Mold is a type of fungus that resides in damp environments and can be found both outdoors (like on leaves, grass, rotting wood) and indoors (like in dark, damp basements, bathroom tiles or around windows). Mold allergy refers to an allergic reaction in some people (who are over-sensitive to these allergens) from inhaling its spores. It results in symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose and itchy, watery eyes. Homeopathic remedies for mold allergy work by moderating the overactive immune system that causes a hyperactive response towards allergen mold. 

From a wide variety of molds, only a few tend to cause allergic reactions. The most common molds that can cause allergies include alternaria, cladosporium, aspergillus,   penicillium, helminthosporium, epicoccum, fusarium, smuts. 

The immune system of the sufferer overreacts on breathing  mold spores. Just like any other nasal allergy, mold allergy occurs from overactive immune response to inhaled airborne allergen (in this case mold spores are the allergens). When these spores enter the body of the sufferer then  his / her body recognizes them as something foreign and harmful so produces an overreaction to get rid of them. The body releases chemicals like histamine in response to inhaled mold spores that lead to symptoms of mold allergy symptoms. 

There are some people who are at high risk of mold allergy. Firstly, persons having a family history of allergies are at risk. Secondly, residing in a house that has high humidity levels or working in some occupations ( like dairy work, farming, carpentry) puts a person at risk of it. Lastly people who live in poorly ventilated houses are also prone to develop mold allergies.

Symptoms 

The signs and symptoms of this allergy are similar to other respiratory allergies. It includes sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, watery eyes, itchy eyes, itching in the nose or throat, post nasal drip and cough. It may also lead to dry, scaly skin.  Mold exposure may also trigger asthma in some cases. The symptoms of asthma are cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. 

The symptoms of mold allergy vary from person to person. The intensity of the symptoms also vary from mild to intense from case to case. 

The symptoms may appear in damp weather. Being in an environment having high concentration of mold tends to trigger the symptoms. In some cases the symptoms are present throughout the year while in others these occur during some time period of a year.

Complications 

In most cases only hay fever type symptoms occur in case of mold allergies.

But sometimes it can cause severe allergic reactions. The resulting conditions include asthma, fungal sinusitis and hypersensitivity pneumonitis (inflammation of lungs from airborne particles like mold spores). Other than these it can lead to skin infection or infections of the mucous membranes. Lastly, it can cause systemic infections in people having impaired immune systems.

Homeopathic Remedies for Mold Allergy

Homeopathy carries a very good scope to treat cases of mold allergy. Homeopathic medicines are very effective to manage its symptoms. The symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, watery eyes, itchy eyes, nasal itching, post nasal drip, throat itching and cough can be well managed with them. With use of these medicines the intensity and frequency of complaint gradually decreases. Homeopathic medicines for mold allergy are selected based on the symptoms in every individual case. So one should opt to use any such medicine under guidance of a homeopathic doctor who can prescribe best suitable medicine after detailed case study.

1. Natrum Mur – Top Grade Medicine

It is a leading medicine for managing mold allergy. Persons needing it have violent sneezing and watery discharge from the nose. They may also have an alternate runny nose and dry nose. Nasal stoppage with difficulty in breathing may occur. Sometimes watering from eyes is there. They can also have redness, itching, burning sensation in the eyes. It is also one of the best medicines for managing sinusitis. 

2. Arsenic Album – To Manage Runny Nose, Sneezing 

It is a well-indicated medicine for managing these cases. It is helpful when a person experience runny nose and sneezing. In spite of a runny nose, a blocked sensation is felt in the nose. Along with these burning sensation in nostrils is felt.  Itching in nostrils is also there. The symptoms for using this medicine  are worse in open air and are better indoors. It is also a prominent medicine for managing asthma symptoms. Other than these it is also indicated to manage dry, scaly skin.

