HPV is Human Papilloma Virus. More than 150 types of HPV are presently known. Among these, the majority are benign in nature causing warts (skin or genital warts) while few types of HPV are carcinogenic, leading to cancer lesions (majorly cancer of cervix in women). Top three recommended homeopathic medicines for HPV are Thuja, Causticum, and Dulcamara.

Transmission of HPV

HPV can be transmitted via three routes. The first among these is through broken/damaged skin, leading to skin warts. The second route is sexual intercourse/anal sex leading to genital warts and the last mode of transmission is from the mother to child during childbirth.

Signs, Symptoms of HPV

HPV infection causes skin growth of varying shapes and sizes known as warts. Warts from HPV infection can appear on the skin (skin warts) or genital organs/anal area (genital warts). Skin warts may appear in clusters or as a single growth. These may be tiny, large, smooth, rough, raised, flat or cauliflower-like in appearance. They may be painful and may bleed occasionally. The genital warts are small flesh coloured growths or cauliflower-like growths. Genital warts in women may appear on vulva, vagina or cervix while in men, they appear on the shaft of the penis or scrotum. The anal area may be involved in both men and women. Genital warts can be painful, itchy and may bleed.

Recommended Homeopathic Medicines for HPV

Conventional medicine considers warts arising from HPV infection to be a surgical case. Cauterization or surgical removal of warts is mainly recommended by them. The results from such methods are temporary and also carry the risk of scarring. Homeopathy, however, follows a mild and gentle approach while dealing with HPV infection causing warts. Homeopathy treats warts from HPV in a very effective and natural manner. Homeopathic medicines work by boosting the body’s own infection-fighting mechanism to eradicate warts at the root. The Homeopathy mode of treatment offers an effective solution to warts from HPV, without any harmful side-effects. Unlike conventional medicine, it does not suppress symptoms, making Homeopathy an ideal treatment option in Human Papilloma Virus infection.

Thuja is one of the most wonderful medicines for HPV that cause warts on any part of the body. Thuja is an excellent anti-sycotic medicine for treating warts. It is indicated for large, jagged and cauliflower-like warts resulting from HPV infection. Causticum is useful for warts appearing mainly on the eyelids, nose, and fingers. Warts that bleed easily also point towards the use of Causticum. Dulcamara is one of the best medicines for HPV with flat, smooth warts.

1. Thuja, Causticum and Dulcamara – For HPV with Skin Warts

Homeopathy medicines for HPV causing skin warts are Thuja, Causticum, and Dulcamara. Among these, Thuja and Causticum are useful for large, jagged warts. These warts may be sensitive to touch and may bleed occasionally. Thuja and Causticum are also helpful for pedunculated warts. Dulcamara is rated the best among medicines for HPV with flat and smooth warts. Also, for warts appearing in crops, Dulcamara is very helpful.

2. Natrum Sulph and Nitric Acid – For HPV with Genital Warts in Men

Useful medicines for HPV infection leading to genital warts in males are Natrum Sulph and Nitric Acid. Natrum Sulph is best suited when warts appear on the penis and scrotum. Itching and discomfort is often present. And, Nitric Acid is one of the most prescribed medicines for HPV in males with genital warts which are very sensitive to touch. Burning and soreness mostly accompany this condition. The person complains of splinter-like pains. Genital warts that bleed when touched are another signal for prescription of medicine Nitric Acid.

3. Calendula, Merc Sol and Thuja – Top rated Medicines for HPV with Genital Warts in Women

Effective medicines for HPV leading to genital warts in women are Calendula, Merc Sol and Thuja. Calendula is indicated for warts appearing on the cervix. Merc Sol works well for genital warts appearing on the vagina. Itching and burning are often present in warts when Merc Sol is prescribed. Thuja is indicated for cauliflower-like warts in female genitalia. Bleeding genital warts in women also hints at the prescription of Thuja as the best among medicines for HPV. Also, in cases where Human Papilloma Virus causes warts around the anus, along with the genitals, Thuja is of immense help.

