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Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Vaginal Discharge with Itching

Vaginal discharge refers to a clear or white fluid release from vagina. Some amount of vaginal discharge is normal and functions to keep vagina clean and helps to lubricate it and fight the bad bacteria to prevent infection. Normal vaginal discharge should not be itchy. If it is itchy, then it indicates some infection or other medical issue that needs investigation and treatment. A sudden rise in vaginal discharge especially along with the change in colour or accompanied by bad smell, vaginal pain, pelvic pain could be a result of some medical issue for which investigation is required to rule out the cause. Also, a proper treatment is a must.

Depending on the cause behind the discharge, it can be accompanied by burning, vaginal pain, belly pain, pelvic pain, swelling and redness of the genitals, eruptions on the vulva and vagina, and fever.

Homeopathic mode of treatment carries a huge scope in managing cases of vaginal discharge along with itching. Homeopathic medicines treat the underlying causes behind it with wonderful results. Also, these are natural remedies that treat this condition with zero-side effects. Along with vaginal discharge and itching, these medicines also manage any associated symptoms like burning, pain in vagina and pelvic pain. Unlike conventional treatment these medicines do not suppress the complaint rather it treats the root cause leading to effective results.

Homeopathic medicines for vaginal discharge with itching are administered on a case-to-case basis depending on the characteristic symptoms in every individual case. All the symptoms are studied in details followed by evaluation by a homeopath before medication is finalised. This individualised medication offers best results as it fits to treat the peculiar characteristic symptoms in each case. As the medication varies on a case-to-case it is advised to take any medicine under the supervision of a homeopath and avoid self–medication.

Homeopathy also treats the associated cause of vaginal discharge with itching. This yields effective and lasting cure rather than providing short-term relief. Homeopathy stimulates body’s natural healing process to fight with the cause of this complaint. Homeopathy is gentle yet powerful mode of treatment for getting long-term results in such cases. This not only helps to treat current condition but also prevents recurrence of such complaints.

Homeopathic medicine for vaginal discharge with itching are 100 per cent safe. Homeopathic medicines are derived from natural substances and lack any toxins or harmful chemicals. These are used in highly diluted forms to stimulate body’s own ability to heal, and thus offer natural treatment with zero side-effects. These can be safely used for the time period recommended by a homeopath without any worry of adverse effects.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Vaginal Discharge with Itching

The top homeopathic medicines for managing vaginal discharge with itching are Sepia, Kreosote, Natrum Mur, Merc Sol, Nitric Acid, Calcarea Carb and Alumina.

1. Sepia – Top Recommended Medicine

Sepia is one of the best homeopathic medicines to manage vaginal discharge with itching. For those who need it, the discharge may be yellow, green or clear like water. The discharge is foul-smelling and its volume is more after one has urinated. The discharge usually occurs during the day. A very important accompanying symptom is bearing down pain in the pelvis with the sensation as if the pelvic organs will come out of the vagina. There is also an increased urge to urinate along with the above complaints. Intense pain during sexual intercourse is also there. Pain in the ovarian region is mainly of stitching type which occurs sometimes. In some cases, ulcers in the vagina may be present.

When to use Sepia?

Sepia is an effective medicine for management of vaginal discharge that is yellowish, greenish or clear accompanied by marked itching.

How to use Sepia?

From low to high potency it works well in all potencies. Initially, it is best to use 30C potency once a day.

2. Kreosote – For Foul-Smelling Discharge With Burning Sensation in Vagina

Kreosote is a very suitable medicine when there is vaginal discharge along with itching and burning sensation in the vagina. A characteristic feature to use this medicine is intense and bad smell from the discharge. Females who need this medicine also complain of itching between the labia and the thighs. Sharp pain may also be felt in the vagina. There is marked vaginal pain while urinating. The discharge in most cases is yellow that leaves stains on the clothes. The discharge gets worse while standing and walking and gets better while sitting. This medicine is very suitable for vaginitis cases.

When to use Kreosote?

Kreosote is one of the best medicines for managing bad smelling vaginal discharge accompanied by itching and burning sensation in vagina.

How to use Kreosote?

One can take this medicine once a day in 30C potency.

3. Natrum Mur – With Thick White Vaginal Discharge

This medicine is very effective in managing thick white vaginal discharge along with itching. Pain in the lower abdomen may occur along with the discharge. The discharge gets worse at night in most cases. Burning sensation is also felt in the vagina while passing urine. Burning sensation also occurs during sexual intercourse. Vagina is sore to touch.

When to use Natrum Mur?

Natrum Mur is an ideal medicine for managing thick white discharge from vagina accompanied by marked itching.

How to use Natrum Mur?

Natrum Mur is mostly used in biochemic form in 6X potency twice or thrice a day.

4. Merc Sol – With Greenish Discharge

Merc Sol is a preferred medicine for green discharge along with itching in the vagina. Itching leads to scratching. After scratching, burning sensation is felt in the vagina. Itching worsens while urinating. The discharge contains lumps of mucus in most cases. It may sometimes be blood-stained. For those who need it, the discharge gets worse at night. Sometimes throbbing is felt in the vagina. Swelling may appear on the labia. Small pimples may also be seen on the labia. There is pain in the womb; the nature of pain may be stitching or aching type.

When to use Merc Sol?

Merc Sol suits well for cases of greenish vaginal discharge with vaginal itching which gets worse while passing urine.

How to use Merc Sol?

Among its different potencies it is advised to start with its 30C potency once a day.

5. Nitric Acid – With Brownish Coloured Discharge

This medicine is recommended when brown vaginal discharge occurs along with itching. The discharge may occur in the form of ropy mucus. It is foul-smelling. The discharge flows down the legs like water. Itching in the vagina may be felt after sexual intercourse. This is a leading medicine for cases of gonorrhoea with vaginal discharge, and also vaginitis. Stitching pain is felt for those who require this medicine. Ulcers and cracks may appear on the labia minora along with soreness (pain on touching). The vulva may also be swollen besides burning and itching.

When to use Nitric Acid?

Nitric Acid is a very beneficial medicine for those who have vaginal discharge that is brownish, foul smelling accompanied by vaginal itching.

How to use Nitric Acid?

During the beginning of the treatment, this medicine can be used once a week in 30C power.

6. Calcarea Carb – For Discharge With Itching And Weakness

This medicine is considered when along with discharge and itching of the vagina, there is weakness. Itching gets worse in the evening for those who need it. Burning sensation is also felt in the vagina. The discharge gets worse during urination and also after exercise. The discharge is milky white in colour. Inflammation, swelling and soreness (pain on touch) of genitals accompany the above symptoms.

When to use Calcarea Carb?

Its use is recommended for cases of vaginal discharge which is milky white-coloured and itching gets worse in the evenings and there is marked weakness.

How to use Calcarea Carb?

This medicine can be used in different potencies from low to high but initially its use is advised in 30C potency once a day.

7. Alumina – With Intense Burning

This medicine is administered when intense burning in the vagina accompanied discharge and there is also itching. The discharge is profuse and transparent. The discharge runs down to the feet. Washing with cold water helps relieve the complaint. The discharge is more during the day. There is swelling in the vagina. Ovaries may also be swollen along with pain with above mentioned symptoms.

When to use Alumina?

Its use is recommended for managing profuse vaginal discharges accompanied with itching and burning sensation in vagina.

How to use Alumina?

Alumina can be used in 30C potency once a day.

Causes for Itching with Vaginal Discharge

1. Fungal/yeast infection in the vagina: Also called vaginal candidiasis, it causes symptoms like itching in the vagina, thick white vaginal discharge, burning while urinating or during intercourse, vaginal pain, and redness with swelling of the vulva.

2. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhoea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis: Gonorrhoea is caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, while chlamydia is caused by bacteria chlamydia trachomatis. Trichomoniasis is caused by infection by parasite trichomonas vaginalis.

3. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): It refers to infection in the upper genital tract of females including uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries usually occurring from sexually transmitted infections.

4. Bacterial vaginosis: This condition occurs when there appears an imbalance in the naturally present bacterial flora in the vagina. When the numbers of bad bacteria increase and good bacteria in the vagina decrease, then bacterial vaginosis occurs.

5. Vaginitis: it refers to inflammation in the vagina.

6. An allergic reaction to chemicals present in soaps, contraceptives, feminine sprays or a forgotten tampon.

7. Rarely cancer of the vulva, uterus, cervix or the vagina.

 

 

 

 

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How to Handle Sound Sensitivity with Homeopathy?

Sound sensitivity, medically called hyperacusis, refers to over-sensitivity to a variety of sounds that are unbearable and feel painfully loud to the sufferer. They may also frighten some sufferers. In some cases, it may result in seizures (fits). Sound sensitivity is also referred to as decreased sound tolerance. In persons having sound sensitivity, certain sounds are perceived only at a very high volume. The same may be perceived at normal volume by persons having normal hearing. Some sounds are not even heard by them. The sound made while turning pages of the book, chewing food, running water, and running of electrical home appliances seems intolerable to persons with sound sensitivity.

