there is thick yellow-green discharge from the urethra at night.

7. Borax – For Pungent (Sharp And Strong) Smelling Urine

Borax is a beneficial medicine to manage cases having pungent, strong and sharp smelling urine. Those needing this medicine have an urgent desire to pass urine. They are almost not able to control urine and have to rush to pass urine when the urge for urination arises. They have frequent urge to urinate at night. Smarting pain is felt in the urethra after urinating, along with above symptoms.

8. Viola Tricolor – For Offensive Urine Like Cat’s Urine

Viola Tricolor is recommended for cases where urine is very offensive like that of cat’s urine. The urine passes profusely. Frequency of urination is also increased. Along with above, stitching type of pain may be felt in the urethra.

9. Kreosote – With Sudden Urgency To Urinate

Kreosote can be considered when the urine is offensive along with an urgent need to pass urine. The persons needing it have to suddenly rush to pass urine when there is an urge. The frequency of urine is high along with passage of copious urine. White or red sediments may be present in the urine.

Causes of blood clots during menstrual bleeding and its Homeopathic Remedies

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 1 Comment

Many females pass small clots during menstrual bleeding once in a while and that is absolutely normal. These are composed of tissues of the uterine lining, blood cells, mucus and proteins. But passing large clots frequently during menses could arise from some medical condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated. The first medical reason behind it is uterine fibroids. These are benign (non – cancerous) growths made of muscle and connective tissue in the uterus. Fibroids can cause passage of blood clots in the menstrual blood along with other symptoms including prolonged periods, pelvic pain, menstrual cramps, intermenstrual bleeding, painful intercourse, back pain and pain in the legs.

Another cause could be endometriosis. It refers to the growth of endometrial tissue, normally lining the mucous membrane of uterus, in areas other than uterus like in the fallopian tubes, ovaries, rectum, intestines and the urinary bladder. It can lead to heavy menstrual bleeding with clots, painful periods, pelvic pain, painful urination, painful intercourse, pain in the rectum and bleeding from the urinary bladder or rectum at the same time as that of menstrual bleeding.

Blood clots may also arise in cases of uterine polyps (small soft fleshy growths developing in the lining of the uterus). Blood clots may also pass during heavy bleeding at menopause time. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) could also lead to heavy bleeding with clots. Another reason is adenomysosis (a condition in which endometrial tissue of the uterus grows in the muscle wall of the uterus). Its symptoms include heavy menstrual bleeding with clots, long duration of menstrual bleeding, painful periods, painful intercourse, bleeding in between the periods and bloating. Rest of the reasons might include thyroid disorders, bleeding disorders (like platelet function disorders and von Willebrand’s disease which is a bleeding disorder in which blood does not clot properly) and cancer of the uterus or the cervix.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathic mode of treatment carries a great scope to manage passing of blood clots during menstrual bleeding. By treating the root cause behind the blood clots during menses homeopathic medicines bring excellent results. Along with blood clots, any attending symptoms are also well managed with homeopathic medicines like heavy menstrual bleeding, intermenstrual bleeding(bleeding in between the periods), pain during menses and early periods before time. Homeopathic medicines for treating this condition are made of natural substances, hence are very safe to use without any toxic side effects. Homeopathic prescription to treat passing blood clots during menses varies from case to case based on the cause behind it and characteristic individual symptoms. So any of these medicines should be taken under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor after detail case evaluation and self-medication should be avoided. Some of the causes behind blood clots during periods can be quite serious so it is advised to always get your case evaluated by a doctor to find out the reason behind it and its appropriate timely treatment. In case of serious causes, it is advised to take help from conventional mode of treatment as homeopathy has a limitation in handling such cases.

Homeopathic Medicines For Blood Clots During Menstrual Bleeding

1. Sabina – Top Recommended Medicine

Sabina is the most prominent medicine in homeopathy to manage complaint of passing blood clots during menstrual bleeding. This medicine is used when the menstrual bleeding is partly fluid and party clotted. The bleeding is quite heavy, bright red and the clots are dark in colour. The slightest motion makes the bleeding worse. The blood has a foul smell in most of the cases. The menses may last for longer duration than normal. Bleeding is attended with pain. The characteristic feature of pain is that it extends from the sacrum (a bone at the bottom of the spine formed by the fusion of five sacral vertebrae) to the pubes (lower abdomen area in front of the pelvis). In cases needing this medicine, intermenstrual bleeding can also occur medically called metrorrhagia. Sabina is a top-ranked medicine for managing cases of uterine fibroids.