3. Allium Cepa – For Sneezing and Excoriating Nasal Discharge

This medicine is prepared from red onions that belong to family liliaceae. It is effective to manage cases in which there is sneezing and excoriating nasal discharges. These discharges lead to burning and smarting in the nose and on the upper lip. In cases where it is required the sneezing mostly gets worse in a warm room. Along with nasal discharge headache and cough are present. Other than above a lump sensation at the root of the nose is felt. Lastly, watering from eyes is there which doesn’t cause any burning. 

4. Sabadilla – For Sneezing, Coryza and Red Watery Eyes

It is a natural medicine prepared from seeds of plant Sabadilla Officinalis having the common name Cebadilla. It belongs to the family melanthiaceae. It is suitable for cases in which sneezing, coryza are accompanied with red, watery eyes. When it is needed the discharge from the nose is copious and watery. There is an itching and tickling sensation in the nose along with this that causes the person to rub the nose. Other than this stuffed sensation in one or the other nostril is felt. Pain in the forehead can attend to the above symptoms. An over sensitivity to odours is also present in addition to these. 

5. Arundo – For Marked Itching in the Nostrils

This medicine is prepared from root sprouts of plant Arundo Mauritanica commonly known as Italian grass. It belongs to the family gramineae.  It offers best help in casing having marked itching in the nostrils. Sneezing and nasal discharges are present with this. Itching can also be felt in the eyes and roof of the mouth. Burning sensation may also be there in the eyes and roof of the mouth. 

6. Ambrosia – For Sneezing, Itchy, Watery Eyes

It is prepared from fresh flower heads and young shoots of plant Ambrosia Artemisiefolia. It belongs to the family composite. It works well in cases presenting with sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. Sneezing is so intense  that it can even lead to bleeding  from the nose. Other symptoms that are present are watery nose, redness, smarting and burning in the eyes. Lastly, stuffed feeling in the nose, head and sinus congestion can accompany above symptoms. 

7. Wyethia – For Itchy Palate

This medicine is prepared from the root of plant Wyethia Helenoides that belongs to family compositae. This medicine is helpful when there is itching on the palate. Along with this dry, hacking cough is present. Throat feels dry. A sensation of something stuck in my nose is also felt. 

8. Euphrasia – For Watery Eyes , Red, Itchy Eyes

This natural medicine is prepared from plant Euphrasia Officinalis commonly known as eyebright. It belongs to the family scrofulariaceae. Use of this medicine is highly recommended when eye symptoms are marked like red, itchy, watery eyes. Along with watering from eyes  burning, biting, smarting sensation is felt in the eyes. Sensation of sand in eyes may accompany these symptoms. There is profuse discharge from the nose which is bland and does not cause any burning. Runny nose is present in the daytime while at night the nose feels blocked. 

9. Kali Bichrome – For Managing Post Nasal Discharge

It is an important medicine for managing post nasal discharge. For using it the discharge from posterior nares is of thick, stringy mucus. Sneezing and pressure at the root of the nose can be there with this. Violent sneezing, especially in the morning can be present. It is also a leading homeopathic medicine for cases of sinusitis.

10. Arsenic Iodatum – For Watery Nasal Discharge with Burning

This medicine is useful when there is watery discharge from the nose accompanied with intense burning sensation. The nasal discharge is so acrid that reddens the upper lip. Along with this there is irritation and tingling sensation in the nose.  This is attended with a constant desire to sneeze. In some cases discharge from posterior nares is there. 

11. Gelsemium – For Sneezing, Runny Nose and Fullness at Root of Nose

It is prepared from bark of the root of plant Gelsemium Sempervirens commonly known as yellow jasmine. This plant belongs to the family loganiaceae. It is a beneficial medicine for cases in which sneezing, runny nose and fullness at the root of nose. The sneezing is worse in the early morning in cases needing it. The nasal discharge feels hot. Itching and ticking in the soft palate attend above symptoms. Sometimes the nose feels stuffed up. 

12. Dulcamara – For Nasal Blockage 

It is prepared from fresh green stems and leaves of plants commonly known as woody nightshade and bittersweet. It belongs to the family solanaceae. It works well when there is nasal blockage. It is attended with problems in breathing through the nose. Other symptoms that attend are  constant sneezing and watery discharge  from nose and eyes.