These sounds may be annoying to the sufferer and impact his/her mental health resulting in anxiety, irritability, anger, depression, and can lead to social isolation. Depending on the cause behind sound sensitivity, some other symptoms may be present like tinnitus (hearing noises like ringing, buzzing in ear in the absence of an external source), feeling of fullness/pressure in the ears and pain in the ears. Being tired and stressed may worsen the symptoms.

It can result from various reasons. Some of these include

1. Head or ear injury or an infection affecting the inner ear and ear damage resulting from toxins.

2. Migraine: It refers to one-sided headache of throbbing type chiefly attended with nausea and vomiting. One may feel excessive sensitivity to sound and light.

3. Autism: It is a neuro-developmental disorder that leads to problems in communication, and social interaction of child along with restricted and repetitive behavior.

4. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD): It is a condition that causes problems in processing sensory stimuli and responding to them appropriately. Sensory stimuli involve sound, sight, taste, smell and touch. The sufferer may either give an oversensitive or hyposensitive response to sensory stimuli.

5. Meniere’s disease: It refers to an inner ear disorder represented by different medical conditions: tinnitus (noises in the ear in the absence of any external source), vertigo and hearing loss usually on one side of the ear. In some cases, it is linked with sound sensitivity.

6. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition related to the mind triggered by a traumatic event in life (like a road accident, sexual assault, etc) and depression.

7. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): It refers to tiredness both physically and mentally that does not improve with rest. There is no underlying medical condition behind it.

8. Lyme Disease: A bacterial tick-borne disease, it is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdoferi.

9. Temporo Mandibular Disorder (TMJ) disorder: It refers to a disorder resulting from a problem with the jaw joint, or muscles related to the jaw movement.

10. Ramsay hunt syndrome: It arises when Shingles (a viral infection caused by varicella zoster virus) affect the facial nerve lying close to ear.

11. When no cause is identified, then it is referred as an idiopathic case.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy is very effective in managing complaints of sound sensitivity. These medicines are entirely safe to use with zero side effects as these are prepared from naturally occurring substances. Homeopathic medicines bring excellent results in such cases by aiming to treat the root cause behind it. They bring gradual improvement in such cases, and the results may vary from case to case. The most suitable medicine in these cases is selected keeping in mind the individual requirement after detailed case evaluation based on the characteristic symptom presentation. So it is advised to get every case evaluated by a doctor and take medicine under the supervision of a doctor. Self-medication should not be done in any case.

Homeopathic Medicines for Sound Sensitivity

1. Asarum Europaeum

It is a highly recommended medicine for cases of sound sensitivity. Persons needing it have hypersensitive nerves with oversensitivity to the slightest noise. The rattle of the paper and scratching on the clothes are unbearable to them. Even the thought of scratching with nails by someone seems to bring a nervous tremor (trembling) in them. A very characteristic symptom that can be present is an extreme sensitivity to cold. Additionally, low energy levels can also be an attending feature.

2. Borax

Borax is another important medicine to manage sound sensitivity. Those requiring this medicine get easily frightened by the least noise. They are very nervous people and get startled from sharp noises like sneezing, hawking, coughing and hearing someone crying. Additionally, they may have a great fear of downward motion like going downstairs and fear of falling. Fear of thunder may also be there along with the above symptoms.

3. Opium

This medicine is well indicated for persons who are unable to sleep due to acuteness of hearing. Noise from distant places disturbs the sleep and keeps them awake. They are actually very sleepy but are unable to sleep due to this medical condition. Besides, they also complain of noises in the ear i.e. tinnitus. The noises can be of different types. These might include roaring, buzzing or humming type, varying from case to case.

4. Zincum Met

Zincum Met is of great use in treating many of the nerves-related complaints including sound sensitivity. The key indicating feature to use this medicine is sensitivity to the sounds of people talking. These sounds affect the nerves in the sufferer and cause impatience and bad temper in them. Marked fatigue (tiredness, exhaustion) in an intense degree can accompany the above symptoms in most of the cases.

5. Coffea Cruda

Coffea Cruda is an effective medicine when hearing is very acute with hearing even very distant sounds that are not audible to persons with normal hearing. Persons needing it also have marked sensitivity to voices, music and even footsteps. Even little noise seems to cause pain in the body or worsen the already present pain. Besides hearing, a person’s other senses are also over-sensitive, like smell, taste and touch.

6. Theridion

This medicine is suitable when there is extreme sensitivity to noise that seems to penetrate the whole body. The noises especially seem to penetrate the teeth. It is followed by nausea and pain all over the body, and a chilly feeling. Vertigo may also result from the slightest noise. Noise may make headache worse. The noises that are the most disturbing include vibration of any sort or the sound of footsteps while walking. There is also marked restlessness along with the above symptoms.

7. Belladonna

Belladonna is recommended when there is ear pain along with sensitivity to sounds. The slightest noise seems to cause ear pain. Startling occurs from the least noise. Tinnitus may also be present with roaring, ringing and humming noises in ear. Headache may also occur from noise.

8. Phosphorus

This medicine is prominently indicated for cases in which there is oversensitivity to different senses other than hearing including odor, light and touch. The slightest noise cause startling in persons needing it. In case of sensitivity to smell, sensitivity to the smell of flowers is most prominent that may even cause fainting. In general, anxiety and restlessness may also be present.

9. Nux Vomica

Nux vomica is indicated when there is increased sensitivity to noise, odor, and light. Every sound causes pain to those needing it. Sudden noise may sometimes result in fits or seizures.

 

 

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Top 9 Homeopathic Medicines For Insomnia Due To Stress

A person can suffer from insomnia (sleeplessness) due to any reason, including stress. Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which the sufferer faces problems in falling asleep or has difficulty in staying asleep. He/she may get up very early from sleep with inability to go back to sleep again or there may be disturbed/ light sleep or lack of sound sleep. In the morning, the sufferer wakes up feeling tired and feels sleepy during the day.

It also affects a person’s mood, and may cause irritability, anxiety, poor focus and concentration. It may lead to poor performance at work and impact the quality of life. Stress may get induced by various reasons like health, office work, family problems, some crucial changes in life, issues with interpersonal relations, major health issues or an injury, financial matters or some grief or traumatic events like death of a near and dear one, job loss, etc.

Insomnia causes stress and anxiety creating a cycle of stress and insomnia. While in stress, the hormone cortisol is released that disrupts normal sleep-wake cycle of the body and hinders the sleep ability of a person. The emotions arising during stress like sadness, anxiety, fear, make the mind unable to relax and fall asleep. Overthinking and the constant thoughts of worries, the thoughts about past events or future issues that may occur from stress tend to prevent sleep. Some people under stress can start taking stimulants to cope with stress like caffeine and alcohol which can also contribute to insomnia. In some cases, stress may lead to health issues like headache, gastric issues, etc that further aggravates sleep disorder.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a very effective treatment for cases of insomnia due to stress. Homeopathy focuses on treating the root cause behind any problem. Here homeopathic medicines manage stress which is the root cause of sleep issues. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that help to relax and calm the mind to promote healthy sleep. They are quite effective in treating sleeplessness as well as cases of restless sleep or light sleep. These are free from any sort of toxic side effects. These are also non-habit forming and can easily be stopped when required results are achieved. Homeopathic medicines are prescribed based on the characteristic individual symptoms which are found out after detailed case analysis. So, it is important to consult a homeopathic physician to get your case evaluated and have individualized medicine prescription. One should avoid self-medication with any of the homeopathic medicines.

Homeopathic Medicines For Insomnia Due To Stress

1. Kali Phos – Leading Medicine

Kali Phos is the top recommended medicine to manage insomnia occurring due to stress. This medicine is highly suitable to manage many health concerns that arise from stress, including sleep issues. In cases needing it, the stress can be recent or long-term being felt for a long time. Persons who need this medicine have a lot of stress and worries. Their mind remains overactive at night resulting in sleeplessness. They remain sad and irritable. There is also marked fatigue both mentally and physically. This medicine works to calm and relax the mind to help sleep at night.

2. Ignatia – For Insomnia From Stress, Grief And Worries

Ignatia is the next important medicine for managing insomnia from stress, grief and worries. Persons needing it may have some grief like the death of a near or dear one, or worries like business-related worries or relationship issues with family members. They may suffer from depression. They also have anxious thoughts which persist in the mind. They remain sad all the time with frequent weeping spells. This medicine is indicated for sleeplessness, restless sleep with frequent changes of position, and also for very light sleep in which the person is able to hear everything happening around while sleeping.

3. Natrum Mur – For Insomnia From Long Term Grief / Some Depressing Event

Natrum Mur is a highly effective medicine to manage sleep issues occurring from long-term grief or some depressing event in one’s life. Persons needing it constantly keep thinking about the unfortunate events that have happened in the past. A thought gets stuck in the mind of the sufferer which results in sleeplessness. It is indicated either when sleep comes very late, or when a person gets awake soon after sleep with difficulty falling asleep again. In the morning, the person wakes up unrefreshed and tired due to lack of sleep at night.

4. Passiflora – For Insomnia From Worries And Overwork

Passiflora is a very beneficial medicine for managing sleeplessness occurring due to worries and overwork. Those requiring it remain awake at night besides being restless. Though this medicine can be used in people of all age groups but is most commonly indicated for elderly people who suffer from insomnia. This medicine proves very effective for insomnia due to overwork and its resulting exhaustion.