2. Thlaspi – For Heavy, Prolonged Periods With Clots

Thlaspi is an effective medicine to manage heavy, prolonged periods with blood clots in the bleeding. The bleeding is bright red. The periods tend to last anytime between 8 to 15 days. The periods may also have a tendency to come early before the time. The females needing it haven’t even recovered from previous periods when the next periods start. Periods cause exhaustion. Like Sabina, this medicine is also indicated for treating uterine fibroids.

3. China – With Distended Abdomen

China is a highly beneficial medicine for managing clots in the menstrual bleeding with distension of the abdomen. The menses come early in cases needing it and also occur with heavy flow with dark clots. The menstrual blood is dark. After menses there occurs great weakness and trembling.

4. Platina – With Pain In Abdomen

Platina is a well-indicated medicine for managing pinching pain in the abdomen during bleeding. Dark-clotted bleeding occurs during menses. The menses occur early and last for short time. The flow is thick with foul smell. Bearing down sensation is felt in the uterus.

5. Crocus Sativus – For Dark Clotted Stringy Bleeding

This medicine is recommended to manage cases of dark clotted stringy bleeding during menses. The menses though come at proper time but last for a long duration. The bleeding is also profuse. Pain during the periods also occurs. The bleeding is attended with headache, backache, vertigo and weakness also. There is also tendency to intermenstrual bleeding with dark stringy bleeding in clots where this medicine is required.

6. Pulsatilla – For Late Periods With Clots

This medicine is recommended when periods occur late with passing of blood clots. Flow is more during daytime when walking. The bleeding is dark and thick. There is pain during menses with a chilly feeling. There is tendency of irregular periods in most of the cases requiring this medicine.

7. Ipecac – When Attended With Nausea And Vomiting

Ipecac is a well-indicated medicine for heavy bleeding with blood clots attended with nausea and vomiting. With every effort to vomit, bleeding increases. Cutting type of pain around the navel is also present in cases needing it. Pressure over the uterus is also felt. Headache and dizziness may attend the above-mentioned complaints. The periods may occur several times in a month with bleeding in large clots. Weakness occurs after menses.

8. Cyclamen – For Early Black-Clotted Menses

This medicine is useful for managing early black-clotted menstrual bleeding. The bleeding is profuse and occurs frequently. Bleeding is less when moving about. Before menses, the abdomen is swollen and bloated. During menses, pain is felt in the lower back that radiates to the abdomen and pubes.

9. Murex – For Irregular Heavy Menses With Large Clots

Murex is helpful when there is irregular, heavy menses with passage of large clots in the bleeding. Pain is also felt during periods. The uterus feels sore. There is weakness and pain in the back. A downward pressure in the uterine region occurs. This medicine is also indicated when large blood clots pass during bleeding at the time of menopause.

What Causes Stiff Joints And Its Homeopathic Remedies

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 4 Comments

Stiff joint is a feeling when a joint feels tight on trying to move it or a feeling that the joint has a restricted movement. It can affect one or multiple jonts at a time. Stiffness of the joint is mostly felt after rest or waking up in the morning or after sitting for a long time period. It may be attended with pain, swelling, heat and redness of the joints. It could simply arise from sleeping in the wrong posture, ageing or it could be indicative of some underlying health issue. The main medical cause behind stiff joints is arthritis (i.e. inflamed joints). First among these is rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune joint disorder that leads to stiff, painful, red and warm joints. In the beginning, the small joints of the body like fingers, hands are affected followed later by other joints afterwards. Deformity in the joints may also appear in the long run if inflammation is not controlled well in time. Autoimmune disease means it arises when the immune cells of the body start damaging the lining of the joint out of a misdirected response.

Another type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder that results when the cartilage present at the end of the bones that forms the joints starts to wear down usually as a part of aging but can also occur from other reasons like injury. It can affect any joint of the body but usually affects joints of the knees, hands, hips and the spine.

