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Homeopathic Medicines for Scars Caused by acne

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Getting pimples or Acne is irritating and embarrasing enough for young people, but the thought of scars being left behind by Acne can lead to sleepless nights. Acne is one of the most common skin diseases affecting young people of 12 to 18 years in the puberty and adolescent age. Acne is a result of inflammation of sebaceous glands present in the skin. It can appear in various forms on the skin like small red-coloured elevations (papules), eruptions containing pus (pustules), fluid containing deep sac like eruptions (cysts), or thick, hard eruptions (nodules). The most common sites of appearance of Acne are face, shoulders, chest and back. Acne mostly disappears on its own without leaving any mark behind. Small Acne or pimples do not lead to any scar formation. But the large-sized deep Acne like Cystic Acne and Nodular Acne leave rigid scar marks on the skin after their disappearance. Excessive pricking and scratching of Acne worsens the condition. The more the pricking of Acne, the higher are the chances of inflammation and infection and thus scar formation. In the beginning, scars appear to be red or pink in colour. Later on, the scar colour becomes purplish or deeply pigmented. The scar can present itself in various forms like small, deep holes in skin as if the skin is pierced by some sharp-pointed object(ice pick scars); or round, oval depressions in the skin(boxcar scars); or unevenly pitted scars giving the skin a wave-like appearance (rolling scars); or only as pigmented skin. Although not a serious health condition, Acne scars can be a cause of continuous feeling of low self-esteem and confidence levels and even embarrassment. Here’s where natural Homeopathic remedies for acne scars can be of great help. With no side effects, the natural Homeopathic treatment for acne scars can effectively and gently cure these scars.

HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT FOR ACNE SCARS

Homeopathy has a wide range of natural medicines to deal with the problem of Acne scars. The natural Homeopathic remedies, which are completely safe, are prescribed taking into view the mental and physical makeup or constitution of the patient along with the skin symptoms. Acne scars can be treated in the most gentle and mild manner with the help of natural Homeopathic remedies.

TOP NATURAL HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES FOR ACNE SCARS

Berberis Aquifolium: Best natural Homeopathic remedy for pigmented Acne scars

Homeopathic medicine Berberis Aquifolium is a wonderful natural remedy for acne scars and is of great help in treating them completly. This natural Homeopathic remedy is mainly recommended for the treatment of pigmented Acne scars. Berberis Aquifolium acts by clearing the skin pores and toning up the skin. It decreases the pigmentation of scars and efficiently cleanses the complexion of the face. It can be used in 30 potency internally and as a tincture externally for best results.

Psorinum: Natural Homeopathic Medicine for Acne scars on dirty face

Natural Homeopathic remedy Psorinum is of great help for treatment of Acne scars of face where the face looks very dirty as if it has never been washed. The patients requiring this natural Homeopathic medicine have a very oily skin due to highly active sebaceous glands. The Acne scars that have been worsened by external application of skin ointments can also be cured by Psorinum. Another marked symptom along with the scars that guides towards this natural Homeopathic treatment is that the patient feels extremely chilly even in summers and wants to be totally covered up. In patients who experience worsening of Acne by taking excessive coffee, fats and sugar,natural Homeopathic medicine Psorinum can be very beneficial.

Kali Bromatum: Natural Homeopathic remedy for Pustular Acne scars

Kali Bromatum is a natural Homeopathic medicine of great help for the treatment of Acne scars and is mainly prescribed where indurated or Pustular Acne has left the scars. Pustules are inflammatory lesions and become nodules when left untreated. The Acne scars on the face, chest and shoulders can be wonderfully treated with this natural Homeopathic remedy.

Mercurius Solubilis: Top Homeopathic remedy for Acne scars accompanied by profuse perspiration

Mercurius Solubilis is among the best natural Homeopathic medicines for reatment of Acne scars and is mainly given to patients who perspireprofusely and the perspiration is very offensive. The patients requiring this natural Homeopathic remedy have an unusually excessive thirst with moist mouth and a lot of salivation from mouth. If the face of the patient ofAcne scars appears pale and unhealthy or dirty, Mercurius Solubilis is the ideal natural Homeopathic remedy.

Silicea: Natural Homeopathic treatment for Acne scars with pits of varying sizes

Silicea is the natural Homeopathic cure forAcne scars which are a result of deep-rooted Pustular Acne and where the skin of the face shows pits of varying sizes and the scars give a sensation of pain. The patients for whom Silicea can be of great help usually feel very cold and also have an offensive foot sweat. This natural Homeopathic medicine is beneficial for patients of Acne scars who are very obstinate and headstrong mentally.

Belladona: Natural Homeopathic medicine for red-coloured Acne scars

Belladona offers the natural Homeopathic treatment for patients with red-coloured scars due to Acne. This natural Homeopathic medicine is beneficial for patients whose face is dry, hot and gives a shining and flushed appearance.

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Top Homeopathic Medicines for Developmental Delay

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 98 Comments

Developmental delay refers to the delay in the development of a child as normally expected at his/her age. This delay in development may be seen in one or more areas. The areas where a child may show developmental delay include speech & language, gross/fine motor activities, thinking & understanding skills, social & emotional development. When a child shows delayed development in a majority of or in all of the areas mentioned above, it is referred to as global developmental delay. The first three years of a child’s life are crucial to development. Every child develops at his/her own pace. However, there are average time periods when a child is expected to achieve certain milestones. When a child is not able to achieve these developmental milestones within the time period expected at his/her age, he is said to show developmental delay.

Homeopathic Medicines for Developmental Delay

When a child is not able to do the following activities within the given timeframe, there is a developmental delay and medical help is needed:
At 6 months: Child does not roll over – both in the front and back, achieve head control, sit up with support and start to babble
At 9 months: Child does not crawl, sit without support, respond to familiar names
At 12-15 months: Child does not say 1-2 words, stand without support or start to walk
At 2 years: Child does not speak at least 10-15 words or can’t walk.

What Causes Developmental Delay?

The exact cause of developmental delay in a child may be hard to pinpoint, but among the many reasons for a developmental delay, the major ones are premature birth, complications during pregnancy, genetic disorders like Down’s syndrome or loss of hearing. Developmental delay can also be a symptom of autism spectrum disorders.

