Sleep apnea refers to momentary pauses in the breathing (varying from seconds to minutes) during sleep. There are three types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea, central sleep apnea, and mixed sleep apnea. Homeopathic medicines for sleep apnea help alleviate the symptoms as well as the body’s tendency to slow or pause breathing due to the condition. The top homeopathic medicines for sleep apnea include Lachesis, Ammonium Carb, and Lemna Minor.

Obstructive sleep apnea – OSA means interrupted breathing episodes arising from obstructed airways that hinder the flow of air into the lungs mainly due to relaxation of throat muscles during sleep. In central sleep apnea, there is no blockage of the airways, and it arises from a failure of the brain to signal the airway muscles. In mixed sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, as well as central sleep apnea both, appear together. Among these, the obstructive sleep apnea accounts for the majority of sleep apnea cases. Obstructive sleep apnea makes around 80% to 85% of diagnosed cases of sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is a very common but severe sleep disorder.

Homeopathic Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Some of the well indicated homeopathic medicines to treat obstructive sleep apnea are Lachesis, Ammonium Carb, Agraphis Nutans, Lemna Minor, Sanguinaria Nitricum, Grindelia Robusta, Opium, and Sambucus. The selection of medicines for OSA is made individually for every case keeping in view the symptom presentation as well as the reason behind it. Homeopathic medicines help in OSA by aiming to treat the cause behind it. The homeopathic medicines for OSA are very safe to use among people of all the age group and manage it in a highly safe, natural and efficient manner. The homeopathic medicines for obstructive sleep apnea should be taken only after evaluation by a homeopathic physician.

Homeopathic Medicines for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Lachesis – Top Homeopathic Medicines for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Lachesis is a natural medicine for obstructive sleep apnea where a person wakes up frequently due to obstructed breathing. The person may need to sit up and needs to take a deep breath. Fear of going to sleep may also prevail among them. Such subjects also cannot tolerate anything tight around their neck like collars.

Ammonium Carb and Agraphis Nutans – To Manage OSA with Enlarged Adenoids or Tonsils

Both Ammonium Carb and Agraphis Nutans works well in cases of OSA that links with enlarged adenoids or enlarged tonsils. The indicating features to use Ammonium Carb are blocked nose at night, inability to breathe through the nose, waking with starting from sleep. Excessive sleepiness during the daytime is also well noted. The symptoms for using Agraphis Nutans are enlarged tonsils or enlarged adenoids with obstructive sleep apnea, obstruction of nose, tendency to take cold frequently. In addition to these symptoms, deafness or ear discharge may be present.

Lemna Minor and Sanguinaria Nitricum – For OSA with Nasal Polyps Complaint

For managing OSA, homeopathic medicines Lemna Minor and Sanguinaria Nitricum are highly suitable. Lemna Minor offers help in cases when the symptoms are OSA with stuffed nostrils from polyps, foul smell from the nose, thick yellow-white discharge from the nose and snoring.
Sanguinaria Nitricum is useful when symptoms include OSA with the dryness of nostrils, yellow-bloody mucus discharge from the nose, sneezing, burning in nostrils, desire for fresh air, and poor/restless sleep. Nasal turbinate hypertrophy may be present along with nasal polyps for using both these medicines.

Grindelia Robusta – For OSA in Asthmatic Individuals

Grindelia Robusta is a natural medicine for OSA in asthmatic patients where the person stops breathing while sleep and wakes with a start suddenly. There is a need to sit up to breathe as well as oppression felt in the chest with tough, tenacious white expectoration and wheezing.

Opium: For Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Snoring

Opium offers a natural treatment for obstructive sleep apnea when a person tends to snore deeply. The person faces spells of stopped breathing upon going to sleep and may also feel suffocated. Excessive drowsiness and sluggishness during the day may be there.

Sambucus – For Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management in Children

Sambucus is an effective medicine for obstructive sleep apnea in children. The child needing Sambucus wakes up suddenly during sleep feeling suffocated. He sits up and gasps for breath. The episodes of pauses of breathing are repeated several times during sleep. Increased sweating also attends. Nose is dry and obstructed.

Managing Sleep Apnea

The key actions that can help manage obstructive sleep apnea include weight management, avoiding alcohol, quitting smoking, sleeping on sides instead of back, avoiding the use of sleeping pills or tranquilizers.

Causes and Risk Factors of Sleep Apnea

The primary reason for obstructive sleep apnea is an extreme relaxation of the nose or throat muscles during sleep. Obesity, thick/large neck are the major risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea. Enlarged adenoids and tonsils are yet another prominent factors linked with obstructive sleep apnea. Structural deformities of the nose like DNS – deviated nasal septum may also result in OSA. The rest important risk factors include smoking, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, asthma, nose blockage from nasal polyps, nasal allergies, and sinus complaints. The chances of OSA are found to be higher in males as compared to females. A family history of OSA also predisposes a person to get the same condition. A person with age 40 yrs and older are more prone to develop OSA.

Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea include loud snoring, sudden waking from sleep with gasping/choking, restless sleep, intense sleepiness/drowsiness during the daytime, problems with concentration during the day. Other symptoms include high irritability, mood changes, morning headaches, increased heart rate, high blood pressure, decreased sex drive, excessive sweating, poor performance in daily activities like at workplace or school.

Complications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Obstructive sleep apnea may lead to various complications like sleepiness during the daytime, weakness/fatigue, many mental symptoms (like irritability, depression, mood changes), hypertension, arrhythmias, cardiac complaints, stroke, type 2 diabetes and more.

E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a bacteria that normally reside in the intestines and are harmless. There are only certain strains of E.coli that can lead to intestinal infection with diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting. One can contract an E. coli infection by drinking contaminated water or contaminated food (especially ground beef, undercooked meat, unpasteurized milk, and raw vegetables.) Homeopathic medicines for E. Coli help manage symptoms of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fatigue. Arsenic Album, Aloe, and China are the top homeopathic remedies for E. Coli.

Homeopathic Treatment of E.coli infection

Homeopathic medicines can effectively treat an E.coli infection. Homeopathic medicines help the body to fight with the E.coli infection and get rid of it naturally. Homeopathic treatment for E. Coli varies in every individual case based on the symptoms. It should be noted that in cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken immediately.

Homeopathic Medicines for E.coli Infection

Arsenic Album – Top Homeopathic Medicine for E.coli Infection

Arsenic Album is a natural medicine for an E.coli infection that arises as a result of food poisoning. People needing this medicine have severe diarrhea where the stool is watery, copious and fetid. This is attended with cutting pain in the abdomen. While passing stool, the person may feel chilly, and there may be blood in the stool. Marked fatigue and loss of strength are present. The limbs feel cold, and nausea and diarrhea are also present. Consuming the smallest amount of food or drink lead to stool and vomiting.

Aloe – For Managing Diarrhea in E.coli Infection

Aloe is a natural remedy prepared from the gum of a plant called Aloe Socotrina of the natural order Liliaceae. Aloe is a very effective medicine for managing diarrhea in E.coli infection. The stool is thin, watery, yellow and hot. There is a feeling of fullness in the rectum with a continued urge to pass stool. The urgency to pass stool is also marked. There is also the release of excessive flatus after passing stool. Burning at the anus along with rumbling and cramping in the abdomen during stool are also present.