4. Nitric Acid and Thuja – For HPV with Cauliflower like Warts

Nitric Acid and Thuja are rated among the best medicines for HPV where the infection leads to cauliflower-like warts. Both these medicines are highly effective in treating warts arising out of this condition on any part of the body. They are equally helpful when these warts show occasional bleeding.

5. Dulcamara and Sepia – For HPV with Flat Warts

Flat warts are smooth warts with a flat surface. Well indicated medicines for HPV causing flat warts are Dulcamara and Sepia. Dulcamara is best suited for large, flat, smooth warts mainly appearing on the face and hand (palmar area). Homeopathic medicine Sepia works well on flat warts that are small in size. Itching flat warts also point towards use of Sepia.

6. Nitric Acid – For HPV Infection with Painful Warts

Nitric Acid is considered one of the most effective medicines for HPV infection with painful warts. Painful warts appearing on any part of the body can be treated well with Nitric Acid. The pain can be shooting, stitching, pulsating or shooting in nature. The warts can be very sensitive to the touch. Itching may also accompany this condition where Nitric Acid will prove the best choice among medicines for HPV infection.

7. Causticum and Nitric Acid – For HPV with Bleeding Warts

Causticum and Nitric Acid are well-indicated medicines for HPV infection with bleeding warts. Causticum is used when warts are large, jagged, bleeding. These warts are mainly present on the face, eyelids, nose, and fingers. Nitric Acid is helpful when warts bleed mainly on washing. Splinter-like and stitching pains may be present.

Blood in urine is known as Hematuria. Hematuria can occur in a person of any age group. Due to hematuria, the urine may appear smoky, pink, slightly reddish, dark red or brownish. Blood in the urine may arise from a problem in any part of the urinary tract, including kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra. There are various causes for blood in the urine. Causes for blood in the urine include infection in the urinary tract, cystitis, pyelonephritis, glomerulonephritis, renal calculus, prostatitis, prostate enlargement, instrumentation of urinary tract, trauma to the urinary tract, certain medications, vigorous exercise, and cancer. There are a significant number of medicines for the homeopathic treatment for blood in urine. Every case of blood in urine needs a proper evaluation to find the cause behind it and to finalize the medicine. The best Homeopathic medicines for blood in urine will aim at correcting the underlying cause for the condition thus ensuring effective and complete recovery.     

Homeopathic Medicines for Blood in Urine

Top listed medicines for blood in urine include Berberis Vulgaris, Lycopodium, Cantharis, Apis Mellifica, Nitric Acid, Uva Ursi and Terebinthina. The selection of medicine for blood in urine for every individual case should be made after a detailed case analysis. These medicines should be taken only after consulting a homeopathic physician, and self-medication should be avoided.

1. Berberis Vulgaris and Lycopodium – For Blood in Urine Because of Kidney Stones

Berberis Vulgaris is a very well known medicine for blood in urine as well as for renal complaints. It is the most frequently prescribed remedy in homeopathy for kidney stones. Berberis Vulgaris is a highly recommended medicine for blood in urine when it is accompanied by left sided kidney stones. Along with blood, jelly-like sediments or thick mucus may also appear in the urine. In such cases, sharp pain in the left kidney that extends down through the ureter into the bladder and urethra is also a symptom. Lycopodium is as effective a remedy as Berberis Vulgaris for hematuria with renal calculus. Lycopodium works well when blood in urine accompanies right-sided renal stones. Persons requiring Lycopodium have right sided kidney pain along with hematuria. Urination relives the pain for a while. The urine contains red sand, is scanty and passes with a burning sensation. The patient may also need to urinate frequently at night.

2. Cantharis and Apis Mellifica – For Blood in Urine Accompanied by Burning Urination

Highly useful remedies for hematuria accompanied by a burning sensation during urination are Cantharis and Apis Mellifica. Cantharis works well when a cutting burning in the urethra is present with bloody urine. The burning is present before, during and even after passing urine. Urine is passed drop by drop with blood, and there is a constant desire to pass urine. Strangury and bladder tenesmus also occur. Apis Mellifica is a good homeopathic medicine for blood in urine in cases where there is a burning and stinging pain in the urethra. Burning is most prominent when passing the last drops of urine. Urine is scanty, scalding, and bloody, and there is an inability to retain urine even for a moment when the urge appears.