Homeopathic Medicines for Developmental Delay

This system of medicine is highly safe and effective in treating diseases affecting children, including developmental delay. The medicines for developmental delay are natural and therefore, free from side effects. They are selected as per constitutional symptoms help overcome developmental delay to a large extent to aid normal development of the child. Delayed development, both at the mental and physical level, can be treated wonderfully well with Homeopathy. These are selected after taking into account the smallest detail of the case. Medicines for developmental delay that I have found most effective in children are Calcarea Carb, Calcarea Phos, Baryta Carb, Tuberculinum, Carcinosin, Aethusa and Silicea.

1. Calcarea Carb – One of the Top Medicines for Developmental Delay

Calcarea Carb is one of the top grade medicines for developmental delay. I have seen excellent results in children with delayed development after they were given Calcarea Carb. This medicine is most suited for children having a fatty, fair and flabby constitution. Children who need Calcarea Carb are slow in learning to walk and have slow dentition. They tend to be obese, with a big head and large belly. The skin often looks pale and chalky in children prescribed Calcarea Carb, one of the popular medicines for developmental delay. There are other symptoms as well: the children are sluggish, dull and lethargic. Fontanelles, especially the anterior one, may also show delayed closure in children who will respond well to this remedy. Another peculiar symptom is the tendency to perspire excessively, mainly on the scalp, neck, and chest.

2. Calcarea Phos – Top Rated Medicine for Developmental Delay

Natural medicine Calcarea Phos is among the best medicines for developmental and extremely useful in treating children with slow mental and physical growth. I have seen children make up for the delay in reaching their developmental milestones amazingly fast with the help of this medicine. Calcarea Phos is majorly effective in delicate, thin, emaciated children with noticeably slow progress. These children are late in learning to walk and talk, the teeth develop slowly and the posterior fontanelle may be slow to close. The skull is soft, thin and brittle in such instances, another key symptom to look out for before deciding on this medicine. The digestive system is also weak in such cases where Calcarea Phos works as the most suitable among medicines for developmental delay. The child that needs Calcarea Phos wants to be nursed all the time. Colic and vomiting post feeding are also observed. The child may suffer chronic diarrhea with watery, offensive and greenish stool.

3. Baryta Carb – For Developmental Delay due to Trauma or Vaccination

Baryta Carb is also one of the known medicines for developmental delay that has made a mark. In my clinical practice, I have seen children respond exceedingly well to it. The medicine shows excellent results in children who are dwarfish, both mentally and physically. These children often appear dull minded and are slow learners where speech and walking are concerned. Baryta Carb is one of the most effective medicines for development delay to use in such cases and has shown remarkable results where children show a marked fear of strangers as well. Baryta Carb is also majorly useful when the child shows retarded development after trauma or vaccination. Profuse sweat with offensive odor, mainly on the feet, may be present along with the above-mentioned symptoms in such instances of developmental delay. Baryta Carb is also one of the most preferred medicines for developmental delay in children who suffer from chronic tonsillitis attacks.

4. Tuberculinum and Carcinosin – For low immunity & Autism

Natural medicines Tuberculinum and Carcinosin are also popular medicines for developmental delay that have shown satisfactory results. Tuberculinum works well in children who are weak, emaciated and mentally deficient due to retarded development. Like in all developmental delay cases, they learn to speak late. However, they have a tendency to catch a cold and suffer from recurrent upper respiratory tract infections. Excessive sweating, especially at night, may be noticed in children where Tuberculinum will be the ideal option.

Carcinosin is equally effective in children with arrested growth. A child who needs Carcinosin would have very low immunity and thus, suffer from recurrent severe infections. Children in such cases of developmental delay have difficulty in falling asleep. Therefore, where the child needs to be carried around or rocked to sleep or where he specifically sleeps on the abdomen, Carcinosin is the most effective medicine to give. Carcinosin is also the medicine for autistic disease in children with development delay. Such cases show marked hyperactivity and restless behavior.

5. Silicea and Aethusa – For Developmental Delay in Children

Silicea and Aethusa are two top rated medicines that have shown marked improvement in children with developmental delay. Among them, Silicea is one of the most effective medicines for developmental delay that works best in children with a large head and thin legs. The sutures and fontanelles are slow to close in these children. Other key constitutional features that prompt use of Silicea are – emaciation, defective assimilation, distended abdomen, delay in learning to talk and walk. In addition to this, worm infestation may also be present in children who are prescribed Silicea.

Aethusa is medicine for developmental delay majorly recommended in infants who are unable to hold their head. These children are highly restless and cry too much. Another guiding symptom for use of Aethusa as the best among medicines for developmental delay is the child’s inability to digest milk. The child is intolerant to milk and may vomit curdled milk if fed. Weakness, exhaustion and sleepiness may result. These children may also get diarrhea after taking milk.

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Effective Homeopathic Medicines for Bacterial Infections

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Bacterial infections can occur anywhere in the body and make you ill. Bacteria are living things with only one cell and most are helpful, except the infectious bacteria. They reproduce quickly in the body. Homeopathic medicines are of great help in dealing with bacterial infections. Made of natural substances and completely safe with no side effects at all.

Homeopathic Medicines for Bacterial Infections affecting Gastro-intestinal Tract

The various diseases that may arise in the gastrointestinal tract because of bacterial infections are cholera, dysentery, food poisoning, and peptic ulcer.

1. For Cholera Infection

The bacteria that leads to cholera infection is Vibrio Cholerae. The symptoms include diarrhea (rice watery stool), vomiting and rapid dehydration. The natural medicines that are very beneficial in treating cholera are Camphor, Veratrum Album, and Cuprum Metallicum.
Camphor is the top natural remedy when extreme coldness accompanies diarrhea and vomiting. The whole body feels cold to touch. The stool is not so copious but exhaustion and coldness manifest themselves to the utmost degree. Veratrum Album is the ideal medicine when the diarrhea is very copious with excessive vomiting. Along with profuse diarrhea, the patient faces a collapsed condition. The face is blue or pale with sunken eyes and icy coldness. So, while scanty stool with exhaustion and coldness points towards the use of Camphor, copious stool with coldness and exhaustion give an indication for selecting Veratrum Album. Cuprum Metallicum is the best remedy when a patient has cramps in abdomen and legs along with diarrhea and vomiting. Extreme nausea is also experienced.

