Alopecia barbae is a form of alopecia areata which affects hair follicles of the beard. Alopecia areata is a condition in which hair falls out in small, coin – sized, round spots/ patches. Alopecia areata tends to affect the scalp though it can also affect areas like beard, eyebrows etc. Alopecia areata is among the most common forms of hair loss seen by dermatologists. When it affects the beard area, it is referred to as alopecia barbae. Alopecia areata is considered to be an autoimmune disease. In autoimmune disease the immune cells by mistake tend to attack and destroy the body’s healthy cells and tissues. In case of alopecia areata the immune cell attacks hair follicles. Homeopathic medicines for alopecia barbae help in a very natural way by moderating the immune system which is causing the damage to hair follicles. 

Causes

As described above alopecia barbae is autoimmune in origin in which the immune cells due to a misdirected response attack the hair follicles in the beard region. Misdirected responses of these cells lead to weakening of the roots of hair causing patchy hair loss. Immune cells are the cells that normally help to fight and exclude infectious agents like bacteria, virus, parasites etc. from the body. But in alopecia barbae these cells consider the hair to be something foreign and harmful for the body thus begins the destruction process as a part of self defence.
Genetics is also thought to play a role in causing alopecia barbae. So people having someone in the family having complaints of alopecia are at high risk to develop the same.
Other than this if a person himself or someone in his blood relation has asthma, allergies or some autoimmune disease (like lupus, psoriasis, thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes) are at increased risk of alopecia barbae.

Apart from the above, stress either on psychological level or physical level is also associated with alopecia. Stress, anxiety , depression are linked with it. It can also get triggered with use of certain medicines. Next this condition can arise from hormonal imbalance.
Imbalance between testosterone, androgen and dihydrotestosterone hormones can cause hair loss from the beard. Increased production of a female hormone estrogen can also interrupt normal growth patterns.
Excessive intake of alcohol and smoking are also linked with this hair loss. Smoking mainly causes shrinking of blood vessels which reduces the flow of blood to face and can lead to hair loss from the beard area. Alopecia barbae mostly affects males between the age of 30 yrs and 40 yrs.

Symptoms 

Among all the hair follicles of beard each and every individual hair follicle goes through a growth phase, resting phase and falling phase which is independent of any other hair follicle. So when a hair follicle is in resting phase it eventually falls out which is normal. With time new hair grows in its place. It is absolutely normal to lose a few hair strands daily due to this natural cycle that each and every hair follicle follows. But if the hair is losing from beard in bunches and additionally new growth is not occurring then it may be an indication of alopecia barbae needing treatment.

Alopecia barbae begins as hair loss occurring in small circular patches. The hair present at the edges of these spots may be white. Touching the skin from where hair has come out usually feels smooth but in rare cases it can be rough too. These bald spots on skin may be inflamed, red along with irritation sometimes. Near to the bald patch exclamation mark hair can be present. These hairs are thick at the top and narrower or thin close to base or as they enter skin.

Initially hair loss in this begins in areas along the jawline. The hair loss can occur in the area around the cheek, mouth, chin or neck region. Itching, tingling, burning sensation and pain can appear on the particular area of beard before loss of hair occurs. There may be one or multiple patches of hair loss varying from case to case. The patches are small in beginning that enlarges with time and also the patches tend to overlap each other as time progresses. A person can also lose all hair from beard in this condition. The speed at which hair loss occurs varies from case to case. In some cases hair loss appears suddenly in a few days and while in others it can be seen to occur over a few weeks. In some cases the hair loss is limited to the beard area while in others hair loss can also be present on the scalp along with beard.

Homeopathic Medicines for Alopecia Barbae 

Homeopathy offers a very effective treatment for cases of alopecia barbae. these medicines firstly aim to halt the further increase in the size of bald spots already present and also the formation of any new patch of hair loss in the beard area. Next they help in regrowth of new hair in the bald patches in the beard. The homeopathic medicines being prepared from naturally occurring substances treat these cases in a very mild, gentle and safe way without any side effects. They also help in treating any associated hair loss occurring from scalp, moustache area and even eyebrows if present along with hair loss from beard. 

1. Fluoric Acid – Top Grade Medicine for Hair Loss in Spots

Fluoric Acid is one of the leading homeopathic medicines for treating cases of hair loss that occurs in spots. In cases needing it the hair gets dry, breaks and falls out in spots. Tendency of hair to get mat at the end can be present where it is needed. It is well indicated for hair loss triggered specifically after typhoid fever

2. Phosphorus – Excellent Remedy for Hair Loss in Patches

Phosphorus is another very effective medicine for cases where hair loss is appearing in well defined patches. For using it hair loss can be present on both the beard area and the scalp. Roots of hair can be dry and have turned gray in cases requiring it. In case of scalp the hair loss is copious and hair comes out in bunches. In these cases itching on the scalp is also prominent.

3. Natrum Mur – For Abundant Hair Loss from Beard

This medicine is well indicated for males having complaints of abundant hair loss from the beard area.  The face in them may be oily and greasy. Itching eruptions especially on the chin can be present in them. Other than alopecia areata in beard its use is also recommended for excessive hair loss from beard area in case of barber’s itch (folliculitis means infection / inflammation of hair follicles that affects beard area of men.) Next it helps cases where hair fall is present from moustache and from scalp. Here hair fall mainly occurs from the forepart of head and sides of the head and scalp is very sensitive to touch. Lastly it is indicated for hair fall occurring from genital area in men.

4. Calcarea Carb – For Hair Loss and Dry Hair

Use of this medicine is considered when the hair is dry and falls in spots. For using it hair loss is present in the beard, sides of head and top of the head. Pain at the root of hair may accompany it. Great sensitivity of the scalp and a cold sensation in the head can be present along with hair loss from the scalp.

5. Phosphoric Acid – For Hair Loss that Follows after Grief 

This medicine is highly valuable for cases of hair loss from beard or scalp that occurs after some sort of grief and sorrow. In many cases hair is very thin and lustreless. It also helps when hair loss appears specifically after fever. Premature greying of hair can be another concern in people who need this medicine. 

6. Kali Carb – For Hair Loss on Beard, Scalp and Eyebrows

This medicine is prominently indicated for hair loss from beard, scalp and even eyebrows. In cases needing it the hair is brittle and dry. In the case of the scalp it is used when hair falls mainly from the sides of the head along with burning and itching on the scalp.

7. Graphites – For Hair Loss from Beard and Moustache Area

It is a useful medicine for males who complain of hair loss from beard and moustache area. Skin of the face is usually dry. They may have eruptions covered with scabs on the face. Other than above it is also indicated for smooth and shiny bald spots on the head.

8. Aurum Mur – For Hair Fall from Beard and Scalp

Aurum Mur is a significant medicine to treat cases where hair fall is present from the beard area as well as scalp. Itching and tickling on the face may attend. Sometimes stitching pain is present in the face. In some cases additional hair fall may also be present from eyebrows.

Amenorrhea refers to absence of menstrual periods in females who are of reproductive age means between puberty and menopause. The normal menstrual cycle begins in girls during puberty between the ages of 11 to 15 years. Then it occurs regularly once every month till menopause ( the age when the menstrual periods stop naturally usually around the age of 45 yrs). When women between puberty and menopause after getting a regular cycle suddenly do not get periods altogether for three months or more then they have amenorrhea. Homeopathic medicines for amenorrhea aim to regularise the menstrual cycle by correcting hormonal imbalances in a safe, natural way. 

This is not a disease in itself and can arise from various reasons. It normally happens during pregnancy, breastfeeding. Other than these natural causes it can be a sign that can indicate some underlying health problem. 

Causes 

Primary Amenorrhea

Menstruation cycle starts between the ages of 11 to 15 years. If the menstrual periods don’t start by the age of 16 yrs then it is primary amenorrhea and medical help should be seeked in such cases. 

The causes of primary amenorrhea includes congenital absence of uterus or fallopian tubes, some structural abnormality  in female reproductive system, vaginal atresia (in this vagina is abnormally closed or absent), imperforate hymen (normally vagina is surrounded by thin membrane called hymen with a small, opening in the center. In imperforate hymen, opening in this membrane is absent thereby blocking vaginal canal). Other reasons include Turner syndrome (In this women lacks some part or entire of one of the two X chromosome and ovaries are replaced by scar tissue and there is very less production of estrogen), androgen insensitivity, premature ovarian failure and problem of pituitary gland that secretes hormones required for menses.

Secondary Amenorrhea

When regular menstrual periods have started in women but afterwards some time in their life they miss their periods then it is considered a case of secondary amenorrhea. If they miss just one period then it is not a reason for concern. To be diagnosed with secondary amenorrhea a woman must have missed periods for at least three months or more when they usually have regular periods in the past. Other than this it is also diagnosed when a woman having irregular periods doesn’t  get a period for around six months.

PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is one of the main reasons behind it. Next reasons are use of certain oral contraceptives pills (birth control pills), certain types of IUD (intrauterine devices); stopping birth control pills also takes time to regularise menstrual cycle. Some medications including antipsychotics, antidepressants and some blood pressure control medicines can lead to amenorrhea. It can also arise from thyroid dysfunction. Other reasons include stress, depression , excessive weight loss or sudden weight gain, having eating disorders ( anorexia or bulimia), intense exercise, poor nutrition. Apart from above scarring /adhesions in uterus, tumours in ovaries and pituitary tumours and surgical removal of uterus or ovaries lead to this. A female may also be predisposed to have amenorrhea if she has a family history of the same. Sometimes Premature menopause causes it (normally menopause happens around age of 45 but in some females it happens before age of 40yrs with stoppage of menses)

Certain physiological causes (when periods naturally do not appear) include pregnancy, breastfeeding and menopause. 