3. Nitric Acid – For Blood in Urine Accompanied by Offensive Urine

Nitric Acid is a powerful medicine for blood in urine when the urine is offensive in nature. The smell of urine is strong and highly offensive. Along with blood, albumin may also pass in the urine. Urine is dark, bloody, scanty and foul. Urine may feel cold while passing. In a few patients, chilliness in the spine appears along with bloody, dirty urine.

4. Uva Ursi – For Blood in Urine Accompanied by Sticky Mucus

Uva Ursi is the best homeopathic treatment for blood in urine when the urine contains blood cells and a large quantity of sticky mucus. Pain in the bladder and urethra while passing urine appears along with hematuria. The nature of pain is tearing and spasmodic. The urge to pass urine is also frequent. Uva Ursi works well when kidney stone pain accompanies mucus and blood in urine.

5. Terebinthina – For Blood in Urine Accompanied by Coffee Ground Sediments

Terebinthina is an effective treatment for blood in urine where the urine has coffee ground sediments. The urine appears dark or black and is mixed with blood. Terebinthina is a useful remedy for hematuria caused by inflamed kidneys that follow an acute disease. Burning, cutting pain in the urethra with strangury and tenesmus are also marked with blood in urine in cases where Terebinthina is prescribed. Terebinthina also works well when albuminuria accompanies hematuria.

A person having a weight below the range that is considered normal as per his/her height and age is believed to be underweight. Many persons may be underweight simply because of their genetic makeup. Others may be underweight because of other factors such as eating less or taking a diet insufficient in nutrients. There are a few medical conditions that make a person lose weight and fall in the underweight category. These medical conditions include IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), tuberculosis, Crohn’s disease, and liver problems. A person who is stressed or depressed may also lose weight. Homeopathic medicines for gaining weight help put on weight naturally.

Being underweight makes a person prone to lowered immunity. A weak immune system increases the risk of recurrent infections. Anaemia, tiredness, hair loss, weak bones, osteoporosis are other negative outcomes of being underweight. In women, being underweight puts you at a greater risk of amenorrhea, difficulty in getting pregnant and complications during pregnancy.

Homeopathic Medicines for Gaining Weight

Homeopathy medicines are extremely helpful for persons looking to gain weight. Homeopathy offers a wide range of medicines that can help underweight persons gain weight in a healthy way. The selection of medicines for gaining weight is based on individual case presentation. The medicines help gain weight while at the same time building immunity. In fact, Homeopathy medicines work by correcting the underlying medical condition that has caused the weight loss in the first place, thereby improving the overall health condition of the person concerned. Iodum, Natrum Mur, China, Cal. Phos and Ferrum Met are the top remedies.

1. Iodum – For Gaining Weight

Iodum rates among the most suitable medicines for gaining weight. Iodum is most useful in cases where a person continues to lose weight even while having a balanced diet. Such persons have a good appetite and eat well, yet go on losing flesh. They look thin and emaciated. Great debility, nervousness, heated sensation are other complaints. Iodum is also considered a great prescription for underweight persons who have an overactive thyroid gland. It is considered one of the exceptionally effective Homeopathic medicines for gaining weight again in such cases.

2. Natrum Mur – For People Losing Weight due to Long-standing Grief, Depression

Natrum Mur is one of the most preferred medicines for gaining weight in persons who lose weight and start to look emaciated due to grief or depression. Persons who need Natrum Mur have severe depression. They constantly dwell on the past and shut off from society. Weeping and lack of self-care are key symptoms. Such persons avoid meals and look extremely thin. Natrum Mur helps overcome depression and restores good health in such cases.

3. China – For Weight Loss due to Chronic  Diarrhea

China is one of the top listed medicines for gaining weight in people with long-standing diarrhea. Such persons have low weight, marked weakness and fainting spells. Excessive flatulence and bloated abdomen are other complaints. Homeopathic medicine China helps to regain the healthy state that has been ruined because of chronic diarrhea. It is rated among the best medicines for gaining weight and restoring good health in this category.