2. For Treatment of Dysentery

Dysentery is a condition where a person passes loose stool or poop containing blood and mucus. Abdominal pain and fever are also present. Tenesmus is a condition where a person does not get satisfaction from passing stool and feels a constant urge to pass stool. The bacterial agent behind dysentery is Shigella. The best natural medicines for dysentery are Merc Sol, Aloes and Nux Vomica.
Merc Sol is the top remedy for treating dysentery with blood in stool in excess. Bleeding is accompanied by colic and tenesmus. Aloes is the ideal remedy when mucus in excess is present in the stool. The stool is watery and is accompanied by colicky pain in the lower abdomen. Nux Vomica is the best remedy when the person has abdomen pain that is slightly relieved after stool. The desire to pass stool is almost constant. The stool remains unsatisfactory.

3. Arsenic Album: For Food Poisoning

The bacteria that lead to food poisoning are Campylobacter, Clostridium, E.Coli, and Salmonella. Food poisoning leads to gastroenteritis. The symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting. Pain in the abdomen, fever, and nausea are the other symptoms. The best natural medicines for the treatment of food poisoning are selected after taking note of the particular symptoms in each individual.
Arsenic Album is the best remedy for food poisoning cases with loose stool and vomiting. The vomiting and stool occur soon after eating or drinking anything. Fever with a thirst for water are the usual accompaniments. Marked prostration due to loose stool is also covered under Arsenic Album. Arsenic Album should be considered as the first line of treatment in every case of food poisoning.

4. Treatment of Peptic (Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer)

The bacteria behind peptic ulcer is Helicobacter Pylori. The main complaint is a pain in the abdomen that is mainly burning in nature and which gets worse on eating in case of gastric ulcer and is relieved by eating in duodenal ulcer cases. Vomiting, blood in stool or vomitus, bloated feeling, belching, weight loss, appetite loss are other common symptoms of peptic ulcer disease. The natural medicines that are of great help for treating peptic ulcer disease are Nux Vomica, Kali Bichromicum, Lycopodium and Phosphorus. Nux Vomica is the best remedy for pain in the abdomen with pressure in the stomach that worsens a few hours after eating. Intake of coffee, spices, and alcoholic drinks may worsen the pain in persons needing Nux Vomica. Vomiting usually brings relief to the patient. Kali Bichromicum is the ideal remedy when pain and heaviness in the stomach are felt soon after eating. Nausea and vomiting also occur. Lycopodium is the top medicine for a bloated abdomen with belching. Loss of appetite may also be felt for using Lycopodium. Phosphorus, meanwhile, is the most suitable remedy for bleeding in stool or vomitus in peptic ulcer cases. The stomach pain is also present and gets better by taking cold drinks.

Homeopathic Remedies For Bacterial infections affecting Throat

The main offending bacterial agent behind the throat infection is Streptococcus bacteria. It leads to a condition known as strep throat. Mainly the throat, including tonsils and uvula, get inflamed with pain in the throat. The pain gets worse on swallowing anything. The fever is always present. Pus may also get formed in tonsils represented by the presence of white or yellow spots on tonsils. The natural medicines of great help for dealing with bacterial throat infections are Belladonna, Hepar Sulph, Merc Iod Flavus, and Merc Iod Ruber. Belladonna is the most frequently used medicine for throat infections. Belladonna can be used in all those cases where the throat is markedly inflammed like in tonsils. The patient feels a severe pain in throat along with high fever. The pain gets worse by swallowing anything. Hepar Sulph is the ideal medicine for pus formation in tonsils. The pain in throat may extend to ears. Chill with fever may also be complained of by the person needing Hepar Sulph. Homeopathic medicines Merc Iod Flavus and Merc Iod Ruber are very beneficial when the right and left side of throat are affected, respectively. The patient feels a lump sensation in the throat with redness and pain on the affected side.

Homeopathic Treatment of Bacterial infections affecting Skin

The main offending bacterial agent behind skin infection is Staphylococcus. It can cause a variety of skin conditions like boils, carbuncles, and abscess. All these skin problems are marked by eruptions of varying sizes with a collection of pus. Cellulitis is another common skin infection caused by bacteria marked by inflammation of the skin and connective tissue.

  1. Cellulitis

The best natural Homeopathic medicines to treat Cellulitis are Belladonna, Silicea, and Calendula. Belladonna is used in the very first stage of Cellulitis when the skin is inflamed with much heat and redness. The accompanying symptoms are fever and pain. In the advanced case of eruptions with pus formation on skin, Homeopathic medicine Silicea is a very beneficial remedy. Silicea works well for treatment of pus containing eruptions with fever and chills. Calendula, on the other hand, is the best remedy for post-surgical cases of Cellulitis. In Cellulitis occurring subsequent to use of a surgeon’s knife, Calendula never fails to help a patient recover and it always shows its excellence.

2. Eruptions on skin with pus formation due to bacterial infection

The top natural medicines for skin infections with pus formation are Myristica, Hepar Sulph and Anthracinum. Myristica is a medicine that is referred to as the best internal safe surgical instrument in the hands of a Homeopath to deal with pus-containing skin eruptions. Myristica can be used for complete recovery in all cases of carbuncles, abscess or boils. It’s a medicine that affects the most speedy recovery. Hepar Sulph, on the other hand, is of great help when chilliness with fever, extreme sensitiveness to touch the affected part and excessive offensive perspiration accompanies pus formation due to bacterial infections. Anthracinum is very beneficial in highly advanced cases where extreme burning pains are predominant in boils or carbuncles. The pus discharge is also highly offensive.

Homeopathy Remedies for Bacterial Infections of Respiratory System

The main bacterial infection affecting the lungs is pneumonia. The symptoms of pneumonia include cough with mucus formation, and the mucus may be blood-stained. Chest pain and fever also mark an appearance along with cough. The best natural medicines for treating pneumonia are Bryonia, Antimonium Tart, and Phosphorus. Bryonia can be used in all those cases of pneumonia where dry cough is present. The sputum if spat out is rust colored. The patient also feels pain in chest on coughing. Antimonium Tart is the ideal remedy for cough with rattling of mucus in chest. The person coughs a lot but spitting out is very difficult. The other symptoms include chest pain and difficulty in breathing. Phosphorus is the top remedy for sharp stitching chest pains along with cough. The spit discharge can be purulent or bloody. There may be a desire for cold things like juices, ice creams, and cold drinks.

Bacterial Infections Resulting in Fevers

1. Top Remedies for Typhoid Fever

The natural medicines that are very beneficial for treating typhoid fever are Baptisia, Arnica and Muriatic Acid. Baptisia can be used with good results for fever with highly offensive discharges, including urine, stool, and perspiration. Baptisia is also of great help in the delirious stage of typhoid fever when sleep overpowers the person even when talking. Arnica is the top remedy for typhoid cases with sore bruised pains all over the body. Muriatic Acid is the best remedy for involuntary stool along with fever. The patient may also complain of extreme sleepiness.

