Impotency, also called as erectile dysfunction, is a condition in which a man is either unable to get erections or maintain erections strong enough required to have sexual intercourse. Besides number of reasons linked with impotency (like diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure, HBP), low testosterone levels, stress, depression, anxiety), too much indulgence in sexual activity may also be one of the reasons. It tends to drain the body’s energy and may in some cases result in erection issues. Hence a healthy man may find himself unable to perform sexual activity. Besides this, it also affects a person mentally and physically. It may cause weakness of the mind and physical weakness. The sufferer may feel lethargic with loss of strength. The person may also get lower back pain, muscle strain, genital pain, soreness of the penis, memory weakness and feelings of guilt and anxiety.

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathy is very effective in managing various sort of health concerns in males. One such concern where homeopathy proves very effective is sexual weakness or impotency from overindulgence. Homeopathic medicines are entirely safe to use with zero side effects as these are prepared from naturally occurring substances. These medicines boost the body’s strength to overcome impotency. The results vary in such cases from person to person. There are a number of medicines in homeopathy for such cases but none is specific. It means there is no fixed formula of homeopathic medicines that can be used right away without any further questions in each and every case of impotency. Rather, the most suitable medicine for any given case has to be selected individually after detailed case evaluation as per the characteristic symptoms. So, it is advised to get every case evaluated by a homeopathic doctor and take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopath. Self-medication should not be done in any case.

Homeopathic Medicines For Impotency Due To Too Much Indulgence

1. Avena Sativa – Top Recommended Medicine

Avena Sativa is one of the best homeopathic medicines to deal with cases of impotency from overindulgence. This medicine suits males who suffer from impotency after sexual over-activity. They may face involuntary semen discharge without erections sometimes. There is a decrease in desire for sex. There is a general weakness and weakness of mind along with decreased concentration in cases needing this medicine. Along with weakness, there may be sleeplessness. Avena Sativa will work as a tonic to rejuvenate body and improve sexual function and general stamina of the body.

2. Lycopodium – For Impotency And Premature Ejaculation

Lycopodium is another prominent medicine for cases of erectile dysfunction resulting from over-indulgence. In cases requiring this medicine, premature ejaculation (too quick emission of semen during coition) is an additional concern most of the time. Many males who need this medicine may face performance anxiety (negative thoughts in mind like fear, and worry about the ability to perform during sexual activity) as well. They have a strong desire for sexual activity but have weak and imperfect erections not sufficiently strong enough. Pain on the inner surface of the foreskin (prepuce) can attend above complaints. Lycopodium works to improve erectile power, treat premature ejaculation and relieve pain of the foreskin.

3. Agnus Castus – For Impotency With Loss Of Sexual Desire

Agnus Castus is an important medicine to help cases where there occur erection issues with markedly diminished or complete loss of sexual desire. The penis remains relaxed with no erections occurring at all even on sexual stimulation. In some cases, involuntary discharge of semen occurs when passing urine or stool. The semen is thin, watery in most of the cases.

4. China Officinalis – With Involuntary Semen Discharge

China Officinalis is another highly effective medicine to treat impotency occurring from sexual excesses. Males needing this medicine also have frequent involuntary semen discharges at night. It is accompanied by excessive weakness. They have an increased and almost constant urge for sexual activity. This medicine will help to improve erections and manage involuntary semen discharges.

5. Kali Phos – For Erectile Dysfunction and General Weakness

Kali Phos is a general tonic in homeopathy to improve overall weakness in general or weakness related to different body parts including male genitals. This medicine helps in increasing stamina and improving erection issues in cases of impotency from sexual excesses. Kali Phos helps to enhance energy levels to overcome erection issues. Males who need this medicine may have painful semen discharge at night. They tend to have weak or no erections during sexual excitement but at times may have involuntary erections in the absence of sexual stimulation. These erections occur usually in the morning. Apart from the above complaints, there is excessive weakness in general both mentally and physically. Kali Phos works wonderfully to increase energy levels in general as well as in sexual experience.

6. Phosphorus – For Impotency With Irresistible Desire For Coition

This medicine can be used when there is impotency and excessive irresistible desire for coition. Though desire is enhanced, the erections are absent. There might also occur involuntary semen discharges at night. This is accompanied by marked weakness, burning, and pain in lower back. Besides, it may be accompanied by headache.

7. Kali Bromatum – For Impotency With Sadness And Mind Weakness

This medicine is suited to manage various issues resulting from sexual excesses. Firstly, it is helpful for managing weak erections or absent erections. This is attended with sadness and weakness of mind. Another use of this medicine is to avoid loss of memory from sexual over-activity. Further, it is beneficial for improving numbness and tingling in the limbs from overindulgence in the sexual activity. In cases requiring this medicine, there is increased desire for sex with involuntary erections at night. This is accompanied with restlessness and backache. The  person may have dreams related to sex along with above complaints.