China – For Diarrhea with Marked Fatigue

China is an effective medicine prepared from the dried bark of the Cinchona Officinalis plant, of the natural order Rubiaceae. It works very effectively in cases of diarrhea where there is marked fatigue due to an E.coli infection. The stool is loose, very copious, frothy with extreme debility due to loss of body fluids. The stool may be yellow or brown. It smells foul and putrid. The person may experience colic before and after every stool.

Veratrum Album – For Copious Watery Stool and Vomiting in E.coli Infection

Veratrum Album offers a natural cure for E. Coli infection prepared from the rootstocks of a plant named White Hellebore (natural order Melanthaceae.) Veratrum Album is highly considered for treating copious watery stool and vomiting where the stool is watery, copious, gushing, and may be mixed with flakes. Pinching colic is felt in the abdomen during stool. Exhaustion and fainting may arise along with copious vomiting. Cold sweat on the forehead and chilliness are marked with the above symptoms.

Croton Tig – To manage diarrhea with sudden, gushing stool in E.coli infection

Croton Tig is a natural homeopathic medicine to manage diarrhea with sudden, gushing stool in an E.coli infection. The stool is watery and passes out of the rectum in one single gush. The stool may be yellow or green and mixed with whitish flakes. Colic tends to precede the stool. Drinking and eating anything leads to a stool. The person may sweat or faint after passing stool. In some cases, there may be vomiting at the same time as the stool.

Podophyllum – For Greenish, Foul Loose Stool in E.coli infection

Podophyllum is a natural homeopathic remedy prepared from a plant Podophyllum Peltatum or May Apply of the order Berberidaceae. Podophyllum is well indicated for green, foul-smelling loose stool in cases of E.coli infection. The stool is painless, profuse and gushing. Fetid flatus passes with the stool. Before stool, nausea is experienced, while during the passage of stool, heat and pain at anus are felt. Exhaustion arises after passing stool.

Merc Sol – To Treat Diarrhea in E.coli Infection

Merc Sol offers a natural treatment for diarrhea in E. Coli infections where the stool is watery, greenish, and frothy with blood. It smells sour. Pinching and cutting colic in the abdomen is felt before and during stool. The person may feel chilly with marked tenesmus. There is an urgent desire to pass stool. Fever and loss of appetite accompany above symptoms.

Colocynthis – For E.coli Infection with Marked Abdominal Cramps

Homeopathic medicine Colocynthis is prepared from the pulp of a fruit of a plant called Citrullus Colocynthis or Bitter Apple (of the natural order Cucurbitaceae.) Colocynthis remains useful for E.coli infection with marked abdominal cramps. In some cases cutting, tearing, pinching pain in the abdomen is felt. The pain in the abdomen is followed by copious stool which is watery, green, yellowish, slimy and may be streaked with blood. Passing stool gives momentary relief in the abdominal pain. Pressure and bending double also help to relieve the abdominal pain. The abdomen in such cases is usually distended, and a rumbling and croaking are felt in the bowels.

Ipecac – For E.coli Infection with Nausea and Vomiting

Ipecac is an effective homeopathic medicine prepared from the dried root of a plant Cephaelis Ipecacuanha of the natural order Rubiaceae. Ipecac is an excellent homeopathic medicine for E.coli infection with persistent nausea and vomiting. Vomiting is copious and comprises of ingesta, or white glairy matter, yellow or green mucus or watery fluids. Soon after vomiting, the desire to vomit is renewed. There is an excessive accumulation of saliva in the mouth. The tongue is clean.

Along with these symptoms, there is diarrhea that appears with colic, and distended abdomen. The stool is watery and often tinged with blood. Cutting pains in the belly are also marked.

Zingiber – For GIT Infections with Diarrhea due to Contaminated Water

Zingiber is prominent homeopathic medicine for GIT infections with diarrhea that is contracted by drinking contaminated or impure water. Thin stool appears with much flatus and may contain brown mucus. Cutting pain in the bowels appears with stool. Burning and itching also arise at the anus.

Carbo Veg – For Excessive gas and diarrhea in E.coli infection

Carbo Veg is considered in cases of E.coli infection with excessive gas in abdomen and diarrhea. Thew flatus is offensive and there is an ineffectual urge to pass stool. The stool is watery, light colored and very fetid. There may be blood in the stool. Sometimes the stool is passed involuntarily and burning is felt in the anus after passing stool.

Symptoms of E.coli Infection

The symptoms of E.coli infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, gas, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and fever. In severe cases, bloody stool, bloody urine, and dehydration may develop. A life-threatening complication can arise in some cases of E.coli infection, a condition known as a hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Amoebiasis is a disease caused by a parasite Entamoeba histolytica. The trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica invade the large intestine and cause inflammation and flask-shaped ulcers leading to symptoms of diarrhea or dysentery. The infection may enter the bloodstream from the gut and then spread to other organs like the liver, lungs, heart, brain, and kidneys. Amoebiasis is common in developing countries where sanitation facilities are poor and inadequate. Homeopathic medicines treat amoebiasis by boosting the immune mechanism of the body. Aloe Socotrina, Merc Sol, Colchicum Autumnale, Colocynthis, Ipecacuanha, and Nux Vomica are the top homeopathic medicines for amoebiasis.

Homeopathic Treatment of Amoebiasis

Homeopathic medicines treat amoebiasis very effectively. The selection of the homeopathic medicine that will suit a given case of amoebiasis requires a thorough analysis and evaluation in details. Homeopathic medicines treat intestinal amoebiasis and also provide relief from symptoms of diarrhea and dysentery. However, it should be noted that in cases of amoebiasis where complications like a liver or brain abscess are present, conventional medical treatment is essential. One must take homeopathic medicines for treating amoebiasis only under the supervision of a homeopathic physician and avoids self-prescription.

Homeopathic Medicines for Amoebiasis

Aloe Socotrina – For Amoebiasis when there is Mucus in Stool

Aloe Socotrina offers a natural treatment for amoebiasis when there is excessive mucus in the stool. The stool is loose, watery and contains excessive mucus. There is a constant bearing down sensation in the stool. The urgency to pass stool is marked, particularly after eating or drinking anything. There is a release of excessive flatus following the evacuation of stool. Sometimes, there is an involuntary passage of stool. A burning sensation in the rectum and anus is also present in most cases.

Merc Sol – For Amoebiasis when Stool has Blood and Mucus (Dysentery)

Merc Sol is a natural remedy for amoebiasis when stool contains excessive blood and mucus. The stool is watery, greenish and sour smelling. There is a cutting or colicky pain in the abdomen along with dysentery. Extreme weakness attends the gastric symptoms. The person may also feel chilly. In most cases, the symptoms get worse during the evenings.

Colchicum Autumnale – For Amoebiasis when White Particles Pass in Stool

Colchicum Autumnale is an effective homeopathic medicine for amoebiasis when stool contains excessive white shred-like particles. The stool is green or yellow and smells sour. An ineffectual pressing in the rectum, abdominal distension, fatigue and coldness of the body are present. In some cases, there may be tearing and burning pain at the anus.