13. Justicia Adhatoda – For Fluent Coryza  with Constant Sneezing

Justicia Adhatoda is a significant medicine prepared from fresh leaves of plant malabar nuts. It belongs to the family acanthaceae. It is indicated for managing cases in which there is fluent coryza with constant sneezing. It is accompanied with watering from the eyes. Cough may also be present.

Pulmonary tuberculosis refers to an infection of the lungs caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a contagious infection that spreads easily from an infected person to a healthy person. A person can get infected by breathing in air droplets exhaled from an infected person during coughing, sneezing or laughing. Homeopathic treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis offers supportive treatment and is recommended along with conventional treatment. 

The chances of catching this infection is high in people who are exposed to persons having TB,  who live in crowded places and where hygiene is not properly maintained.

Not everyone who is exposed to this infection gets sick. In most persons, after entry of the germs in the body, the infection is kept under control and prevented from spreading by the immune system. Such people are said to have latent TB (means they don’t get any symptoms and are not contagious). But a person carrying this bacteria who does not develop symptoms still has latent TB (means the infection stays inactive for years). It may reactivate and develop into active TB in which the bacteria multiplies and leads to signs and symptoms of the infection. In the stage of active TB, a person is contagious. Risk of reactivation is high in persons having weak immune systems (as from diabetes, chronic steroid use, chemotherapy),  elderly people, infants, in those who smoke, people having some autoimmune disorder and persons with kidney disease.

Symptoms 

Symptoms develop gradually. The main symptoms are cough lasting for a minimum three weeks duration, coughing up phlegm, coughing up blood,  chest pain and breathing difficulty. The general symptoms that are present with these includes fever, chills, night sweats, an unexplained weight loss, appetite loss, fatigue, nausea and vomiting. The symptoms are present in the active TB stage. There are s=no symptoms in the latent stage.  

If it is not treated correctly in time then it can cause permanent damage to lungs. It can also spread to other organs  (spine, brain, heart or liver) and cause its damage and even life threatening problems. 

Supportive Homeopathic Treatment for Pulmonary Tuberculosis 

Homeopathy plays a supportive role in case of tuberculosis along with conventional mode for managing its symptoms. Homeopathic medicines help to manage its signs and symptoms including cough, chest pain, mild breathing difficulty, fever, chills, night sweats, weight loss, appetite loss, fatigue and vomiting. These medicines work by boosting the body’s immune system to fight with the infection. These medicines are recommended only when the symptoms are of mild to moderate intensity and not in severe cases. The homeopathic medicine for symptom management of TB needs to be carefully selected depending on the symptoms of an individual. Tuberculosis is a serious disease and it can have life threatening complications. So it is strictly advised to use any homeopathic medicines under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor who can after detailed case study prescribe the best suitable medicine for a case. In no case self prescription should be done. It is also strictly noted that homeopathic medicines should be taken along with conventional treatment and in no case considered a substitute for conventional treatment given in Tuberculosis. 

1. Tuberculinum – Top Grade Medicine

It is a leading medicine in homeopathy for these cases. In cases needing it there is dry, hard, hacking cough. It is present throughout the day but gets worse during sleep. Profuse sweating is present with this. Next there is weight loss. Excessive exhaustion attends it. Tiredness is present all the time. 

2. Hepar Sulph – For Initial Stage

This medicine is mostly helpful in the initial stage of tuberculosis. The symptoms indicating its use are cough, stitching pain in the chest and oppression of breathing. Cough is hoarse, loose and rattling. It is attended with thick yellow expectoration. It can be bloody also. Along with cough suffocative attacks can be present.

3. Stannum Met – For Cough, Weakness, Weight Loss

This is a well indicated medicine for cases in which there is cough, weakness and weight loss. In cases needing it the cough is attended with copious, greenish, or yellowish coloured expectoration. It has an offensive taste.  Sometimes there is tough glairy mucus mixed with pus. In the morning the expectoration is easy but it is difficult in the evening and at night. Cough is very exhausting and continues day and night. Along with this fever is present. Shivering during the day occurs. Night sweats are also there. Difficulty in breathing may also be present. This is worse from motion. Marked prostration, tiredness are there that compels the person to stay in bed.  Weakness of limbs, pain in all limbs, weakness in chest, paleness, weight loss are there with above symptoms.