8. Staphysagria – For Erection Problems With Constant Sexual Thoughts

This medicine is suggested for males having erection issues from overindulgence along with constant thoughts about sexual subjects. There may be tendency of involuntary seminal discharges with weakness and restless, and disturbed sleep. Some other prominent symptoms along with the above-mentioned symptoms needing Staphysagria are memory weakness, back pain, weakness in the legs, hair fall issue, headache and even shrinking of testicles.

9. Graphites – With Increased Uncontrollable Sexual Desire

Graphites is a well-indicated medicine when there is an increased and uncontrollable sexual desire with sexual weakness and weak erections. Males needing it also have too early discharge of semen (premature ejaculation) during coition. There is involuntary semen discharge at night. This is accompanied with dreams related to sex which tend to awaken the sufferer from sleep.

10. Alumina – For Impotency But Involuntary Erections At Night

Alumina is helpful when there is impotency from overindulgence but involuntary painful erections occur at night in many cases. During sexual activity, erection does not occur but occurs involuntarily at night. There can occur involuntary discharge of semen while passing stool. The desire for sexual activity is increased but power for the act is reduced due to sexual excesses in the past.

Ejaculation refers to the discharge of semen from penis during orgasm (climax of sexual excitation) in males. Ejaculation is a normal process and should not cause any pain or discomfort. But some males, feel pain during ejaculation. This might occur due to several causes. Painful ejaculation is medically known as dysorgasmia or odynorgasmia. Pain can occur during ejaculation or soon after it, varying from case to case. Pain may be felt in the penis, urethra, scrotum, perineum (the area between genitals and the anus), urinary bladder, rectum, groin (crease between lower abdomen and thigh) or the lower abdomen.

Painful ejaculation can be acute which appears suddenly for a short time span, or chronic which appears gradually and remains for a long period of time. It might happen from multiple reasons. The first and most important reason behind it is prostate gland inflammation i.e. prostatitis. In this condition, painful ejaculation may occur with other symptoms including pain / burning while passing urine, pain in the pelvic area or pain/burning genitals or groin, frequent urine, urgency to urinate and blood in urine. It may also occur in case of enlarged prostate i.e. BPH – Benign Prostate Enlargement.

This can cause pain during ejaculation along with symptoms like frequent urination, straining to pass urinate, sudden urge to pass urine, weak urine stream, dribbling at the end of urination and incomplete emptying of bladder.  Painful ejaculation can also arise from sexually transmitted infections STIs (for example in case of chlamydia and trichomoniasis), lower urinary tract infections – UTI (inflammation / infection of bladder or urethra), epididymitis (inflamed epididymis i.e. coiled tube at back of the testicle which store sperms during maturation process and then transport sperms from the testes to vas deferens)).

Another cause can be nerve injury to the pelvis (pudendal neuralgia). It can also be a result of a surgery like prostatectomy (removal of the prostate gland entirely or a part of it) to treat prostate cancer and surgical procedure to repair inguinal hernia.

Other reasons are use of certain medicines (antidepressants like anafranil, norpramin, Prozac), pelvic radiation, cyst/stones in the ejaculatory duct, nervous system issues that damage the nerves linked with ejaculation (like from diabetes or an injury to spinal cord), certain psychological reasons (like stress, anxiety and depression) and prostate cancer.

As per the cause behind painful ejaculation some other symptoms can also attend like burning with ejaculation, urinary symptoms like painful urine, burning while passing urine, frequent urination, urgency to urinate, blood in the urine, abnormal discharge from the penis and blood in the semen.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy carries a great scope in managing cases of painful ejaculation. Homeopathic medicines help in gradually decreasing the frequency and intensity of this complaint. They work magnificently in both acute as well as long term cases by targeting the reason behind it. Homeopathic medicines work in the most natural way to treat this condition and there are no side effects of these medicines. Along with pain, homeopathic medicines also manage well any associated symptoms like painful/burning urination, frequent urination, urgency to urinate, erection issues or premature ejaculation.

The most suitable homeopathic medicine for treating these cases is selected after detailed analysis in every individual case taking into consideration the cause and the characteristic symptoms. So, it is advised to take homeopathic medicine under guidance of a homeopathic physician after detailed case evaluation and avoid self – medication.