Another kind of arthritis is gout. Gout refers to inflammation of the joints arising from increased uric acid levels. It initially tends to start from the joint of the big toe but can involve other joints afterwards. Other types of arthritis include psoriatic arthritis and infectious arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of joint inflammation that can occur in some persons who suffer from skin disorder called psoriasis (an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by red inflamed patches on the skin covered with silvery white scales). Infectious arthritis is a type of joint inflammation that occurs from infection in the joints which reaches joints from other body parts via blood stream.

Stiffness can also occur in case of ankylosing spondylitis (it is an autoimmune disorder affecting the spine which causes stiffness in the back and hips. It may also cause stiffness of other joints like that of hands and feet). Besides arthritis, another cause is bursitis. Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa (small sacs filled with fluid that helps in lubrication and smooth movement of the joint during movement). Another cause can be fibromyalgia. It is a disorder that causes pain in the body along with general weakness, sleep problems and memory issues.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can help wonderfully in managing stiffness of the joints. Homeopathic medicines boost the natural healing system of the body to overcome joint stiffness naturally. These medicines treat the root cause of stiff joints to ensure relief. The inflammation of the joints is controlled well by homeopathic medicines. Along with stiffness, they also manage pain, swelling, redness and heat in the joints. These medicines are 100% natural remedies without any side effects. The suitable medicine for these cases has to be selected separately for every case after detailed case evaluation based on the characteristic symptoms. So prior to taking any homeopathic medicine, it is advised to get any case of stiff joints evaluated by a homeopathic doctor and take medicine under the doctor’s supervision. Self-medication should not be done in any case.

Homeopathic Medicines for Stiff Joints

1. Rhus Tox – Top Most Medicine

Rhus Tox ranks first in the list of homeopathic medicines for managing stiff joints. Persons needing it have marked stiffness in the joints on first movement after rest. Stiffness is worse on getting up in the morning. Getting up from the chair also worsens the stiffness. Continuous movement helps to reduce the stiffness of joints. Along with the above-mentioned complaints, a person complains of pain, redness and swelling of the joints. The nature of pain is stitching type in most cases. It results in weak joints. Joint complaint is worse in damp, wet weather in cases needing this medicine.

2. Bryonia – Along With Red, Swollen, Painful Joints

Bryonia is an important medicine to manage stiffness of the joints attended with redness, swelling and pain in the joints. Stitching type of pain is felt in the joints in cases needing it. The most important symptom is worsening of the pain at the slightest movement and relief from rest. Applying warmth brings relief to joint pains.

3. Actaea Spicata – For stiffness of hands and fingers

This medicine is highly suitable for managing the stiffness of the joints of hands and fingers. Along with stiffness, pain is also felt in the joints of fingers and hands. Pain gets worse from touch and movement. Little fatigue also enhances joint pain.

4. Causticum – For Stiffness Of Knee Joint

Causticum is the most prominent medicine to manage the stiffness of knee joint. A tensive pain causing strain is felt in the knee. The stiffness and pain get worse when walking. Out of both knees, the left-sided knee is more prominently affected. Cracking in the knee is also felt when walking along with the above-mentioned complaints. Besides knees, this medicine can also be used in cases of stiffness of the ankle joint. Pain is felt in the ankle when walking.

5. Colchicum – For stiff joints of small joints

This medicine is well indicated when there is stiffness in the small joints like those of the hands and the feet. Along with this, pain and swelling attend. The joints are also sensitive to touch. The pain is worse in the evening and at night. The pain keeps shifting from one joint to another. Tearing and stitching type of pain is mostly complained by those requiring this medicine. Colchicum is the best remedy in cases of joint inflammation occurring in cases of gout.

6. Ledum Palustre – With Relief From Cold Water Application

This medicine is recommended when joint stiffness specifically gets better from the application of cold water on the joints. Only after applying cold water to joints, the movement of joints is possible. Tearing type of pain can occur in the joints along with stiffness. Pain is worse from movement. Heat is felt in the joints. In cases needing this medicine, all the joints in the body can be stiff but among these, the most prominent joints include those of knees, ankle and feet.