4. Spongia – For Cough, Weakness and Breathing Difficulty

It is a suitable medicine when there is cough, weakness and breathing difficulty. Cough is dry, hacking type where it is required. It worsens from evening to midnight. It is also worse from cold air exposure and from talking. Eating or drinking relieves the cough. The breathing difficulty is worse  when lying down. Exhaustion attends it. It is felt after every exertion.

5. Phosphorus – For Blood Stained Spit 

This medicine is prominently indicated for cases in which there is blood stained expectoration.  Along with this cough and soreness in the chest is present. Easy fatigue, weight loss is also there. Fever and night sweats attend above symptoms. Other than this it is also indicated for expectoration of pus which is salty to taste or copious yellow phlegm.

6. Iodum – For Excessive Weight Loss 

This medicine is important for cases in which weight loss is excessive. With this there is almost continuous fever and profuse night sweats. Cough is present which is a short, irritating type. It is worse at night time. Cough is accompanied with tough, stringy and blood streaked expectoration. Pressure and heaviness on the chest occurs with above symptoms. Difficulty breathing from least exertion or talking may also be present. Debility and weakness are there in addition to above symptoms.

7. Calcarea Carb – For Cough and Chest Constriction

It is valuable medicine for cases in which cough and chest constriction are present. For using it the cough is loose with rattling in the chest. Profuse sputum is expectorated with cough. It is  whitish – yellow coloured. It is pus-like and mostly occurs in the morning. The cough produces a headache in the frontal part of the head. With this there is oppression or constriction of the chest. It is relieved by drawing shoulders backward. Lastly there may be chest pain on inspiration. Along with above symptoms the chest may be painfully sensitive to touch.

8. Drosera – For Cough and Chest Pain

This medicine is prepared from a plant named Drosera Rotundifolia commonly known as round – leaved sundew. This plant belongs to the family droseraceae. Use of this medicine is indicated when there is cough with chest pain. Cough is violent in cases that require this medicine. With cough there is spitting of blood and pus. Additionally, a foul pus-like taste is present in the mouth.

9. Kali Carb – When there is Cough and Stitching Pain in Chest

It is an important medicine when there is a cough and stitching pain in the chest. Cough is exhausting where this medicine is required.  With cough there is profuse expectoration of whitish yellow pus or of green coloured scabs. Whistling and wheezing in the chest may also occur. Cough worsens from any exertion. Loss of appetite and weight loss attends these symptoms. In addition to this fever, sweating in the morning and night is present. Chills may be felt in the afternoon 

10. Ferrum Met – With Cough, Weight Loss and Vomiting

This medicine is used when there is cough, weight loss and vomiting. Persons who need it also have pus like, greenish or blood streaked expectoration. The expectoration has a foul taste. They have  vomiting of ingesta. They have weight loss, excessive sweating, loss of appetite and great weakness. Next they feel constriction in the chest and have difficult respiration. Lastly they feel stitching pain in the chest that extends  into the shoulder blades.

11. Sanguinaria Can – For Cough, Fever, Burning Sensation in Chest

It is prepared from a plant Sanguinaria canadensis commonly known as Blood root. It belongs to the papaveraceae family. Persons requiring it have a cough with fever. They usually have a fever around 2 pm or 4 pm. Their cheeks have a bright circumscribed flush during fever. The sputum is expectorated and breath has a bad smell. Burning sensation in the chest is also present. There may occur sharp chest pain and soreness of chest muscles. Breathing difficulty can also be present. 

12. Silicea – When there is Cough, Vomiting and Night Sweat

This medicine is indicated when there is cough, vomiting and night sweat. Vomiting is usually of tenacious mucus, especially in the morning. There is difficulty breathing, chilliness, pus expectoration and sometimes blood spitting. With this pressing pain in the chest attends. Weakness in the chest also accompanies this.