5. Coffea Cruda – For Sleeplessness From Constant Chain Of Thoughts

This medicine is quite helpful for those who have sleeplessness due to thoughts constantly running through the mind. There occur multiple thoughts one after the other resulting in the crowding of ideas in the mind that prevents sleep. Such people feel very restless at night along with tossing and turning in the bed. Coffea Cruda is also indicated when there is sleeplessness, particularly after 3:00 AM in the morning. The person does not sleep after that till the morning. People who face sleeplessness due to a disease can also benefit from this remedy.

6. Arsenic Album – For Anxiety Along With Restlessness

Arsenic Album is a very useful medicine for cases of sleeplessness accompanied by anxiety and marked restlessness. Those needing it turn and toss constantly in bed. They suffer a lot of anxiety like anxiety about health, loved ones, about the future, and even small issues in life. Along with anxiety, there is excessive fear and restlessness. A person may feel weak with difficulty in breathing. The complaint gets worse after midnight most of the time.

7. Nux Vomica – For Sleeplessness In Wee Hours

Nux Vomica is well-indicated for managing cases where sleeplessness occurs in the wee hours. A person falls asleep at night but wakes up at about 3 or 4 am and is unable to sleep again till the morning. He/she feels very tired and drowsy all through the next day. This medicine is also recommended when a person does not get sound sleep with frequent waking spells.

8. Pulsatilla – When Sleeplessness Occur During First Part Of Night

Pulsatilla can be used in persons complaining of sleeplessness in the initial part of the night. They remain awake in the first half of night. They are disturbed by fixed thoughts moving in the mind that hinder sleep. When it’s time to wake up in the morning, they tend to fall asleep. In the morning they feel very sleepy with excessive yawning due to lack of sleep at night.

9. Opium – With Marked Sensitivity To Noises

Opium is suited for sleeplessness with marked sensitivity to noises. Persons needing it remain wakeful at night and any noise occurring even at some distance disturbs them. They may get sleep, but it is a very restless sleep. They keep tossing in bed constantly.

 

 

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Causes of Scaly Skin and its Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies

Scaly/scaling skin, also known as flaky skin, refers to the shedding of the outer layer of skin in the form of scales or flakes. It is also called desquamation. This may happen from certain medical conditions, allergies or an infection.  Scaling on the skin can be accompanied by other signs and symptoms. These include dry, cracked skin, itching, burning, bleeding, pain, redness, inflammation, eruptions, and skin thickening in the affected area.

Homeopathy offers a natural and very effective solution for various skin issues including scaly skin. Homeopathic medicines are prepared from natural substances, so they do not have any side effects. They help in reducing scaling on the skin by treating the root cause. Besides, they heal associated eruptions and discharges, if present. They also help reduce the accompanying dryness, roughness and cracks on the skin, itching, burning sensation, and pain if present.

Homeopathy targets underlying cause

Homeopathic medicines do not act at a superficial level. On the contrary, it helps in complete healing of the skin. This means it treats core issues. It focuses on healing the problem from within by treating the root cause. Homeopathy proves effective in treating various causes behind scaly skin like psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, ringworm, eczema and lichen planus. It is recommended for both acute as well as chronic cases of scaly skin resulting due to these causes.

Homeopathic medicines are non-suppressive

It is a well-known fact that homeopathic medicines never cause suppression of skin complaints with the use of creams or ointments. The homoeopathic medicines are helpful in the long run as they prevent varying degree of skin issues — moderate to severe recurrence — in future. Homeopathic medicines treat scaly skin with the use of oral medications that heal the body from within. This helps cure the body rather than bringing about temporary and short-term results.

Individualised medication

Homeopathic medicines for treating scaling skin are administered based on the individual symptoms in each and every case. This is most important feature of homeopathy as individualised medication treats scaly skin by keeping in mind individual requirement on a case to case basis. This yields best results. One should always consult a homeopath prior to taking any homeopathic medicine for treating scaling skin.

Safe, Natural medicines

Homeopathic medicines for treating scaly skin are very safe to use as these are prepared from naturally occurring substances. These carry no risk of side effects at all. Homeopathy is a great alternative system of medicine to provide excellent results with utmost safety in cases of scaly skin.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines For Scaly Skin

The top recommended homeopathic medicines for treatment of scaly skin are Arsenic Album, Arsenic Iodatum, Kali Sulph, Graphites, Sepia, Petroleum and Psorinum.

1. Arsenic Album – Topmost Medicine

Among different homeopathic medicines for scaling skin, Arsenic Album is the most recommended medicine. It can be used when there is dryness on the skin along with scaling. The skin may start peeling off. It is accompanied by itching and burning. It gets worse from scratching. Bleeding may follow the scratching. This medicine is also indicated for scaly eruptions with discharge of pus. Arsenic Album can be used in many skin conditions with scales like psoriasis, eczema and ringworm. This medicine can also be considered when scaly eruptions occur on the scalp accompanied by hair fall.

When to use Arsenic Album?

Arsenic Album is an excellent medicine to manage skin dryness with scales formation along with itching and burning.

How to use Arsenic Album?

It is advised to take this medicine in 30C potency once a day.

2. Arsenic Iodatum – For shedding of large Scales Mainly In Psoriasis

Arsenic Iodatum works magnificently in cases of scaling from psoriasis. It is best suited if the scales of dead skin that fall off are quite large and raw surface is left behind after the scales are shed. The skin is dry where this medicine is required. There is itching in the affected skin area. This medicine is prominently indicated for skin conditions including psoriasis and ichthyosis.

When to use Arsenic Iodatum?

Arsenic Iodatum is well suited medicine for managing cases where large scales are shed off especially in skin psoriasis cases.

How to use Arsenic Iodatum?

This medicine can be taken once a day in 30C power.

3. Kali Sulph – For Yellow Scales Especially In Seborrheic Dermatitis

It is a leading medicine to treat cases where the scales are yellow. Skin is dry along with itching. Itching gets worse from heat. It is the most helpful for treating cases of Seborrheic Dermatitis. Here yellow flakes are seen on the scalp. The scales are greasy and sticky. One may feel itching on the scalp. Hair fall may occur. Kali Sulph may also be considered in cases of multiple red eruptions on the skin that ooze excessive fluid followed by peeling of fine scales from them. It may cause itching and stinging sensation.

When to use Kali Sulph?

This medicine works best in cases of scaly skin when the scales are yellow. It is one of the best medicines for yellow greasy scales on the scalp in cases of seborrheic dermatitis.

How to use Kali Sulph?

This medicine is mostly used in 6X potency two to three times a day.

4. Graphites – For Scaling On Scalp

This medicine is effective when flaking is present on the scalp. The scales are most prominent on the top of the head. The scales may also form behind the ears and on the margin of the eyelids. Washing clears the scales but these tend to form again. Hair fall may occur. It is also used when there are crusty eruptions along with oozing of sticky fluid.

When to use Graphites?

Graphites should be considered for managing scaling on scalp sometimes with eruptions that ooze out a sticky fluid.

How to use Graphites?

Graphites gives good results in 3X potency. Graphites 3X can be taken once or twice a day.

5. Sepia – When Red Spots Are Covered With Shiny White Scales

Sepia is very beneficial for cases where red spots appear on the skin covered with shiny white scales. The spots are quite large and mostly oval-shaped. The spots may appear on the face, chest, back, arms and legs. Besides, it is indicated for scaling on eyelid margins in blepharitis (swollen eyelids).

When to use Sepia?

This medicine is highly recommended to treat scaly skin when reddish spots develop on skin topped with shiny white scales.

How to use Sepia?

This medicine can be utilized in 30C power once or twice a week.

6. Petroleum – For Thick Scales With Cuts On Palms Of Hands

Petroleum is a very important medicine to manage thick scales along with cuts on palms of hands. Bleeding may occur from cuts. The skin on palms is very rough and dry. Itching and burning are felt on the palms. It is highly suitable for psoriasis of hands.

When to use Petroleum?

Petroleum is a suitable medicine for cases of scaly skin with formation of thick scales with cracks on palms of hands.

How to use Petroleum?

It can be used in different potencies from low to high but initially it is advised to use it in 30C potency once a day.

7. Psorinum – For Scaling With Small Vesicles (Fluid-Filled Eruptions)

Psorinum is well-indicated when there is scaling on skin with small fluid-filled eruptions (vesicles). They appear mainly in cold weather and get better during summer. This medicine is of help when there is scaling on the skin in the entire body. Skin looks dirty. There is excessive itching along with scaling with an urge to scratch frequently. Pain may attend scaly eruptions.

When to use Psorinum?

This medicine is prominently indicated for cases of scaly skin attended with small fluid filled bumps on skin.

How to use Psorinum?

In the beginning of the treatment, one may take this medicine once a week in 200C potency.

Causes of Scaly Skin

1. Psoriasis: One of the most important and common causes of scaly skin is psoriasis. It refers to an autoimmune skin disease characterized by the presence of red, inflamed spots on the skin covered with silvery-white scales/ flakes. Besides, cracks may appear on the skin. Itching and burning may be felt in the skin lesions. Bleeding can also occur sometimes.