Symptoms 

Along with missed periods some other symptoms may accompany depending upon the cause behind it. These include pelvic pain, milky discharge from nipples, hair fall, facial hair (hirsutism), acne (pimples), headache and vision changes.

Homeopathic Medicines for Amenorrhea

Females having secondary amenorrhea can be highly benefited with homeopathic medicines. They help to bring periods that are suppressed by treating the root cause behind it.  Along with regularising the cycle they are effective to manage pelvic pain, milky discharge from nipples, hair fall, facial hair, acne (pimples) and headache that sometimes happens with missed periods. These medicines are of natural origin so are very safe to use without any side effects.

1. Pulsatilla – Top Grade Medicine for Missed Periods

It is a natural medicine prepared from plant Pulsatilla Nigricans commonly known as wind flower. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is a very effective medicine for bringing periods in cases of amenorrhea. It is well indicated in females who miss their periods often. They have a tendency to get periods always late. The menstrual flow is also scanty. The bleeding may be black, clotted or thin and watery. Due to suppressed periods headache can be there. In most cases needing it the periods are also painful even since puberty. With pain, chilliness, nausea and vomiting is also present. Females needing it may also complain of milky discharge from nipples along with amenorrhea. Acne from menstrual irregularities is another complaint that can accompany above symptoms. It is a very effective medicine to correct the hormonal imbalance and regularise the periods.  

2. Sepia – Leading Medicine for Absent Menses

This medicine is also among the major medicines for treating cases of amenorrhea. Like Pulsatilla, it also corrects the hormonal imbalance to bring effective cures. Females who require it complain of missed periods for many months altogether. Sometimes they only get menses around three times a year. Their periods are usually scanty in the past. Before periods they get violent pain in the abdomen. Pimples also appear in them before periods. Sadness before menses is another complaint they get. Violent bearing down pain in pelvis is a characteristic symptom that frequently attends above symptoms. It is also indicated when a female has vaginal discharge in place of menses. Complaints of facial hair in females can also be present with these symptoms.

3. Natrum Mur – For Amenorrhea and Hair Loss

Natrum Mur is a very beneficial medicine for cases of amenorrhea and hair loss. In cases needing it the menses are suppressed. They appear late and when they appear are quite profuse. Menstrual flow is  thin, watery, pale. In these cases headache before and after menses can be there. With these prominent hair loss is present. Apart from above this medicine also helps cases where menses are suppressed from grief. 

4. Phosphorus – For Amenorrhea with Milky Discharge from Nipples

Phosphorus is a well indicated medicine for cases where periods are absent with milky discharge from nipples. Females needing it get periods very late but very profuse. They may also last for too long a duration. The menstrual bleeding is bright red. During periods they feel pain in the ovaries and also have severe backache. After periods they feel great weakness and also get smarting, burning vaginal discharges.

5. Senecio Aureus – For Amenorrhea in Young Girls

This medicine is prepared for plant Golden ragwort that belongs to family compositae. It is a prominent medicine for treating amenorrhea in young girls. They feel as if menses would appear but fail. They usually have back pain or pain in shoulders along with suppressed periods.  

6. Graphites – For Females having Tendency of Late and Scanty Menses 

This medicine is indicated when periods appear late and are scanty. It is attended with violent pain.  Menstrual blood in such cases is thick and dark, sometimes blackish. Sometimes gushing vaginal discharges can be present. When menses are suppressed, heaviness in arms and legs may be felt.

7. Conium – For Amenorrhea with Tendency of Late and Short Periods

This medicine is helpful for females in whom periods are suppressed and who generally have a tendency of late periods and also that last for a short time. Periods are also scanty in them and sometimes blood is clotted also. Further they may have pain and swelling in the breast during periods. Another complaint that they explain is small red pimples on the body during periods. After periods they have itching in vagina.

8. Oleum Jec – For Amenorrhea and Facial Hair (Hirsutism)

Oleum Jac is a very effective medicine to bring on the menses which are suppressed. It is also known to improve the menstrual blood flow. Additionally it works wonders in treating complaints of facial hair in women. Females who need it may also have soreness in ovaries. Also they may have complaints of painful periods.

9. Ignatia – For Suppressed Menses from Grief

This medicine is prepared from plant Ignatia Amara also called St. Ignatius Bean that belongs to the family loganiaceae. It is a valuable medicine for cases where menses are suppressed from grief. In addition females requiring it are sad, depressed with frequent weeping spells. In such cases it helps to bring the menstrual flow which is suppressed. 

10. Joanesia Asoca – For Suppressed and Scanty Menses

It is prepared from bark of an Indian tree Ashoka that belongs to the family caesalpinioideae. It is one of the medicines that is used since ancient times for treating menstrual troubles, amenorrhea and scanty periods. In homeopathy its use is considered for treating suppressed menses and irregular menses and scanty menses. Females who need it also suffer from headaches from suppressed menses. In case of scanty flow it is used when there is pain in lower abdomen, pain in head, back and thighs.

Cervicogenic dizziness refers to a sensation associated with neck pain where a person feels as if he is spinning or the objects around him are moving. It is also known as cervical vertigo. Diagnosis of cervicogenic dizziness is made after excluding other conditions (like BPPV – benign positional vertigo, psychogenic vertigo, vestibular neuritis etc.) that present with similar symptoms like it. Top grade homeopathic remedies for cervicogenic dizziness include Conium and Gelsemium, which help treat the condition symptomatically.  

Causes 

It can arise from a number of reasons. Firstly, it can arise after an injury to head or neck or a whiplash injury (this injury results from forceful and rapid back – and – forth movement of the neck and it commonly occurs in rear end car accidents.)
Next, it can arise from blockage in the arteries of the neck as arising from hardening of the artery walls (atherosclerosis) which interrupts the blood flow to the inner ear or the brain stem.
Apart from above any surgery to the neck also may lead to it. Osteoarthritis or cervical spondylosis (i.e. wear and tear of the structures including vertebra, joints, and spinal discs present in the cervical spine) is yet another reason behind it.
In osteoarthritis, cervicogenic dizziness results from pressure being applied to the spinal cord which tends to disrupt blood flow to the brain and the inner ear and cause dizziness.
Other causes include slip disc in the cervical spine and poor neck posture.

Symptoms

The main symptom of it is vertigo that mostly arises from sudden neck movement. Rest of the symptoms include loss of balance, ear pain, ringing in the ears (means tinnitus I.e. hearing noises in the ear in the absence of any external sound), nausea, and vomiting. Lastly, headache and difficulty in concentrating can also arise with above symptoms.

Homeopathic Remedies for Cervicogenic Dizziness

Homeopathic medicines are highly effective to treat cases of cervicogenic dizziness. Homeopathic medicines give excellent results by treating the root cause behind it. These medicines are of natural origin, so they treat this condition in a very safe manner without any sort of side effects. They help to manage its symptoms including vertigo, loss of balance, ear pain, noises in ears, headache, nausea and vomiting in a very effective manner along with aiming to relieve the neck pain and neck stiffness. The top grade homeopathic medicines to treat cases of cervicogenic dizziness include Conium, Gelsemium, Rhus Tox, Bryonia and Cocculus Indicus.

1. Conium – For Managing Intense Dizziness, Vertigo 

Homeopathic medicine Conium is prepared from fresh plants known as Conium Maculatum. This plant belongs to the family umbelliferae. Conium is a leading medicine for persons who complain of marked dizziness with a sensation as if everything around them is revolving in a circle. They feel that dizziness is worse on turning their head. They want to keep their heads still to prevent episodes of dizziness. Sometimes they also feel that dizziness appears on rising from  a seat and also while walking. With this they feel much pain, stiffness and soreness in the neck.

2. Gelsemium – To Manage Dizziness and Loss of Balance 

Gelsemium is prepared from the bark of the root of the plant known as Gelsemium Sempervirens, commonly known as yellow jasmine. This plant belongs to family loganiaceae. It is well indicated medicine to manage dizziness and loss of balance in these cases. Persons who need it feel dizzy when they do sudden head movement. They also have loss of balance while walking and fears as if they would fall down from this. Along with this they have pain in the neck and it is also very sensitive to pressure. Heaviness in the head also attends above complaints. Sometimes pain in the head also appears which is mostly located in the back of the head. It also helps to manage concentration issues along with above symptoms.

3. Rhus Tox – For Relieving Neck Pain and Vertigo 

Homeopathic medicine Rhus Tox is prepared from fresh leaves of plant Rhus Toxicodendron. This plant belongs to family anacardiaceae. Rhus Tox is given in cases when there is excessive pain in the neck and vertigo. In cases requiring Rhus Tox there is vertigo that worsens from standing or while walking. Sometimes it is worse when rising from a lying position. In such cases intense pain and stiffness is also present in the neck. The neck muscles feel as if they are very tense. A history of injury to the neck, or overstraining of the neck muscles may be found in many cases where Rhus Tox is needed. 