Homeopathic Medicines for Painful Ejaculation

1. Conium – Top Recommended Medicine

Conium is one of the most important medicines for managing painful ejaculation. In cases requiring this medicine, the pain usually is felt in the urethra on ejaculation. The pain in most cases is cutting in nature. Pain can also be felt in the scrotum extending to the root of the penis. Sometimes pain may also occur in the testes. In cases needing it, inflammation of prostate gland (prostatitis) may be present. The prostate gland may be enlarged, swollen and also very hard as stone. In some cases, there may be weak erections or premature emission of semen (premature ejaculation).

2. Cantharis – Along With Pain / Burning Urination

This medicine proves highly effective when there is pain or burning before, during or after passing urine with burning sensation during or after intercourse. The semen may contain blood in some cases needing it. Pain may be felt in the penis during erection. There may be swelling of the penis and scrotum. Along with the above symptoms, there is a constant urge to urinate. Even the smallest amount of urine in the bladder causes an urge to urinate. There is also an increased desire for sex that disturbs sleep at night.

3. Sabal Serrulata – Attended with Prostate Complaints

This medicine can be considered when there is painful ejaculation and some prostate complaints are also present. The complaint can be enlarged prostate or inflamed prostate gland (prostatitis). The semen is thick along with heated sensation in the spermatic cord. There is low sex drive. An important symptom accompanying the above complaint is a constant desire to pass urine at night. Pain in the urethra occurs when initiating urine flow. Heaviness and pain is felt in the urinary bladder that extends to external genitals.

4. Clematis – For Burning In Penis During Semen Discharge

Clematis is a very beneficial medicine for males experiencing burning in the penis during semen discharge. Stitching pain can be felt in the urethra with violent erections. There may be a lack of interest in sex along with these complaints. The urge for urination may be frequent in cases needing it. Straining is needed to initiate urine flow. The urine stream is interrupted, which means it starts and stops several times till the entire urine is passed. Burning sensation may be felt while passing the last drops of urine. There may be inflammation, swelling and pain in the testicles. Pain in the testicles gets worse from the slightest touch. Epididymitis (inflammation of epididymis) can also be there where this medicine is required.

5. Calcarea Carb – For Burning, Stinging Pain

Calcarea Carb is a well-indicated medicine for managing burning and stinging (pain as if from a prick with a sharp pointed object) pains during ejaculation. In cases needing it, pain may occur in the testicles or pain may arise in the groin and spread to the testicles. Testicles may become hard. Males needing it may face issue of weak erections as well along with premature discharge of semen. Coition is followed by excessive weakness.

6. Agaricus – For Burning Urethra During Intercourse

This medicine is suitable when there occurs burning in the urethra during intercourse with excessive pain during ejaculation. There is a tendency for late ejaculation in most cases needing it. Drawing pain in the testicles can be felt besides heaviness and discomfort. Scrotum on the left side may be red and swollen in addition to above features.

7. Sepia – For Burning Pain In Urethra After Ejaculation

Sepia works well in cases where burning type of pain is felt in the urethra after passing semen. There is increased sexual desire in cases needing this medicine. Scrotum may be swollen. Cutting pain may be felt in the testes. Yellowish white discharge from the urethra may attend the above symptoms.

Vaginal pain may arise from several reasons. One of the main reasons for this is an infection in the vaginal area.  Firstly, the infection could be from bacteria. Some examples of bacterial infections are gonorrhoea (caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae), chlamydia (caused by bacteria chlamydia trachomatis), both of which are sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Viral infections in vagina can also lead to vaginal pain. In some viral infections like genital herpes (caused by Herpes simplex virus – HSV), blisters (fluid-filled bumps) occur in the genitals that can be painful. Fungal/yeast infections, also called vaginal candidiasis, can cause pain in the vagina along with itching and vaginal discharge.

Urinary tract infections (UTI) may cause pain in the urethra that may spread to the surrounding parts, including vulva and vagina. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) can also cause vaginal pain. This condition arises from an imbalance in the naturally occurring bacterial flora in the vagina. When the number of bad bacteria in the vagina increases and good bacteria in the vagina drop down, it results in bacterial vaginosis. Besides infections and BV, vaginal pain may occur due to irritation in the vagina from the use of some hygiene products, certain soaps, or any rash or eruptions in the vagina. Other reasons for vaginal pain can be from an inflamed vagina (vaginitis), an injury/trauma to vagina, pain from intercourse (dyspareunia), bartholin’s cyst and bartholin duct abscess.

Bartholin glands in vagina, responsible for fluid production and for lubrication, might get blocked and a bartholin cyst may form due to fluid accumulation. If an infection occurs in this fluid, an abscess (pus-filled) lump can form called bartholin duct abscess. In both these cases, a lump is formed in the vagina that causes pain.