2. Seborrheic Dermatitis: It is a skin condition with red, inflamed skin covered with flakes that can be dry or greasy, forming prominently on the scalp. It can also affect other areas like the face, eyelashes, eyebrows, behind the ears, mustache area and the chest. The flakes may be white, yellow or grey colored. Crust formation is seen in some cases. The affected area is red and can be attended with itching and burning. Lastly, hair loss from the scalp may occur.

3. Ichthyosis (fish skin disease): It is an inherited skin disorder characterized by dry, scaly thick skin and the affected area looks like the skin of fish. The scales are brown, white or grey. Deep cracks are formed that may be painful.

4. Ringworm: It is a fungal infection that leads to the formation of ring-shaped lesions on the skin that may be covered with scales. Itching and burning are felt in the affected area. Fluid–filled (vesicles) or pus-filled bumps (pustules) may form on the skin.

5. Eczema: It refers to inflamed skin with red, rough itchy rash. The rash may be dry or may ooze fluid. Eruptions may form on the affected area of the skin that may be filled with watery fluid or pus. The eruptions may get covered with scales. Skin thickening may be visible in some cases.

6. Xerosis (Dry skin syndrome): It is a condition resulting when skin fails to retain moisture causing rough flaky skin.

7. Lichen Planus: It is an autoimmune skin condition affecting skin, mouth, nails and genitals. In case of skin lesions, itchy purple topped flat bumps tend to develop. They may be covered with scales.

8. Other causes include allergic skin reaction to soaps, detergents, etc. and application of certain medicines like retinoids for acne treatment.

 

 

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How To Get Rid Of Sour Belching With Homeopathy?

Belching, commonly called burping, refers to the act of air from the stomach getting released through the mouth. Belching may have no taste or it may be sour, bitter or metallic in taste. Belching is quite normal, we all face sour belching once in a while. It may simply be a result of overeating or dietary changes or consuming certain food products like spicy food, fried food, citrus fruits, caffeine, chocolate and alcohol. But recurrent sour belching may arise from some underlying gastric issue that needs to be diagnosed and treated to manage belching. Sour belching can be attended with some other signs and symptoms depending on the cause behind it. These include heartburn, bloating, nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen and bad smell from the mouth.

Homeopathy is a highly effective treatment option for cases of sour belching. Homeopathic medicines target the root cause behind burps to provide great relief with zero side effects. With the use of these medicines, the intensity and frequency of the complaint decreases gradually. Besides sour burps, any associated symptoms like heartburn, bloating, nausea, vomiting and pain in the abdomen are also dealt with successfully with these medicines. Thus homeopathy works to treat a case of sour burping as a whole and improve digestion of the person.

Homeopathic prescription for cases of sour belching is tailored as per the characteristic individual symptoms. The doctor notes down the complete case followed by in-depth analysis to decide the best medicine for a given case. Due to this reason, the homeopathic medication varies from case to case of sour belching. It is advised to take homeopathic medicines under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor and avoid self-medication. Such well-selected individualized medication brings effective recovery.

Homeopathic medicines address the root cause of sour burps by treating the reason which is actually causing the sour burps rather than working just superficially. This tends to bring long- term recovery rather than temporary relief. Another advantage of this approach is less chances of recurrence of the complaint. To get most favourable results, it is recommended to stick to the treatment plan prescribed by a homeopathic doctor. Completing the full treatment course according to prescribed guidelines leads to best outcomes.

Homeopathic medicines for sour belching are natural and100% safe to use. These are mild medicines that work very gently without causing any adverse reactions. These medicines work by boosting the body’s natural healing mechanism to overcome this health issue naturally. Hence these medications can be preferred for safe and natural treatment.

Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines To Relieve Sour Belching

The topmost homeopathic medicine to manage sour belching are Natrum Phos, Robinia, Iris Versicolor, Carbo Veg, Sulphuric Acid and China Officinalis.

1. Natrum Phos – Top Recommended Medicine

Natrum Phos is the leading medicine to help cases of sour belching. Persons needing it suffer from acidity with sour burps. They may have a complaint of water brash (excessive saliva mixed with stomach acid rising to the mouth) too. They may suffer from additional complaint of heartburn as well. Nausea and vomiting are other problems that could be present. There may be stomach pain. Ulcers are present in the stomach in some cases. Sometimes there is attending loss of appetite.

When to use Natrum Phos?

Natrum Phos is an excellent choice of medicine to manage sour belching with water brash and heartburn.

How to use Natrum Phos?

Its gives great results in 6X potency that can be used twice or thrice a day.

2. Robinia – With Sour Burps with Vomiting of Sour Fluid

This medicine is highly beneficial for cases of sour belching with sour vomiting. The vomit contains intensely sour fluid. It may contain food that has just been eaten. One feels nausea, accompanied by heaviness and pain in the stomach. Stomach is also distended, besides acidity and heartburn. Acidity gets worse at night on lying down which disturbs a good sleep. There is a constant sensation of fullness in the stomach. One may experience burning pain in the stomach.

When to use Robinia?

Robinia should be considered to manage sour burps with sour vomiting especially when the complaint gets worse at night on lying down.

How to use Robinia?

It can be used in 30C potency once or twice a day. It can also be used in 200C potency but not more than once a day.

3. Iris Versicolor – For Sour belching With Heartburn

Iris Versicolor is very effective when sour belching is attended with heartburn. Heartburn is a burning sensation felt in the middle of the chest behind the breastbone (sternum). Burning may also be felt in the mouth and stomach. Thin watery sour fluid is expectorated through vomiting. The sour fluid may scrape and damage the throat. Before vomiting, pain may be felt in the stomach. Along with these gastric symptoms, a person may suffer from headache.

When to use Iris Versicolor?

Iris Versicolor is a suitable medicine for managing cases of sour burping along with heartburn and at times burning in the mouth and stomach.

How to use Iris Versicolor?

Iris Versicolor can be used in different potencies from low to high but initially it is advised to use it in 30C potency one to two times a day.

4. Carbo Veg – For Sour Burps After Eating Or Drinking

This medicine is very helpful in managing sour burps that occur after eating or drinking. Belching can be quite frequent and almost constant. It is attended with excessive gas and bloating of the abdomen especially in its upper part. It causes a feeling as if the stomach would burst. The trapped gas may cause stomach pain. Heaviness and fullness is felt in the stomach. Burning also occurs in the stomach. Even the simplest food causes gastric complaint, where this medicine is required.

When to use Carbo Veg?

Carbo Veg is a highly recommended medicine for sour burping after eating or drinking anything.

How to use Carbo Veg?

It works wonders in 30C potency that can be used once or twice a day.

5. Sulphuric Acid – For Sour Offensive (Bad Smelling) Burps

This medicine is considered in cases of sour, bad smelling burps. Sour vomiting might occur especially after eating. Heartburn and weakness is well marked along with the above symptoms. It proves very effective for sour burps that occur from excessive alcohol intake.

When to use Sulphuric Acid?

This medicine is of great use for cases of sour belching that are bad smelling and can be attended with sour vomiting after eating.

How to use Sulphuric Acid?

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

6. China Officinalis – For sour burps With Bloated Abdomen

This medicine is very useful for sour burps with bloated abdomen. The whole abdomen feels bloated in cases needing this medicine. It is due to the accumulation of excessive gas in the abdomen. Pain occurs in the stomach from trapped gas sometimes. A heated sensation is also felt in the abdomen. The stomach feels heavy even after eating a very small quantity of food. Gastric issues that occur after consuming milk or tea are best managed with this medicine.

When to use China Officinalis?

China Officinalis is a helpful medicine to manage sour burps with marked bloating of abdomen from gas.

How to use China Officinalis?

It is advised to take this medicine in 30C potency once or twice a day.

Causes of Sour Belching

The most important gastric issue among others is GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease). It refers to a condition in which there occurs back-flow of stomach acids into the food pipe due to the weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It can cause sour burps along with other symptoms like heartburn (burning in the middle of the chest behind the breastbone), sour taste in the mouth, chest pain, lump in the throat sensation, bloating, and bad breath.  Other reasons for sour belching may include hiatal hernia and H. pylori infection. Hiatus hernia is the protrusion of a portion of the stomach into the chest cavity from one of the openings (esophageal hiatus) in the diaphragm. It may cause belching, heartburn, water brash, chest pain and difficulty in swallowing.

Pylori (Helicobacter pylori) infection is a bacterial infection that tends to cause stomach infection and leads to gastritis (stomach inflammation) or stomach ulcers. The symptoms of this infection include burning in the stomach, frequent burps, nausea, bloating, loss of appetite and weight loss.

Gallbladder problems like its inflammation or gallstones can also lead to acid reflux-like symptoms including that of sour belching. Another cause can be delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis) which refers to a condition in which stomach takes more than usual time to empty its contents. The use of certain medicines like NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and some blood pressure medicines can also cause sour burps. Sour belching can be attended with some other signs and symptoms depending on the cause behind it. These include heartburn, bloating, nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen and bad smell from the mouth.