4. Bryonia – To Manage Pain in Neck and Vertigo 

Bryonia is the next wonderful medicine that effectively manages pain in the neck and vertigo. It is prepared from the root of a plant named as wild hops. This plant belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. It is indicated in persons who feel dizziness when rising from the bed or rising from a seat. Along with this they have pain in the neck and a drawing sensation in the neck. The neck pain worsens from motion in them and gets better by absolute rest. The neck muscles also feel stiff in them.

5. Cimicifuga – For Neck Pain, Stiffness with Vertigo on Stooping

This medicine is prepared from plant Cimicifuga racemosa commonly known as black cohosh. It belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is effective medicine for neck pain and stiffness with vertigo that particularly worsens on stooping. In cases needing it the neck stiffness worsens from cold air exposure. Neck pain worsens from movement of head. The cervical spine is sensitive to touch along with this. Head heaviness sometimes is present with above symptoms.

6. Cocculus Indicus – For Managing Vertigo with Nausea, Vomiting 

Cocculus Indicus is prepared from powdered seeds of a plant commonly named as Indian Cockle. This plant belongs to the family menispermaceae. It is very helpful for managing vertigo with nausea and vomiting. Persons who need it have sensation as if all the surrounding objects are revolving. They have vertigo mainly on rising from lying position. They also fear falling during vertigo. Intense nausea and vomiting is present with this. Other symptoms that they may have are neck pain on movement, stiffness in the neck, crackling sounds in the neck on doing any movement, and weakness in the neck muscles. 

7. Belladonna – To Relieve Earache 

Belladonna is prepared from a plant named as deadly nightshade. This plant belongs to family solanaceae. It is mainly used to relieve earache and headache. The feature to use it in earache is shooting, tearing or stitching pain in the ears. Along with this sometimes ringing noises in the ears are felt. When it comes to headache, it is indicated when there is congestive, throbbing pain especially in the sides of the head. The headache tends to worsen from light, noise, jar and eye movements. With earache and headache they also have dizziness. Their dizziness appears from any of the body movement in them.

8. Causticum – For Reducing Dizziness and Neck Pain 

Causticum is also very beneficial to help reduce dizziness and neck pain. Persons needing it mainly have tearing pain in the neck. Along with pain, stiffness in the neck is also marked. They also have vertigo with tendency to fall sideways, forward or backward. Mainly stooping leads to vertigo in them.

9. Silicea – For Neck Pain, Headache and Vertigo

Silicea is a very prominent medicine to manage complaints of neck pain, headache and vertigo in these cases. Persons who need it have neck pain along with neck stiffness. They  cannot turn their heads due to neck pain. With this they have a violent headache. The headache can be felt on top of the head, back of the head or forehead. Lastly they have vertigo. They usually feel vertigo from motion or also looking upward. They also complain of nausea and vomiting along with headache and vertigo.

10. Tabacum – To Manage Vertigo, Head Heaviness and Nausea

This medicine is indicated to manage vertigo, head heaviness and nausea. In cases needing it the vertigo worsens from looking upward. It gets better by vomiting. It also relieves in the open air. 

11. Phosphoric Acid – For Cramping Drawing in Neck Muscles with Vertigo

Phosphoric Acid works well in cases where a person has cramping or drawing pain in the neck. Neck feels tense. These complaints are felt mostly on moving the head. With this he has vertigo. The vertigo worsens from standing and walking in them.

12. Chininum Sulph – To Manage Noises in Ear (Tinnitus)

This medicine is very effective to manage noises in the ear.  For using it the noises can be ringing, roaring, buzzing in nature. With noises vertigo is present. Along with this there is pain in neck muscles. The neck muscles feel swollen and contracted. Along with this head heaviness is there. The last cervical vertebrae in the neck are also very sensitive and tender to pressure where it is required.

Otosclerosis is a condition where a bone (called stapes, present in the middle ear) gets stuck in its place. The sound waves enter from the outer ear and from here pass to the ear canal followed by eardrum. This eardrum vibrates from sound waves. This vibration is then carried forward to three little bones present in the ear known as malleus, incus and stapes. The middle ear bones amplify sound vibrations and help to transmit sound from the middle ear to the inner ear. If the stapes bone gets fixed in its place then it hinders normal transmitting of the sound from middle ear to inner ear leading to hearing loss. It is one of the most common causes of hearing loss that arises among young adults. Homeopathic medicines for otosclerosis are highly effective to manage the associated symptoms and bring about recovery.

Causes 

The exact reason behind this condition is still not clearly known. But it is thought to arise when extra bony tissue grows around the bone stapes in the middle ear. This abnormal growth of bone decreases the movement of the stapes. It results in a decrease in the amount of sound that is passed to the cochlea in the inner ear. The abnormal bone grows slowly and eventually it gets fixed in its place.

Genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role in its development. Persons having family history of otosclerosis are at high risk to suffer from the same condition. If we consider age then it mainly tends to affect people between the age of 10 to 40 years. Though both men and women can develop this condition but it has been found that women are at higher risk to get otosclerosis as compared to men. People who have suffered from measles at any time in the past are at risk. Measles can lead to development of this condition is evident from the detection of measles virus in stapes footplates in persons having otosclerosis found in various studies. It has also been found that a reduction in cases of otosclerosis has followed in the population who have been vaccinated against this viral infection supporting role of measles virus in otosclerosis.

People who have stress fractures to the bones in the middle ear or have / had some of the autoimmune disorder are at risk to suffer from this condition. It is also known that pregnancy can make this condition worse though it doesn’t cause it. A possibility of low levels of fluoride  with the development of otosclerosis is also related. It has been evidenced by the fact of reduction of the number of cases of otosclerosis in the UK after adding  fluoride in drinking water on a routine basis. Though this possibility is under controversy.

Symptoms 

The major symptom that a person gets in this condition is hearing loss. Initially there arise difficulty in hearing low – pitched sounds or there is inability to hear a whisper. This tend to gets worse gradually with passing time. Many people having it often narrate that their hearing ability is somewhat better when they are in environment with lot of noise. Mainly conductive type of hearing loss occurs. In this sound  waves are able to reach the eardrum but are not carried properly from bones in the middle ear and hence to the inner ear. Sensorineural hearing loss can also occur but it usually appears late with the progression of the disease. The person having it may speak softly because this condition can make him hear his voice sound very loud. Next symptom that appears along with hearing loss is tinnitus (hearing noises in the ear in the absence of any external sound.) It arises from irritation of the nerve endings in the inner ear. It tend to worsen from exhaustion, fatigue, nervousness and in a quiet environment. The intensity of tinnitus doesn’t depend on the intensity or type of hearing loss. Other symptoms that can arise include dizziness / vertigo (a sensation where a person feels as if he is spinning or surrounding objects are moving) and issues with maintaining normal body balance. In this condition one or both of the ears can be affected.

Homeopathic Medicines for Otosclerosis

Homeopathic medicines offer much help to manage its symptoms that includes noises in ear (tinnitus), vertigo (spinning sensation and hearing difficulty. Some homeopathic medicines are also known to aid dissolving of the extra bony tissue growths appearing in stapes bone in these cases. These homeopathic medicines are of natural origin, so they manage complaints  in a very safe manner with zero side effects.   

1. Calcarea Fluor – Top Listed Medicine 

In homeopathy Calcarea Fluor is well known for its general action to dissolve extra bony growths forming anywhere in the body which make it indicated to treat cases of otosclerosis. In these cases it is known to dissolve extra bony tissue that forms around the stapes bone and relieve its symptoms. The symptoms effectively managed by this medicine are hearing difficulty and tinnitus. When it comes to tinnitus it especially helps when ringing or roaring noises in the ear are marked. 

2. Graphites – When Hearing is Better in Noisy Environment

Graphites is a significant medicine to treat this condition when a person has hearing difficulties but hears better when present in a noisy environment. Along with this they hear humming, ringing or hissing noises in the ear. Sometimes they also hear cracking sounds in the ear usually when eating. They also feel that the ears are stuffed up along with the above symptoms. 

3. Chininum Sulph – For Managing Hearing Difficulty and Noises in Ear

Chininum Sulph is very beneficial to manage hearing difficulty and noises in the ear. People needing it complain of violent ringing noises in their ears. Sometimes they buzz in their ears also. Along with this they have hardness of hearing. Many times they may have complaints of headaches with above symptoms.

4. Ferrum Picricum – To Manage Buzzing, Hissing Noises in Ear

Ferrum Picricum is a well indicated medicine which is given when noises in the ear are present. The noises are mainly buzzing or hissing in nature in cases requiring Ferrum Picricum. Along with this hearing is impaired. In such cases vertigo is also there with above complaints.

5. Chenopodium – For Roaring, Buzzing Noises in Ear

This medicine is prepared from oil of the seeds of the plant  Chenopodium Anthelminticum. This plant belongs to family chenopodiaceae. It is very beneficial medicine for persons who complain of roaring, buzzing noises in the ear. Along with this they have hearing difficulty. They may also have sudden attacks of vertigo with above complaints. 

6. Salicylic Acid –  For Managing Ringing Noises in Ear

Salicylic Acid is recommended to manage ringing noises in the ear. With this hearing is diminished. Vertigo with intense nausea accompanies this. 