Vaginal dryness (it can arise after menopause, or use of oral contraceptive pills) could also be one of the causes of vaginal pain. Another reason can be vaginal atrophy from reduced estrogen levels. Vaginal pain can also indicate vulvodynia. Vulvodynia refers to long-term pain in vagina, vulva or both without any identifiable cause. Some theories suggest vulvodynia occurs due to damage/irritation of the nerves surrounding the vulva or muscle spasm in the pelvic floor.

Lastly, it can arise in cases of Lichen Sclerosus (It is a condition in which discolored patches occur in skin along with skin thinning that affects the genital and anal areas). Depending on the cause behind pain, other symptoms can occur including vaginal itching, vaginal discharge, burning sensation, vaginal tenderness (pain on touch), eruptions in the vagina, foul smell and pain during intercourse.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy proves highly effective in multiple gynecological health complaints. It also carries a great deal of scope to manage cases of vaginal pain. Homeopathy does wonders in managing vaginal pain occurring from different reasons. Homeopathic medicines aim to treat the fundamental cause of vaginal pain. Once the primary cause is treated, there occurs great relief in vaginal pain. These are natural remedies that treat vaginal pain with zero side effects. These also manage any associated symptoms present along with pain like itching, vaginal discharge, vaginal dryness, burning and painful intercourse. Homeopathic prescription for vaginal pain differs from case to case based on the cause and characteristic individual symptoms, so one should take homeopathic medicine under supervision of a homeopathic doctor and avoid self–medication.

Homeopathic Medicines for Vaginal Pain

1. Sepia – Top Recommended Medicine

Sepia is the topmost homeopathic medicine to manage vaginal pain. In cases requiring Sepia, the vagina may be painful to touch. The pain is mostly stitching in nature. The vagina appears red and   inflamed. Vaginal discharge may appear. The discharge is excessive and can be yellow or greenish with bad smell. There is itching in the vagina. Burning sensation is also felt in the vagina. The pain in the vagina can be worse during intercourse. In some cases, dryness may be marked in the vagina. Sepia is a prominent medicine to manage various infections affecting female genitals.

 2. Natrum Mur – For Pain During Intercourse

Like the above medicine, Natrum Mur is also an effective medicine for managing vaginal pain during intercourse. Burning is felt in vagina along with pain. The reason behind pain here is dryness in the vagina. The vagina is very sore (painful on slight touching). It is accompanied with itching in the vagina. After urination, burning and pain can occur in the vagina where this medicine is required. This medicine is next indicated for burning sensation felt in the vagina before periods. In some cases, thick white vaginal discharge may be present attended with abdomen pain and weakness.

3. Merc Sol – With Burning Sensation

Merc Sol is a suitable medicine for vaginal pain along with burning sensation. The burning gets worse when the urine touches the affected parts of the vagina. Vaginal inflammation is present in cases needing this medicine. A throbbing pain is felt in the vagina. A yellow or green vaginal discharge may accompany it. The discharge can be blood-stained in some cases. The discharge is sticky. It causes itching in the vagina. Scratching the vagina is followed by a burning sensation. Itching is especially worse at night. There may be an increased urge to pass urine due to pressing pain in the genital organs.

4. Kreosote – Along With Vaginal Itching

Kreosote is a very helpful medicine for managing vaginal pain along with vaginal itching. There occurs sharp pain in the vagina where this medicine is needed. The itching is quite intense. Burning sensation may also be felt. Yellow vaginal discharge may appear. Pain in the vagina may also occur during urination. Kreosote is also a prominent medicine for managing pain during intercourse along with burning sensation. Bleeding may occur from the vagina the next day. In cases needing it, there may be vaginal inflammation (vaginitis). The external genitals can also be swollen along with heated sensation. Lastly, this medicine is indicated for electric-like stitching pain in the vagina that seems to be originating from the abdomen.

5. Calcarea Carb – With Vaginal Discharge (Leucorrhea)

This medicine is highly valuable to manage cases of vaginal pain along with vaginal discharge. In cases needing this medicine, the vaginal discharge is white milky type. The discharge causes vaginal itching and burning apart from pain. The itching is quite intense in the evening or after going to bed. The discharge is more before and after menstrual period. There is excessive weakness. This medicine is also well-indicated for vaginal pain in cases of uterine displacements. There can be polyps (non – cancerous growths) in vagina in cases needing Calacarea Carb.

6. Nitric Acid – With Itching And Burning

Nitric Acid is recommended for cases of vaginal pain accompanied by itching and burning in the vagina. The pain is stitching type in most cases. Swelling in the vagina is also present. Vaginal inflammation is there along with cracks on the labia minora. Vaginal discharges may occur that are ropy and can be green or brown.  The discharges have an offensive smell. In some cases needing this medicine growths like warts can be present in the vagina.