7. Sticta – For Stiff And Swollen Joints

Sticta is a good medicine for managing cases of stiff and swollen joints. In cases needing it, pain is also felt in the joints. Pain leads to sleeplessness. This medicine is also the best medicine for managing knee stiffness and pain in cases of bursitis. Moving about relieves the stiffness of joints.

8. Lycopodium – For Stiff Elbow, Shoulder, Knee And Ankle Joints

Lycopodium works well in cases of stiffness of elbow, shoulder, knee and ankle joints. There is a feeling as if a band is present around the joints. The knee and ankle are swollen along with pain on movement and touch. In elbow and shoulders joint, a tearing type of pain is felt. The stiffness is more during rest most of the time.

Suffering from Tinnitus along with Hearing Loss? Try Homeopathy

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 4 Comments

Tinnitus refers to hearing noises in ear in the absence of any external source of sound. The noise can be of different types like ringing, buzzing, whistling, hissing, roaring, humming or chirping noises. In many cases, hearing loss can attend tinnitus. In some cases, vertigo and sensation of fullness/pressure in the ears can also be present.

Several reasons can lead to tinnitus with hearing loss. Firstly, it could be an age-related issue. With advancing age, degenerative changes occurring in the cochlea (spiral-shaped cavity that contains organ of hearing in ear get filled with fluid) may result in hearing loss and tinnitus. Another cause can be exposure to loud noises. One important reason is Meniere’s disease. It is an inner ear disorder characterised by triad of symptoms including tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo. A feeling of fullness of pressure in ears can attend these symptoms. Tinnitus and hearing loss can also occur from ear blockage like from fluid or earwax build up. Otosclerosis is another reason in which there is stiffening of the bones in the middle ear. Labyrinthitis can also be a reason for tinnitus. It is an ear disorder occurring from inflammation in the inner ear. Injuries to head or neck could also result in tinnitus. There are certain medicines also that can lead to tinnitus or worsen it, for example, NSAIDs (non – steroidal anti – inflammatory drugs), diuretics (that help to remove extra salt and water in urine also known as water pills), some antibiotics, quinine medicine and antidepressants.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a wonderful treatment for the cases of tinnitus with hearing loss. These are 100% natural medicines that go to the root cause of the problem to manage this issue with great success. The homeopathic medicines gradually decrease the intensity of noises in the ear occurring with hearing loss. As far as hearing loss is concerned, these medicines might help but results vary greatly from case to case. Apart from symptoms like vertigo, fullness sensation/pressure in the ears that can sometimes accompany above symptoms can be well managed with these medicines. Homeopathic medicines for cases of tinnitus with hearing loss are selected individually for every case as per the characteristic symptoms after detailed case evaluation. Hence it is advised to take any homeopathic medicines after consulting a homeopathic doctor. In no case self-medication should be done.

Homeopathic Medicines For Tinnitus With Hearing Loss

1. Chininum Sulph – Top Most Medicine

Chininum Sulph tops the list of homeopathic medicines for managing tinnitus and hearing loss. In cases needing it, the type of noise can vary including ringing, roaring or buzzing. In some cases, vertigo (sensation as if the person or his/her surroundings are moving) can occur. Vertigo gets worse on stooping. This medicine is also prominent for managing Meniere’s disease as it covers all the symptoms of this disease including tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo. Sometimes headache or fullness in the head can be present along with above symptoms where this medicine is required. With this a tingling sensation in the ears can occur sometimes. There may be a history of injury to the brain mainly in the area of auditory nerve in cases needing it.

2. Salicylicum Acid – When Attended With Vertigo

This medicine is of great use when hearing loss with tinnitus is accompanied by vertigo spells. Roaring or ringing noises can be present in the cases requiring it. Sometimes specifically noises like music can be heard. When vertigo occurs nausea may be felt in most of the cases. Just like the medicine mentioned above, it is also an important medicine for cases of Meniere’s disease. Fetid pus like ear discharge in some cases may be noted.

3. Chenopodium – For Buzzing Or Roaring Noises With Hearing Loss

This medicine is well indicated for buzzing or roaring noises in ears with hearing loss. Persons who need it have a good hearing for high pitched sounds as compared to low ones. They may be unable to hear a person’s voice but have sensitivity to sharp sounds. They may also get sudden vertigo spells along with the above complaints. There may be weakness of auditory nerve where this medicine is required.