7. Silicea – For Noises in Ear and Hearing Loss

This medicine is considered where a person hears noises in the ears and has hearing loss. For using it the noises are usually hissing.  But they can also be roaring, ringing or like a loud pistol.

8. Petroleum – To Manage Noises in Ear (Tinnitus)

Petroleum is also helpful to manage noises in ears in such cases. For using Petroleum the noises are highly variable. The noises may be roaring, ringing, humming, cracking or noise like that of wind or like rushing water when Petroleum is needed. Hearing difficulty is also marked with this.

9. Gelsemium – To Manage Balance Issues

Homeopathic medicine Gelsemium is prepared from the bark of the root of a plant known as Gelsemium Sempervirens. This plant is commonly known by the name of yellow jasmine. This plant belongs to family loganiaceae. It offers great help to manage complaints of loss of balance in these cases. Here person feels that they would fall from loss of balance while walking. They also have to attend complaints of dizziness. This is mostly felt when they do sudden head movement. Apart from this difficulty in hearing and tinnitus with rushing or roaring noises in the ears arise with above symptoms.

10. Conium – For Managing Vertigo 

Homeopathic medicine Conium is prepared from a plant known as Conium Maculatum. The family of this plant is umbelliferae. Conium is a useful medicine for managing vertigo episodes. Persons needing it feels as if all the objects around them are spinning. They complain that vertigo most of the time arises when they turn the head. They wish to keep the head perfectly still to prevent this complaint of vertigo. They may also have vertigo on stooping and while walking with a tendency to fall down.

11. Cocculus Indicus – For Vertigo Attended with Nausea and Vomiting

This medicine is prepared from seeds of the plant Cocculus Indicus having the common name Indian Cockle. This plant belongs to the family  menispermaceae. Its use is highly recommended to manage vertigo accompanied with nausea and vomiting. Along with this complaint there are noises in the ear particularly like from rushing water. Hardness of hearing is present along with this.

The term adrenal fatigue was coined by a naturopath named James Wilson in 1998. This term refers to a few groups of symptoms that mainly includes weakness, tiredness (fatigue) all the time, body aches, sleep issues (difficulty getting sleep) and nervousness. Homeopathic medicines for adrenal fatigue are very effective to manage the associated symptoms.

Though the term adrenal fatigue is often given in health books, it is not considered as a real condition and isn’t recognised as a medical diagnosis. This is because the symptoms are very general and  can appear in many other conditions. But the ones who support adrenal fatigue agree that this condition exists and arise from chronic stress.

Symptoms 

Some examples of other conditions that have adrenal fatigue like symptoms include anaemia (decrease in healthy red blood cells to supply oxygen to the body’s tissues. In this weakness appears along with some other symptoms like dizziness, headache, shortness of breath), hormonal disorders like hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid when the thyroid gland  doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormones), depression (a mood disorder characterised by constant sadness and loss of interest in everything) and other mental illnesses and fibromyalgia (a long term disorder characterised by widespread pain in the body are experienced along with tiredness and general fatigue. With these sleep issues, depression and brain fog can also accompany.)

In addition to tiredness, body aches and sleep issues, other signs and symptoms include unexplained weight loss, hair loss, low blood pressure, craving for salt or sugar. 

Other symptoms that can appear are depressive mood, brain fog (refers to a temporary state where a person is unable to think clearly, is confused, forgetful and is unable to focus and concentrate on anything), lightheadedness, trouble with digestion and darkness of skin colour. 

Causes 

The adrenal glands located on top of the kidneys produce hormones needed for normal functioning of the body. This gland produces cortisol which helps to cope with a stressful condition. Next it produces aldosterone that regulates sodium and potassium levels. Adrenal fatigue arises when the adrenal gland doesn’t produce enough of these hormones due to some reason. It is usually thought to arise from chronic stress when adrenal glands are overworked and get drained which make them unable to produce the hormones in an increased quantity needed in case of long standing stress. It is thought to arise in people who have long term mental or physical stress and after chronic illness like pneumonia (inflammation of alveoli means the air sacs of one or both the lungs due to infection) and bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes.)

Homeopathic Medicines for Adrenal Fatigue 

Homeopathic medicines are very effective to manage cases of adrenal fatigue symptomatically. Symptoms including weakness, body aches, sleep issues, depressive mood, hair loss, and lightheadedness can be managed well with homeopathic medicines. These homeopathic medicines used for symptomatic management are prepared from naturally occurring substances so they are free from any sort of side effects.

1. Kali Phos – Top Grade Medicine 

Kali Phos is a top listed medicine which is mainly helpful in persons who suffer from much weakness. They complain of weakness both on mental and physical spheres. Weakness prevails among them all the time. Anxiety and nervousness is also complained about by them. Sadness, irritability and low mood are other symptoms appearing with the above. They may have a history of some chronic sort of stress, worries in their lives. They may also have a history of depression. Apart from above Kali Phos is also well indicated to manage sleep issues in case of adrenal fatigue. For sleep issues it works well for sleeplessness and restless sleep. 

2. Arsenic Album – To Manage Weakness 

Arsenic Album is a very effective homeopathic medicine to manage weakness. Persons needing it feel intense weakness from doing even any sort of slightest exertion. They lack strength to do any kind of work. Restlessness is also marked in them. With this they may have weight loss. Chronic anxiety issues may be seen in most people needing Arsenic Album. 

3. Gelsemium – To Manage Complaint of Lightheadedness 

Homeopathic medicine Gelsemium is prepared from the bark of the root of plant Gelsemium Sempervirens commonly known as yellow jasmine. This plant belongs to family loganiaceae. It is very useful for managing complaints of lightheadedness. Persons needing it feel dizzy, light headed most times while they are walking. They feel drowsy and dull the whole day along with this complaint. With this they also feel tired and weak. Due to this they wish to lie down all the time. They may have brain fog with these complaints. In case of brain fog they have problems to think clearly, have confusion of mind, and also have issues with concentration.

4. Ignatia – For Managing Depressive Mood 

Homeopathic medicine Ignatia is prepared from plant Ignatia Amara. This plant belongs to family loganiaceae. It is a promising medicine for managing depressive mood in these cases. It is given to persons who remain very sad, unhappy all the time. They also have frequent weeping spells along with sadness. They may show mood swings and remain very irritable. Hopelessness is also present in them. They  get indifferent and lose interest in everything. Along with the above they suffer from sleeplessness. 

5. Natrum Mur – To Manage Long Term Depressive Mood 

Natrum Mur is another useful medicine to manage long term (chronic) depressive mood in adrenal fatigue cases. It is used when a person has intense sadness and desire to remain alone all the time. He may also have anxiety issues along with palpitations. With this he may suffer from weakness, tiredness. Craving for salt is also present. Apart from above there can be an additional problem of extreme hair loss. Lastly weight loss can be another concern with above complaints. 

6. Coffea Cruda – To Manage Sleep Issues

Coffea Cruda is  very helpful  to manage sleep issues. Its use is suggested when a person remains sleepless due to constant thoughts in mind. He remains restless with tossing in the bed. Its use is also considered where a person wakes early from sleep and can’t fall asleep again. Lastly it is indicated when a person has disturbed sleep with frequent waking episodes from sleep. 

7. Acid Phos – For Managing Weakness, Sadness 

Acid Phos is indicated for managing weakness and sadness in these cases. Both mental and physical weakness is present in cases requiring it. There may also be hair loss, weight loss with weakness. Dizziness is also there. With this sadness, weeping, and indifference to life is there. Aversion to do any sort of work is also there.

8. Rhus Tox – To Relieve Body Aches

Rhus Tox is a leading medicine to relieve body aches in these cases. Most times body aches are worse at rest and better by walking in cases needing it. Along with body aches marked anxiety and restlessness is there. Along with this stiffness in the body can also attend.

9. Arnica – For Sore Bruised Pain in Body

This medicine is prepared from the root of the plant Arnica Montana commonly known as leopard’s bane and also fallkraut. This plant belongs to family compositae. It is a beneficial medicine for managing body aches in persons who feel sore bruised pain in the body. They feel pain in the body as if it is beaten. Limbs and back are very painful in them.   

10. Bryonia – For Body Aches that Worsen from Motion

This medicine is prepared from the root of the plant Bryonia Alba commonly known as wild hops. This plant belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. It is a very suitable medicine for cases where body aches are worse from slightest motion. There is relief in the pain from absolute rest. The pain is felt in various muscles, joints and back. Along with pain the limbs feel weak and heavy. 

11. Magnesia Phos – When Body Aches are Better by Warm Applications

It is a valuable medicine for cases where body aches are better by warm applications. For using it the type of pain can be sharp, cutting, shooting or stitching in nature. It can be of severe intensity and unbearable. The pain may be a wandering type that tends to shift from one part of the body to another. In some cases the pain can also be better from pressure. Tiredness and exhausted feeling usually attends the above symptoms.

12. Phosphorus – To Manage Hair Loss

Phosphorus is a prominently indicated medicine to manage hair fall in these cases. Hair fall is abundant and hair comes out in bunches where it is required. Itching over the scalp may attend to it. Sweating on the head can be present along with above indications.

13. Fluoric Acid – For Hair Loss in Spots

This medicine is usually considered in cases to manage hair loss which is occurring in spots over a well defined area of scalp. Other than hair loss matting of the hair at the ends may be seen in cases needing it.