An abdominal migraine is a type of migraine that affects the stomach and mostly occurs in children. In this type of migraine, the pain is felt in the stomach and not in the head like migraine headaches. This condition is fairly uncommon. Homeopathic remedies for abdominal migraine help manage symptoms including pain around the belly button, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and weakness.

Causes

The exact cause behind abdominal migraine is not known yet. But it is thought to be linked with slow movement of  the digested food through the intestine. As per a theory, changes in the body’s two compounds (histamine and serotonin) can be the reason for it. 
Other than this genetic predisposition to develop abdominal migraine may be present. It has been found in a study that about 90% of the children having it have a family history of abdominal migraine. There are also few trigger factors behind it. Among them some of the factors that can trigger this  migraine includes dietary factors (for example – eating processed meat, food with MSG – monosodium glutamate, chocolates), stress, excitement, swallowing a lot of air, exposure to bright light, lack of sleep, skipping meals, motion sickness and exhaustion. Children are mostly affected by those who are between the age group 7 to 10 years. But in some of the cases it can also affect adults.  Girls are more affected with this type of migraine as compared to boys.

Symptoms 

Its main symptom is abdomen pain that is located around the navel. The pain can be aching, dull or cramping in nature varying from case to case. The intensity varies from person to person. The symptoms that attend the pain includes nausea, vomiting, pale skin and loss of appetite. Other symptoms that can also be present along with above symptoms include diarrhoea (loose motion) and weakness. 

This sort of migraine attack can last anytime between one hour to three days duration. In between the migraine episode no symptoms are present at all. Children having abdominal migraines are also prone to get migraine headaches when they get older.

There is no lab test to diagnose abdominal migraines. These migraines are diagnosed when a complaint has following criteria:

1. History of minimum 5 episodes of abdominal pain and the duration of each episode should be between one hour to 3 days.
2. Pain around the navel that is of moderate to severe intensity
3. Among symptoms including loss of appetite nausea, vomiting and pale skin at least two of these should be there
4. No other Gastrointestinal condition or kidney disease should be present along with above symptoms

Homeopathic Remedies for Abdominal Migraine 

There is a very good scope in homeopathy to manage this condition. The homeopathic medicines help to provide symptom relief in these cases. Homeopathic medicines help to gradually reduce the intensity and frequency of its symptoms. These are very safe and gentle medicines prepared from naturally occurring substances and are free from any sort of side effects. There is no specific medicine in homeopathy for managing this condition and the best suitable medicine needs to be selected as per the symptoms in each of these cases.  So it is advised to take any medicine after consulting a homeopathic doctor.

1. Colocynth – To Manage Pain around the Navel

This medicine is prepared from the pulp of fruit of a plant Citrullus Colocynthis commonly named as Cucumis colocynthis and Bitter Apple. It  belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. It is one of the best medicines in homeopathy for  cases of pain around the navel. For using it the pain can be colicky, cutting, or  cramping in nature. Most of the time the pain may get worse after eating. It is relieved from bending double or from passing gas also. Along with above symptoms there may be diarrhoea with frequent watery stool. It occurs from eating even a little. 

2. Cina – When Pain around Umbilicus is better from Pressure

It is a natural medicine prepared from the plant Artemisia maritima. This plant belongs to the family compositae. This medicine is very effective to manage cases in which pain around the belly button is better by pressure. The nature of pain is mostly twisting in nature where it is needed. In some cases watery stool white mucus may be present.

3. Aloe – To Manage Diarrhea

It is prepared from the gum of the leaves of a plant Aloe Socotrina. This plant belongs to family liliaceae. It is a very beneficial medicine to manage  diarrhea. In cases needing it the character of stool is watery, lumpy. Mucus may also pass in the stool. Along with this there is sudden urgency to pass stool. sometimes involuntary passage of stool while passing gas occurs. Other symptoms that can be there includes a constant bearing down,  rumbling and gurgling  in the rectum. 