4. Thiosinaminum – Due To Fibrous Bands Formation In Ear

Thiosinaminum is of great use in cases where noises in the ear occur from fibrous band formation in the ear. It causes hindrance in the free movement of ossicles (bones in the middle ear). Along with noises in the ears, there is hearing loss. The noises mainly are ringing type in most of the cases. Hearing loss may also be a result of fibrous changes in the auditory nerve. This medicine is of great help in cases of Otosclerosis.

5. Petroleum – For Elderly People

Petroleum is a well-indicated medicine for elderly people having hearing loss and noises in the ears. There noises can be of varying types where this medicine is needed. The noises can be like ringing of the bells, roaring or cracking or like rushing of water. These complaints may be accompanied by headache. A dryness can be felt in the ear along with above symptoms.

6. Natrum Salicylicum – With Constant Noises In Ear

This medicine is indicated when there occur constant noises in the ear along with hearing loss. The noises are quite intense in nature. Along with this, vertigo is felt. Vertigo is worse when rising from the lying position. The objects in the surroundings seem to move to the right side during vertigo.

7. Kali Mur – With A Fullness Or A Plug Sensation In Ears

Kali Mur works well in cases of noises in the ear and hearing loss attended with fullness or a plug sensation in the ears. Crackling or popping noises are heard in the ears. Swelling in the middle ear and eustachian tube (tube connecting middle ear to the back of the throat) can be present in cases needing it. A history of ear infections can be present with white-coloured ear discharges.

8. Graphites – With Hissing Type Of Noises

This medicine is valuable to manage cases presenting with hissing type of noises in the ear along with hearing loss. Persons needing it have difficulty in hearing but when present in the noisy environment could hear a little better. There is dryness in the ears along with above. A pressure sensation is felt in the inner ear.

9. Pulsatilla – For Noises Like Humming, Rushing Water And Wind

Pulsatilla is a beneficial medicine when noises like humming, rushing water and wind are felt. A sensation or blocking of the ear is well marked. Along with these complaints, there may be pain in the forehead that extends to the root of the nose. Besides, vertigo also occurs. A history of ear infections with thick yellowish greenish discharge from the ears may be present in cases requiring it.

10. China Officinalis – For Humming, Roaring Or Ringing Noises

This medicine is effective when humming, roaring or ringing noises are heard in the ears. There may be hearing loss. Noises are followed by vertigo. Pain in the head can occur along with ringing noises in the ears. Stitching type of pain in the ear can be present. Weakness, in general, can occur along with above complaints.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines For Scalp Eruptions

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 7 Comments

Scalp eruptions can occur in persons of any age group. The eruptions can be dry, ooze fluid or pus, are covered with crusts or scales depending on the cause behind it. There may be varying degrees of itching and burning in the eruptions. Scalp eruptions can arise from various reasons. First among these is eczema. Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a skin condition characterized by inflamed, red and itchy skin. Next cause is seborrheic dermatitis. In this skin complaint, red, inflamed patches covered with scales/flakes appear on the scalp. The complaint may also involve face, eyelashes, eyebrows, chest and the area behind the ears. Another important cause is psoriasis.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin disorder in which red inflammatory patches covered with silvery white scales appear on the skin. Other reasons include fungal/ringworm infection of scalp (tinea capitis), lichen planus and folliculitis. Tinea capitis leads to itchy scaly patches on the scalp with hair loss due to fungal infection usually from its microsporum and trichophyton species. Lichen planus is an autoimmune skin condition in which there occur purple, flat-topped papules on the skin. Scalp folliculitis means inflamed and infected hair follicles of the scalp due to an infection or excessive production of sebum. Besides, seborrheic keratosis may also be a cause for scalp eruptions. Harmless, benign (non-cancerous) growths on the skin arise from outer layer of skin cells. Lastly, cradle cap can be a cause in babies. This condition occurs in a baby’s life during initial two months in which crusty greasy patches form on the scalp.