Colocynthis – For Intense Abdominal Cramps in Amoebiasis

Colocynthis is an effective homeopathic medicine for amoebiasis when a person has severe abdominal cramps. The cramps are slightly better by bending double or by hard pressure on the abdomen. Taking a slight drink or food worsens the cramping pain. Apart from cramps, there may be colicky or cutting pains in the abdomen. The stool is yellowish greenish, frothy with blood streaks.

Ipecacuanha – For Amoebiasis with Constant Nausea

Ipecacuanha is a natural homeopathic remedy for amoebiasis when there is s persistent nausea along with other gastric symptoms. The stool passed by the patient contains lumps of mucus, blood and has a very rotten smell. Abdominal pain is marked around the navel and may be drawing, cutting, or cramping in nature.

Nux Vomica – For Amoebiasis with Marked Tenesmus

Nux Vomica offers a natural cure for amoebiasis when a person has a constant ineffectual urge to pass stool (tenesmus). Upon going to the toilet, only a little bit of stool passes. Streaks of blood may be present in the stool. The urge for stool is quickly renewed, and there is an unsatisfactory feeling constantly present. A person may also have abdominal pain that gets temporarily better by passing stool. There is often a sharp pain in the rectum after passing stool.

Preventing Amoebiasis

Certain measures can be taken to avoid amoebiasis completely. Washing hands thoroughly after using the toilet and before consuming any food, drinking boiled/adequately filtered water, avoiding raw fruits and vegetables that are not clean, soaking uncooked vegetables in vinegar for 10-15 minutes before cooking, and cleaning the toilets effectively with disinfectants, at regular intervals.

Causes of Amoebiasis

The primary cause of amoebiasis is a parasite called Entamoeba Histolytica. Amoebiasis transmits through the fecal-oral route. A person gets amoebiasis infection by ingesting food or water that contains traces of Entamoeba histolytica. A person may also get infected by accidentally putting any such object in the mouth that has the fecal matter of a person infected with Entamoeba histolytica.

Symptoms of Amoebiasis

A person with amoebiasis may remain asymptomatic or have mild, moderate or severe symptoms. The symptoms include loose stool (diarrhea), dysentery (loose stool with blood and mucus), abdomen pain and fever. The infection can spread from intestines and invade other organs like the liver, lungs, heart, kidneys, and brain.

Complications from Amoebiasis

The various complications that occur in a case of amoebiasis include toxic megacolon, necrotizing colitis, intestinal perforation, liver abscess, brain abscess, and anemia.

Vaginitis or vaginal infection refers to an inflammation of the vagina. Symptoms like vaginal itching, vaginal discharge, vaginal odor, and pain result in vaginitis. Infectious or non-infectious agents can cause vaginitis. These infections mainly arise from bacteria, yeast (mainly candida albicans) and parasite (usually trichomonas vaginalis which is a sexually transmitted infection). Other STIs (sexually transmitted infections) that can lead to vaginitis are chlamydia and gonorrhea. Non-infectious vaginitis may result from chemical irritation or allergy from the use of sanitary products, vaginal sprays, douches, perfumed soaps, etc. Some risk factors for vaginitis include hormonal changes during pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause or from taking birth control pills, having unprotected sex with a partner who might be having an STI, the use of IUD (intrauterine device), use of a vaginal spray, douches and uncontrolled diabetes.

Homeopathy offers safe, natural, effective treatment for cases of vaginitis. Homeopathic medicines boost the body’s self-healing mechanism to fight infection and aid safe recovery. Homeopathic medicines reduce the inflammation of vagina and help resolve symptoms like abnormal vaginal discharge, itching and burning in the vagina, pain during intercourse and painful urination. In modern system of medicine antibiotics, antifungal medicines are given according to the cause that may lead to side effects with long-term use. While homeopathy offers natural recovery from vaginitis without any side effects.

Homeopathy offers complete cure in cases of vaginitis as it treats the root cause behind it. Homeopathy helps here to eradicate the infection from the body by boosting self-healing capacity of the body. Both acute as well as chronic cases of vaginitis respond exceedingly well to natural homeopathic treatment. The acute cases get resolved quickly while chronic ones take a little more time and get cured gradually. With regular course of homeopathic treatment, the chances of recurrence of vaginitis is also minimized.

Homeopathic medicines for vaginitis are selected after taking into account the nature of vaginal discharge and the attending symptoms in every individual case. After this, the potency and dosage of medicine is finalized for each case separately. Hence, it is advised to avoid self-medication and consult a homeopathic physician for correct prescription and dosage. This will yield best results.

Homeopathic medicines for vaginitis are natural and do not contain any chemicals or toxins, hence, are completely safe to use. These do not cause any sort of side effects and ensure natural recovery.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Vaginitis

Pulsatilla, Kreosote, Alumina, Natrum Mur, Sepia, Natrum Phos and Merc Sol are the top homeopathic medicines for vaginitis.

1. Pulsatilla – For Vaginitis With Thick Vaginal Discharge

Pulsatilla is a natural homeopathic medicine helpful for vaginitis when vaginal discharge is thick like cream. It is white (like milk) and gets worse on lying down. A burning sensation may be felt in the vagina along with backache.

When to use Pulsatilla?

This medicine proves effective for vaginitis with thick vaginal discharge.

How to use Pulsatilla?

Among its various potencies, it is best to begin with 30C potency twice or thrice a day.

2. Kreosote – For Itching In Vagina

Kreosote is a wonderful medicine for itching in the vagina in cases of vaginitis. The itching is quite intense and violent. There may be soreness and burning in the vagina after scratching. The genitals are swollen too. The vaginal discharge may be white or yellow and smell putrid. Standing and walking worsens the discharge. Weakness may appear along with the discharge. There is a frequent urge to urinate.

When to use Kreosote?

Kreosote is an excellent choice of medicine to manage vaginal itching in vaginitis cases.

How to use Kreosote?

Kreosote 30C can be taken one to two times a day.

3. Alumina – For Vaginitis With Burning in Vagina

Alumina offers great help to manage burning in the vagina due to vaginitis. The vaginal discharge may get worse during the daytime and may be transparent or light yellow. It is also highly acrid, corrosive, and excoriating. Cold washing tends to relieve the symptoms. In some cases, stitching and throbbing pain in the vagina is also felt.

When to use Alumina?

Alumina is a useful medicine for vaginitis with marked burning in the vagina along with discharge.

How to use Alumina?

It is advised to use Alumina once a day in 30C potency.

4. Natrum Mur – For Vaginitis with White Vaginal Discharge

Natrum Mur works well for vaginitis cases with white vaginal discharge. The discharge is thick and profuse and tends to get worse at night. It tends to be acrid and is attended with itching and a smarting pain in the genitals. General weakness may also be present.

When to use Natrum Mur?

This medicine is beneficial to manage white-colored vaginal discharge.

How to use Natrum Mur?

Natrum Mur gives best results in 6X potency that can be taken twice or thrice a day.