Growing pains refers to pain in the child’s leg which is most times aching or throbbing in nature, and may sometimes also be felt in the arms. The exact reason behind growing pains is not known yet. Growth doesn’t hurt and bone growth is not painful normally. They are thought to arise from muscle tiredness from overuse of the muscles during day time. Homeopathic remedies for growing pains are very beneficial to relieve pain in the legs, thighs, calf muscles, hollow of knee, head and abdomen.

Overuse of leg muscles mostly tend to arise in the children from excessive running, jumping or playing games which proves to be harsh on the child’s muscles. Lower pain threshold level in some children is also linked with bringing on these pains. Here a child having a lower pain threshold feels more pain than other children normally feel after a certain limit of physical activity. Weak bones in some of the children having growing pains than other children of the same age group is another factor linked with it. Very rarely it can be linked to psychological issues like stress but usually it is not a cause behind these pains. A diagnosis for growing pains is made after ruling out all other causes of leg pain in children like arthritis, infection, knock knees etc.

Symptoms

Aching throbbing pain in the legs is a major symptom of this condition. The pain can be felt in front of the thighs, shin / tibia bone (front of lower leg), the calf muscle (muscle on the back part of lower leg) or behind the knees. In case of the pain behind the knee there is no swelling or redness present in case of growing pains which if present may be an indication of juvenile idiopathic arthritis JIA (it is the common type of arthritis that affects children under the age of 16 yrs). 

Most times the pain appears in both sides of the leg in these cases. Sometimes these pains can be present in the arms too and in this case also both arms are affected at the same time. Rarely some children can feel the pain in their abdomen. Sometimes they may also complain of pain in the head along with legs and arms. In case of growing pains the pains mainly start in late afternoon, evening or at night time. They usually tend to disappear in morning time. The intensity of pain varies from child to child from mild to severe. Sometimes the pains in this condition are of highly intense nature that can even wake up the child from sleep. Though these pains can be quite intense, sometimes they don’t indicate any  serious issue and also don’t cause any sort of damage to the muscles or bones of the child. The pain in this condition comes and goes and is not constant. Sometimes it is felt only for a few minutes while at other times it lasts a few hours. The pain is not there everyday – there are days with pain and days without pain. But in severe cases a child can experience pain every day. These pains do not cause limping, fever and in these cases the leg is not swollen or sore to touch. If these symptoms are present then child must be checked to rule out other reasons like an infection or an injury

Affected Age Groups

The age group affected by it is between 3 yrs to 12 yrs and the age of onset of this condition lies between 2 yrs to 5 yrs. They are slightly more common in girls as compared to boys. Usually these pain resolves by puberty age. But sometimes these may continue till teenage and  even to adulthood.

Homeopathic Remedies for Growing Pains  

Homeopathic medicines are very safe and effective to manage a number of health problems in children. Growing pains is one such complaint in them where homeopathy gives highly promising results. Homeopathic medicines which are used to manage this condition in children are prepared from naturally occurring substances. So they are very mild and safe to use and manage the condition without any sort of side effects.

1. Calcarea Phos – Top Grade Homeopathic Medicine 

Calcarea Phos is a leading homeopathic medicine to manage growing pains. Children needing Calcarea Phos have aching in the legs. With this they also have restlessness in the legs. Legs also feel tired and weak. They may have pain in the thigh that extends down the leg especially on walking. Sometimes they feel intense pain in the hollow of the knee. Cramping pain in calf muscles is also felt by them. The limbs may feel cold along with pain. Pain in the arms is also complained about above in many children needing this medicine.

2. Rhus Tox – When Pains Arise from Overuse of Muscles

Homeopathic medicine Rhus Tox is prepared from plant Rhus Toxicodendron. This plant belongs to family anacardiaceae. Rhus Tox is a very beneficial medicine to manage leg pain in children that follows over use of muscle. Overuse of muscles mainly arises in them from excessive running, jumping and excessive playing which put stress on their muscles. Rhus Tox is very useful to relieve the pain and also strengthen the leg muscles. Children who need it feel pain in their legs. They also feel pain in the calf muscles mostly when lying in the bed. Sometimes pain in arms is also complained about by them. All the pains get worse by rest. Walking may relieve the pains for a while. 

3. Magnesium Phos – When Pain is Better by Pressure

Magnesium Phos is another very effective medicine for managing growing pains in children. It is used when children experience  pain in the thighs and legs. Sometimes the pain changes location and at one moment they have pain in legs, the next moment they feel pain in the thighs. They have worsening of pains most of the time at night hours. Applying pressure on the legs gives them relief. They also feel relief in the pain by warm applications. Apart from above they may sometimes have pain in the abdomen along with pain in legs. 

4. Phosphoric Acid – To Manage Pain in Thighs and Arms

Phosphoric Acid effectively manages pain in the thighs and arms. The pain in thighs is worse when beginning to walk in cases needing this medicine. Going upstairs also worsens the pains. Weakness is also felt in the limbs along with pain. Sometimes burning sensation is felt in thighs especially when standing.

5. Calcarea Carb – For Pains in Back of Leg in Calf Muscles 

Use of Calcarea Carb is considered in these cases when pain appears in calf muscles in the back of the leg. Most of the time cramps are felt in the calf muscles at night time where it is required. Sometimes hard knots are felt in the calf muscles. The calf muscles are also sore to touch. It is also indicated for managing pain in the hollow of the knee in case of growing pains. 

6. Belladonna – When Headache Appears Along with Leg Pain

Belladonna is a natural homeopathic medicine prepared  from plant deadly nightshade. This plant belongs to family solanaceae. It is used in such cases when children complain of headache along with leg pain. They feel pain in legs, thighs and arms. The limb feels weak and heavy sometimes. In a few cases, pain in the abdomen is also present. 

7. Silicea – When Legs Feel Cold Along with Pain

Silicea is mainly given in growing pains when legs feel icy cold along with pain. For using Silicea pain is felt in the entire lower limb. Legs feel tired. Sometimes pain is also felt in the arms along with legs. Sweating on the feet is noted in most cases needing Silicea.

8. Guaiacum – For Thigh Pain

This medicine is prepared from Gum resin of the plant Guaiacum officinale also known by the name of Lignum sanctum that belongs to family zygophyllaceae. It works well in cases presenting with thigh pain. In most cases needing it the pain begins in the middle of the thigh and that can extend to the knee. The thigh pain can be relieved by sitting where it is required. Other than this its use is also done in case of tearing, drawing pain in the legs. 

9. Agaricus – For Pain in front of Lower Leg in Shin Bone

This medicine is well indicated for pain in front of the lower leg in shin bone. Mostly pain is dull, tearing or drawing type in shin bones. This is most worse when sitting. Burning sensation in tibia can also be felt along with pain. It is also useful for managing violent pain in the bend of the knee. Other than this it is helpful for tearing, stitching pain in the back of lower legs in the calf muscles. Heaviness and burning sensation may also be felt in the calves along with pain.

Nasal turbinates also called the nasal conchae are small sausage shaped structures located within the nose which are made up of bone and covered with soft tissue called mucosa. They are three in number on either side. They are named as superior, middle and inferior turbinates. They warm, humidify the air that flows from nostrils to the lungs and also filter particles like dust from this air that we breathe in. When these nasal turbinates swell, enlarge and cause hindrance to air flow and breathing then it is referred to as turbinate hypertrophy. The turbinates, mainly the middle and inferior one mostly tend to get enlarged and block airflow. Homeopathic Treatment for turbinate hypertrophy helps treat the root cause (like nasal allergies, cold, sinus inflammation) to bring about natural recovery. 

Causes 

The turbinates can swell and enlarge from various reasons. The first reason behind it is nasal allergies. 

Secondly, it can arise in people who have tendency to recurrent colds and those who suffer from sinusitis  (refers to inflammation of any of the 4 pairs of para nasal sinuses means the air spaces present in the skull). 

Other reasons that can lead to it include environmental irritants and upper respiratory tract infections. 

Lastly, certain medications and sometimes pregnancy also contribute to turbinate hypertrophy.

Symptoms 

The main symptom of turbinate hypertrophy is nasal blockage and difficulty to breathe through the nose. Other symptoms of turbinate hypertrophy include snoring, altered sense of smell, nosebleeds (epistaxis), dry mouth when a person keeps mouth open to breathe because of inability to breathe through nose, slight facial pain, pressure in the forehead and runny nose.

Homeopathic Treatment for Turbinate Hypertrophy

Turbinate hypertrophy can be treated with homeopathic medicines in an excellent manner. These medicines help to reduce the swelling and enlargement of nasal turbinates. They help to manage the symptoms of turbinate hypertrophy in a very effective manner. Its symptoms including nasal blockage, snoring, altered sense of smell, nasal bleeding, pressure in the forehead and runny nose as well other nasal allergy symptoms are well managed with these medicines

1. Sanguinarinum Nitricum – Top Grade Medicine for Turbinate Hypertrophy

Sanguinarinum Nitricum is a leading homeopathic medicine for treating turbinate hypertrophy. It helps to reduce the enlargement of turbinates and manage its symptoms effectively. Persons needing it have complaints of nasal blockage with difficulty in breathing. They have to breathe through the mouth due to nasal blockage. This leads to dryness of the mouth in them. Sometimes they also feel pressure at the root of the nose with above symptoms. Sneezing and burning sensation in the nose are other symptoms felt by them. Apart from above, watery discharge from the nose appears sometimes.