Homeopathy carries an excellent scope to help cases of scalp eruptions. Derived from natural substances, homeopathic remedies manage scalp eruptions naturally without any side effects. These medicines have given great clinical results in such cases. Homeopathic medicines help to heal the eruptions and also manage any kind of discharge from these eruptions. They also offer great relief in its attending symptoms like itching and burning sensation. Conventional mode uses external creams, medicated shampoos to help cases of scalp eruptions but it offers temporary results. On the other hand homeopathy provides long-term results by treating the root cause behind scalp eruptions.

Homeopathy treats the fundamental cause

Homeopathic medicines address the root cause behind scalp eruptions. By targeting the underlying cause, they bring lasting improvement in such cases. There is great scope in homeopathy to treat causes behind scalp eruptions like eczema, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal, lichen planus and folliculitis. With consistent homeopathic treatment, not only is the present skin issue relieved but the chances of recurrence of the complaint is also remarkably reduced to minimal.

Homeopathic medication is individualized

Homeopathic medicines for scalp eruptions are prescribed based on the characteristic individual symptoms in each and every case after detailed case analysis. Due to this reason, homeopathic prescription for any given case varies from person to person. Individualized treatment brings best outcomes in these cases. This not only provides symptomatic relief but also ensure the complaint is treated at the roots. It is advised to take any homeopathic medicine after consulting a homeopathic doctor for excellent recoveries with well-selected medication.

Safe homeopathic medication

Homeopathic medicines heal scalp eruptions without any harsh effects as the medicine works very gently to promote natural recovery. They never suppress skin eruptions rather heal the body internally to provide cure. These medicines are safe to use among persons of all age groups. Homeopathic medicines always help and never harm. These are safe to use and have zero side effects.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines For Scalp Eruptions

The most prominently indicated homeopathic medicines for scalp eruptions are Graphites, Arsenic Album, Mezereum, Sulphur, Silicea, Petroleum and Natrum Mur.

1. Graphites – Top Medicine For Scalp Eruptions

Graphites tops the list of homeopathic medicines to manage scalp eruptions. This medicine is mainly indicated when sticky fluid discharge oozes from the eruptions. The discharge leads to sticking of the hair. It may be followed by hair loss in a particular spot. The eruptions are itchy and the discharge is foul-smelling. Further, it is used for cases of scalp eczema with eruptions covered with crusts that mats the hair. The eruptions are very painful to touch. This medicine is also helpful to relieve fungal infection of the scalp. In this, dry eruptions appear along with scabs that look dark. Graphites is one of the best medicines for managing cases of psoriasis, eczema, and seborrheic dermatitis.

When to use Graphites?

Graphites should be considered for cases of scalp eruptions that ooze out a sticky discharge.

How to use Graphites?

It gives excellent results in 3X potency that can be taken one to two times a day.

2. Arsenic Album – For Scaly Eruptions

Arsenic Album is a wonderful medicine to help cases of scaly eruptions on the scalp. The scales are dry. The scales may extend to the ears, neck and the forehead. The scalp is very sensitive to touch along with the above symptoms. Itching and burning are felt on the scalp more prominently in the evening. This medicine can be used in cases of psoriasis. It can also be given in cases of eczema with fluid-filled eruptions which get dry and scales appear at that site. This medicine is of great use for cases of psoriasis and lichen planus.

When to use Arsenic Album?

Arsenic Album is a well-indicated medicine for managing cases where scaly eruptions form on the scalp.

How to use Arsenic Album?

Though it can be used in both low and high potencies, initially it is advised to take this medicine in 30C power once a day.

3. Mezereum – For Thick Crusty Eruptions

Mezereum is another effective medicine for managing scalp eruptions. The key indication for using this medicine is thick crusty eruptions on the scalp. The crust is very thick like leather. Thick white pus is present under the crusts. The pus leads to sticking together of hair. The crusts may spread to the eyebrows and neck as well. There is itching and burning on the scalp. Itching is maximum on the top of the head. The scalp is sensitive to touch. Hair fall may occur along with the above complaints. It proves highly effective in cases of eczema and fungal infection on the scalp.

When to use Mezereum?

This medicine suits well cases of scalp eruptions when thick crusts appear on the scalp with thick white pus beneath the crusts.

How to use Mezereum?

One can use Mezereum 30C once a day.