5. Sepia – For Vaginitis With Vaginal Discharge And Painful Coition

Sepia is a well-indicated remedy for vaginitis with vaginal discharge and painful coition. In cases where Sepia works effectively, the vaginal discharge is clear, watery or yellowish-greenish. It may also be blood-stained. It gets worse after urinating. The discharge is excoriating with severe vaginal itching and burning pain. It may also have a fetid odor. Along with the above features, there is an increased frequency of urination.

When to use Sepia?

Sepia should be opted for cases of vaginitis to manage complaints of painful coition and clear or yellow-green vaginal discharge.

How to use Sepia?

Its use is mostly preferred in 30C potency once a day.

6. Natrum Phos – For Sour-Smelling Vaginal Discharge in Vaginitis

Natrum Phos is indicated for sour-smelling vaginal discharge in cases of vaginitis. The discharge from the vagina may be creamy or watery, and often honey-colored.  It is often acidic.

When to use Natrum Phos?

Natrum Phos is a suitable medicine for cases of vaginitis with sour-smelling vaginal discharge.

How to use Natrum Phos?

This medicine can be used in 6X potency two to three times a day.

7. Merc Sol – For Yellowish or Greenish Vaginal Discharge in Vaginitis

Merc Sol is a homeopathic medicine used to treat vaginitis with yellowish or greenish vaginal discharge. The problem may aggravate during night. The discharge may be blood-stained, corrosive and itchy, leading to scratching. Scratching is often followed by burning. A smarting sensation in genitals is also present. The genitals may also be swollen. Pain, itching, and burning during urination in the genitals upon contact with urine is also present.

When to use Merc Sol?

Use of Merc Sol is suggested to manage yellowish or greenish vaginal discharge in cases of vaginitis.

How to use Merc Sol?

It proves to be the most effective in 30C power that can be taken once or twice a day.

Symptoms of Vaginitis

The symptoms of vaginitis include abnormal vaginal discharge, itching, and burning in the vagina, pain during intercourse or urination, and slight bleeding from the vagina. The type of discharge varies as per the reason. The discharge from the vagina in cases of vaginitis may be white, grey, yellow-green, thick like cottage cheese, and foul or fish-like in odor.

 

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is an inflammatory condition affecting the mucous membranes inside the mouth (inner surface of the cheeks, tongue, gums inner surface of lips, and palate). This condition leads to the development of white, lacy-patterned lesions or sores in the mouth. Oral lichen planus is an auto-immune disease. The T-cells of the immune system get activated and attack the lining of the mouth, resulting in inflammation and lesions. Some trigger factors linked with oral lichen planus include hepatitis C virus infection, some medicines (like those used for high blood pressure and diabetes), mouth injury, and allergic reaction to dental materials like dental fillings. Oral lichen planus may be genetic.

Homeopathy is a renowned system of medicine that offers great treatment for oral lichen planus cases. There are excellent medicines in homeopathy to treat cases of oral lichen planus. Homeopathic medicines for oral lichen planus help heal the lesions and sores and also treat the attending symptoms like pain, burning sensation, and bleeding from the lesions. It aims to provide cure rather than just providing symptomatic relief.

Homeopathy targets the root cause in cases of oral lichen planus to provide excellent results. It works by moderating the overactive immune system to prevent the further progress of the complaint and heal the present lesions. The modern system of medicine uses steroids and other immune-suppressants to treat this condition. It results in temporary relief and may also lead to many side effects. Homeopathic medicines never cause suppression of oral lichen planus, rather they bring complete recovery without any adverse effects. However, the results may vary from case to case depending on the severity and chronicity of the complaint.

Various homeopathic medicines are indicated to treat cases of oral lichen planus. Medicines for a particular individual are selected from among these as per the prominent features presented by the sufferer. Case study is done by a homeopathic physician to note down all the symptoms in detail. Then the case is analysed and finally the medicine is prescribed that will suit best in a given case of oral lichen planus. A well-selected medicine is capable of aiding  excellent recovery.

Homeopathic medicines are of natural origin devoid of any toxic ingredient ensuring safe and natural recovery in cases of oral lichen planus.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Oral Lichen Planus

The prominently indicated homeopathic medicines for treating oral lichen planus are Merc Sol, Plantago, Borax, Natrum Mur, Nitric Acid, Phosphorus and Kreosote.

1. Merc Sol – Top Homeopathic Medicine For Oral Lichen Planus

Merc Sol works very effectively in cases of oral lichen planus where there are red and inflamed patches on the mucous membrane of the mouth. Multiple sores appear in the mouth along with lesions inside the cheeks, tongue and the gums. The sores may be painful and have a burning sensation. The mouth and gums are inflamed with sores that tend to bleed. The tongue is thickly coated along with a characteristic symptom of excessive saliva in the mouth. A bad, offensive, fetid odor from the mouth is present in a majority of the cases. A metallic, coppery taste in the mouth is present along with the above symptoms.

When to use Merc Sol?

This medicine is highly recommended for managing oral lichen planus with red, inflamed spots in the mouth along with painful sores, excessive saliva and a bad breath.

How to use Merc Sol?

Its use is preferred in 30C power that can be taken once or twice a day as per the intensity of the problem.

2. Plantago – For Sores In Mouth And Bleeding Gums

Plantago is a natural homeopathic medicine that works well in cases where there are sores in the mouth and bleeding from the gums attended with a putrid smell from the mouth. The tongue is also coated white. In my clinical practice, Plantago has proved to be highly effective in many of my patients suffering from oral lichen planus.

When to use Plantago?

This medicine is preferred in oral lichen planus cases with sores in mouth and bleeding from gums along with white coated tongue.

How to use Plantago?

Plantago 30C can be used one to two times in a day.

3. Borax – For Oral Lichen Planus With Painful Sores In Mouth

Borax is the next very useful homeopathic remedy for oral lichen planus cases. Its use is considered in cases where there are painful, tender sores in the mouth. Generally, the sores appear on the tongue and inner surface of the cheeks. The sores (especially on the tongue) may hurt due to the movement of the tongue as well as spicy food. The sores on the inner surface of the cheek and tongue also tend to bleed. A heated sensation and a bitter taste in the mouth is predominantly present in the mouth along with lesions. Borax is also a well-indicated homeopathic remedy for oral lichen planus attended with fungal infections of the mouth.

When to use Borax?

This medicine is well-indicated in oral lichen planus to manage very painful, tender sores on the tongue and inner surface of cheeks that may even bleed.

How to use Borax?

Both the lower and higher potencies of Borax have proved to be efficacious with excellent results. Initially, it can be taken one or two times a day in 30C potency.

 4. Natrum Mur – For Oral Lichen Planus With Burning Sensation

Natrum Mur is an effective homeopathic remedy for oral lichen planus lesions attended with a marked burning sensation. The sores appear on the tongue, inside the cheeks, and on the gums. The burning sensation in the sores gets worse when food or drink comes in contact with the sore. The speech also becomes difficult due to the burning pains in the sores. The sores are also very sensitive.

When to use Natrum Mur?