2. Lemna Minor – To Manage Nasal Blockage

Homeopathic medicine Lemna Minor is prepared from fresh plants named as duckweed. This plant belongs to family lemnaceae or pistiaceae. It is beneficial to reduce swelling and enlargement of nasal turbinates. It effectively manages nasal blockage in cases of turbinate hypertrophy. It also helps to relieve nasal discharge and excessive sneezing when present in turbinate hypertrophy cases. Apart from above, it is useful to manage complaints of foul smell from nose or loss of smell.

3. Kali Bichrome – For Managing Cases with History of Sinusitis

Homeopathic medicine Kali Bichrome is of great help in managing cases of turbinate hypertrophy in persons having a history of sinusitis. It is helpful when the nose is dry and feels stopped up all the time. Along with this loss of smell is complained. A pressure and pain is also felt at the root of the nose. Burning sensation and soreness is also there in the nose. Other symptoms that may attend above are frequent sneezing and tenderness in the nose.

4. Nux Vomica – To Manage Snoring 

Nux Vomica is a wonderful homoeopathic medicine to manage snoring in cases of turbinate hypertrophy. With this nasal blockage especially at night time is marked. Sneezing and nasal discharge is also present in cases needing Nux Vomica. Soreness in nostrils and headache are some other symptoms. .

5. Natrum Mur – For Managing Turbinate Hypertrophy with Runny Nose

Homeopathic medicine Natrum Mur is an excellent medicine for managing cases of turbinate hypertrophy in persons having runny nose. This tends to alternate with nasal blockage. With this they have intense sneezing. Sometimes they have loss of smell too. Pressure in the forehead and mild facial pain are the rest of the symptoms that they may have along with above symptoms. It is a wonderful homeopathic medicine to treat cases of turbinate hypertrophy in persons who have tendency to nasal allergies.

6. Phosphorus – To Manage Nosebleeds (Epistaxis) 

Phosphorus is a well-indicated homeopathic medicine to manage bleeding from the nose (epistaxis) in turbinate hypertrophy cases. Persons needing it have swelling of turbinate bones. They have nasal bleeding where blood is bright red. They may have nasal bleeding many times in a day which is usually profuse. They may also feel a bad smell in the nose. They also have stoppage and fullness sensation in the nose along with above symptoms.

7. Silicea – For Turbinate Hypertrophy with Pressure in Forehead

Silicea is a significant homeopathic medicine to treat cases of turbinate hypertrophy when pressure in the forehead is prominent. Along with this stoppage and dryness of the nose is there. Sometimes stoppage of nose alternates with fluent nasal discharge. Loss of smell is also there. Along with these symptoms nasal bleeding may arise occasionally. Drawing pain in the root of the nose may also be felt.

8. Calcarea Carb – For Turbinate Hypertrophy with Altered Sense of Smell

Calcarea Carb is a well indicated medicine for treating turbinate hypertrophy with altered sense of smell. The persons needing it have either loss of smell or offensive odour in their nose. Along with this they have a stoppage of the nose with difficulty in breathing. Sometimes pain in the forehead is felt.

9. Pulsatilla – For Turbinate Hypertrophy with History of Chronic Cold

Homeopathic medicine Pulsatilla is prepared from a plant named Pulsatilla Nigricans commonly known by the name of wind flower or pasque flower. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is useful for turbinate hypertrophy in persons having a history of chronic cold mostly with thick yellow green discharge from the nose. It is helpful to manage loss of smell, pain or soreness in the nose. It also manages frontal headache and nasal blockage very well.

10. Ammonium Carb – For Nasal Blockage at Night Time

It is a very beneficial medicine to manage nasal blockage at night time. Persons needing it have to breathe through the mouth due to stoppage of nose. Other symptoms that they may have along with above includes bleeding from nose, nasal discharge of burning character and a continuous urge to sneeze. 

11. Arsenic Album – To Manage Symptoms of Nasal Allergies

Nasal allergies is the main reason behind turbinate hypertrophy. This medicine helps to manage nasal allergy symptoms in these cases. Here, it firstly helps to manage nasal discharges with frequent sneezing. The nasal discharge is usually watery where it is needed. It can cause a burning smarting sensation in the nostrils. Next, it also helps to relieve nasal blockage. Cases having alternate stoppage of nose and fluent coryza are also well managed with this medicine.

12. Allium Cepa – For Fluent Nasal Discharges, Sneezing and Headache

Allium Cepa is prepared from a common red onion that belongs to the liliaceae family. It is a very effective medicine to manage fluent nasal discharges, sneezing and headache. Usually the nasal discharges burns and corrodes the nose and upper lip. People needing it mostly complain of violent sneezing in the morning soon after rising from bed. They also feel that the sneezing worsens in a warm room. They have attending complaints of stoppage of the nose and a tight feeling at the root of the nose.  They may also have crawling sensation in the nostrils or sometimes tingling, itching in the nostrils.

13. Hepar Sulph – For Nasal Stoppage in Cold Air

It is a very suitable medicine for managing cases that present with nasal stoppage from cold air exposure. Along with this runny or thick offensive discharge from the nose can be present. Sneezing also appears with it from cold air exposure.

Runner’s knee refers to pain around the kneecap (patella). It is also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome. The name runner’s knee doesn’t mean it only affects those who do excessive running though it predisposes them to this condition. It can affect anyone who does any sort of repeated activities that tend to put excessive and repetitive stress on the knee joint. It can arise from irritation of the lining of the knee, wearing out of knee cartilage or over strained tendons in the knee. Homeopathic medicines for runner’s knee effectively manage pain and swelling in the knee in these cases.

The activities like running, jumping, cycling, skiing that put repetitive stress on the knee joint can lead to runner’s knee. It is more common in females as compared to males. People who are overweight are also at risk of this condition. It may arise from overuse of the knee, an injury / trauma/ fall or direct blow on the knee, fracture of the knee cap, dislocation of the kneecap. Next reasons are weak / tight thigh muscles, kneecap being too high in the knee joint, tight achilles tendon (a thick and strong tissue band that attaches the calf muscle to the heel bone) and arthritis (joint inflammation.)

Symptoms 

The main symptom of runner’s knee is pain around or behind the kneecap especially where it joins the lower end of the thigh bone (femur). This pain may be felt while walking, running, ascending / descending stairs and when squatting. Apart from pain, the knee can also be swollen and tender to touch. In addition to this popping or cracking sound of the kneecap can appear when a person bends and straightens the knee.

Homeopathic Medicines for Runner’s Knee

Runner’s knee can be effectively managed in homeopathy. Homeopathic medicines treat the root cause behind it to bring natural relief in symptoms. The medicine to manage it is of natural origin so doesn’t have any sort of side effects. 

1. Rhus Tox – Top Grade Medicine

Rhus Tox is a natural homeopathic medicine to manage these cases. Persons needing it have pain in the knee which may be tearing or stitching type. They mostly have worsening of pain when at rest. They get relief by movement and massage over the knee. The pain is attended with swelling and stiffness of the knee. The knee also feels tensed and tight. The knee may also feel heavy. Sometimes a burning sensation is felt in the knee joint. Rhus Tox is very helpful when a runner’s knee arises from various reasons that include overuse of the knee, an injury, trauma or repetitive stress on the knee joint, tight thigh muscles and arthritis.

2. Apis Mellifica – For Managing Knee Swelling 

Apis Mellifica is very effective to manage swelling of the knee. The knee is intensely swollen and sensitive where Apis is required. Pain is also present in the knee. The pain is mostly shooting or stinging in nature. The knee pain worsens from touch and pressure. Sometimes burning sensation is also felt in the knee with above symptoms.

3. Bryonia – When Motion of the Knee is Painful

Homeopathic medicine Bryonia is prepared from the root of a plant Bryonia alba having common name wild hops and white bryony. This plant belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. Its use is considered when knee pain appears from slightest motion of the knee. The pain may be drawing, shooting or stitching in nature. The knee is also red, swollen, tender and painful to touch. Relief in pain appears from taking rest and from warm applications 

4. Arnica – When it Follows Injury / Trauma

Homeopathic medicine Arnica is prepared from the root of a plant Arnica Montana. This plant belongs to family compositae. Arnica is a very beneficial medicine when this condition follows injury / trauma. The persons requiring this medicine mainly feel pain in the knee. The pain is a sore bruised type. They fear to touch the knee due to excessive pain in it. Knee is also swollen in them. Sometimes they feel as if their knee is dislocated. Another symptom that they may have is weakness in the knee.

5. Ruta – From Knee Injury or Over Strained Tendons of Knee

Homeopathic medicine Ruta is prepared from plant Ruta graveolens commonly known by the name of garden rue and bitterwort. This plant belongs to family rutaceae. This medicine like Arnica is very helpful to manage such cases arising from injury to knee or over straining of tendons of knee. It is given when a person has sore bruised pain in the knee. Along with this the knee also feels weak. The knee and thigh muscles also feel contracted. There appears difficulty in bending the knee joint. 

6. Calcarea Carb – For Cracking Sound in Knee on Walking 

Calcarea Carb is used in these cases when cracking sound appears from knee on walking. Along with this knee is painful. The pain in the knee may be drawing, tearing or stitching in nature. Swelling and heat is also there in the knee. Knee also feels weak with the above symptoms.  