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Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines for Burning Mouth Syndrome; Causes and its Treatment

Burning mouth syndrome refers to a condition in which there is burning sensation in the mouth. It mainly affects the tongue but can also occur on the lips, gums, roof of the mouth or inside the cheeks or in some cases the entire mouth. Such sensation can occur immediately after waking up in the morning and remain for the whole day. In some cases, burning sensation may not be felt in the morning but that’s when it starts, and keeps worsening as the day progresses. This syndrome can occur suddenly or gradually over time. The intensity of the symptoms can be from mild to severe. The symptoms may remain constant or may come and go. Some other symptoms can be an accompanying factor. These include changes in taste like bitter taste, metallic taste, or sometimes loss of taste, dryness in the mouth, and tingling/stinging sensation in mouth.

Homeopathy offers excellent treatment for such cases. These medicines help in gradually reducing the burning sensation. Besides, they work wonderfully in managing any associated symptoms like change in taste, dryness of mouth, pain and stinging sensation in the mouth. Homeopathy helps magnificently in reducing burning sensation in the mouth and other symptoms by targeting the root cause. It follows curative approach rather than suppressing the symptoms and brings about long-term improvement in such cases.

Homeopathy prescribes medicines for cases of burning mouth syndrome as per the law of individualisation or what is called unique and distinct symptoms on a case to case basis. This means that the most suitable homeopathic medicine for treating such cases is administered after detailed analysis in every individual based on the peculiar characteristic symptoms. This individualised medication treats the case as a whole in totality. As the treatment is individualised, the medicines varies on a case to case basis. Thus it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine for burning mouth syndrome after consulting a homeopathic physician only.

Homeopathy treats burning mouth syndrome by treating the associated causes behind it. It effectively treats the underlying causes behind the burning mouth syndrome like oral lichen planus, fungal infection, geographical tongue, food allergies. Once the root cause is addressed, the disease gets treated on a long term basis rather than just a temporary relief. Homeopathy is recommended for treating both acute as well as chronic cases of burning mouth syndrome.

The best part of using homeopathic medicines is that they work in the most natural way to treat the condition and there are no side-effects. This is due to the fact that these medicines are prepared from natural substances that have no presence of chemicals or toxins.

Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines For Burning Mouth Syndrome

The topmost homeopathic medicines for managing cases of burning mouth syndrome are Arsenic Album, Merc Sol, Iris Versicolor, Arum Triphyllum, Belladonna, Apis Mellifica, Nitric Acid and Natrum Mur.

1. Arsenic Album – Top Remedy

Arsenic Album is the most recommended medicine to manage cases of burning sensation in the mouth. Those who need it have marked burning especially on the tongue. It is accompanied by bitter or sour taste in the mouth. The tongue feels dry with excessive thirst. The tongue appears white like chalk.

When to use Arsenic Album?

Arsenic Album is a very effective medicine for managing burning sensation in the mouth accompanied by bitter or sour taste in mouth.

How to use Arsenic Album?

Among its various available potencies, the most frequently used is 30C potency. In the beginning, Arsenic Album 30C can be taken once a day.

2. Merc Sol – For Burning in Mouth With Metallic Taste

Merc Sol is an effective medicine for burning sensation in the mouth along with a feeling of metallic taste. Besides the burning sensation, the tongue goes dry and red with dark spots. The tongue is also swollen along with pain. Pricking type of pain is felt on the tongue. Applying pressure on the tongue with fingers is painful. Ulcers or cracks may also be present. There is foul breath. Fungal infection in mouth may be present.

When to use Merc Sol?

Merc Sol is a beneficial medicine to manage burning sensation in the mouth accompanied by metallic taste.

How to use Merc Sol?

Merc Sol can be used in both low and high potencies. However it is suggested to start with low potency like 30C once a day.

3. Iris Versicolor – With Burning Like Fire

This medicine is of great use in cases the burning sensation is felt in the mouth as if from fire. There may be loss of taste. Tongue turns white, as if covered with a greasy substance. There is presence of inflammation in the mouth along with burning and pain. On the insides of the cheeks, ulcers may be present. There may also be discharge of ropy saliva.  This is also a leading medicine to manage cases of acid reflux where stomach acid flows back to the food pipe and mouth.

When to use Iris Versicolor?

Iris Versicolor is very effective to treat cases of burning sensation in the mouth especially fire-like sensation and also presence of inflammation in the mouth along with loss of taste.

How to use Iris Versicolor?

Iris Versicolor can be utilised in 30C once or twice a day.

4. Arum Triphyllum – For Burning Along With Soreness

Arum Triphyllum is useful in cases of burning sensation in the mouth with marked soreness (pain on touch).  Burning sensation may also be felt in the throat. There are cracks on the tongue and it is also painful, along with burning sensation. The tongue is very dry and rough. Bleeding may also occur. A discharge of thick mucus from the mouth may appear. Bad smell tends to emanate from the mouth.

When to use Arum Triphyllum?

Use of this medicine is recommended in those cases where burning sensation is felt inside the mouth along with soreness i.e. pain on touch.

How to use Arum Triphyllum?

It is advised to use this medicine once a day in 30C power.

5. Belladonna – With Dryness Of Mouth

Belladonna is a very effective medicine that helps manage cases of burning sensation along with marked dryness in the mouth. Dryness is marked on the tongue, lips, inside of the cheeks and roof of the mouth. Excessive thirst is felt. Mouth gets red, swollen and inflamed. The taste in the mouth may be sour, bitter or bad. The tongue is white at the centre with red edges and painful to touch.

When to use Belladonna?

Belladonna works well in cases of burning sensation in the mouth accompanied by dryness in the mouth and excessive thirst.

How to use Belladonna?

It is best to start with 30C potency that can be taken once or twice a day depending upon the complaint. It can also be taken in high (200C) potency but only after consulting a homeopathic doctor.

6. Apis Mellifica – For Burning On Tongue With Intense Redness

This medicine can be used by patients who report with burning sensation on the tongue along with intense redness. The tongue is dry. Swelling on the tongue may be there. There may be shooting type of pain. In some cases, prickling sensation is felt on the tongue. Sometimes vesicles (tiny fluid-filled bumps) are present on the tongue with burning and stinging pain. Sticky, frothy saliva is present in the mouth.

When to use Apis Mellifica?

Apis Mellifica should be considered to manage burning sensation on the tongue with marked redness and dryness of tongue.

How to use Apis Mellifica?

Apis Mellifica 30C can be taken once or twice a day.

7. Nitric Acid – Along With Stinging Pain

This medicine is helpful in relieving burning sensation in the mouth accompanied with stinging pain. Mouth gets bright red and it may be swollen. After eating, there may be bitter taste in the mouth. The tongue is dry with cracks. The mouth is sensitive to even soft food. There is presence of ulcers on the lips, edges of the tongue and inside the cheeks. There may be increased salivation.

When to use Nitric Acid?

Nitric Acid should be administered in cases of burning sensation in the mouth when it is accompanied by stinging sensation, bright redness and swelling inside mouth.

How to use Nitric Acid?

It is recommended to take Nitric Acid once a day in 30C potency.

8. Natrum Mur – With Loss Of Taste

This medicine is administered if there is burning sensation in the mouth accompanied by the loss of taste. Burning sensation is felt in the mouth but is mostly marked on the tip of the tongue. The tongue may be mapped or geographic and has a coat of white and red patches. There is also a sensation of hair like feeling on the tongue. The mouth, lips and tongue are dry. Mouth is painful and sensitive even to liquid food. Ulcers may be present on the tongue, inside cheeks or gums with burning sensation.

When to use Natrum Mur?

Natrum Mur proves effective to manage burning sensation in the mouth accompanied with loss of taste.

How to use Natrum Mur?

Natrum Mur is mostly used in 6X potency twice or thrice a day.

Causes Of Burning Mouth Syndrome

Burning mouth syndrome could be primary or secondary. If there is no clear reason behind the burning sensation, it is termed primary burning mouth syndrome. In this case, damage to the nerves of tongue is considered to be the reason. In cases where some underlying medical condition is leading to it, then it is termed secondary burning mouth syndrome. Some examples of such underlying causes include oral lichen planus, fungal infection in mouth, dry mouth, and geographic tongue.

Oral lichen planus is an autoimmune condition that tends to cause white lacy patterned lesions in the mouth (on inner cheeks, gums, lips, tongue or palate). In some cases, red swollen patches form in the mouth. The lesions are painful, may have burning sensation, and sometimes can bleed as well.

Fungal infection in the mouth is known as oral thrush. It causes white or creamy lesions in the mouth. These can develop on tongue, inside cheeks, on gums, and roof of the mouth. Burning and pain can be felt in these lesions.

Geographic tongue refers to the inflammatory condition of tongue characterised by formation of smooth, red bald patches on the tongue that gives the tongue a map-like or geographic appearance. The stomach acid rising into the mouth (GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease) or allergy to some food or some product used for mouth care can lead to a geographic tongue.