Natrum Mur is suggested for cases of oral lichen planus when there is prominent burning sensation in the sores that may appear on tongue, gums or inside the cheeks.

How to use Natrum Mur?

It is available in various potencies but the most commonly used is 6X potency. Natrum Mur 6X can be taken three to four times a day as per the intensity of the problem.

 5. Nitric Acid – For Stinging Pain In Sores In Oral Lichen Planus

Nitric Acid is a beneficial homeopathic medicine for managing stinging pain in the sores of oral lichen planus. In some cases, pricking and splinter-like pains are present. The sores are present inside the cheeks, the inner side of the lips and the edges of the tongue. The sores are deep and have a swollen surface. The tongue may be coated white or yellow coated. A foul odor emanates from the mouth.

When to use Nitric Acid?

This medicine can be considered for oral lichen planus when there is intense stinging or splinter-like pain in the sores in the mouth along with white or yellow coated tongue.

How to use Nitric Acid?

This medicine can be used in 30C potency once a day.

 6. Phosphorus – For Oral Lichen Planus With Bleeding From Sores

Phosphorus is another well-indicated medicine for oral lichen planus. In cases requiring phosphorus, the sores appear on the inner surface of the cheek, tongue, gums and the palate (roof of the mouth). These sores tend to bleed easily. Increase in watery saliva is well noted with bleeding lesions. The saliva may have a salty or sweet taste.

When to use Phosphorus?

This medicine is of great use in oral lichen planus cases when the sores in mouth have a tendency to bleed often.

How to use Phosphorus?

It is most frequently used in 30C potency and initially it can be taken once a day.

7. Kreosote – For Oral Lichen Planus With Sores And Inflammation Of Gums

Homeopathic medicine Kreosote offers the best help for oral lichen planus in cases where there are sores and inflammation on the gums. Those affected may have bluish red, ulcerated, inflamed gums that tend to bleed easily. A putrid odor from the mouth is also released in most cases.

When to use Kreosote?

It is an ideal medicine for oral lichen planus with sores in mouth and bluish, red ulcerated inflamed gums.

How to use Kreosote?

This medicine may be taken one to two times a day in 30C power.

Signs and Symptoms of Oral Lichen Planus

The lesions in oral lichen planus appear in the form of white, lacy, thread-like patches/as red, swollen, painful patches, or as sores in the mouth. The lesions may appear on the inner surface of cheeks, tongue, inner surface of lips, gums, and palate. The sores may be painful, have a burning sensation, and bleed. Eating, drinking, speaand king worsens the pain mostly. The sores may be sensitive to hot and spicy food. Some complications of lichen planus include intense pain in lesions, stress, scarring of lesions, fungal infection in the mouth, and weight loss when the person avoids eating because it causes pain in sores and increases the risk of mouth cancer.

Diverticula are small bulging pouches or pockets that can form in the lining of the large intestine or colon. Diverticula develop when weak spots in the intestinal walls bulge out. Diverticula don’t cause any symptoms, but if the pouches of diverticula get infected or inflamed, the condition is known as diverticulitis. Homeopathic medicines for diverticulitis help reduce inflammation of diverticula and symptomatically manage cases of mild to moderate diverticulitis. Colocynthis, Magnesium Phos, and Nux Vomica are the top homeopathic medicines for diverticulitis.

One or more pouches can be inflamed in diverticulitis. The cause for diverticulitis is not exactly known, but there are certain risk factors associated, like aging (it is common after age 40), a low-fiber diet, a sedentary lifestyle, history of constipation, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise and family history of any similar complaint. Apart from these, certain medications like NSAID’s and steroids also raise the risk of diverticulitis.

Homeopathic Treatment of Diverticulitis

Homeopathic remedies for diverticulitis help treat symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and blood in the stool. But in case of severe diverticulitis where peritonitis (a fatal condition) has developed, it is necessary to seek urgent medical care as homeopathy does not offer any help here.

Homeopathic Medicines for Diverticulitis

Colocynthis – For Abdominal Pain in Diverticulitis

Colocynthis is a natural remedy prepared from the pulp of a fruit of a plant named Citrullus Colocynthis. This plant is commonly known by the name of Bitter Apple of the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Colocynthis is used to manage the complaint of abdominal pain in diverticulitis. The pain is present in the lower part of the abdomen. The pain may be colicky, cramping, griping, sharp, cutting in nature. The pain from abdomen may radiate to thighs or small of the back. The abdomen may also be distended, sensitive and painful to touch. Eating and drinking make the pain worse. Relief appears by bending over double or on lying on the abdomen. Passing flatus may also relieve the pain. Above symptoms may be attended with nausea, vomiting and frequent loose stool.

Magnesium Phos – For Diverticulitis when Abdominal Pain is Relieved by Warmth

Magnesium Phos is a homeopathic medicine for diverticulitis where there is abdominal pain. It is indicated in cases where abdominal pain is relieved by warm applications and by applying pressure. The pain is cramping in nature and there is a lot of flatus present. People needing Magnesium Phos also feel better in abdominal pain by pressure. The abdominal pain may be accompanied by watery diarrhea.

Nux Vomica – For Treating Constipation in Diverticulitis

Nux Vomica is a homeopathic remedy for constipation arising in cases of diverticulitis. People needing Nux Vomica have a frequent, ineffectual urge to pass stool. Every time the person goes for stool only a little is passed, and the urge is renewed again. The stool is dry, scanty and always unsatisfactory. It may also be blood streaked sometimes. Abdominal pain may be felt before passing stool that gets better after passing stool.

Bryonia – For Constipation in Diverticulitis

Homeopathic medicine Bryonia is prepared from the root of a plant named Bryonia alba, White Bryony or wild hops. This plant belongs to natural order Cucurbitaceae. Bryonia is also helpful to treat constipation in diverticulitis. For using Bryonia the key feature is a hard, dry, tough, large stool. Sometimes stool is so dry and dark that appears to be burnt. The stool is passed with difficulty only after much straining. Burning at the anus may be felt. A pinching abdominal colic may also be present. Motion tends to worsen the abdominal pain where Bryonia is indicated.

Arsenic Album – For Diverticulitis with Nausea and Vomiting

Arsenic Album is an effective homeopathic medicine diverticulitis where nausea and vomiting are marked. In cases needing Arsenic Album, vomiting appears soon after eating or drinking. Vomiting consists of ingesta or yellow-green liquid and sometimes clear water. It is attended with excessive nausea. Along with these features, abdominal pain with anxiety and restlessness may be present. Sometimes watery and offensive diarrhea appears. Marked fatigue and weakness arises with the above symptoms

Ipecac – To Manage Constant Nausea in Diverticulitis

Homeopathic medicine Ipecac is prepared from the dried root of A plant Cephaelis ipecacuanha that belongs to natural order Rubiaceae. Ipecac is an excellent remedy to manage constant nausea in diverticulitis. Nausea is extreme, distressing, persistent in nature. Vomiting of white glairy mucus or watery fluid may arise, soon after which nausea reappears. Cutting and pinching colic in the abdomen is mostly present. The tongue is clean.