4. Calcarea Phos – For Underweight People with Weak Bones

Calcarea Phos is another of the wonderful medicines for gaining weight in persons who suffer weak bones in addition to weight loss. The bones are thin, brittle and prone to fractures. Calcarea Phos helps to gain weight and strengthen bones at the same time. Calcarea Phos is also helpful in persons having a weak spine disposed to curvatures. It is also an extraordinary medicine to promote weight gain in underweight children who are emaciated, thin and show weak and tardy development. This child also shows slow development of speech, late dentition and is slow in learning how to walk.

5. Ferrum Met – For Underweight People with Anaemia

In underweight persons who are also anemic, Ferrum Met is one of the most beneficial medicines for gaining weight. Such persons also complain of weakness, lack of stamina, debility, pallor of the face, blue circles around the eyes and palpitations on exertion. Bleeding tendencies may also prevail. Ferrum Met is the ideal prescription among medicines for gaining weight in such cases.

Infections caused by the presence of a virus in the body are known as viral infections. One or more viruses cause these infections, and they are common in clinical practice. Although these infections can affect anyone, children and aged people are more susceptible due to weaker immune systems. Homeopathic treatment for viral infections helps resolve the condition by naturally strengthening the immune system, thereby enabling the body to fight infection.   
Some viral infections are self-limiting while others can lead to severe complications. These infections produce debilitating symptoms and affect the day-to-day life of the infected person.
The symptoms vary depending on the organs or systems affected by the virus. The most prominent symptoms include high fever and severe body pain with marked weakness. In addition to this, specific symptoms also occur.

How do Viral Infections Spread?

Viral infections are highly contagious and get transferred very quickly by direct or indirect contact. Viral infections of the skin like herpes and chickenpox spread by direct or indirect contact through infectious discharge. This discharge oozes from skin eruptions that are a common symptom of these diseases.

Viral infections of the respiratory system spread through exposure to nasal or respiratory discharges. Discharge is spread while coughing or sneezing, or by direct contact with items like contaminated handkerchief or utensils.

Viral infections can lead to gastroenteritis or hepatitis. Here the spread occurs by ingestion of contaminated food or water. Few viral infections spread by the bite of insects like mosquitoes or ticks. They include hemorrhagic fevers e.g. dengue, chikungunya, etc. There are the sexually transmitted viral infections like AIDS, Hepatitis B, etc. They spread by unprotected intercourse with infected partners. The spread can also occur via blood transfusion.

Symptoms of Viral Infections

The symptoms of a viral infection depend on the nature of the virus, age and health status of the patient, and the organ affected.
However, there are general symptoms present in all viral infections. These include high fever and rising and ebbing temperature accompanied by chilliness. The patient may complain of extreme weakness and fatigue. Marked pain in the head, body-ache, muscle-pain, and joint-pain is also noted.
Nausea and vomiting are some other symptoms associated with viral infections.

Fever is the most common symptom that is present in almost all viral infections. It is the reaction of body’s immune system against foreign bodies, like viruses. It is a worrisome symptom in children and quick-relief is often sought through drugs to lower fever.
Fever-lowering drugs suppress the fever temporarily, but infection inside the body persists.

Homeopathic Treatment for Viral Infections

Conventional drugs do not offer comprehensive treatments for viral infections. Certain viruses like Influenza, HIV, etc. have tendencies to mutate (change) very rapidly, thereby lowering the effectiveness of such medicines. Additionally, viruses quickly develop resistance to these drugs, making the development of preventive medicine somewhat challenging. Conventional medications therefore only provide supportive management and suppression of the symptoms.
Homeopathic treatment for viral infections helps ease the symptoms and also enables the body to heal naturally.

Homeopathy treatment for viral infections is steadily gaining popularity as a natural way to deal with viral infections. These medicines help reduce the frequency and intensity of acute symptoms like weakness, fever, body pain, etc. These help with quick recovery. In some cases, they reduce the chances of further complications. Homeopathy treatment for viral infections treats the symptoms not by suppressing them, but by strengthening the immune system. It activates the body’s natural restorative properties by producing symptoms similar to the ones experienced by the patients. This method helps settle underlying internal disturbances in the body. Homeopathy treatment for viral infections also minimizes the weakness and fatigue commonly encountered as an aftermath of the infection.