2. Pyrogenium: For Septic Fever

Although septic fever cases can be treated with a variety of natural medicines, Pyrogenium tops the list. Pyrogenium can be used in all cases of septic fever with extreme chilliness and rapid pulse rate. The fever usually runs very high. Severe body pains and offensive discharges are also felt.

Homeopathic Medicines for Bacterial Infections affecting Brain

The main bacterial infection affecting the brain is meningitis. The main symptoms are fever, pain in head and stiffness of the neck. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and convulsions. The natural medicines that can help in meningitis are Helleborus, Belladonna, and Stramonium. Meningitis can be treated with Homeopathy medicines but since the condition is very serious and a critical one, a complete case history of the patient is taken before prescribing the best remedy.

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Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines for Back Pain

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 845 Comments

Homeopathic Medicines for Back PainBack pain is a very common health issue that can affect persons of any age group. Back pain refers to pain felt anywhere between the cervical to coccyx region along the back, the lower back, however, is the most vulnerable. The cause of back pain can lie in any of these structures in the backbone including vertebrae, intervertebral disc, spinal cord, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Homeopathy offers highly effective and safe treatment for cases of back pain. It aims to treat the underlying cause of back pain to provide immense relief. Homeopathic medicines also help to manage other associated symptoms of pain like stiffness in the back, radiation of pain to legs, numbness, tingling, etc. It is highly advantageous as it does not carry any risk of dependency, unlike conventional medicines like painkillers, muscle relaxants, and topical pain-relieving medicines like creams, gels, and sprays. They only provide temporary pain relief as they do not treat the cause of back pain. Here homeopathy is a great alternative to treat back pain that provides long-term relief by fixing the root cause. With the regular use of homeopathic medicines for the period suggested by a homeopathic physician, the dependency on painkillers can be minimized.

Homeopathy treats root cause

As back pain can arise from various causes such as muscle strain, arthritis, injuries, and disc bulge, to get long-lasting relief, the cause needs to be identified and treated. Here homeopathy fulfils this objective of addressing the root cause of back pain and effects a magical recovery.

Natural medicines with zero side effects

In homeopathy every medicine used for treating back pain is natural, hence ensuring it is free of any side effects. As these are natural, they are safe for consumption by all age groups.

Individualised prescription

Homeopathy offers a wide range of highly effective remedies for back pain. These medicines are prescribed after detailed analysis and evaluation of symptoms in every single individual. The cause, nature of pain, and worsening/relieving factor of pain are all given importance to selecting a homeopathic remedy for back pain. Not just the medicine, but the potency as well as its dose is selected individually for every case.

Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines for Back Pain

The 8 topmost homeopathic medicines that are effective in back pain treatment are Rhus Tox, Bryonia Alba, Aesculus Hippocastanum, Kali Carb, Arnica Montana, Cobaltum, Colocynthis and Guaiacum Officinale.

1. Rhus Tox – For Back Pain Worse At Rest

Rhus Tox is a top-grade medicine for treating back pain. The characteristic symptom indicating its use is worsening of pain while at rest and relief from walking or motion. It is the best choice for managing back pain arising from muscle strain due to overstraining/overstretching from lifting a heavy weight or in cases of arthritis. It is also an appropriate choice of medicine in cases where the back pain gets better by applying pressure.

When to use Rhus Tox?

This medicine is highly recommended to manage back pain which is worse at rest and better from movement especially when arising from muscle strain due to overstraining/overstretching or from arthritis.

How to use Rhus Tox?

One may take this medicine in 30 C potency two to three times a day depending on the severity of pain. To use its high potencies like 200C one needs to consult a homeopathic physician.

2. Bryonia Alba – For Pain that Worsens with Motion

Bryonia Alba is another majorly indicated medicine for treating back pain. A prominent symptom that decides in favor of Bryonia Alba as the best medicine is that the back pain gets worse with motion. Walking also worsens back pain. Rest brings relief. Bryonia Alba is also the most suitable medicine for treating back pain that becomes more severe with stooping and standing.

When to use Bryonia Alba?

This medicine can be considered when back pain gets worse from the slightest movement as well as standing, and gets better by taking rest.

How to use Bryonia Alba?

Though this medicine can be used in both low and high potencies, initially it is safe to take 30C potency twice a day. Afterwards, potency can be raised after consulting a homeopathic physician

3. Aesculus Hippocastanum – For Back Pain in Sacrum Region

Aesculus Hippocastanum is a major medicine for back pain affecting the sacrum region (it is a triangle-shaped bony structure at the base of the spine). The pain may extend to the hip along with the sacrum back. Walking and stooping increase the pain. For some persons needing Aesculus Hippocastanum, rising from a sitting position is a challenge. Intense stiffness is observed in the sacrum and hip region along with the pain.

When to use Aesculus Hippocastanum?

It is most suitable medicine for managing back pain in sacral region mostly worse from walking and stooping

How to use Aesculus Hippocastanum?

It can be taken two to three times a day in 30C power.

4. Kali Carb – For Back Pain in Women Post Childbirth

For back pain in women after childbirth, Kali Carb is considered to be very effective. The pain may get worse on walking and there is a need to stop and take rest before starting to walk again. There is a desire to lie down for relief from back pain. Stiffness or excessive weakness in the back may also cause the pain. Kali Carb is also useful for back pain in women during menses or after a miscarriage.

When to use Kali Carb?

It is the best choice of medicine to manage back pain occurring in women after childbirth.

How to use Kali Carb?

It works most wonderfully in 30C potency that can be taken twice a day.

5. Arnica Montana – For Back Pain from Injury

For treating back pain arising from injury, Arnica Montana is rated as one of the best treatment options. Back pain arising from falls or blows – of both recent and remote origin – responds wonderfully well to these medicines. Persons needing Arnica Montana have sore, bruised pain in the back after being beaten. This may be attended with lameness in the back.

When to use Arnica Montana?

It is a leading homeopathic medicine to manage cases of backache that result from an injury like a fall or a blow on the back.

How to use Arnica Montana?

Both low and high potencies of this medicine work well, however, it is advised to begin with low potency during the initial days. Arnica 30C potency can be taken twice or thrice a day.