Nitric Acid – For Diverticulitis Where Blood in Stool Appears

Nitric Acid is an effective homeopathic remedy for diverticulitis where there is blood in the stool. The blood is bright red. The stool is hard, dry, difficult and irregular and may alternate with thin, liquid stools. Splinter-like pain may be felt in the rectum during stool. The lower part of the abdomen is distended and painful to touch.

Aloe – For Managing Diarrhea in Diverticulitis

Aloe is prepared from the gum of leaves of plant Aloe Socotrina of the natural order Liliaceae. Aloe is a significant medicine for managing complaint of diarrhea in diverticulitis. The stool is frequent, thin, yellow and may have undigested food particles. An urgency to pass stool is marked. In most cases, urge to stool appears soon after eating. A constant bearing down in the rectum is felt. There is abdominal pain with bloating (especially left side abdomen). There is also a discharge of much offensive flatus that relieves the abdominal pain.

China – For Diverticulitis with Abdominal Pain and Flatus

Homeopathic medicine China is prepared from the dried bark of a plant Cinchona officinalis that belongs to natural order Rubiaceae. Use of China is considered in cases of diverticulitis where there is abdominal pain, bloating and excessive flatus. The abdomen feels tight with rumbling and moving of flatus. Bending over double gives relief in pain. Along with this profuse, watery, offensive stool may appear frequently. A marked debility arises due to frequent loose stool.

Symptoms of Diverticulitis

The symptoms of diverticulitis include abdominal pain usually on the lower left side, abdominal tenderness, nausea, vomiting, changes in bowel habits (mostly constipation and less commonly diarrhea), blood in the stool and fever. Some complications may appear in cases of diverticulitis. The main ones include abscess formation, peritonitis (most serious one that can be fatal thus require immediate help from conventional mode of treatment), fistula (between bowel and bowel or between the bowel and urinary bladder ) and stricture/blockage in the colon from scarring.

Balanitis is a condition where there is an inflammation of the head (glans) of the penis and the foreskin (the flap of skin covering the glans). Balanitis can be painful but is not usually a serious condition. It is most common in uncircumcised men having foreskin around the head of the penis.

Balanitis can be effectively treated with natural homeopathic remedies. Homeopathic medicines help in reducing the inflammation, swelling, redness of the glans penis and the foreskin very effectively. They manage symptoms of balanitis efficiently including pain, itching on glans and painful urination. Homeopathy does not recommend use of any medicated creams (like anti – fungal or steroid creams) for application on skin or any sort of antibiotics that give temporary relief and suppresses the problem.

Homeopathy treats root cause

Homeopathy not only offer symptomatic relief but also aims to give a permanent cure in balanitis by addressing the root cause behind it. It strengthens the body’s self-healing system to treat the cause in a very gentle and natural manner. Most cases of balanitis having mild to moderate intensity recover completely with homeopathic medicines. The total healing time varies from person to person depending on chronicity and severity of problem.

Recommended for acute / chronic/ recurrent balanitis

Homeopathic medicines are highly suggested for balanitis whether acute or chronic and recurrent type. With proper homeopathic treatment as per the recommended guidelines by a homeopathic doctor, the frequency and intensity of symptoms reduces remarkably. It also helps to reduce chances of any complications. Homeopathy also help reduce the requirement of repeated use of medicated creams and frequent antibiotics.

Individualized medication

Homeopathic medicines are selected individually for every case of balanitis based on the symptom picture. Numerous medicines are indicated in homeopathy to treat cases of balanitis. Only after complete case evaluation, the medicine is selected for every case, so these should be taken only under the consultation of a homeopathic physician.

Homeopathy Is Free Of Side Effects

Homeopathic medicines never cause any harmful side effects. These are highly diluted medicines that manage balanitis in a natural way hence are very safe to use.

Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines for Balanitis

The top 8 homeopathic medicines for treating balanitis are Apis Mellifica, Caladium, Merc Sol, Rhus Tox, Sulphur, Nitric Acid, Cantharis and Thuja.

1. Apis Mellifica – For Balanitis with Burning, Stinging Pains

Apis Mellifica is a highly effective medicine for balanitis. In cases needing Apis Mellifica, there is marked inflammation and swelling of glans. The foreskin is also inflamed. This inflammation is attended with an intense burning and stinging pain. A thin discharge may be present under the foreskin. Painful urination is frequently present along with the above symptoms.

When to use Apis Mellifica?

This medicine is highly suggested for cases of balanitis with marked burning, stinging pains with inflamed glans and a painful urination.

How to use Apis Mellifica?

Both low and high potencies of this medicine work well, however, it is advised to begin with its 30C potency that can be taken one or two times a day.

2. Caladium – For Balanitis With Marked Redness Of The Glans

Caladium is useful for cases of balanitis with marked redness of glans. The glans is covered with reddish spots, and there is marked dryness. The foreskin is also swollen and sore, especially along the margins. Biting pain while urinating is a marked feature in cases needing Caladium.

When to use Caladium?

This medicine is an excellent choice to manage balanitis with markedly red glans with red spots with biting pain while urinating.

How to use Caladium?

It is advised to use Caladium 30C one to two times a day.

3. Merc Sol – For Balanitis With Marked Swelling And Painful Sensitivity

Merc Sol is a prominent medicine for balanitis where there is marked swelling and painful sensitivity of the glans and the prepuce. Small vesicles may be present on the glans and prepuce. There may be oozing of fluid from these vesicles along with a burning sensation. Thin milk-like discharge may be present under the glans penis. Severe burning on urination may also be felt.

When to use Merc Sol?

This medicine can be considered for cases of balanitis with excessive swelling of glans along with tiny fluid filled eruptions (vesicles) and painful sensitivity to touch glans and prepuce.

How to use Merc Sol?

The most commonly used potency of Merc Sol is 30C that can be taken once or twice a day.

4. Rhus Tox – For Balanitis With Dark Red Swelling And Pain

Rhus Tox offers a natural cure for balanitis where there is dark red swelling of the glans and prepuce. It is attended with a lot of pain, itching and stinging sensation on the prepuce. Moist vesicles may also appear on the glans in few cases where Rhus Tox is indicated.

When to use Rhus Tox?

This medicine works well for balanitis with dark red swelling along with marked pain, itching and stinging sensation.

How to use Rhus Tox?

It is advised to begin this medicine with 30C potency to be taken twice or thrice a day as per the intensity of the complaint.

5. Sulphur – For Balanitis With Marked Itching

Sulphur is a leading medicine for balanitis where there is marked itching on the glans and prepuce. There is intense burning. The glans and prepuce become swollen and red. Offensive sweat is present around the genitals in most cases. Copious secretion of fetid smell may be present.

When to use Sulphur?

This medicine is recommended to manage itching and burning sensation on glans and prepuce in balanitis cases.

How to use Sulphur?

It is recommended mainly in 30C power that can be taken once a day in cases of moderate intensity. In mild cases, Sulphur 30C can be used once or twice weekly.