Viral infections are highly communicable and spread rapidly from one person to another. Homeopathy treatment for viral infections is also preventative and helps reduce the chances of contracting the infection.

1. Viral Infections that Affect the Skin

The most common viral infections of skin include Herpes simplex infection, warts and eruptive fevers like chickenpox, measles, rubella, etc.

Herpes Simplex

Herpes simplex is a viral infection that can occur in any part of the body. Most common sites include the mouth, face, genitals and anal region. It is of two types – Type 1 and Type 2.
Type-1 is oral herpes that mainly affects mouth and face. It spreads by direct contact with an infected person.
Type-2 is a sexually transmitted infection that affects the genital and anal region. Sores develop in the mouth, face, genital and anal area. General symptoms of fever, body pain are also present. In some cases, the infection may spread to eyes and lead to eye pain, discharge, and grittiness in the eyes.
Homeopathy treatment for viral infections like herpes simplex includes the use of medicines like Natrum Mur, Rhus Tox, and Petroleum.
Natrum Mur is indicated where eruptions develop on the skin during fever. They are filled with fluid and burst eventually, leaving behind a thin crust. They may present around the mouth, or on arms and thighs.
In cases where intolerable itching and burning accompany the herpes simplex infection,  medicine Rhus Tox is used. The patient has an urge to scratch, but scratching provides no relief. Eruptions may contain a yellow-watery fluid.
Petroleum is a medicine for herpes simplex accompanied by itching sores. The eruptions may change into ulcers and be present on the chest, neck, and knee.

Eruptive Fevers

Eruptive fevers, as the name indicates, are viral fevers in which general symptoms are present with characteristic rashes. Chickenpox, measles, and rubella are all eruptive fevers.

Chickenpox

The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox. It is a highly infectious disease that mostly affects children, but can also affect adults. It spreads through contact with an infected person via sneezing, coughing, saliva, and discharges from rashes.
The symptoms are mild in children and more pronounced in adults.
The symptoms of chickenpox include general symptoms of viral infections along with a typical rash. The rash erupts first on the trunk and face, where it is dense. It then spreads to the limbs.
These rashes are red-colored, itchy blisters filled with fluid with a crust on top.
Every new rash eruption comes with a rise in temperature. Homeopathy treatment for chickenpox includes medicines like Antim Crud and Antim Tart.
Antim crud is used when there is a formation of pustules accompanied by itching. There is soreness upon scratching. The eruptions may ooze out yellowish-green fluid. Eventually, thick crusts may develop and the patient may feel weak.
Antim Tart is another treatment for chickenpox with itching and red rashes. Painful vesicular eruptions may present on the whole body. They may fill up with pus and dry up, forming a brown crust. Fever often occurs with these eruptions.

Shingles

Herpes zoster (shingles) is a common skin disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. In some cases, the virus is present in the nerves of the body in an inactive form. The virus becomes active and affects the nerves in case the immunity weakens. It leads to painful skin eruptions and is common in adults and old people. General symptoms accompany the development of rash over the length of the nerve. The rash develops in a small band or strip area. As the disease progresses, rashes change into fluid-filled blisters. Pain and itching are present, followed by the formation of a crust. Healing takes between 15-30 days, but the pain may persist for longer.
Treatment for viral infections like herpes zoster includes medicines like Ranunculus bulb, Mezereum, and Clematis. Ranunculus bulb is indicated when the blisters are of bluish –black color. They may fill with fluid and cause extreme burning and itching. Upon bursting, hard crust forms in place of the blister.
Mezereum is used in treatment for shingles with severe neuralgic pains accompanied by itching. It may get worse by touch in most cases. The blisters may burn and form brown scabs that heal slowly.
Clematis is a well-known treatment for long-standing cases of herpes zoster. The eruptions (in cases where this medicine is required) are red, coupled with intense itching that may get worse after washing.