Apart from the above–mentioned reasons, other causes may include biting the tongue tip, brushing the tongue harshly, excessive use of mouthwash, a dental procedure, eating excessive acidic food/drink, and lack of nutrients like zinc, iron, and vitamin B12. The use of certain medicines like clonazepam, captopril, fluoxetine, hormone replacement therapies, and psychological problems, like stress, anxiety and depression, may also cause burning in the mouth. People who are above 50 years and those who smoke are at a risk of suffering from burning mouth syndrome. Women are at a greater risk than men, especially around menopause or after menopause.

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Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines For Hand Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition characterized by red patches on the skin covered with scales/ flakes. It is an autoimmune disease that means the immune cells start to damage the healthy skin out of a misdirected response. Psoriasis can affect any area of the skin including hands. Palms of the hands, back of hands, fingers, knuckles and nails may get affected in case of hand psoriasis. The skin patches can be itchy, painful and can be attended with swelling.

Dryness and cracks may also occur on the hands that may bleed sometimes. Skin peeling or skin thickening may also be noticed. In some cases, fluid-filled bumps (blisters) or pus-filled bumps (pustules) can form on the hands. Discomfort may be felt while using hands due to these signs and symptoms. When nails are affected, discoloration of nails occurs. Nails become dark in color — yellowish brown or yellowish red. The other signs can be the thickening of nails, pits on the nails, crumbling of nails and separation of nail from the nail bed. Persons having psoriasis are also at risk of arthritis (joint inflammation) known as psoriatic arthritis.

Homeopathic medicines can treat cases of hand psoriasis naturally. Homeopathy is a holistic mode of treatment to address skin issues including psoriasis and its medicines aim at moderating the immune system to bring natural recovery. They treat hand psoriasis safely and effectively with zero side effects. Homeopathic medicines help in managing signs and symptoms of hand psoriasis like dry patches with scales, cracks on skin, eruptions on skin, itching, pain, oozing fluid/bleeding from eruptions. These are also helpful in managing nail psoriasis. They also work wonderfully in cases of psoriatic arthritis.

Homeopathic medicines optimise the overactive immune system in cases of hand psoriasis to provide excellent results. In this way, it aims to cure this complaint rather than suppress it for temporary relief. As the problem is not suppressed, the future outbreaks of this condition in a harsher way is prevented to a great degree. It is effective for acute as well as chronic cases of hand psoriasis. The results vary from case to case as per the case severity and individual response to homeopathic medication. For effective outcomes, it is recommended to follow a complete course of treatment for a time duration as guided by a homeopathic physician.

There are numerous medicines for treating hand psoriasis in homeopathy and in every case, the most suitable medicine has to be selected after detailed analysis of the case. This individualized medication promotes long term healing from within.  It is advised to take any homeopathic medicine after consulting a homeopathic physician and avoid self–medication in any case.

Homeopathy is a gentle healing mode for complaint of psoriasis. Homeopathic medicines are highly diluted non-toxic medicines without any harmful effects. They work in the most gentle and harmless manner for effective recovery. It does not have any harsh side effects, unlike the conventional mode of treating skin issues.

Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines For Hand Psoriasis

The top recommended homeopathic medicines for hand psoriasis are Petroleum, Graphites, Arsenic Album, Rhus Tox, Sulphur, Malandrium, Sarsaparilla and Antimonium Crudum.

1. Petroleum – Top Remedy

Among the different homeopathic medicines for hand psoriasis, petroleum tops the list. The leading symptom guiding its use is rough skin with cuts and cracks on the palms of hands. The cuts and cracks can be quite deep. They have a tendency to bleed at times. There is intense itching and burning on the hand that hinders work done with hands. Roughness and cracks are also marked on the finger tips. Besides, it is also indicated when thick crusts form on the hands. This medicine is also the topmost medicine for psoriasis that gets worse in winters.

When to use Petroleum?

Petroleum should be considered to manage cases of hand psoriasis with marked roughness of skin and cuts, cracks on palms that can bleed as well. Also its use should be preferred for hand psoriasis getting worse in winters.

How to use Petroleum?

It is advised to take this medicine in 30C potency once a day.

2. Graphites – For Hand and Nail Psoriasis

Graphites is the next most beneficial medicine for psoriasis on hands and nails. It is firstly indicated for cases where there is hard and cracked skin on the palms. Secondly, it is of great help when tiny eruptions filled with fluid (blisters) develop on the skin. These blisters tend to ooze out a sticky, gluey discharge. Besides, it can be used where nails are involved. This medicine is indicated when nails get thick, rough and blackish. They may turn brittle and crumble (break into small pieces). The nails get deformed. Nails become painful and tender to touch.

When to use Graphites?

This medicine is recommended to deal with hand psoriasis with hard, cracked skin and when blisters with sticky fluid discharge are present. Its use is also advised for psoriasis of nails with thick, rough, blackish nails that break easily.

How to use Graphites?                  

Various potencies are available for this medicine among which 3X potency is highly effective. Graphites 3X can be used once or twice a day.

3. Arsenic Album – With Scale Formation

This medicine is well-indicated for psoriasis with scales. Dry rough patches appear on the hands covered with scales. Itching and burning is felt in these patches. Cold tends to worsen itching and warm applications help to relieve it. It is also useful when nails are discoloured. Affected nails are blackish and tend to crumble.

When to use Arsenic Album?

Arsenic Album suits well cases of hand psoriasis with dry rough patches on hands covered with scales.

How to use Arsenic Album?

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

4. Rhus Tox – When Back Of Hands Are Affected

Rhus Tox is a highly suitable medicine for psoriasis covering the back of hands. The affected skin is hard and rough. It is also cracked. There may be peeling of the skin. The hands have heated sensation on the backside. Intense itching is felt on the affected area on hands. This medicine can also be considered in cases where joint inflammation is present along with pain, swelling and stiffness of joints.

When to use Rhus Tox?

This medicine works well for cases when psoriasis affects the back of hands with hard, rough cracked skin with peeling of skin at times.

How to use Rhus Tox?

Rhus Tox can be used in different potencies from low to high but initially it is advised to use it in 30C potency once or twice a day.

5. Sulphur – With Marked Itching and Burning

Sulphur is a prominent medicine to manage hand psoriasis cases with marked itching and burning. In cases needing it, the skin in the hands is dry and hard. Cuts and cracks form on the  palms and on joints and between fingers. These are painful to touch. Excessive itching is felt especially when hands get warm. Scratching makes itching better but it is followed by a burning sensation.  Sometimes bleeding occurs. It is also helpful for cases where dry scaly eruptions or vesicular (fluid-filled) eruptions form on the back of the hand.  Excessive sweating on palms may be noticed.

When to use Sulphur?

Sulphur is the best choice of medicine for hand psoriasis with itching and burning sensation.

How to use Sulphur?

Initially this medicine can be used in 30C potency once a week.

6. Malandrium – For Cracks On Hands Worse In Winters

Like petroleum, Malandrium is also indicated when cracks appear on the hands which get worse in winters. Hands become dry. Scaling appears, itching may be felt in the cracks. Washing hands increases the problem.

When to use Malandrium?

Malandrium is a well-indicated medicine to manage hand psoriasis with dry, cracked skin that gets worse in winters.

How to use Malandrium?

This medicine can be taken once or twice in a week.

7. Sarsaparilla – For Cracks Especially On Sides Of Fingers

This medicine helps to heal cracks on the hands, especially on the sides of fingers. The cracks can be deep, and burning is felt in these cracks. The cracks are painful. The skin on the hand becomes hard. In some cases needing it, itchy, scaly spots appear on the skin.

When to use Sarsaparilla?

Sarsaparilla is an important medicine for hand psoriasis with cracks appearing on the sides of fingers with pain and burning sensation.

How to use Sarsaparilla?

It is suggested to take Sarsaparilla once a day in 30C power.

8. Antimonium Crudum – When Nails Are Affected

This medicine is effective when nails are affected. In cases needing it, the nails become discolored and brittle (tend to break easily). They are cracked, deformed, and get out of shape. The skin under the nails is painful. Besides these, this medicine is of great use when there is inflammation in finger joints.

When to use Antimonium Crudum?

Antimonium Crudum should be selected for nail psoriasis with discoloured, cracked, deformed and brittle nails with pain.

How to use Antimonium Crudum?

Among its various available potencies, the most frequently used is 30C potency that can be taken one to two times a day as per severity of complaint.

 Cause

The exact cause behind psoriasis has not been understood completely yet. However, it is considered to be a disease of autoimmune origin where the healthy skin is being damaged by immune cells out of a mistake. Here the skin cells begin to divide and grow at a higher speed than normal pace. This makes the immature skin cells appear on the surface of the skin at a faster rate than what the skin can clear off. This leads to a pile-up of skin cells resulting in the thickening of skin covered with scales. Persons having a family history of psoriasis are at risk of hand psoriasis. Other than this, several environmental factors can trigger it. Some of these factors include skin injury, extreme weather (both cold and hot), stress, skin infection and use of certain medicines like anti-depressants, excessive smoking and alcohol intake, and infections like strep throat.