6. Nitric Acid – For Balanitis With Reddish Spots On Glans With Offensive Moisture

Nitric Acid is a highly suitable homeopathic medicine for balanitis where reddish spots appear on the glans along with moisture. The moisture is foul smelling, and small pimples may appear on the glans penis. The foreskin is also inflamed and swollen along with soreness. Burning, sticking, or tearing pains may appear in the foreskin along with the presence of itchy vesicles. Nitric Acid is also indicated for cases of phimosis and paraphimosis along with sharp and stitching pains in prepuce.

When to use Nitric Acid?

This medicine can be used for balanitis with presence of red spots on glans with foul smelling moisture.

How to use Nitric Acid?

One can use this medicine once a day in 30C power.

7. Cantharis – For Balanitis With Painful Urination

Cantharis is an important medicine for managing painful urination in cases of balanitis. The glans is intensely swollen and is very painful to pressure. There is severe pain, burning, smarting on passing urine that may continue even after urination. Sometimes cutting pains appear on urinating. Urine may be scanty with frequent urging. Violent pain in the glans may precede urination.

When to use Cantharis?

Cantharis is a topmost medicine to manage balanitis with marked pain, burning when passing urine that may continue after urination as well.

How to use Cantharis?

It is available in different potencies from low to high, however initially it is advised to take it in 30C potency once or twice a day.

8. Thuja – For Balanitis Linked To Gonorrhoea Infection

Thuja is of great use in balanitis cases that arise due to a gonorrhea infection (a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae). In cases needing Thuja, the glans is very sensitive and has red sores. Burning between the prepuce and glans penis is also marked. There is yellow-green discharge and scalding pain while urinating.

When to use Thuja?

It is indicated to manage balanitis associated with gonorrhea infection with red sores on glans with sensitivity to touch and yellow-green penile discharge.

How to use Thuja?

In the beginning of the treatment, it is suggested to use Thuja 30C once a day.

Symptoms of Balanitis

The main signs of balanitis include redness and swelling of the glans and foreskin. The symptoms include pain and itching of glans, pain while urinating, soreness of glans, bad smell on the glans, and discharge under the foreskin. Some of the main complications of balanitis include phimosis (inability to retract foreskin from the head of the penis) in chronic balanitis, the decreased blood supply to glans and scarring or narrowing of the penis opening.

Causes of Balanitis

Balanitis can be caused by infections from overgrowth of yeast and bacteria under the foreskin. Poor hygiene is the main contributing factor. Other factors that predispose a male to balanitis include not completely rinsing the soap from the penis while washing, irritation of the glans from chemicals present in perfumed soaps, lotions, shower gels, condoms or lubricants, uncontrolled diabetes, and reactive arthritis. Too much cleansing or over washing can also irritate the glans and contribute to balanitis. STIs (sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, syphilis), skin conditions like eczema, and some medicines like tetracycline can also predispose one to balanitis.

Coccydynia refers to pain in coccyx (tailbone), which is the last bone at the bottom of the spine. Any injury or strain to the coccyx, pelvic bones, or the surrounding muscles and ligaments can lead to this pain. Further factors that can cause coccydynia are fall on the coccyx, repetitive strain from certain sports, stretching of ligaments and muscles around coccyx during childbirth, poor posture, prolonged sitting for long hours, being overweight or underweight, and age-related wear and tear. Less common causes may include bony growth on the coccyx, the coccyx being too flexible or too rigid, and arthritis. Other causes for tailbone pain are fractured bones (broken tailbone or tailbone fracture), sciatica and sacroiliitis. Less commonly, it may result from piles, pilonidal cyst and rarely it may occur from a tumour near tailbone.

Homeopathy offers a very safe and natural treatment for cases of coccydynia. Homeopathic medicines for coccydynia help manage the condition by providing symptomatic relief in pain, tenderness, stiffness, and tightness across the coccyx area. Though painkillers given in conventional mode give instant relief, they provide relief for a short period and can have side effects with prolonged use. Homeopathy aims to provide a permanent cure rather than short-term relief along with the best part that these medicines have zero side effects.

Homeopathy gives long-term results in cases of coccydynia by addressing the root cause behind it. In the beginning of homeopathic treatment, the acute pain is relieved. After the regular use of homeopathic medicines for the recommended time period, the chronicity of the complaint is addressed. The pain episodes gradually decrease in both intensity and frequency till pain gets resolved completely.

Homeopathy helps cases of tailbone pain with properly selected, individualised remedies. The medicine selection is based on detailed evaluation of the characteristic symptoms of the person. These medicines act deeply to treat coccydynia at its roots for complete recovery.

Homeopathic medicines are safe medicines prepared from natural substances. These are used in highly diluted form that stimulate the self-healing process and aid natural cure in coccydynia cases without any kind of unwanted harmful aftereffects.

Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Coccydynia

Hypericum, Rhus Tox, Lachesis, Petroleum, Phosphorus and Calcarea Carb are the top homeopathic remedies for coccydynia.

1. Hypericum – For Pain in Tailbone after an Injury

Hypericum is a natural medicine that works very well in cases of coccydynia that results from an injury or a fall on the coccyx. In cases needing it, there is violent pain in the tailbone and there is an inability to walk comfortably. A person is unable to bend following this injury. The lower back also feels weak.

When to use Hypericum?

Hypericum should be the first choice of medicine to manage cases of coccyx pain occurring after an injury or a fall on the coccyx.

How to use Hypericum?

It works well in all potencies from low to high. Initially, it is best to use its 30C potency twice or thrice a day. One may also use its high potency but only under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor.

2. Rhus Tox – For Pain In Coccyx After Overexertion

Rhus Tox is a homeopathic remedy for pain in the coccyx that follows overexertion.  The patient often experiences stiffness and soreness as soon as he attempts to move but gets better when in continuous motion or by warm application. In general, the patient is quite restless, changing positions often.

When to use Rhus Tox?

Rhus Tox is a highly beneficial medicine for coccyx pain after overexertion along with stiffness and soreness that gets better by movement.

How to use Rhus Tox?

Though it can be used in both low and high potencies, in the beginning, it is advised to take it in 30C potency two to three times a day.

3. Lachesis – For Continuous Pain in Coccyx

Lachesis is an effective homeopathic medicine for continuous pain in the coccyx. It gets worse while sitting. There is a characteristic feeling of sitting on something sharp. The pain is drawing and continuous that prevents motion. A sharp pain is felt when rising from the seat.

When to use Lachesis?

Its use should be preferred in cases of constant pain in the tailbone that increases more while sitting.

How to use Lachesis?

Lachesis should be used in 30C potency once or twice a week only. Do not repeat more than that without a doctor’s advice.

 4. Petroleum – For Stiffness Of Coccyx

Petroleum is a wonderful medicine for stiffness in the coccyx. People needing this medicine experience uneasiness and stiffness in the small of the back and coccyx (especially towards evening). This may be attended with weakness in coccyx region. There is pain and sensitivity in coccyx while sitting.

When to use Petroleum?

Petroleum is a useful medicine for managing pain in the coccyx along with marked stiffness mainly in the evening.

How to use Petroleum?