6. Cobaltum– For Back Pain from Sitting

Cobaltum is used where pain in the back is worse in the sitting position. The pain usually radiates from the lower back down the legs and feet. Weakness in the legs may be felt. Walking may relieve the back pain.

When to use Cobaltum?

This medicine can be used when the back pain gets bad in the sitting position.

How to use Cobaltum?

A person may use this medicine in 30C potency once a day.

7. Colocynthis– For Lower Back Pain Radiating Down Lower Limbs

Colocynthis is a very effective medicine for back pain radiating down the legs. Colocynthis is helpful for back pain radiating down the limbs on the left side. The person needing Colocynthis may get relief by applying pressure on the affected areas. The pain can be tearing or drawing in nature.

When to use Colocynthis?

The key indicating feature of using this medicine is pain in the lower back that extends down to the lower limbs.

How to use Colocynthis?

It is advised to take Colocynth 30C two to three times a day as per symptom severity.

8. Guaiacum Officinale – For Back Pain in Cervical (neck) Region

The most effective medicine for treating cervical back pain is Guaiacum Officinale. The symptoms for the use of Guaiacum Officinale are pain and stiffness in the cervical back and shoulders. Pain may also extend to the back of the head. The shoulders may be sensitive to touch.

When to use Guaiacum Officinale?

This medicine can be given to persons who experience pain in cervical back i.e. neck area, that radiates to the shoulders, and the back of the head most of the time with stiffness in the neck.

How to use Guaiacum Officinale?

This medicine is preferred in 30C potency and can be taken twice or thrice a day.

What other symptoms may show up with back pain?

In back pain, upper, middle or lower back may be affected. The upper back includes the cervical (neck) region; mid-back includes the dorsal region; and the lower back includes the lumbar, sacral and coccyx region. A major symptom that may accompany the pain is stiffness of the back. In case of pain in the cervical back, the pain may radiate from the neck down the arms. This may be attended with numbness, and tingling in hands. The pain from the lower back may radiate down the lower limbs. This may also be attended with numbness, tingling and increased sensitivity in lower limbs. Other symptoms may include weakness in the back, lower limbs or upper limbs.

Causes behind back pain

Among the various causes behind back pain, the major ones include disc bulge, osteoarthritis, muscle strain, trauma, degenerative disc disease, ankylosing spondylitis, an infection in spine and kidney stones. Disc bulge refers to slipping of the intervertebral disc from its place. Osteoarthritis of the back refers to degenerative changes in the bones, disc, cartilage or joint of back. Muscle strain refers to overstretching of muscle arising from overuse, fatigue or lifting heavy weights. Degenerative disc disease refers to damage, dryness or breakage of the intervertebral disc mainly because of age-related wear and tear or from injury. Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder affecting joints in spine mostly starting from sacroiliac joints. Besides above weight lifting, improper posture when sitting / lying, being overweight, lack of exercise all predispose to back pain.

Investigations to Diagnose Back pain

Back pain investigation includes X-ray, MRI and CT scan. X-ray may reveal arthritis and any break in bone. MRI and CT scan diagnose changes in the disc, muscles, ligaments, and tendons of the back.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are elders more prone to back pain?

Back pain can affect a person of any age group. However, back pain from degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis is most common in elderly people as these arise from age-related degenerative changes.

2. I have lower back pain that radiates down my legs, what could be the cause?

Lower back pain radiating down the lower limbs basically indicates sciatica which may arise from compression, pinching or irritation of the sciatic nerve in the back. The various causes of sciatica include spinal stenosis, disc bulge, disc degeneration, bone spurs, and spondylolisthesis.

3. What could be the reason for my cervical back pain radiating down the arms?

Pain in the cervical back that radiates down to the arms could be caused by pinching of nerves in the cervical region. Nerves in the cervical region could get pinched due to a disc bulge, herniated disc, cervical spondylosis, bone spurs, and spinal stenosis.

4. Can’t exercise/physiotherapy cure back pain?

Physiotherapy does play an important role in managing back pain, but to completely cure back pain. But to get it cured a proper evaluation and treatment are needed. Both physiotherapy and medicines must go hand in hand for effective results.

5. Does back pain indicate a serious condition?

In most cases, back pain does not indicate a serious condition and does not require urgent medical aid. However, bowel/bladder incontinence or progressive weakness in legs together with back pain needs urgent attention as it may be an indication of the cauda equina syndrome, which is an emergency condition.

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Autism and Homeopathy

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 16 Comments

If your child is between the ages of two and three years and his development is keeping you worried please check with these following signs and symptoms. The child is withdrawn, avoids social contact even with kids and avoids playing with them; has no language or is losing language which he had already acquired; Fails to respond to his name; has poor eye contact; moves Constantly; shows patterns of repetitive behavior like rocking, spinning and hand flapping. If some or all of these signs are present in your child please make sure that you consul t a developmental specialist and have him evaluated for Autism.

Autism or Autism spectrum disorder also called as pervasive development disorder (PDD) is catching our world by surprise. The Incidence of autism is on rise. This rise is very fast. The Centre for disease Control in United States also known as CDC has recently come up with their changed statistics and are showing that 1 in every 110 children In United states have Autism. This is very alarming and what is even more alarming and disturbing is the fact that this trend is on the increase. Although , we don’t have any clear data on the incidence of autism in India, but we know that Autism is on rise in India too. And what is more Troublesome is that, till date, no cause has been identified for Autism.

Autism is Usually diagnosed between the ages of 18 months to 3 yrs. Although signs and symptoms of autism may be present earlier but are very difficult to identify. The Symptoms can range from very mild to very severe, hence autism is better known as autism Spectrum Disorder. This means that not every kid will develop the same amount of autism. Broadly speaking, Autism mainly affects the Verbal and non-verbal communication, social interaction and the behavior of the child. Communication is affected by delayed speech development, less speech, difficulty in using speech, repetitive speech and to a level where there is no speech. Nearly 40 percent of kids with Autism never develop speech. Social Interactions are affected by failure to establish friendships with children of same age, showing withdrawn behavior, lack of interest in sharing enjoyment, activities and achievements with others. They can also lack emotional understanding and reciprocity; this means that it is difficult for kids with autism to understand feelings of pain, sorrow and emotions of others. Autistic kids can have marked disability in expressing their own emotions whether verbally or non verbally. Behavior is usually affected signs of repetitive behavior or stereotyped behavior like hand flapping, spinning and can also signs of hyperactivity. Kids with autism show addictive tendency towards certain topics or objects like looking rotating objects, television advertisements, sticks , soaps or a particular toy.