Measles

Measles is another highly infectious disease caused by the rubeola virus. It affects children the most and spreads through contact with an infected person. Symptoms include general symptoms of viral infections and a typical reddish-brown rash. Sneezing, watery eyes, and cough may also be present. A characteristic feature is the presence of bluish –white spots in the oral mucosa (koplik spot).
Homeopathy treatment for measles includes medicines like Pulsatilla, Euphrasia, and Morbillinum. Pulsatilla and Euphrasia are given mostly in the catarrhal stage of measles. Severe coryza with redness of eyes and profuse lachrymation (flow of tears) may also be present.
Morbillinum is chiefly a preventive medicine for measles.

Warts

Viral warts occur due to infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV). These are harmless growths of the skin that commonly spread through direct contact with an infected person. Warts can occur at any age but are more common among school children. Warts are of various types; like plane warts (with a flat surface) as seen on face and hands, plantar warts on foot soles, filiform warts (with stalk) on the face, and mucosal warts in the mouth or around lips.
Homeopathy treatment for viral infections like warts includes medicines like Thuja, Nitric Acid and Causticum. Thuja is used to treat all types of warts. They are large and mostly appear on the back of their hands.
Warts accompanied by soreness and burning are treated with Causticum. Nitric acid helps in cases where there is pricking pain, bleeding after washing, and warts that are painful to touch. These usually appear on the upper lip.

2. Viral Infections that Affect the Respiratory System

Viral infections of the respiratory system include the common cold, sore throat, sinusitis, influenza, etc.

Common Cold

The common cold and sore throat are the most common viral infections, and every person usually experiences these at least once in a lifetime. These are highly contagious and spread from person to person through sneezing or coughing. Symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, stuffy nose, pain in throat, body aches, and fever.
Homeopathy treatment for the common cold includes the use of medicines Allium cepa and Euphrasia. Allium cepa is used in cases where there are profuse acrid nasal discharges accompanied by sneezing. A headache may also be present, along with discharges from eyes. The cold usually appears after exposure to damp winds. Euphrasia is also used to treat the common cold where sneezing accompanies profuse nasal discharges. Irritating eye discharges may also be present.

Influenza

Influenza is another viral infection of the respiratory system, also known as the flu. The causative virus is influenza virus A and B. Influenza virus is a constantly-changing strain and new strains appear every year. It usually affects young children and old people. People with low immunity, chronic heart or lung disease are more at risk of contracting this virus. It is self-limiting in a few cases while causing severe complications in others. Symptoms of influenza initially resemble the common cold. Fever with a chill, head pain, body pain, congestion of nose and throat, pain in the throat, weakness, running nose, sneezing, watery eyes, etc. are the typical symptoms. These develop suddenly and tend to last longer than the common cold. These symptoms are severe for 3-4 days, but the patient recovers after 7-10 days.
Homeopathy treatment for viral infections like the flu includes medicines like Aconite, Gelsemium, Oscillococcinum, and Influenzinum.
Aconite is indicated in cases where there has been an exposure to drafts of cold, dry winds. The symptoms appear suddenly and with high intensity. The nose becomes stuffy with scanty, watery nasal discharges. Fever may occur, along with restlessness.
Gelsemium treats influenza where dullness and drowsiness accompany typical symptoms, and the patient is prone to contract the virus with the change of weather. The after-effects of influenza remain for a long time. Weakness, along with thin, acrid, watery discharges from the nose, is present. Redness of eyes with watery discharges is also a common symptom.
Influenzinum is a medicine that reduces the intensity of these symptoms. It also prevents the spread of infections. Oscillococcinum is also used to treat and it helps in reducing the duration and severity of symptoms like fever, body pains, headache, etc.