 

 

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How to Manage Facial Pain with Homeopathy

Facial pain refers to any kind of pain or discomfort felt in the face. The pain can occur on the whole face or may be localized to a particular part of the face. In some cases, pain may radiate from the head or ears to the face. The pain can be mild to severe varying from case to case. It may be constant or may come and go at varying intervals. Depending on the causes, facial pain may be attended with other symptoms like headache, jaw pain, tooth pain, earache, tingling/numbness/weakness on the face, swelling on the face, skin eruptions, sinus symptoms like nasal discharge, PND (Post Nasal Drip means dripping of mucus from the back of nose into throat), blocked nose, and eye-related symptoms like eye redness, eye watering, etc.  Facial pain can arise from various causes as follows:

1. Trigeminal neuralgia: Trigeminal neuralgia refers to severe pain on one side of the face along the course of the trigeminal nerve mainly due to compression, irritation or damage to the trigeminal nerve.

2. Sinusitis: It refers to inflamed paranasal sinuses i.e. air-filled cavities in the skull bone. It can cause facial pain along with other symptoms like nasal discharge, post nasal dripping, headache and blocked nose. Facial pain can be felt in the cheek area, forehead, root of the nose or the upper jaw depending on the sinus involved.

3. Toothache or cavities (hole in a teeth from decay) in the teeth and dental procedures like tooth extraction, root canal treatment, etc.

4. Herpes Zoster or post-herpetic neuralgia: Herpes Zoster refers to a painful rash with fluid-filled bumps (blisters) caused by varicella zoster virus. If this pain continues for more than three months after healing of the skin rash, it is termed post-herpetic neuralgia.

5. Herpes Simplex: It is also known as fever blisters characterized by tiny blisters around the mouth and on the lips caused by herpes simplex virus 1.

6. Headaches like migraine (one-sided headache usually throbbing type often attended with nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to noise and light)

7. An injury to face or a fracture of maxillary or mandibular bone

8. Oral infection (infection of gums, tooth abscess – pus collection in different areas of tooth from bacterial infection) and infection of the salivary glands

9. TMJ (Temporo Mandibular Joint) disorders: These are the disorders arising from complaint of the jaw joint or muscles linked with jaw movement.

10. Atypical facial pain when no clear cause is found.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can be of great help in cases of facial pain. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that help in relieving facial pain by working on the root cause behind it. Once the root cause is treated, a long-term relief in facial pain follows. The most suitable homeopathic medicine for facial pain is selected after taking into consideration the individual symptoms and the cause behind facial pain. It is advised to always get any case of facial pain evaluated by a homeopathic physician for the right diagnosis and prescription. In most cases, facial pain occurs due to mild causes treatable with homeopathy. However, in very rare cases, pain in the face or jaw may happen from heart attack. So, if any pain occurs in the chest or left arm suddenly and radiate to the face or jaw then immediate help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken as homeopathy has limitation in treating such critical cases.

Homeopathic Medicines For Facial Pain

1. Belladonna – Top Medicine

Belladonna is a highly effective medicine for managing facial pains. It can help facial pain linked to several issues like sinusitis, headache, migraine, nerve involvement. In cases requiring it, the pain gets worse by touching the face or movement of the face. The pain may radiate to the side of head, ear or to the neck. The pain can be relieved by pressing the face hard. Though pain can occur on any side, it mostly affects the right side of the face. The pain can be cutting, shooting, tearing in nature. Along with pain, heated sensation can be felt on the face. The face can be markedly red too. Swelling may appear on the cheeks.  This medicine is also helpful for managing nerve pain that starts from the right side of head and spreads to the right eye and right cheek.

2. Spigelia – For Facial Pain From Trigeminal Neuralgia

Spigelia is one of the best medicine for pain on the face due to trigeminal neuralgia. Pain is mostly felt on the left side of face. One feels pain on the forehead, eye, cheek, teeth on left sided face. The pain can be tearing stitching, stabbing or burning type like hot needles. Pain tends to come and go suddenly. The left side of the face is also very sensitive to touch.

3. Magnesia Phosphorica – For Right Sided Facial Pain

This medicine is well indicated to manage facial pain on the right side especially due to trigeminal neuralgia. It is recommended when pain begins from the right eye and from there radiates to the entire right side of the face. The pain may be cutting stitching, shooting or cutting type. The pain tends to worsen from the slightest touch, a draft of air and washing with cold water. Relief is felt from warm application on the right side of face.

4. Colocynth – For Left Sided Facial Pain

Colocynth is a wonderful medicine for managing left sided facial pain. In cases needing it, facial pain gets worse from even slight touch on the face. The left side of the face is red, hot and swollen along with pain. The pain gets better from applying warmth. It is also relieved by absolute rest. The pain may radiate to the head, left ear and left side of the neck. Pain may be attended with excessive watering from the left eye. It is also indicated when pain from the left cheek bone radiates to the left eye.

5. Kali Bichrome – For Pain From Sinusitis

Kali Bichrome is a useful medicine for managing facial pain caused by sinusitis. In cases needing it, pain is mostly felt on the forehead above the eyes, root of the nose or the cheeks. Besides, thick ropy, yellow or greenish discharge from the nose may appear or the discharge may drip from the back of the nose into the throat i.e. PND – post nasal drip. Nasal blockage may be experienced.

6. Merc Sol – From Toothache

This medicine is well indicated when pain from painful teeth radiates to the face and even to the ears. Pain may be tearing or shooting type. The affected tooth may be decayed. Gum inflammation can also be present. Swelling over the cheek may be present on the affected side of the tooth. The pain gets worse from eating anything cold or warm. Relief appears from rubbing the cheek around the affected tooth.

7. Hecla Lava – From Decayed Tooth Or After Tooth Extraction

This medicine is highly suitable to manage facial pain that occurs from decayed tooth or follows tooth extraction. The pain is located over the jaw area. Swelling may also be present. The affected area is painful to touch. Due to pain there is difficulty in eating and sleeping.

8. Silicea – For Pain From Gums Infection Or Tooth Abscess

Silicea is a very important medicine for managing pain in the cheeks or face or from infection in gums or tooth abscess. In cases needing it, there is soreness and inflammation of gums. There is throbbing pain in teeth. This pain tends to radiate to the cheek or face from teeth. Pain gets worse at night.

9. Rhus Tox – For Pain From TMJ Disorder

This medicine is beneficial for managing pain occurring from TMJ disorder especially from joint inflammation. It is indicated when pain occurs at a jaw joint. It is accompanied with stiffness. Warmth or pressure over the joint relieves pain.

 

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Top Homeopathic Medicines For Irregular Bowel Movements

Bowel movements refer to the normal process of emptying waste material of the gastric system that does not serve any purpose in the body. In our body, nutrients are absorbed from whatever food we eat and the rest of the waste material is eliminated from the body as stool via anus. Bowel movements mean how often a person passes stool and what is the consistency of stool. It differs in each individual and there is no fixed definitive pattern of normal bowel movements. A person can pass stool once or many times a day or may skip a day or two without passing stool. But in general, three stools in a day to three stools per week are assumed to be normal. The stool may also be soft, hard or loose. Bowel movements might vary at times in a person and any occasional change is not to be worried about. However, if there occurs any sudden or significant change in the regularity, frequency or consistency of bowel movements then it refers to as irregular bowel movements.

It might simply be arising from some changes in the diet, change in daily routine, stress, anxiety, as a part of ageing, changes in the gut bacteria or it could indicate some underlying health problem needing treatment. One very common such health issue is IBS i.e. Irritable Bowel Syndrome. IBS refers to a functional disorder of the colon (large intestine) in which bowel movements get altered, means there occur diarrhoea or constipation or alternation between these two, bloating of abdomen and stomach cramps. Another health issue could be IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) that includes two inflammatory condition of digestive tract – ulcerative colitis and crohn’s disease. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of large intestine and rectum. Crohn’s disease leads to inflammation in any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. Next health condition is celiac disease (a gastric disorder in which eating gluten which is a protein present in wheat, rye, barley set off an immune response which leads to damage to small intestine and causes symptoms including bloating, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain, fatty stool, anemia and weight loss).

Other reasons could be food intolerance, thyroid issues, neurological issues like multiple sclerosis (a disease in which the immune cells damage the protective myelin sheath of the nerve fibers and hinders communication between brain and rest of the body parts). Besides use of some medicines like antibiotics and pain killers may result in irregular bowel movements. With irregular bowel movements one may get diarrhea or constipation or alternation between these two. Depending on the cause, other symptoms may also attend like pain in the abdomen, bloating, straining to pass stool, feeling of incomplete bowel emptying, urgency to pass stool, mucus in the stool, undigested food particles in the stool, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, passing blood in the stool, weakness and weight loss.

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathy proves highly effective in cases of irregular bowel movements. Homeopathic medicines help to regularize the bowel movements in very natural way. Homeopathic treatment for this complaint is done on symptomatic basis in every case. An individualized treatment is done based on the characteristic symptom of the individual. Homeopathic medicines are of natural origin, so are 100 pc safe to use with zero side effects. As there are no specific medicines for treating this complaint and the treatment is given purely based on the individual’s symptoms, it is advised to get your case evaluated by a homeopathic physician for right prescription and dosage.