4. Podophyllum – For Profuse, Gushing Diarrhea

This medicine is prepared from the root of a plant Podophyllum peltatum commonly known by the name of may apple. It belongs to the family berberidaceae. It is  a well-indicated medicine for managing diarrhoea with profuse and gushing stool. The stool is watery, yellowish or greenish coloured. It has a very offensive smell.  The urge to pass stool is also sudden. Along with stool gas is also passed. Gurgling in the abdomen may be felt before stool. 

5. Arsenic Album – To Manage Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness

It is best suitable for cases in which diarrhea, nausea, vomiting are present. Cases needing it have thin, watery or slimy stool which has an offensive smell. A burning type of pain around the navel is also there. This is mostly felt before and during passing stool. Excessive weakness accompanies the above symptoms. Along with this vomiting is there. Vomiting most times arises soon after eating or drinking. Vomiting of ingested food or gastric fluid may arise. Lastly nausea and loss of appetite is there. 

6. Nux Vomica – For Navel Pain occurring after Eating

Use of this medicine is considered when the navel pain is felt  after eating. The pain can also occur before passing stool. For using it the pain can be pinching or cutting type. Rumbling and gurgling in the abdomen usually in the morning may be present too. Next there is a constant ineffectual urge to pass stool. There is passage of stool many times a day but still an unsatisfactory feeling as if complete stool is not passed persist.  Along with above symptoms, nausea after eating may also occur. Vomiting sometimes arises which may be of sour mucus or undigested food. 

7. China – For Diarrhea and Weakness

It is prepared from dried bark of a plant Cinchona Officinalis, having the common name Peruvian bark. It belongs to the family rubiaceae. It is a very prominent medicine for managing cases in which diarrhea is accompanied with excessive weakness. In cases requiring it the stool is frequent,  pale, loose and copious. It has a very bad smell. Fetid gas may pass along with the stool. Stool may sometimes be frothy  and can have undigested food in it. 

8. Croton Tig  – For Sudden Stool soon after Eating or Drinking

This medicine is recommended for cases having  sudden gushing stool which is passed immediately after eating or drinking anything. The stool is shot out of rectum in a gush and excessive gas passes with it. The stool is offensive, green or yellow and may have whitish flakes in it. Nausea and abdominal pain may also be felt during passing stool.  

9. Ipecac – For Nausea and Vomiting

This medicine is prepared from the dried root of a plant Cephaelis Ipecacuanha. It belongs to the family rubiaceae. This medicine is highly valuable to manage nausea and vomiting in these cases. Nausea is constant when it is required. Vomiting may be of watery fluids, food eaten, of sour fluid or of jelly like mucus when it is needed. Along with this diarrhea, abdominal colic and distension may be present. Tongue is usually clean along with above symptoms.

10. Gambogia – For Diarrhea with Colic

This medicine is prepared from resinous gum obtained from a tree Gambogia Morella also known as Gamboge and Gummi Gutti. It belongs to the family guttiferae. It is well-indicated for persons having diarrhea along with abdominal colic. They experience a colicky type of pain around the belly button. The pain is felt during passing stool. Stool is loose,  yellow or green mixed with mucus. It passes with a sudden gush.  

11. Veratrum Album – For Diarrhoea and Nausea, Vomiting

This medicine is prepared from root stocks of a plant commonly known as White Hellebore. This plant belongs to the family melanthaceae. It is very beneficial when there is loose stool along with  nausea and vomiting. The stool is watery greenish or brownish with flakes. It is copious, gushing and frequent. Pinching colic before stool may attend it.   Nausea, vomiting are also there. Vomiting is profuse, forcible with continuous nausea. Excessive weakness accompanies these symptoms.

An inflammation of the bursa in the shoulder is referred to as shoulder bursitis. This bursitis is also known as subacromial bursitis. A bursa is a tiny sac filled with viscous lubricating fluid that is located around a joint.  It acts as a cushion and reduces friction between the joint bones while movement. Due to the presence of bursa, rubbing of muscles, bones and tendons in a joint during movement is prevented. In case a bursa is irritated, it results in its inflammation. In cases of shoulder bursitis, the bursa that gets inflamed is the subacromial bursa at the tip of the shoulder.