4. Sulphur – For Itchy eruptions on scalp

This medicine is highly beneficial for managing eruptions on the scalp that are very itchy. The eruptions can be dry or fluid filled. It is next indicated for pustules (pus-filled eruptions) on the scalp. Thick yellow crusts may be present on the scalp as well. A constant heated sensation on the top of the head is a characteristic attending feature.

When to use Sulphur?

Sulphur is a highly suitable medicine for managing itching in the eruptions on the scalp that are either dry or fluid-filled along with a heated sensation on top of the head.

How to use Sulphur?

It is recommended to use Sulphur 30C once a day and in cases of less severity once/twice a week only.

5. Silicea – For Eruptions With Pus Discharge

Silicea is an important medicine to deal with cases where pus is discharged from eruptions. The eruptions are most prominent on the back of the scalp in most cases. The eruptions are very sensitive to touch. Excessive sweating is present on the scalp in cases needing it. The sweat smells foul and sour. There is marked sweating during sleep.

When to use Silicea?

Silicea is an excellent choice of medicine to deal with cases of scalp eruptions that discharge pus.

How to use Silicea?

Silicea is usually recommended in 6X power that can be used twice or thrice a day.

6. Petroleum – For Crusts and Cracks on Scalp

This medicine is highly valuable to manage thick, greenish-yellow crusts on scalp along with cracks on the scalp. The discharge from eruptions causes sticking in the hair. There is redness on the scalp and it is sensitive to touch. Itching and burning are also felt on the scalp. Bleeding may also occur on scratching the eruptions.

When to use Petroleum?

Its use is suggested to manage crusts on scalp that are greenish-yellow as well as to manage cracks on scalp.

How to use Petroleum?

One may take this medicine once a day in 30C power.

7. Natrum Mur – For Scalp Eruptions Damaging The Hair

This medicine is indicated for long-term eruptions on scalp that damage hair. In cases needing it, there occurs oozing of fluid from the scalp eruptions. Scalp is sensitive to touch. Natrum Mur is a prominent medicine for scalp eczema cases.

When to use Natrum Mur?

Natrum Mur is an ideal choice of medicine to manage scalp eruptions that cause hair damage.

How to use Natrum Mur?

Among its various available potencies 6X is the most commonly used potency. Natrum Mur 6X can be taken two to three times a day.

What is Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis And its Homeopathic Remedies

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 1 Comment

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a joint disorder in which joints get inflamed, swollen, stiff and painful. Joint deformity might also occur with passing time if not treated well on time. It is of autoimmune origin that occurs when our immune cells start damaging the lining of joints out of a misdirected response. In cases suspected of rheumatoid arthritis, antibodies named rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti–cyclic citrullinated peptides (anti – CCP) are the main blood tests conducted. 70 % of such cases are diagnose positive. In case a person suffers from joint inflammation with all signs and symptoms similar to RA but the antibody test including rheumatoid factor and anti – CCP comes out to be negative, then it is termed as seronegative rheumatoid arthritis.

Its diagnosis is made based on the combination of clinical symptoms, physical examination and X-rays of the affected joints. There are certain common factors that increase the risk of both seropositive and seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. Firstly, having a family history of rheumatoid arthritis increases the risk. Women are more at risk of rheumatoid arthritis as compared to men. Obesity, smoking, certain infections also increases risk.

Persons with seronegative RA suffer same symptoms like that of seropositive RA. The signs and symptoms include red, swollen and stiff joints. Joints are tender (painful to touch). Stiffness is worse in the morning and stays for more than 30 minutes. Joints on both sides of the body are affected. The joints mainly affected in the beginning are small joints of the hands and feet but with time, other joints can get involved too like ankles, knee, hip and elbow. Weakness may accompany the above-mentioned complaints.

Homeopathic Management

There is a great scope of managing cases of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis in homeopathy. There are 100% natural medicines in homeopathy that help in decreasing joint inflammation and managing its symptoms magnificently. These medicines strengthen the body’s natural healing mechanism to reduce inflammation and overcome joint pains and stiffness naturally. Besides, swelling, redness and heat in the joints is also managed well. Homeopathy is a symptom based science means medicines for any health concern are prescribed based on the symptoms of the patient in every individual case. There are no separate medicines in homeopathy for seropositive and seronegative rheumatoid arthritis. The medicines remain similar for both these types and as said above homeopathic medicines for health problems including joint complaints are selected among the different available medicines for joint complaints as recorded in homeopathic therapeutics based on symptoms. A thorough case evaluation is required for prescribing homeopathic medicines for any of the case of RA. It is advised to take any of the homeopathic medicines after consulting a homeopathic physician and avoid self – medication in any case.