3. Viral Infections that Affect the Gastrointestinal Tract

Gastroenteritis 

Rotavirus and Norovirus are the common causes of gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestines) in infants and young children. These are highly contagious and spread by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Symptoms of infection include fever, nausea, vomiting, watery diarrhea, pain in abdomen, weakness, body pain, etc. In some case, it is self-limiting, and the patient recovers within a few days. However, in other cases, it can cause severe dehydration. Arsenic Album and Nux vomica are the medicines used to treat viral infections of the gastrointestinal tract. Arsenic album is used in cases where diarrhea and vomiting are present with severe burning and restlessness. In most cases, the symptoms get worse after eating and drinking.
Nux vomica treats cases where constant nausea and vomiting are present, and the patient usually feels better after vomiting. Diarrhea, with a constant urge to pass stools is present, but only a small amount excretes at a given time.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is another highly infectious disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It leads to inflammation of the liver. The virus spreads through contaminated food and water. Symptoms of hepatitis include nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen (usually on the right side), loss of appetite, yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice), dark-colored urine and clay-colored stool.
Treatment for viral infections like hepatitis includes medicines Chelidonium and Phosphorous.
Both medicines cover all the symptoms of hepatitis. In cases where Chelidonium is used, most patients feel better after eating hot food. Phosphorous is used when all the other symptoms accompany a burning and a desire to eat cold food.

4. Sexually Transmitted Viral Infections

AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) refers to the fatal, final stage of the HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) infection.
The immune system weakens as a result of this syndrome. HIV destroys CD 4 T- cells which are essential for a person’s immunity, thus making the patient more prone to common infections.
HIV is sexually transmitted by an infected person to healthy person through unprotected intercourse. It can also spread through sharing of contaminated needles or blood.
The virus also gets transmitted to a growing baby in the womb if the mother is infected. It can spread from an infected mother to her child during delivery or breastfeeding. Initial symptoms occur a few weeks after exposure and resemble a flu-like fever. Lymph glands swell up, but the patient may remain asymptomatic for months, or years before the symptoms become severe.
Treatment for AIDS can currently only delay the associated complications, but complete recovery is not yet possible. The virus is prone to rapid changes, which is why there is a lack of vaccines in the conventional system to prevent infection. These medicines help the body restore its natural healing properties. Homeopathy treatment for viral infections strengthens the body’s immune system. Some medicines used to manage the complications associated with AIDS include Crotalus horridus, Medorrhinum, and Merc Sol.

5. Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers

The most common viral hemorrhagic fever include Dengue and Chikungunya fever. The virus in both infections gets transmitted to a healthy person by the bite of an infectious mosquito. The symptoms of dengue include high temperature and severe body, joint, and muscle pain. Pain in the head and eyes is common, along with nausea, vomiting, and weakness. Rashes also appear on the skin. People with weak immunity or those experiencing a second attack by dengue virus are more likely to have hemorrhages, called dengue hemorrhagic fever. In some cases these are mild, but in other instances, massive hemorrhages may lead to shock. If not managed properly, death may occur.
In Chikungunya fever, all symptoms resemble a common viral illness, but with severe joint pains. Most patients make a full recovery, but joint pains may persist for a few weeks to months.
Homeopathy treatments for viral infections like dengue and chikungunya work on restoring the body’s natural healing systems. Medicines for hemorrhagic fevers include Eupatorium perfoliatum and Gelsemium.
Eupatorium perfoliatum is used to treat severe body and muscular pain.
Gelsemium treats cases of hemorrhagic fever where there is a severe headache. The patient may complain of weakness and dullness, and muscular pains accompany the illness.

Mumps

Mumps is a highly infectious viral disease caused by the mump virus. It is mainly an infection of salivary glands (most commonly the parotid glands). Mumps spread through direct contact with an infected person via saliva and nasal discharges. Symptoms include painful swelling of the glands, in addition to general symptoms of a viral infection.
Belladonna and parotidinum are the medicines used to treat mumps. Belladonna is used in case the parotid gland is swollen and painful. The glands are very hot and sensitive to touch and may be accompanied by ear pain. Parotidinum is a prophylactic against mumps infection.

Worm infestation is a very common disorder among children. The common worm infestations include pinworms (Enterobius vermicularis), roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), tapeworm and hookworm (Ancylostoma duodenale). The main symptoms of worm infestation include anal itching, abdominal pain, excessive hunger, teeth grinding and irritability. Other complaints that may attend are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, bloating, vaginal itching, sleeplessness, weight loss, weakness, anemia and cough. One may get worm infection by consuming contaminated water / food, maintaining improper hygiene (like not washing hands after toilet or before eating), consuming fruits / vegetables contaminated with faeces of human / animals, playing in contaminated soil, eating undercooked meat, sharing personal objects like towels / clothes of person infected with pinworms and walking barefoot on contaminated soil.