Homeopathy offers a very effective treatment for cases of shoulder bursitis. The homeopathic medicines help to reduce the inflammation of the bursa. Along with this, the medicines give gradual relief in the associated symptoms to bring about recovery. The signs and symptoms that can be well managed with them include pain, stiffness, redness and swelling around the shoulder. Conventional treatment mode recommends pain killers and steroid medication to treat cases of shoulder bursitis that offers short term relief and may have some side effects as well with prolonged use. Homeopathy gives long term results with zero side effects.

Homeopathic medicines manage this condition by addressing the root cause behind it. Treating the associated cause not only provides symptomatic relief but also helps to cure the problem from its roots. It proves to be effective in cases of an injury, repetitive stress on joint and arthritis. The results vary  from case to case depending on various factors such as chronicity of complaint, intensity of symptoms, reason behind this problem and individual response of a person to the medication.

The best suitable homeopathic medicine needed for treating a case of shoulder bursitis needs to be selected from a huge list of therapeutics enlisted in homeopathic literature. Medicine prescription is based on the detailed evaluation of the characteristic symptom presentation in every case. Seeking help from a homeopathic doctor is therefore always recommended for effective treatment. A complete treatment course under guidance of a homeopath yields the best results.

Homeopathic medicines are very safe and gentle and treat this condition very effectively without any side effects. They help to fight the underlying cause by boosting the body’s natural self-healing mechanism. This way it offers recovery in the most natural and harmless way.  Besides being safe and natural, another advantage of these medicines is that they never cause dependency and can be stopped easily after recovery.

Top 8 Homeopathic Remedies for Shoulder Bursitis

The most prominently indicated medicines to treat shoulder bursitis are Ruta, Apis Mellifica, Rhus Tox, Bryonia, Sanguinaria Can, Ferrum Met, Ledum Pal and Silicea.

1. Ruta – Top Grade Medicine

Ruta is a leading medicine in homeopathy to manage complaint of shoulder bursitis. In most cases needing it, pain in the shoulder gets worse by hanging down the arm. It also gets worse when resting on the affected shoulder. The pain is mostly a wrenching type. In some cases pain can be bruised also.

When to use Ruta?

Ruta is highly beneficial to manage shoulder bursitis when shoulder pain is worse from hanging down the arm.

How to use Ruta?

Though it can be used in both low and high potencies, it is mostly used in 30C potency. Initially Ruta 30C can be taken twice or thrice a day.

 2. Apis Mellifica – For Managing Shoulder Pain Extending To Arms

It is the next well-indicated medicine for treating cases of shoulder bursitis when pain in the shoulder radiates to the arms. It helps to reduce the inflammation of the bursa and give symptom relief. For using this medicine, tensive pain is present mostly in the left sided shoulder.

When to use Apis Mellifica?

Apis Mellifica should be considered for managing pain in the shoulder radiating down the arms in cases of shoulder bursitis.

How to use Apis Mellifica?

This medicine can be used once or twice a day in 30C power.

3. Rhus Tox – For Shoulder Pain and Stiffness

It is a very effective medicine for managing shoulder pain and stiffness. It is one of the best medicines to manage complaints that arise from repetitive stress on joint, injury or overuse of a joint. Persons who need it have shoulder pain that is mainly felt at rest. The pain can be tearing or burning type. They feel a pressure on the shoulders similar to that of a heavy weight. Mostly they have pain at the top of their shoulders on the left side. They sometimes feel a stitching type of pain in the shoulders. This increases when lying. Movement helps relieve it. Pain gets worse in cold, wet weather. Lastly, one can have drawing type of pain in the shoulder that extends down the arms.

When to use Rhus Tox?

This medicine is very suitable to manage shoulder bursitis resulting from injury, overuse of joint or repetitive stress on shoulder especially when shoulder pain is worse at rest and better from movement.

How to use Rhus Tox?