Homeopathy has help for kids with autism. Although not all kids with autism respond to homeopathy but a certain segment of kids with mild to moderate level of autism at times show great signs of Improvement and recovery. Autistic kids with speech (however little) and less hyperactivity show very favorable improvements with certain homeopathic medicines. Age of the child also has major affect on the homeopathic treatment outcome – younger the child better are the chances of improvement with homeopathic medicine.
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How to help your Autistic Child Develop Good Eye Contact

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Eye Contact Is Stressful For Autistic Kids

In social interactions, eye contact drives all non-verbal exchange. It is a measure of the other person’s interest in us and reaction to what we have to say. In fact, it helps us pick up several social cues during a conversation. For children with autism, this simple communication tool can be a formidable challenge. Making eye contact, for them, is often a most daunting, stressful task which if forced, could set off anxiety, inattention, confusion even. Adults with autism describe the feeling of helplessness, and complete and utter confusion resulting from the attempts by their well-meaning parents and teachers to get them to look people in the eye. Some of them say the stress left them further distracted and unable to focus on the conversation so that they just wanted to escape and would leave the scene.
So, should we or should we not insist on eye contact in children with autism? “It depends”. Research says the best way out is to gauge what does or does not work for your child; look for the signs and see whether encouraging eye contact helps your child focus his attention better or makes him nervous and therefore, distracted.

Explanations for reduced eye contact in autistic children

Two explanations for reduced eye contact in autistic children have been proposed. One says that children with autism avoid eye contact because they find it stressful and negative. The other says that autistic children do not see the social cues from eyes as particularly meaningful or of great use. A new research, conducted on the day the children were first diagnosed with autism, backs this view. It shows that young children with autism do not actively avoid eye contact and that they do not find other people’s eyes aversive. Children with autism look less in the eyes because they appear to miss the social significance of eye contact, the researchers said. Another plausible explanation could be that the poor motor skills in children with autism extend, during infancy, to a reduced ability to control eye movement.
For the autistic person, all this adds up to a sort of sensory overload, more information and data to process for their already burdened mind. People with autism describe the feeling as “unnatural”. They do not know how long they should continue to look into the other person’s eyes, they say, which makes it difficult for them to focus on the actual content of the conversation.
Avoiding eye contact does not show a lack of interest in the autistic person. Rather, it is an attempt to focus on the task at hand; a Dutch autistic girl was quoted as saying.
“When I’m holding a conversation with someone, if I make eye contact, I would miss everything that the person is saying,” she said.
“It’s a steady stream of extra-sensory or processing information in addition to what I’m already trying to sort in my brain.
To me, eye contact seems like I’m being observed at, like I’m being examined and assessed. It makes me uneasy because I feel like I’m under enormous pressure, and the stress builds up, until finally, I have to look away.”
Many autistic children fear that by making eye contact, they are revealing that they are socially awkward and odd. It makes their eyes burn and water, they complain.
The entire experience is one of immense pain and discomfort. Looking away makes this pain go away.

Interventions For Improving Eye contact In Autistic Kids

Eye contact is a treatable, reversible symptom of autism spectrum disorder. This is how it works: autism may be linked to the disruption of G proteins that control cellular signalling, as per research findings. Cellular signalling refers to the ability of cells to perceive and correctly respond – in short, communicate – in their micro environment. This defect, combined with a vitamin A deficiency, can result in immune dysregulation – an inappropriately robust of weak immune response – and metabolism of fats needed for brain development. G proteins are also important for normal retinoid receptor function, which is the basis for healthy visual processing. Vitamin A doses may help reconnect the retinoid receptors critical for vision, sensory perception, language processing and attention. Therefore, the first step in treating lack of eye contact in children with autism is to use a specific form of vitamin A to repair the G proteins to re-establish good visual processing.
The eyes are the best of the fine motor skills. Visual motor planning relies on processing data. If a child wants to look at you, they need the visual processing centres in the brain working so they can integrate the information and then act on it. Depleted or defective vitamin A stores crash these visual processing centres, making it virtually impossible for the child to use this motor skill.

Homeopathic Medicines For Improving Eye contact In Autistic Children

Homeopathic medicine can helpful in overall improving the condition of autistic children thereby delivering significant improving the eye contact in autistic children. Homeopathic medicines are prescribed on the overall assesment of the case.

Other measures to encourage eye contact in children with autism are as follows:

  1. Eliciting a glance
    As a first step toward getting your child to look at you, pause before responding. So if your child asks a question or asks for something, pause before offering it to him. The pause may make him glance in your direction to see whether you heard him. When he does, respond immediately and praise him for making eye contact. This could be as simple as saying, “I like how you’re looking at me” or simply “nice looking.”
  2. The next step is to build the length of this eye contact. Each time, lengthen the pause by a few seconds before you respond to him. During this break, you can tell him how his making eye contact encourages you to respond to his requests.
  3. Building on interests
    Does your child loves to speak about a particular show or a unique set he has? Is he more disposed to look up at you when you engage him on these subjects? This is a an excellent way to encourage him.
  4. Visual supports
    It could be that your child does not even make enough eye contact for you to be able to encourage or reinforce it on a regular basis. In that case, you will have to start by trying to first “catch his eye.” You could use a visual support or a simpler strategy like touching the corner of your eye with a motion that falls within his range of vision and repeat it till it catches his attention.
  5. Behavioral therapy and social-skills groups
    A behavioural therapist engaged with an autistic child has a wonderful opportunity to build on the eye contact and attentiveness skills by working with him as a team. In fact, the therapist could educate the parents on a series of behavioural strategies that will help to gradually increase the child’s eye contact within his or her natural environment at home, school and at play.

    Three quick and simple techniques for getting eye contact:

    • Place yourself at or under his eye level consistently. It’s less eye stress and easier to look at you this way.
    • When you give your child an object, hold it to your eyes, so that he must reach out and grab it. You are right there, behind the object!
    • Positive reinforcement.

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Homeopathic Medicines for Molluscum Contagiosum

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What is molluscum contagiosum?

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes small, painless, round, flesh coloured bumps on the skin. Molluscum contagiosum is very common among children aged 1 to 10 years, but can affect adults as well. Molluscum contagiosum is caused by pox virus called the molluscum contagiosum virus. It remains contagious until eruptions are gone.