Homeopathic Medicines For Irregular Bowel Movements

1. Aloe Socotrina – Top Medicine For Diarrhea

This medicine is the leading medicine to manage cases presenting with diarrhea. In cases needing it, stool is loose with an urge to pass stool immediately after eating or drinking. There is a sudden urgency to pass stool with a need to rush to the toilet. Gas may pass along with the stool. In some cases, mucus occurs in the stool. There may be abdomen pain before and while passing stool. A constant bearing down sensation can be felt in the rectum. At times, stool is passed involuntarily when passing gas.

2. Podophyllum – For Copious Watery Stool

This medicine is beneficial when the stool is copious and watery. The stool passes out in a gush means suddenly with intense force. The stool can be yellow or green coloured. It may contain mucus or undigested food particles. The stool has offensive smell. There may be sudden urge to pass stool.

3. China Officinalis – For Loose Stool With Weakness

China Officinalis works well in cases of loose stool accompanied with weakness. Stool is profuse and attended with excessive gas in the abdomen. Abdomen pain may occur due to gas. Abdomen is bloated. Stool smells bad. Rumbling occurs in the stomach.

4. Croton Tiglium – For Sudden Stool After Eating / Drinking

This medicine is recommended for cases where a sudden urge to pass stool appears immediately after eating or drinking. Stool gushes out with a great force. Pain in the abdomen on passing stool can occur. Nausea may be felt while passing stoolwhich  be yellow or greenish. It may contain mucus or white flakes.

5. Nux Vomica – For Constipation With Frequent Urge For Stool

Nux Vomica is the best choice of medicine for managing constipation with a frequent almost constant ineffectual urge to pass stool. It may be recommended for persons who pass scanty stool several times a day, stool is unsatisfactory. Despite passing stool frequently in a day, they feel as if the bowels are not completely emptied and there is still more stool to pass giving a never got done feeling. They may feel pain in the abdomen. Nausea and vomiting especially in the morning may be felt.

6. Bryonia – For Constipation With Dry, Hard Stool

This medicine is very effective when there is constipation with dry, hard stool passed in lump form. The stool passes with difficulty and seems as if burnt. Besides, there is distension of abdomen.

7. Alumina – For Constipation With Absence Of Urge For Days Together

Alumina is a helpful medicine for cases where a person has no urge to pass stool for days together. Stool is passed when large faecal matter has accumulated in the intestines. When urge occurs, the stool is passed with intense straining efforts either with hard or soft stool.

8. Antimonium Crudum – For Alternate Constipation And Diarrhea

This medicine is highly suitable to manage cases in which an alteration occurs between constipation and diarrhea. Watery stool occurs with little hard lumps or undigested food particles in it. Cutting pain may be felt in the abdomen before passing stool. Vomiting may also attend. During constipation, there is passage of dry, hard stool with difficulty. There may be trapped gas in the abdomen. A characteristic feature that attends gastric complaint in most of the cases is thickly white coated tongue.

9. Lycopodium – For Alternate Diarrhea And Constipation With Bloating

This medicine is prominently indicated for alternate diarrhea and constipation with bloating. Persons needing it complain of gas and distension of abdomen after eating even a little amount of food. Gas and bloating is marked in the lower abdomen. Some specific food items that worsen the complaints includes cabbage, onions and beans.

 

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Sweating Heavily During Menopause, Try Homeopathy

Menopause refers to the permanent end of the menstrual cycle in a woman. A woman is said to have attained it when no periods have occurred for 12 months consecutively. It is a natural process occurring between the age of 45 to 55 yrs. A woman faces different issues during menopause. Among these sweating is a very common complaint that can occur during menopause and perimenopause (before menopause) time. More than 70% women going through menopause face this problem. It is attended with a heated sensation in the body in most cases. Sweating is more commonly noticed during night (night sweats). The sweat at night may wet the cloth and bedsheet excessively. In such cases, a sudden and severe feeling of heat is felt in the body due to the expansion of blood vessels followed by its contraction and sweating. During sweating the heartbeat may increase. It might feel like a panic attack. After this episode is over, a chill may be felt. The severity and frequency of sweating and heat flashes vary from one female to another. Excessive sweating may have many effects on a woman. Sweating can be quite discomforting and hinder day-to-day routine activities. The sweat may also emit foul odoodorur that can be quite unpleasant and may cause embarrassment and lower self-esteem, especially when amongst people. Excessive sweat may result in exhaustion. Sweating may also cause irritation, itching or rashes on the skin. The chances of skin infection also increase due to sweating. If there is sweating at night, it may disturb sleep.

The exact cause behind sweating during menopause is yet not fully understood. But it is suggested that the hormonal changes, including decrease in estrogen levels, tend to cause such complaints. The hormonal changes influence the hypothalamus (this part of the brain functions in temperature regulation) and make it sensitive to even the slightest changes in body temperature. As a result, hypothalamus faces difficulty in regulation of body temperature that leads to sudden heat flashes. To cool it down, our body increases sweat production. Some other factors might also contribute to excessive sweating like stress, smoking, alcohol intake, caffeine intake and excessive body weight (obesity). Family history of sweating during menopause may also contribute to excessive sweating. Women who have attained menopause at an early age and those having conditions like diabetes and thyroid complaints are also at high risk. Besides, intake of certain medicines like antidepressants, also make a woman prone to sweating during menopause.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathic medicines are very effective in managing sweating during menopause. These medicines are of natural origin that ensure natural relief with zero side effects. These medicines gradually decrease the intensity and frequency of sweating episodes. Along with sweating, they also work to manage other complaints occurring during menopause like weight gain, hair loss, facial pigmentation, hair growth on the face, sadness, depressed feeling, low libido and vaginal dryness. The homeopathic medicines are prescribed in every individual case according to the characteristic symptoms. It is recommended to take any homeopathic medicine under supervision of a homeopathic doctor after detailed case evaluation. It is advised to avoid self–medication in any case.

Homeopathic Medicines For Sweating During Menopause

1. Sepia – Leading Medicine

Sepia is one of the top rated medicines for managing increased sweating during menopause. Females needing it face complaint of sudden hot flashes along with sweating. It is attended with weakness. A woman in menopausal phase may faint. The sweat may occur from even slight exertion. It is also indicated for sweating that occurs particularly at night in certain body areas like chest, thighs and the back.  Besides, Sepia is also indicated for managing other menopausal complaints such as sadness, irritability, depressed feeling, weight gain, hair loss, facial pigmentation, hair growth on the face, low libido and vaginal dryness.

2. Lachesis – For Heat Flashes With Hot Sweat

Lachesis is another highly effective medicine for dealing with sweating during menopause. It is indicated for hot flashes accompanied with hot sweating on the body. Females needing it have excessive sweating at night that wakes them from sleep. The sweat is most marked on the neck in cases needing Lachesis. The sweat may have garlic- like smell. This medicine is also well indicated for other menopausal troubles including headache, palpitations, burning sensation on the top of the head and sleeplessness.

3. Hepar Sulph – For Cold Sweat

This medicine is useful for cases having cold sweating during menopause. The sweat smells bad. The sweat is noticed both during day and night. It may be attended with sleeplessness and restlessness at night. There is weakness from excessive sweating. The sweat gets worse from exertion.

4. Phosphoric Acid – For Sweat, Heat Flashes With Vertigo

This medicine is well indicated for cases where sweat occurs with heat flashes and attended with vertigo (sensation as if person is spinning or the things around are spinning). The sweat is profuse at night as well as in the morning. It is accompanied with anxiety. Mostly neck and back of the head have excessive sweating. There occurs weakness with cold sweat in most cases.

5. Jaborandi – For Sweat With Palpitations

Next important medicine for managing sweat during menopause is Jaborandi. In cases needing it, sweating occurs on the entire body with palpitations. The sweat begins from the forehead and then occurs on the whole body. It is most profuse on the legs, feet, upper part of the chest and face. Sweating is worse at night in bed. Hot flashes are felt along with sweating.

6. Sulphuric Acid – With Trembling Of Body

Sulphuric Acid works well when there are heat flashes followed by sweat and trembling all over the body. Excessive weakness is also felt. The sweat is most marked on the upper body parts where this medicine is required. The sweat is cold and smells sour. The sweat occurs soon after eating warm food. There is sweating at night along with weakness.

7. Conium – For Sweat All Over Body With Red Face

This medicine is indicated when there is sweat on the whole body with marked redness of the face. There is heat and sweat at the same time. Sweating occurs day and night. Sweat has an offensive odor. The sweating is most profuse on the limbs and genitals.

8. Strontium Carb – For Excessive Sweat At Night

This medicine is beneficial when sweat occur excessively at night. Besides, there are marked heat flashes. There is marked redness on the face with burning heat in cases needing it. The redness and heat on the face get worse from exertion. Itching may also occur on the face.

9. Ferrum Met – For Sweat On Lower Body Part

Ferrum Met is recommended when sweating occurs on the lower body part. Headache may occur before sweating. The sweat may stain the clothes yellow. The sweat has a strong and fetid smell. Nausea might occur along with sweating spells. The sweat is attended with excessive weakness.

10. China Officinalis – For Night Sweats With Weakness

China Officinalis is a very useful medicine to manage night sweats with marked weakness. Sweating follows even the slightest physical activity. Sweating occurs mostly during sleep. Sweat is oily in nature most of the times.

 

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