Homeopathic Medicines for Seronegative rheumatoid arthritis

1. Rhus Tox – Top Recommended Medicine

Rhus Tox is the most widely used homeopathic medicine to manage different joints complaints. The most important characteristic feature indicating its use is marked stiffness in the joints. More particularly, stiffness gets worse in the morning, during rest and after periods of inactivity. Joint movement help in giving relief from stiffness. Warm applications and massage of joints also relieve stiffness. Along with stiffness, joints are also painful. This medicine can be used in any of the affected joints in the body.

2. Antimonium Crudum – For Finger Joint Arthritis

This medicine is the best choice when it comes to treat finger joint arthritis. This medicine is well indicated for swollen and painful finger joints. A drawing sort of pain is experienced in the fingers. In most cases, cold worsens the pain. A decrease in pain could be noted from warm applications on the fingers.

3. Bryonia – For Pains Worse By Movement

Bryonia is the next prominent medicine that is highly suitable when joint pain gets worse from movement and better by absolute rest. The affected joints are swollen and red. The affected joint is also warm and sensitive to touch. The pain can be stitching or tearing in nature. In cases needing it, joints commonly affected are shoulder, hand, elbow and the knee joint.

4. Actaea Spicata – For Wrist, Finger, Ankle, Toe Joints Pain

It is an important medicine to help cases of small joint inflammation. The joints involved includes that of fingers, toes, wrist and ankle. Among these most prominently the wrist joint is affected. It is very much swollen and painful. It is red and also warm to touch. In cases needing this medicine movement worsens the joint pain. The pain is also worse by touch. Lastly slight fatigue also increases the joint pain.

5. Arnica – For Tender (Painful To Touch) Joints

Arnica is a leading medicine for joints pains that are tender. Even the slightest touch is not bearable on the affected joints due of pain. The joints feels bruised as if these were beaten. Any of the joints can be affected but the most commonly affected joints are that of feet. The pain is worse during evening. The big toes are markedly red.

6. Caulophyllum – For Shifting Small Joints Pain

Caulophyllum is a well indicated medicine for managing small joint pains that keep shifting from joint to joint. The pain wanders between finger, wrist, ankle and the toe joints. Quick travelling of pain among these joints is seen. Besides pain, the affected joints are also stiff. One feels occur pain on closing the hands.

7. Ledum Pal – For Joint Pain Beginning In Lower Limb Joints

This medicine is very helpful when pain starts in the joints of lower limbs and then goes upward to the joint of upper limbs. The affected joints are swollen and hot. Stiffness is also present in the joints. Drawing or stinging pain is felt in the joints. The pain gets worse from movement. It gets worse in evening and from warmth of the bed. Cold water application on the affected joints helps to relieve the joint pains.

8. Pulsatilla – For Shifting Joint Pains

Pulsatilla is an effective medicine for managing shifting joint pains. The pains become worse at night. Sleep gets disturbed due to joint pain. Movement also worsens the joint pain. The affected joints are red and swollen.

9. Formica Rufa – When Pains Get Better From Pressure

Formica Rufa is indicated when joint pains get better from pressure. The pains appear suddenly and are worse on the right side as compared to the left side. The joints feel stiff and contracted. The pain is most commonly present in the elbow joint, knee joint and wrist joint. Along with pain marked restlessness is there.

10. Kalmia – For Pain In Nearly All The Joints

Use of Kalmia is suggested when pain is present in almost all the joints. The pain keeps shifting from one joint to another. Pain is worse from movement and also from cold air exposure. Apart from pain, the joints feel hot and are red and swollen. In cases needing it, pain mostly begins in the joints of upper limbs then shifts to the joints of lower limbs. There is an increase in pain during evening. Among all the joints, the ankle joints are most prominently affected.