7. Berberis Vulgaris – With Vaginal Tenderness (pain on touch)

This medicine is suitable when there is vaginal pain along with tenderness, means pain on touching vagina. It is accompanied by burning sensation. Soreness and burning can extend to labia. The vagina is reddened. Itching can also occur in vagina. It gets worse while sitting and walking. It gets better on lying down.

Fear of disease, medically known as nosophobia or disease phobia, refers to an extreme and persistent fear of getting a disease or some serious medical illness. It is also known as illness anxiety disorder. Those suffering from it, worry or over-think or get anxious about any change or discomfort even of minor intensity occurring in the body to be indicative of some serious illness.

There is a fear in the mind of developing a serious disease, like heart disease or cancer. If they are already suffering from some illness, then they have extreme thoughts that their suffering is of a very serious kind. They frequently think and talk about their health illness with others. They do not get satisfaction from visiting a doctor once, so they plan frequent visits to doctors for examination, investigation for confirmation and reassurance about their health condition. On the contrary, some may not visit the doctor out of fear of being diagnosed with a serious disorder. Another symptom could be keeping away from certain things out of fear of contracting a disease.

Some people may not want to know details about the disease as it may lead to stress or anxiety, while some people wish to learn every detail of the expected disease via news, internet, doctor visits, etc. If there is a family history of a certain disease, then a fear of inheriting the same may settle in the mind.

The exact cause behind the fear of disease is still unclear. But there are some factors that are thought to play a role in it. Firstly, a family member, a relative or some close friend suffering from a serious health problem might have a deep impact on the mind and trigger fear and anxiety of getting affected by the same health issue in future.

Secondly, persons who have anxiety or have a family member suffering from anxiety might also be at risk. Persons suffering from OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (a mind-related health problem characterized by fear and unwanted thoughts in the mind resulting in repetitive behavior) are also at risk. Having a history of a serious illness in childhood might also contribute to a fear of disease. Another reason could be if some disease has taken an epidemic proportion, then a person might fear getting the same.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a very effective treatment for cases of fear of disease (nosophobia). Homeopathy gets into the root cause behind any of the mind-related health issues to give wonderful results. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that help to relax the mind and overcome fears and anxieties naturally. These are free from any sort of toxic side effects and are non-habit forming so can be used safely in persons of all age groups. Homeopathic medicines are prescribed based on the characteristic individual symptoms in each and every case after detailed case analysis. So, it is advised to consult a homeopathic physician to get your case evaluated and get the most suitable homeopathic prescription. One should avoid self-medication in homeopathy.

Homeopathic Medicines For Relieving Fear Of Disease

1. Arsenic Album – Most Recommended Medicine

Arsenic Album is the most prominently indicated homeopathic medicine for managing cases of fear of disease. This medicine is recommended for fear of different diseases. Persons needing it have fear of germs and catching infections, mostly viral infections. They fear contagious diseases especially (that spread from person to person via direct skin contact or coming in contact with the contaminated air droplets like from coughing, sneezing or touching contaminated objects). They may wash hands frequently out of this fear.

It is well indicated for fear of getting cancer and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Lastly, it is suggested for persons who are actually suffering from a disease, but they feel that they are suffering from an incurable disease with thoughts of death. They feel there is no use of taking any medicine as their disease cannot be cured. They suffer frequent anxiety attacks with restlessness. When they are anxious, there is trembling, cold sweat, difficulty in breathing, and constricted chest. Anxiety is worse after midnight in most of the cases needing this medicine.

2. Calcarea Carb – For Fear Of Contagious Disease

This medicine is suitable for persons who fear suffering from a contagious disease. These are the diseases that spread from direct skin to skin contact (like fungal infection, warts) or from inhaling infected air droplets from cough, sneeze (like cold, flu, sore throat) or from touching contaminated objects. Those needing it tend to have anxiety attacks towards the evening mostly, attended with fear of death. Besides the above-mentioned reasons, it is also useful to relieve fear of heart disease.

3. Carcinosin – For Fear Of Getting Cancer

Carcinosin is an effective medicine for cases where a person has fear of having cancer. It is also helpful for persons who believe they are already suffering from cancer while in reality they are not. They have marked restlessness. They always hurry while doing any kind of work. They might also face other sorts of fear as well, for example, fear of the dark, crowds, death and height.