7. Ledum Pal – When Knee Pain is Worse while Walking

Homeopathic medicine Ledum Pal is prepared from plant Ledum Palustre commonly known as wild rosemary and marsh tea. This plant belongs to family ericaceae. This medicine is useful for managing pain in the knee felt while walking. The pain for using Ledum Pal is mostly tearing in nature. The pain may extend down the leg from the knee. Relief in the pain is felt with cold applications. Cracking sounds appear from the knee joint when walking. Along with this swelling and stiffness in the knee is also present.

8. Benzoic Acid – For Pain in Right Knee

This medicine works well in case of pain in the right knee. Along with pain, swelling in the right knee is present. Cracking in the knee joint is also felt. Sometimes coldness is felt in the knees. For using it the knee pain is mostly drawing type.

9. Calcarea Phos – When Knee Pain is Worse at Night

It is very beneficial medicine when knee pain is worse at night. Knee is also swollen. Its use is also considered when knee pain is worse while walking. Knees feel sore or as if sprained while walking. Lastly it is used when knee pain gets worse from stretching the leg. 

10. Causticum – For Knee Pain Arising After Exertion 

Causticum is helpful medicine when knee pain worsens after exertion. For using it the knee pain can be drawing or tearing in nature. Along with pain cracking sound in the knee appears when walking. While walking the hollow of the knee may also feel stiff. Sometimes a sensation as if tendons of the knee are short attends above symptoms.

11. Salicylic Acid – When Knee Pain is Better by Heat

This medicine is valuable to treat cases in which knee pain is better by heat. In cases needing it the knee is also sore and swollen. Heated sensation in the knee is present. The knee pain is piercing. Motion also worsens the knee pain where it is required.

12. Kali Carb – For Tearing Pain in Knee

This medicine is very effective for cases of tearing knee pain in the knee. The pain can be felt while walking or when extending the leg. Along with this there is difficulty for going upstairs and down stairs from knee complaints.

13. Iodum – For Knee Pain While Standing

Iodum is a useful medicine for cases in which knee pain is felt while standing. Other than this it is also felt from slight motion and least pressure. The pain in the knee can be shooting or stitching type. Swelling also appears on the knee. The knee is red, hot with the above symptoms.

14. Lithium Carb – When Knee Pain Arise on Going up Stairs

Lithium Carb is well indicated in persons who feel knee pain when going up stairs. A burning sensation can attend the knee pain. Weakness in the knee may also be felt with these symptoms.

15. Pulsatilla – For Pain and Swelling of Knees

This medicine is prepared from plant Pulsatilla Nigricans commonly known as wind flower and pasque flower. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is very helpful for managing pain and swelling of knees. For using it the pain can be drawing, tearing or shooting type. Cracking sound in the knees is also present while motion. Sometimes the knee feels stiff. Another symptom is tensed feeling in the hollow of knees.

Rectal pain refers to pain in the rectum or anus. Rectum is the lowest, final section of the large intestine in which faeces (solid waste that remains after food has been digested), are stored until it leaves the body through the anus. Anus is the opening at the end of the GIT (gastrointestinal tract) through which faeces leaves the body. It rarely indicates any serious cause. Homeopathic medicines for rectal pain help relieve burning, itching at anus and also control rectal bleeding in cases where it is present.

Causes

Pain in rectum and anus can arise from various reasons as follows: 

Piles (also known as hemorrhoids that are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum), anal fissures (small cuts or tears in the thin tissue which lines the rectal opening), anal fistula (infected tract that develops between inner surface of anal canal and the peri anal skin), proctitis (inflammation of rectum), injury to the rectum or anus, anal intercourse, STD (sexually transmitted disease.) STDs can be transmitted from genitals to the rectum or directly during anal sex. Some of the STD’s involved include gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia. 

Muscle spasms in the rectal muscles (pain in the rectum from spasm of rectal muscles is known as proctalgia fugax), IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) refers to a group of inflammatory conditions of gastrointestinal tract. It includes ulcerative colitis and crohn’s disease. In ulcerative colitis, chronic inflammation and ulcers develop in the innermost lining of the large intestine and rectum. In Crohn’s disease, inflammation of the lining of any part of the digestive tract from mouth to anus can occur that spreads deeper into the affected tissues. These can also cause rectal pain. 

Perianal abscess is a collection of pus near the anus that can be very painful. It develops mostly due to blocked and infected anal gland.

Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is an uncommon condition in which ulcers form in the rectum. It is thought to arise from chronic constipation, hard stool and injury to rectum.

Fecal impaction is a condition in which dry, hardened mass of stool gets stuck in the rectum from chronic constipation.

Prolapse of rectum is a condition in which the rectum protrudes out of the anus.  

Symptoms 

Rectal pain can be attended with various other symptoms. These include bleeding per rectum, itching at anus, burning / stinging at the anus, discharge from the rectum, loose stool and constipation. 

Homeopathic Remedies for Rectal Pain

Homeopathic medicines are very effective to manage rectal pain arising from various reasons. Prepared from naturally occurring substances these medicines relieve the rectal and anal pain by rectifying the root cause behind it to aid safe, natural recovery. 

1. Nitric Acid – Top Grade Medicine 

Nitric Acid is a top listed medicine for relieving pain in rectum. It can be used for various kinds of pain including cutting, stitching, sharp, shooting, tearing, splinter like pain. The pain is worse during and after passing stool in cases needing this medicine. Soreness, rawness and itching of anus is also marked. Along with pain, blood or mucus may also pass in the stool. Sometimes undigested food particles appear in stool. Stool is very offensive or sour smelling. Stool is hard, scanty and passed with difficulty. Stool can be followed by great weakness. Pressure and weight in rectum are other symptoms that can appear with the above. Nitric Acid is well indicated to treat rectal pain that arise in case of anal fissures, piles, constipation, ulcers in rectum and inflamed rectum.

2. Aloe – For Anal Pain with Burning 

Homeopathic medicine Aloe is prepared from leaves of plant Aloe Socotrina. This plant belongs to family liliaceae. Aloe is helpful for managing anal pain with burning. This is attended often with  sharp pains in rectum and anus. The anus is sore and tender. Washing with cold water relieves the anal pain. Usually loose stool is present with above symptoms. Sometimes they pass jelly like mucus in the stool. Persons requiring it may have piles that are protruding like a bunch or also may have inflamed rectum (proctitis) or rectal ulcers.

3. Ratanhia – To Relieve Pain of Anal Fissures

Homeopathic medicine Ratanhia is prepared from the root of a plant named Ratanhia Peruviana commonly known as Mapato. This plant belongs to family polygalaceae. It is a very beneficial medicine to relieve pain in rectum in case of anal fissures. For using Ratanhia this pain is mainly cutting, stitching in nature. The stool is hard and passes with straining where Ratanhia is required. Anus feels as if constricted intensely. Burning in anus is there that begins before stool and continues before several hours after stool. Anus is very sensitive to touch. 

4. Aesculus – For Managing Pain in case of Piles

Homeopathic medicine Aesculus is prepared from a plant named Aesculus Hippocastanum commonly known by name of horse – chestnut. This plant belongs to the family sapindaceae. Aesculus is an excellent medicine to manage rectal pain in case of piles. It is used when the pain is burning, stinging, cutting type. The pain is present all the time while standing, sitting or lying. Along with this, persons needing Aesculus feel fullness in rectum as if it is full of small sticks. They also feel heat and constriction in the rectum. Anus also feel sore along with a burning sensation. They also have constipation with large, dry, hard stools which are passed with difficulty. The above symptoms may be accompanied with anal itching.

5. Muriatic Acid – For Pain and Soreness from Piles

Muriatic Acid is another very useful medicine for treating pain from piles. Persons needing this medicine have piles which are blue, dark purple, swollen and extremely painful to touch. Pain is smarting, cutting, stitching type. Warm applications on anus gives them relief. Sometimes blood appears from rectum. They also complain of burning in the rectum. Intolerable itching is also felt in the anus with above complaints.

6. Nux Vomica – For Relieving Pain and Constipation

Nux Vomica is a very helpful medicine to manage pain in rectum in cases of constipation. Persons needing it have constipation with dry, hard stool. They have frequent urging for stool but pass small quantities at a time. The stool is unsatisfactory. Sometimes the stool is streaked with blood. The pain in rectum is most times tearing or stinging in nature. The pain may be attended with burning, smarting sensation in anus. They may also have itching in the anus.

7. Hamamelis – For Burning, Soreness of Anus with Bleeding 

This medicine is prepared from fresh bark of twigs and root of plant Witch-hazel which belongs to the family hamamelidaceae. It is top listed medicine for managing burning and soreness with rectal bleeding. It manages bleeding from rectum from piles, ulcers, inflammation in it. Most people needing it have dry, hard stool that can be coated with mucus. 

8. Merc Sol – For Pain in Rectum with Bleeding

Merc Sol is a wonderful medicine to relieve pain in rectum attended with rectal bleeding. It is given when the stool is loose, frothy and can be green, yellow or brown coloured. With this there are severe pains in rectum anus while passing stool. The pain may extend to the back of the rectum. Burning and itching of anus also attend. Merc Sol is most beneficial when rectum is inflamed along with the above symptoms. 