How does molluscum contagiosum spread?

Molluscum contagiosum spreads via direct skin-to-skin contact, touching a surface or object contaminated with pox virus such as toys, towels, clothes. Molluscum contagiosum also spreads through sexual contact with a person infected with molluscum contagiosum virus. People with a weak immune system are at a higher risk of acquiring molluscum contagiosum infection.

Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum

The eruptions in molluscum contagiosum are small, round, painless, pearly, flesh coloured papules. The papules have a dimple in the centre. The eruption could be between 1mm and 5mm in diameter. The most common site for molluscum contagiosum eruptions are the face, armpit, neck, arms and hands. In adults, the genitals, lower abdomen and inner thighs are involved if the infection is sexually transmitted. Itching and irritation in eruptions may be present. Scratching the eruptions leads to spread of virus to the nearby skin. Secondary bacterial infection may arise in the eruptions. The eruption usually disappears within 6 to 18 months. However, in immuno suppressed persons, the lesions may last as long as 4 to 5 years.

Homeopathic Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum

Homeopathic medicines are very successful in treating viral skin infections, including molluscum contagiosum. Homeopathic medicines follow a very safe, mild and gentle approach to treat molluscum contagiosum. They hasten recovery and ensure good treatment. A major advantage of taking Homeopathic medicines in molluscum contagiosum is that they are curative rather than suppressive in nature. In addition to this, they are safe for use and have no related side effects. The most prominently indicated Homeopathic medicines for treating molluscum contagiosum are Merc Sol, Natrum Mur, Silicea, Sulphur, Kali Iodatum and Thuja Occidentalis. The most appropriate Homeopathic medicine is selected based on a detailed study and analysis of symptoms in each case.

 

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Homeopathic Medicines for fallopian tube blockage

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What are fallopian tubes?

Fallopian tubes are the part of the female reproductive system that connects the ovaries to uterus. The fallopian tubes – one on either side – are approximately 10cm in length and approximately 1cm in diameter. Each fallopian tube has three parts, named the infundibulum, ampulla and isthmus. Every month, the fallopian tubes transport an ovum from the ovary to the uterus. The lateral part of the fallopian tube, overlying the ovaries, is the infundibulum. The infundibulum has finger-like projections called fimbriae. The fimbriae help to pick up the eggs from the ovary. The part next to the infundibulum is the ampulla. The ampulla is the most common site for fertilization. Next to the ampulla is the isthmus, the part closest to the uterus.

Role of fallopian tubes in fertility

Every month, the ovary releases an ovum which is picked up by the fimbriae of the fallopian tube. The ovum enters the fallopian tube and remains there for around 12 to 24 hours. If it gets fertilized with the sperm, the process of fertilization is carried forward. If not, the unfertilized ovum gets shed, along with the uterine lining, as menstrual bleeding. Therefore, the fallopian tubes need to be patent or open for the ova to travel through them to unite with the sperm. In case the fallopian tubes are blocked for some reason, passage of the ovum along the fallopian tube is hindered, which in turn makes it impossible for the sperm to fuse with the ovum, resulting in infertility. Blocked fallopian tube is a major cause of infertility among women. A hysterosalpingogram is the diagnostic test conducted to rule out blockage in fallopian tubes.

Causes of fallopian tube blockage

The major cause of blockage in fallopian tubes could be pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), sexually transmitted diseases, endometriosis, adhesions in fallopian tube, pelvic tuberculosis, a history of abdomen or pelvic surgery.

Can Homeopathy treat blocked fallopian tubes?

Homeopathic medicines can treat partially blocked fallopian tubes, though results would vary from case to case. There is greater scope for treatment in cases where inflammation or infection is the cause of the blockage. However, homeopathy cannot treat cases of completely blocked fallopian tubes. Homeopathic medicines for treating blocked fallopian tubes are prescribed only after going through the complete, detailed case history. The case history would include the menstrual history, obstetric history and detail constitutional make-up of the person.  Any cause of fallopian tube blockage such as pelvic inflammatory disease, sexually transmitted disease, endometriosis is taken note of. Some majorly indicated Homeopathic medicines for treating blockage from salpingitis are Apis Mellifica, Lachesis, Pulsatilla, Medorrhinum and Sepia. A choice among them is made only after complete evaluation of the case at hand. Self-medication must be strictly avoided. A Homeopathic physician should be consulted.

 

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Top Rated Homeopathic Medicines for Tics

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Tics are sudden semi-voluntary repetitive twitches/movements or sounds involving distinct muscle groups. Tics are preceded by the build-up of some kind of tension in the body or sensation like itching/tingling that gets relieved only after a certain movement is performed. Tics can be suppressed with effort, but cannot be resisted. A suppression of tics is usually followed by bursting out of tics. On the huge list of Homeopathic medicines for tics, some well-recognized names are Agaricus Muscarius, Cuprum Met, Hyoscyamus Niger, Zincum Met, Argentum Nitricum and Veratrum album.    homeopathic medicines for tics

Classification of tics

Tics are classified into two major types – motor tics and phonic tics. Motor tics refer to movement-based tics while phonic tics are associated with sound production. Further, motor tics can be simple motor tics or complex motor tics. Similarly, phonic tics can be simple phonic tics or complex phonic tics. In simple tics, a single muscle group is involved, while in complex tics, more than one muscle group is involved. Some examples of simple motor tics include blinking the eye, shaking of the head, neck stretching, shoulder shrugging. Common complex motor tics include touching objects, facial grimacing, pulling at clothes, repeating an action and making obscene gestures. The examples of simple phonic tics include throat clearing, coughing, sniffing and grunting. Complex phonic tics include repeating one’s own words or words just spoken by someone else, saying obscene or socially unacceptable words.

Causes of tics

The exact cause of tics is not clearly understood. Tics often run in families. Intake of drugs such as cocaine may also lead to tics. Tics may increase from stress, anxiety, sleep deprivation and fatigue. Concentrating on performing a task decreases tics while relaxing may worsen them.

Homeopathic Medicines for Tics

Tics can be treated very effectively with medicines. In fact, Homeopathy medicines work wonders on both motor and phonic tics. There is no single homeopathy medicines for treating all types of tics. The ideal medicine is selected only after analyzing case details based on symptom presentation.

Agaricus Muscarius is indicated for tics such as blinking of eyes or twitching of the head.

Cuprum Met is helpful in treating eye twitching.