4. Lac Caninum – Fear Of Getting Heart Disease

Lac Caninum works well in cases of fear of heart disease or heart attack. There is also a fear of going mad from excessive thoughts in the mind. Apart from this, Lac Caninum is useful for cases having fear of suffering from TB or tuberculosis (an infectious disease affecting the lungs caused by bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis that spreads via inhaling air droplets of sneeze, cough of an infected person). There can be fear of fainting and fear of death as well in cases that require this medicine.

5. Medorrhinum – For Fear Of Sexually Transmitted Infections

This medicine is of great help in persons who nurture fear of protracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) via sexual contact. Besides this, Medorrhinum is indicated for cases having fear of getting cancer or getting mad. Apart from this, Medorrhinum is indicated for other general fears like fear of the dark, of being alone, of animals or an impending misfortune.

6. Syphilinum – For Fear Of Paralysis

Syphilinum is a useful medicine when there is marked fear of paralysis (loss of muscle function of a body part). Next, this medicine is also of use in persons having fear of acquiring AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). This medicine can also be considered in cases where there is marked fear of germs and infection. Due to this they keep washing hands quite often. This medicine is also given in cases of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).

7. Argentum Nitricum – For Fear Of  Serious Disease

This medicine is suited to persons who fear they will surely get infected with some serious disease. There is a belief that the disease would be incurable with marked hopelessness, and anxiety. This medicine is also beneficial where fear of fainting is well-marked. In general, this medicine is indicated when there is anticipatory anxiety about some event that is going to happen in future. In addition to fear of disease, this medicine offers help in cases of fear of heights, crowds, darkness and fear of losing self-control.  Along with the above complaints, there is an impulsive tendency to do everything hurriedly.

Itching on the penis can be felt on the shaft of penis, glans penis or the foreskin (i.e. prepuce) which can be quite uncomfortable. It can occur due to various reasons like inflammation, infection or certain skin conditions. Depending on the cause, some other signs and symptoms that can attend itching are penile discharge, swelling, inflammation, eruptions/ rash on the penis, flaking on skin, pain/ burning when passing urine and painful intercourse. The different causes of penile itching are as follows:

1. Fungal or yeast infection (also known as thrush/candidiasis): Fungal infection on the penis is caused by fungus known as candida. It tends to result in signs and symptoms including itching of the penis along with redness, swelling, white patches or red spots on the penis head, cracks on the foreskin, thick white discharge under the foreskin, burning while urinating and pain during intercourse.

2. Certain sexually transmitted infections (STIs): It firstly includes genital herpes (caused by Herpes Simplex Virus – HSV leading to blisters i.e. fluid-filled bumps on genitals). The second example of STI is genital warts (growths on the genitals occurring from Human Papilloma Virus – HPV). Another STI is chlamydia (caused by bacteria chlamydia trachomatis).

3. Balanitis: It refers to the inflammation of the glans penis and foreskin i.e. prepuce. It leads to signs and symptoms including redness, swelling, itching of the penis head/glans penis, pain on the glans, thick discharge under the foreskin, sores on the penis head, painful urination and bad smell on the penis.

4. Eczema of penis: This is indicated by inflamed skin of penis along with dryness, itching or fluid-filled bumps or the appearance of crust on penis.

5. Contact dermatitis: It is a reaction of the skin of the penis to products like certain soaps, fabrics or latex condom.

6. Psoriasis: A skin condition causing inflamed red patches with flakiness.

7. Scabies: An itchy skin condition occurring when small mites form burrows on the skin surface.

8. Lichen Planus: A skin condition that causes purple, flat-topped bumps on the skin.

9. Lichen Nitidus: It refers to inflammation of the skin cells resulting in small fleshy, flat-topped bumps on various body parts that may include penis.

10. Ingrown hair: It happens when hair ingrows at the penis base and causes itching.

11. Urethritis: It is the inflammation of the urethra. It causes symptoms including a burning sensation while urinating, discharge from the urethra, itching near the opening of the penis, or blood in the urine or semen.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can be of great help in cases of penile itching and redness. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that help in relieving this complaint by working to treat the root cause behind it. Once the root cause is treated, long term relief sets in. Along with itching and redness, these medicines also help in relieving other associated complaints like swelling/inflammation over penis, eruptions/rash on the penis, flaking on skin. These medicines are free from any sort of side effects as these are prepared from natural substances. The most suitable homeopathic medicine for penile itching is selected after taking into consideration the individual symptoms and the reason behind itching. It is advised to always get your case evaluated by a homeopathic physician for right diagnosis and prescription. Self-medication should be avoided.