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

4. Bryonia – For Redness, Swelling and Pain over the Shoulder

This medicine is very helpful medicine for cases in which there is redness, swelling and pain over the shoulder. The pain can be tearing or stitching type. Along with this, a pressure is felt on the top of the right shoulder. It worsens from touch. A tensed sensation is also felt with this pressure feeling.

When to use Bryonia?

This medicine is prominently indicated for shoulder bursitis cases when there is pain in shoulder with marked swelling and redness over the shoulder.

How to use Bryonia?

It is safe to take this medicine in 30C power initially twice or thrice a day. Use of high potencies should be considered only with doctor’s advice.

5. Sanguinaria Can – To Manage Right Shoulder Pain

It is a suitable medicine for managing pain in the right shoulder joint. For using this medicine the pain is felt on the top of the right shoulder. The pain may extend to the upper part of the right arm in some cases. It is worse at night time also and on turning in the bed. Along with the above symptoms, there is much difficulty in raising the arm.

When to use Sanguinaria Can?

Sanguinaria Can should be selected for treating right-sided shoulder pain in shoulder bursitis cases mainly when pain is worse at night, when turning in bed and also when raising the arm.

How to use Sanguinaria Can?

This medicine is recommended mostly in 30C potency one to two times a day.

6. Ferrum Met – For Managing Left-Sided Shoulder Pain

This medicine is the best to manage shoulder pain on the left side. The pain is mainly shooting or tearing type. The pain radiates to the upper arm in cases requiring it. With this, raising the arm becomes difficult. External heat offers relief in the pain. Along with the above symptoms, one hears cracking sound in the shoulder joint.

When to use Ferrum Met?

Ferrum Met is an important medicine to deal with left-sided shoulder pain from shoulder bursitis when pain is worse from raising the arm and relief is noted from heat application.

How to use Ferrum Met?

Ferrum Met can be taken once or twice a day in 30C power.

7. Ledum Pal – For Severe Stitching Pain in Shoulder

This medicine works well in cases of severe stitching pain in the shoulder. It gets worse when raising the arm. Sometimes, sticking is felt in the shoulder when lifting arms. Another indication for using it is a throbbing type of pain in the right shoulder. Another indication is painful pressure in the shoulder joints that gets worse from motion.

When to use Ledum Pal?

This medicine is apt to manage shoulder bursitis when shoulder pain is severe, stitching type that gets worse when raising the arm.

How to use Ledum Pal?

It is advised to take Ledum Pal in 30C power one to two times a day.

8. Silicea – For Pain Worsening At Night

Silicea is another beneficial medicine for this condition. Its use is considered when pain in the shoulder worsens at night time. The pain may also radiate to the arm. There is relief from wrapping the shoulder warmly. Besides, sharp pain in the right shoulder also indicates its use.

When to use Silicea?

Silicea is a top medicine to manage shoulder pain that gets worse at night in cases of shoulder bursitis.

How to use Silicea?

It gives excellent results in 30C potency that can be used once or twice a day.

Causes

It can arise from various reasons. Firstly it can result from an injury to the joint as from a fall, trauma, or accident. Another reason is repetitive movement or overuse of the shoulder joint.
Another cause is inflammation of the joint as in case of rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes joint inflammation resulting in pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints. Another reason could be gout (a type of joint inflammation that results in pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in the joints which is caused by deposition of needle-like crystals of uric acid in a joint).
Though shoulder bursitis can occur in anyone but the people who use their shoulders excessively are at higher risk of developing it. Gardeners, carpenters, athletes, painters,  swimmers, tennis players are at high risk. Persons who do knitting are also prone to develop it.

Signs and Symptoms 

The signs and symptoms that occur in this condition include pain around the shoulder, redness and swelling around the shoulder. The pain can be felt on the outside or top of the shoulder. The pain may be worse on raising the arm and also from keeping the shoulder at rest. Next, the affected side of the shoulder may also be tender and painful to touch. The range of shoulder joint movement may be reduced too. The pain and discomfort tend to worsen at night and on lying on the painful side. A popping sound on moving the shoulder can attend. In case of infection of the bursa (called septic bursitis) fever arises along with above symptoms.