Hyoscyamus Niger is best suited for treating tics like making grimaces or ridiculous gestures and where a person is impelled to touch everything. Hyoscyamus Niger, on the other hand, is the best medicine for tics where the person makes obscene gestures, touches genitals, sings amourous songs.

Zincum Met is used to treat twitching in various muscles and where a person repeats everything said to him.

Argentum Nitricum will effectively treat cases where anxiety worsens tics.

Veratrum Album is prescribed for tics that cause a person to repeat actions over and over again. It must be noted that the above symptoms are mere guidelines. Several other factors need to be considered before any of these medicines are prescribed. Therefore, self-medication must be avoided at all cost. The medicines should be taken only in consultation of a physician.

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Top 5 Homeopathic Medicines for Itchy Eyes

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Itchy eyes is medically termed as ocular pruritis. It may arise from various causes such as allergies (from pollen, dust, animal dander), infections (conjunctivitis/ blepharitis) and wearing contact lenses. The case history of the patient needs to be studied in detail to identify the exact cause. Itchy eyes may be accompanied by various other related symptoms such as dryness of eyes, watering, redness, burning, pain in eyes, grittiness in eyes and blurred vision.

Homeopathic mode offers very effective treatment for itchy eyes. Numerous medicines are indicated in homeopathy for dealing with these cases that work wonderfully to show remarkable results. Along with itchy eyes, it also manages its accompanying symptoms. These medicines are natural and safe for use among all age groups. They give long-term recovery rather than short-term relief of symptoms. Homeopathic medicines can help recent as well as chronic cases of itchy eyes. If a regular prescribed course of these medicines is done under the supervision of a homeopathic expert, one can get magnificent results.

Homeopathy strikes the root cause

Homeopathy gives great relief in itchy eyes by focusing on treating the underlying cause behind it. Homeopathic medicines are capable of addressing the root cause such as allergies, inflammation and infection in itching eyes. This way, it does not stop at just providing temporary symptomatic relief. It goes to the depth of the issue to bring long-term results and cure.

Prescription as per fixed homeopathic principles

Homeopathy is a 200-yr-old natural healing science that prescribes homeopathic medicines as per its fixed principles. Right from medicine selection, to potency selection and deciding dosage and repetition, homeopathic laws are being followed. Thus, it is a highly reliable mode of treatment in treating itchy eyes. When homeopathic medicines are taken under the guidance of a homeopathic physician, it brings relief.

Symptomatic Totality based medication

A detailed study of the individual’s case history is done in cases of itchy eyes and medicine is given based on the totality of symptoms. Besides itchy eyes, any attending symptoms like burning in eyes, dryness of eyes, gritty sensation in eyes, eye-watering, eye redness, pain in eyes, and blurred vision also get relieved wonderfully.

Homeopathic medicines are safe, harmless medicines

Homeopathic medicines used for treating itchy eyes are entirely harmless as they are prepared mainly from plants or organic substances. They treat itchy eyes very gently and naturally without any side effects.

Top 5 Homeopathic Medicines For Itchy Eyes

The topmost recommended homeopathic medicines for itchy eyes are Euphrasia, Belladonna, Pulsatilla, Natrum Mur and Aconite.

1. Euphrasia – For Itchy Eyes With Discharge

Euphrasia is classed among the top-rated homeopathic medicines for itchy eyes. Along with itching, discharge is noted from the eyes in such cases. The discharge is acrid, burning in nature. The eyes remain watery all day long. The person complains of the presence of sand-like grains in the eyes. Euphrasia is also one of the most effective homeopathic medicines for treating conjunctivitis. Euphrasia efficiently treats hay fever with itchy watery eyes and watery nasal discharge.

When to use Euphrasia?

This medicine can be used in cases of itchy eyes with watering from eyes and burning and gritty sensations.

How to use Euphrasia?

Initially, Euphrasia 30C can be used two to three times a day. Once relief starts, the dose should be reduced.

2. Belladonna – For Itchy Eyes With Pain

In cases where itching is accompanied by pain in the eyes, Belladonna is the most suitable medicine. The pain may be throbbing or shooting in nature. Redness in conjunctiva and swelling of eyes may attend. Photophobia, especially from artificial light, is another accompanying feature.

When to use Belladonna?

It is the best choice of medicine for cases having itching in eyes and pain in the eyes of shooting, throbbing type and redness of eyes.

How to use Belladonna?

It can be used in varying potencies like 30C, 200C, 1M. Most commonly, it is used in 30C potency two to three times a day. To use high potencies, kindly consult a homeopathic physician.

3. Pulsatilla –Homeopathic Medicine For Itchy Eyes That Burn

Pulsatilla is one of the most helpful homeopathic medicines for itchy eyes which also burn. Frequent rubbing of eyes is noted. Itching in the eyes worsens in a warm room. In a few cases, acrid and copious watering from eyes is also observed. Other indicating features to use Pulsatilla include thick, yellow eye discharges. Oversensitivity to light may also attend.

When to use Pulsatilla?

Pulsatilla is highly recommended for managing itchy eyes accompanied with burning sensation and eye discharge that is thick and yellow.

How to use Pulsatilla?

One may take Pulsatilla 30C once or twice in a day in the beginning of the treatment.

4. Natrum Mur – For Itchy Eyes That Are Red And Watery 

Where the major symptoms include redness and watering from eyes, Natrum Mur is considered the most appropriate choice among homeopathic medicines. Along with this, burning pain in the eyes may be felt. There may be a sensation of salt in the eyes. Pain in the eyes, especially while looking down, is another feature that may be observed. The eyelids may feel heavy. Natrum Mur is also a well indicated homeopathic medicine for blepharitis. Photophobia may attend.

When to use Natrum Mur?

This medicine should be highly preferred in cases of itchy eyes when there is redness and watering from eyes.

How to use Natrum Mur?

This medicine can be taken in 6X potency twice or thrice a day.

5. Aconite – Highly Effective For Itchy Eyes That Are Dry 

Aconite is one of the most effective Homeopathic medicines for itchy eyes attended with dryness. Heat is felt in the eyes, and a gritty, sand-like sensation may persist. Another accompanying symptom is shooting pain in the eyeballs. The eyes may be red and inflamed, and an aversion to light may attend.

When to use Aconite?

Its use can be considered when there is dryness along with itching in the eyes.

How to use Aconite?

It is suggested to use this medicine in 30C potency one to two times daily.

 

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