Homeopathic Medicines For Penile Itching

1. Sulphur – For Itching On Glans And Foreskin

Sulphur is an effective medicine for managing itching on the glans and the foreskin. Stitching pain can be felt in the penis besides itching. In some cases, ulcers are present on the penis, glans or the foreskin. The glans and foreskin can be very cold. Redness and burning sensation can be felt on the foreskin. Sometimes, swelling and cuts can be present on the foreskin in cases needing this medicine.

2. Croton Tiglium – With Fluid-filled Eruptions (Vesicles)

This medicine is recommended for itching on the penis and glans along with fluid-filled bumps. The bumps may extend to the scrotum as well. The itching is intense but scratching is painful. The eruptions are sensitive and painful to touch (sore). The bumps occur in clusters (in multiple numbers appearing in groups). In some cases, eruptions are pus-filled. The eruptions tend to burst with time and form crusts.

3. Thuja – For Itchy Inner Surface Of Foreskin With Warts

This medicine works well to manage itching on the inner surface of the foreskin with the presence of warts. Red warts occur on the inner surface of the foreskin in cases needing it. The warts are small pointed type. Burning sensation occurs on the area between foreskin and the glans. Ulcers or fluid-filled eruptions may be present on the glans penis.

4. Nitric Acid – For Balanitis With Itching

This medicine is recommended when there is inflamed foreskin. Small fluid-filled eruptions occur on the foreskin that are very itchy. These eruptions open after some time and get covered with scabs. Burning sensation can attend it. Little ulcers can also form on the inner surface of the foreskin that secrete a foul-smelling fluid.

5. Hepar Sulph – For Itchy Herpes Eruptions

Hepar Sulph is a useful medicine for cases having herpes eruptions along with itching. In cases requiring this medicine, there occur tiny fluid-filled eruptions in groups especially on the foreskin. The eruptions look white with a red base, attended by excessive itching. The eruptions are sensitive to touch as well.

6. Mezereum – For Itchy Glans

This medicine is well indicated for managing itching on the glans penis. With this stitching and prickling sensation is felt in the penis and glans. Swelling is seen on the penis. Heated sensation in the penis attends it. Discharge of watery mucus can occur from the urethra along with pain on touching urethra.

7. Cinnabaris – For Itchy Glans With Red Pimples  

This medicine is helpful to manage itching on glans with red pimples. The pimples are small in size. The foreskin can be red and swollen. In some cases needing it, warts on the foreskin may appear that have a tendency to bleed easily.

8. Natrum Mur – For Itching And Stinging On Glans

This medicine can be used for itching attended by stinging sensation on the glans, sometimes on the scrotum as well. A crawling sensation is felt on the glans. A thin fluid from the urethra may be discharged.

9. Rhus Tox – For Itching On Inner Surface Of Foreskin

This medicine can be considered in cases of itching on the inner surface of the foreskin. Stinging sensation can attend it. The foreskin along with glans is also swollen and appears dark red. Pain is felt in glans. Water-filled bumps may be present on glans.

10. Natrum Sulph – For Itching Of Penis, Glans And Scrotum

Natrum Sulph is applicable to cases of itching of penis, glans and scrotum. After scratching, burning is felt on glans and scrotum. Swelling of foreskin and scrotum may be present. In some cases, warts may occur on genitals with greenish discharge.

11. Silicea – For Red, Itchy Foreskin

This medicine helps cases of red, itchy foreskin. There is also swelling on the foreskin. Fluid-filled eruptions may be present. Itchy spots may also be present on the scrotum along with sweating.

Hallucinations refer to false sensory experiences related to sound, sight, smell and taste in the absence of external stimuli. These experiences are created by the mind and are not actually present. A person having auditory hallucinations hears voices, sounds or noises that do not exist in reality.  In the case of visual hallucinations, a person sees things or people who are not present nearby.

Hallucinations can occur because of various reasons. Among these, schizophrenia is one of the most common and important causes. It refers to a mental health condition in which the sufferer becomes unable to differentiate between real and unreal. He/she tends to develop fixed false beliefs called delusions or starts feeling sensory perceptions in the absence of external stimuli, like imagining some person being around though none is present or hearing a voice that is not actually there. Some other symptoms that can attend are delusions and hallucinations. Other symptoms include confused speech, senseless talking, social withdrawal, sensation of being controlled by a superhuman power, lack of emotions and changed sleep patterns. Delirium refers to a sort of confusion that develops quickly resulting in reduced attention, concentration and awareness due to disrupted brain activity.