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

5. Phosphorus – For Pain In Coccyx That Hinders Movement

Phosphorus is an excellent homeopathic remedy when there is tailbone pain which obstructs movement. There is a peculiar sensation in the coccyx as if it is ulcerated. Pain can get worse on physical exertion towards the evening. In some cases, stitching pain is felt in the coccyx that radiates upwards to the middle of the scapular region.

When to use Phosphorus?

It is an effective medicine when there is coccyx pain that causes hindrance in movement.

How to use Phosphorus?

It is recommended to take Phosphorus 30C once a day.

6. Calcarea Carb – For Coccyx Pain With Heated Sensation

This medicine is suitable when a heated sensation accompanies tailbone pain. The pain can be drawing or tearing in nature. A pinching sensation in the coccyx along with pain is quite prominent.

When to use Calcarea Carb?

Its use can be done in cases of coccyx pain and a heated sensation.

How to use Calcarea Carb?

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

Symptoms of Coccydynia

Typical symptoms of coccydynia include pain and tenderness, which gets worse on sitting or standing for long hours, sitting on a hard surface, getting in the standing from the sitting position or vice versa, leaning back while sitting, during intercourse or while defecation (passing stool). Rotation of pelvic bones (muscle movements that assist the rotation) may be painful. Tightness and discomfort can be constant, whereas pain may occur in a moment or after pressure. Driving or bending can be very difficult. One may also have bleeding, high temperature, or pain away from the coccyx. A person suffering may need to lean against something while sitting for better stability. Usually, a dull achy pain may be present, which may range from mild to severe. The pain improves over a few days or weeks, but it may last longer and can hinder normal functioning in day-to-day life.

Esophageal varices are enlarged, swollen veins in the esophagus or the food pipe. The esophagus is a tube through which the food passes from the throat into the stomach. Severe liver diseases tend to cause esophageal varices. These develop when normal blood flow to the liver gets obstructed due to scar tissue in the liver or a clot. Homeopathic medicines for esophageal varices help in mild to moderate cases. Hamamelis, Chelidonium, and Cardus Marianus are the top homeopathic remedies used to treat esophageal varices.

Obstruction of normal blood flow results in portal hypertension, i.e., an increase in the pressure in the portal vein (the vein that carries blood to the liver from the stomach, spleen, pancreas, and intestines). The increase in blood pressure pushes blood into surrounding blood vessels, including vessels in the esophagus (thus resulting in esophageal varices). These blood vessels in the esophagus are smaller, fragile and have thin walls. When the pressure in portal vein shoots too high, then these esophageal varices can rupture and bleed. This bleeding may be life-threatening and need urgent conventional treatment. For diagnosis, esophageal varices are visible through an endoscopy.

Homeopathic Management of Esophageal Varices

Homeopathic medicines help manage mild to moderate cases of esophageal varices. Homeopathic medicines aim to treat and halt further progress of the underlying liver pathologies to bring about good results. These remedies play a supportive role in cases of mild bleeding from esophageal varices along with other conventional help. However, in severe cases of esophageal varices with intense bleeding, homeopathy does not seem to play an important role, and conventional treatment should be sought immediately.

Homeopathic Medicines for Esophageal Varices

Hamamelis – Top Grade Homeopathic Medicine for Esophageal Varices

Homeopathic medicine Hamamelis is prepared from the fresh bark of twigs and root of a plant commonly called Witch-hazel. The natural order of this plant is Hamamelidaceae. Hamamelis is highly effective to treat cases of esophageal varices. People needing Hamamelis have hemorrhage from portal congestion. They tend to vomit blood and also suffer from anal bleeding. These hemorrhages are attended with great prostration. In non-bleeding esophageal varices, this medicine can be taken independently to reduce enlargement, swelling, and engorgement of vessels. However, in cases of bleeding esophageal varices, this medicine can be taken as a supportive help along with conventional treatment.

Chelidonium Majus – For Severe Liver Diseases with Esophageal Varices

Homeopathic medicine Chelidonium is prepared from a plant named Chelidonium Majus or greater Celandine. This plant belongs to the natural order Papaveraceae. Chelidonium is indicated in cases of severe liver diseases with esophageal varices. The liver diseases like fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver are present in cases needing Chelidonium. There may be jaundice and ascites in such cases. The skin seems yellow, the urine is yellow, and the stools are white-colored. Pain in the liver and under the right shoulder blade is present along with the symptoms of jaundice. The pain may be shooting or stitching in nature and extend to the back. Fullness and pressure are also felt in the liver region. Chelidonium helps in treating liver diseases (that are the main reasons for esophageal varices.)

Cardus Marianus – For Liver Disease causing Esophageal Varices

Cardus Marianus is a natural medicine for esophageal varices arising as a result of liver disease. It is prepared from the seeds of a plant named Silybum belonging to the natural order Compositae. People needing this medicine also have jaundice and marked fluid accumulation in the abdomen. The liver area is painful and sensitive. There may be a history of abuse of alcoholic drinks. Blood in vomiting and stool may also be present. Marked fatigue is present along with the above symptoms.

Phosphorus – For Esophageal Varices with Bright Blood in Vomit

Phosphorus is a natural remedy for esophageal varices where there is blood present in the vomit. The blood is bright red. This remedy can be used along with conventional help to control the symptom of blood in vomiting in cases of bleeding esophageal varices.

Crotalus Horridus – For Esophageal Varices with Dark Blood in Vomit

Crotalus Horridus offers a natural treatment for esophageal varices where there is blood in vomiting. The blood in the vomit, in this case, is dark-colored. Dark blood may also be passed in the stool. This medicine can also be used for supportive help along with the conventional mode of treatment.

Leptandra – For Black Stool in cases of Esophageal Varices

Homeopathic medicine Leptandra is prepared from the root of a plant named Leptandra Virginica, or Black Root. The natural order of this plant is Scrophulariaceae. The key indication to use Leptandra in esophageal varices is a black tarry stool. The stool may have a fetid smell, and vomiting and shooting pain in the liver may be present along with extreme prostration. Leptandra is also a very important homeopathic remedy for liver diseases.

Causes of Esophageal Varices

Liver cirrhosis or the development of scar tissue in the liver is the main cause of esophageal varices. The blood flow to the liver slows down as a result of the formation of scar tissue. Cirrhosis usually develops as a result of alcoholic or fatty liver disease and hepatitis. Another reason is the formation of a blood clot in the portal vein. Some rare causes of esophageal varices include Budd-Chiari syndrome and schistosomiasis.
It should be noted that not every case of esophageal varices leads to bleeding of the varices. There are some factors that increase the risk of bleeding, like larger varices, very high portal vein pressure, alcohol intake (if the condition is alcohol-related) and severe liver cirrhosis or liver failure.

Signs and Symptoms of Esophageal Varices

Usually, no signs or symptoms are present in the cases of esophageal varices until they rupture. The main sign noted in cases of esophageal varices is blood in vomiting if the varices rupture and bleed. Another sign is the presence of black, tarry, and bloody stool. If the bleeding is severe or uncontrolled, the body may go into shock along with lightheadedness, pale, clammy skin, irregular breathing and loss of consciousness. A person already having liver disease carries a high chance of developing esophageal varices if symptoms like jaundice, spider nevi, easy bruising and ascites are present.