9. Paeonia – For Managing Pain, Burning and Itching at Anus

Homeopathic medicine Paeonia is prepared from the root of plant Paeonia Officinalis also known as Peony. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. This medicine is frequently considered in cases of pain in rectum with burning and itching at the anus. Its use is recommended in cases of anal fistula, piles, anal fissures, peri anal abscess and rectal ulcers. Persons needing it have unbearable pain in rectum during and after stool. They have burning and itching at the anus. Anus is also red and swollen.

10. Silicea – For Ano-rectal Pain in case of Perianal Abscess and Anal Fistula

Silicea is a leading homeopathic medicine to manage ano rectal pain in cases of peri anal abscess and anal fistula. Along with managing pain it effectively controls the pus discharges in both these conditions. Persons who need it may have chronic constipation. They have very hard, unsatisfactory stools. It requires great straining effort to pass stool.  Many times the stool recedes back in rectum after being partially expelled from the anus. They feel burning sensation in anus after passing stool

11. Alumen – For Rectal Pain During and After Stool with Constipation

It is a very beneficial medicine for rectal pain felt during and after stool with constipation. The pain lasts for too long after stool. Along with pain, itching may also be present at the anus that is worse in the evening time. The stool is very dry and hard and passes infrequently.  It may be large or pass in small pieces. Ulcers may be present in the rectum where it is indicated. 

Ocular rosacea refers to inflammation of the eye that affects people having rosacea. Rosacea is a skin condition that affects the face which is characterised by redness, flushing of the face with prominent blood vessels and pus filled eruptions. In ocular rosacea there appears redness, irritation, itching and burning in the eyes. In some cases ocular rosacea appears first followed by rosacea on the skin that affects the face. Homeopathic Medicines for Ocular Rosacea like Belladonna, Euphrasia, Aconite and Sulphur help reduce inflammation. 

Approximately 50 % to 70 % people who suffer from skin rosacea carry a chance to suffer from ocular rosacea. Ocular rosacea mostly affects people between the age group of 30 to 50 years.

Causes

The reason behind it is not clearly known. But there are certain factors linked with. These factors include family history of ocular rosacea, eyelash mites, blockage in the eyelid glands, and environmental factors. Apart from this there are few factors that tend to worsen it. These factors majorly include taking alcohol, spicy foods, caffeine, emotions (like anger, stress), sunlight, extreme temperatures, intense exercise, hot baths and some medications like cortisone creams. 

Symptoms

The symptoms of this condition are itching, stinging, burning, dryness in the eyes and watering from the eyes. Few symptoms other than this include gritty / foreign body sensation in the eyes, light sensitivity or photophobia and blurred vision. Along with these the eyes also appear red and there is swelling of the eyelids. If skin symptoms and eye symptoms are present together then it is not necessary that intensity of both will be the same. In ocular rosacea the cornea (a transparent membrane that covers the front of the eye) can be affected sometimes. The chances of involvement of cornea are more if there is complaint of dry eyes. When corneal complications are present vision complaints arise. In severe cases vision loss can arise.

Homeopathic Medicines for Ocular Rosacea 

Homeopathic medicines are very effective to manage cases of ocular rosacea. These medicines help in reducing eye inflammation. With this they also help to relieve its symptoms in an excellent manner. The signs and symptoms of that can be managed with homeopathic medicines include redness of eyes, watering from eyes, dry eyes, itchy eyes, burning in eyes, sensitivity to light, gritty sensation in eyes and swelling of the eyelids. The homeopathic medicines for treating this condition are of natural origin that are free from any of the side effects. The most suitable medicine is selected according to the signs and symptoms present in every individual case. 

1. Belladonna – To Reduce Marked Eye Redness 

Belladonna is a natural homeopathic medicine prepared from a plant named Deadly Nightshade. This plant belongs to family solanaceae. This medicine is mainly given when there is intense redness of the eyes. With this there is heat in the eyes. Sometimes dryness and itching in the eyes is also present. Other symptoms that may attend above are pain in the eyes, burning sensation in the eyes and aversion to light.

2. Euphrasia – To Manage Watering from Eyes 

Homeopathic medicine Euphrasia is prepared from a plant Euphrasia Officinalis commonly known by the name of eyebright. This plant belongs to family scrophulariaceae. It is a leading medicine to manage watering from the eyes in these cases. Along with this itching is present in the eyes in cases needing Euphrasia. Other accompanying symptoms are burning, smarting and redness in the eyes. Eyelids swelling most of the time are present. Sensation of sand in the eyes is also marked with above symptoms.

3. Aconite – For Managing Dry, Red Eyes 

Homeopathic medicine Aconite is prepared from plant Aconitum Napellus commonly known by the name of monkshood. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is very helpful to manage dryness of the eyes in these cases. Persons needing it also have redness, inflammation and heat in the eyes. They also feel a gritty sensation as from sand in the eyes. Sometimes they have swelling in the eyelids also. 

4. Sulphur – To Relieve Itching in the Eyes

Homeopathic medicine Sulphur effectively manages itching in the eyes in these cases. Persons who need it also complain of intense burning in the eyes along with itching. Few other symptoms that they may have are dryness in eyes, smarting sensation or sand like gritty sensation in the eyes. Aversion to light (photophobia) is also frequently seen among them.

5. Arsenic Album – To Manage Burning Sensation in the Eyes 

Arsenic Album is very helpful to manage burning sensation in the eyes. Most times the burning gets worse in the evening time where this medicine is required. Along with burning watering from the eyes is also there. There may also be swelling of the eyes. Sometimes dryness of the eyes appear. Sensation of sand in the eyes along with desire to rub the eyes frequently is another attending symptom.

6. Natrum Mur – To Manage Sensitivity to Light (Photophobia) 

Natrum Mur offers great help to manage sensitivity to light i.e. photophobia. Cases needing it also have redness, burning, itching and a smarting sensation in the eyes. Dryness in eyes along with gritty sensation also accompany above in many cases. Blurring of vision is also commonly present with these symptoms.

7. Pulsatilla – To Manage Gritty Sensation in the Eyes

Homeopathic medicine Pulsatilla is prepared from a plant Pulsatilla Nigricans commonly known as windflower or pasque flower. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is mostly given to manage gritty / foreign body sensation in the eyes. Due to this person frequently keeps on rubbing his/her eyes. Along with this itching in the eyes may also be there. Swelling of the eyes is also noted in many cases that need Pulsatilla.

8. Apis Mellifica – For Reducing Swelling of the Eyelids 

Apis Mellifica is very beneficial to reduce swelling of the eyelids. Persons needing it have intense swelling of the eyelids along with burning and stinging sensation in the eyes. Sometimes they have a biting and smarting sensation in the eyes. Their eyes are also markedly red. Watering from the eyes is another symptom they frequently complain of. Another symptom that they may have is sensitivity to the light (photophobia).

9. Argentum Nitricum – For Eye Redness and Swollen Eyelids

This medicine is a useful medicine for managing eye redness and swelling of eyelids. Along with this, dryness and heat is felt in the eyes. Sometimes complaints of photophobia (sensitivity to light) may be present. Itching, burning, biting pain and blurring of vision are the rest of the accompanying symptoms.

10. Calcarea Carb – For Stinging Sensation in the Eyes

This medicine works well for stinging sensation in the eyes. Persons needing it also have  burning and itching in eyes with stinging. Photophobia is present which is worse in the morning and evening time. Eyes are also red. They may also have watering from eyes and stitching sensation in eyes. They feel watering from eyes is worse in open air. 

11. Merc Sol – For Burning and Watering from Eyes

Merc Sol is considered in cases where burning sensation and watering from eyes is well marked. The watering is very profuse. With this the eyes are red. Sensitivity to light is present too. Swelling of eyelids sometimes accompany the above symptoms.

12. Allium Cepa – For Red, Itchy Eyes

It is prepared from a common red onion that belongs to the liliaceae family. Allium Cepa is a beneficial medicine for red, itchy eyes. Eyes are also sensitive to light where it is required. A burning, biting, stinging and smarting sensation in eyes frequently appears with this. This is attended with desire to rub the eyes.

13. Phosphorus – For Sensitivity to Light (Photophobia)

Phosphorus works well in cases having marked sensitivity to light. In cases needing it burning in eyes and copious watering from eyes is also present. Itching and a smarting sensation in eyes accompany it. Sensation of sand in the eye, especially the left side can also appear.

14. Nux Moschata – For Eye Dryness

This medicine is prepared from powdered seeds of plant myristica fragrans also called nutmeg. It belongs to the family myristicaceae.  It is a significant medicine for managing dryness of eyes. Some people needing it also suffer from burning sensation in their eyes. Additionally they may have profuse lachrymation (means watering from eyes).

15. Thuja – For Intense Redness and Sensation of Sand in Eyes

This medicine is prepared from fresh green twigs of plant Thuja occidentalis commonly known as Arbor Vitae. This plant belongs to family coniferae. This medicine is very helpful when the eyes are very red and appear blood red along with a sensation of sand in the eyes. Eyes also feel dry with it. Burning sensation in the eyes may be present and the eyelids may get swollen.

16. Psorinum – For Profuse Flow of Hot Water from Eyes

Psorinum is well indicated for cases where profuse flow of hot water from eyes is present. The eyes are red and a burning sensation is present. There is a desire to close eyes. Photophobia appears, and blurred vision may also be there.