Another cause of hallucinations can be dementia which is a term used to describe memory loss, reduced thinking and reasoning ability. Other reasons could be anxiety and depression, excessive alcohol intake and use of drugs like cocaine, and marijuana. It can also occur in case of seizures (fits), migraine (one-sided throbbing headache usually attended with nausea and vomiting), high fever and kidney/liver failure. Lastly, the use of certain medicines like medicines used to treat depression, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy can lead to hallucinations.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathic medicines carry a great scope in managing cases of visual and auditory hallucinations. These medicines help in gradually decreasing the symptoms of hallucinations. These medicines work at a deep psychological level to bring great recoveries in such cases. The best part of using these medicines is that they are free from side effects. These are also non-habit forming. Homeopathic medicines for hallucinations are prescribed on a person-to-person basis differing in every case, so it is advised to get any case of hallucinations evaluated by a homeopathic physician for the right medicine. Self-medication should be avoided in any case.

Homeopathic Medicines for Managing Hallucinations

1. Anacardium – For Auditory Hallucinations

Anacardium is one of the best medicines to manage auditory hallucinations. This medicine is suited to persons who tend to hear the voices of persons, spirits or dead people. A very prominent symptom is the feeling of a demon sitting on one shoulder asking to do bad things and an angel sitting on the other shoulder directing the person to do good deeds. They may also hear voices saying that he/she is going to die. A very unique symptom that can attend is a feeling as if the body and mind are separate. A feeling of being under superhuman control can also prevail. The affected persons have a tendency to use bad language, curse and swear. They may get angry over small issues and show violent behavior.

2. Veratrum Album – For Visual Hallucination

Veratrum Album is suitable for those who see persons near them constantly. It appears to them that the room is full of people though nobody is present in real life. The sufferer even talks to them. It can be attended with crying or laughing. Sleeplessness tends to trouble the sufferer. Besides, this medicine is recommended when a person has a feeling of misfortune and runs around the house screaming or sitting, brooding constantly and weeping. In cases needing it, a tendency to get violent may occur along with the above complaints. It is attended with a tendency to hit persons standing nearby or cut and tear things. The sufferer may also develop a tendency to run away.

3. Stramonium – For Both Visual And Auditory Hallucinations

This medicine is indicated for both visual and auditory hallucinations. In case of visual hallucinations, persons needing it feel as if there are ghosts or animals present around. It feels as if they are jumping or running towards them.  They may also see strangers around them though nobody is present. They may also see people coming out from all the corners of the room. They may see insects like cockroaches, beetles, and bed bugs. A sensation of snakes under and around them can also be present. Sometimes, black objects are seen. It is also indicated for persons who imagine horrifying images causing terror. Lastly, they can see cats, dogs, rats coming towards them.

In cases of auditory hallucinations, the symptoms guiding its use are hearing voices and talking with persons not actually present in the room. They may also speak with spirits. An important attending symptom that sufferers could have is feeling of being tall or double or some part of the body missing. In cases needing it, religious mania can be present with constant praying. Sudden mood changes from joy to sadness can occur. A constant movement of hands can be present. The hallucinations may lead to fear, fright and violent behavior.

4. Cannabis Indica – For Hallucination With Hearing Of Bells Or Music

This medicine is well-indicated for auditory hallucinations where a person hears multiple bells ringing. He may also hear music. He may also hear someone calling out to him. An additional symptom that can attend is the feeling of the body becoming larger and larger. There may also be a sensation of having two existences. Besides, memory may become weak and concentration may decrease. Sometimes uncontrollable laughter occurs with initiation of laughing bouts at every single word that the sufferer hears. A fear of becoming insane may persist.

5. Belladonna – For Visual Hallucinations Of Ghosts And Frightful Images

This medicine proves effective in cases where person sees ghosts or frightful images. They may see monsters, ugly faces, and insects too. They fear them and wish to run away from them. In some cases, they see black animals in front of them. They are very restless. They tend to bite, hit others, and may tear things in front of them to pieces. Their hands can be in constant motion as if trying to catch something suspended in the air.

6. Hyoscyamus – When Sufferer Sees Persons Or Snakes Around

This medicine is beneficial in cases where the sufferer assumes persons who are not actually there, to be physically present in front of him/ her. The sufferer imagines as if the persons nearby are making efforts to hold him and he needs to escape from them. He/she may talk to oneself, imaginary people or dead ones. The affected person talks excessively, more than usual, in a hurry about things that make no sense. He may cry and laugh alternatively. Besides human beings, they may see snakes creeping towards them. Some fears may be present in the mind, apart from the above symptoms. There is a fear of being poisoned, bitten by animals or sold away.

7. Opium – When Person Sees Ghosts And Frightful Animals

This medicine is helpful for cases where a person sees ghosts and frightful animals. Besides, there is a feeling as if the body parts are very large. There may be excessive talkativeness. Hallucination of some masked people coming near may also be felt.