Homeopathy is a safe and reliable mode of treatment for cases of worm infestations. Homeopathic medicines for worms help treat the problem naturally and are safe for use in children. These can effectively manage complaints of worms like abdominal pain, anal itching, excessive hunger, teeth grinding, irritability, diarrhea, gas, bloating, nausea, vomiting and weakness.

Homeopathic medicines work naturally in cases of worms. They help to strengthen the infection fighting mechanism of the body to fight the infection and eradicate worms from the body. Homeopathic medicines for worms not only eradicate them, but also help improve the overall health condition of the individual.

Homeopathy treats every case of worms as per law of individualisation means homeopathic medicines for worms are selected as per the characteristic symptoms in every individual case. Since no two cases of worms are alike hence the medicine differs from case to case. Homeopathic treatment for recommended time period with properly selected medicine promises great cures in mild to moderate cases of worms. The results however vary from case to case as per the type of worms and intensity of the problem. In severe cases, however conventional mode of treatment is recommended.

Homeopathic medicines for worms are natural and non-toxic remedies. Therefore, these are very safe mode of treating worms in children. They treat worm infestation in a very gentle and harmless way with zero side effects. These stimulate natural healing mechanism of the body to fight the infection naturally in the safest manner.

Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Worms

The top recommended homeopathic medicines for worms are Cina, Spigelia, Teucrium, Calcarea Carb, Merc Sol and Natrum Phos.

1. Cina – Leading Homeopathic Medicine For Worms

Cina is the chief medicine in homeopathy used to treat cases of worms. This medicine can help in managing multiple complaints related to worm infestation. To start with it can effectively manage complaint of teeth grinding, excessive hunger and irritability of mind. Next it is helpful to manage cutting, pinching pain in navel region. Another complaint for which it is beneficial is diarrhea and involuntary urination in cases of worms. Lastly it is useful for managing anal itching, constant picking of nose and weakness related to worms.

When to use Cina?

Cina is the best choice of medicine for managing complaints like teeth grinding, abdomen pain, anal itching, irritability, picking the nose, and weakness related to worms infection.

How to use Cina?

It is advised to use Cina 30C once a day in starting of treatment of worms.

2. Spigelia – For Worms causing Abdominal Pain

Spigelia is the topmost medicine for managing complaint of abdominal pain centered around the navel / umbilical region due to worms. The pain is cutting, colicky, and pinching in nature. Nausea may accompany navel pain. There may also occur loose stool and passage of foul gas.

When to use Spigelia?

Spigelia is one of the best homeopathic medicines for worms that cause pain around the umbilical region.

How to use Spigelia?

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

3. Teucrium – For Worms causing Anal Itching

Anal itching is mainly the symptom of pinworm infection. Teucrium is the most suited remedy for managing anal itching from worms. In cases needing it, a crawling sensation and itching at the anus appear that get worse during the evening or when in bed. This leads to restlessness and sleeplessness.

When to use Teucrium?

Teucrium is a foremost homeopathic medicine to manage anal itching from worms.

How to use Teucrium?

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

4. Calcarea Carb – To Manage Diarrhea and Bloated Abdomen from worms

This medicine is well indicated for cases of worms when the main complaint is loose stool and abdominal bloating due to worms. The abdomen feels hard. Crawling is felt in the rectum. There is also anal itching along with a burning sensation at the anus. In some cases, inflamed eruptions are present around anus.

When to use Calcarea Carb?

Calcarea Carb should be considered in cases of worms to manage diarrhea (loose stool) and hard, bloated abdomen.

How to use Calcarea Carb?

This medicine can be used once or twice in a week in 30C potency.

5. Merc Sol – For Increased Appetite in Cases of Worms

This medicine is prominently indicated to help cases of worms when there is increased appetite. Even after eating there is desire to eat again. But inspite of increased appetite, the child keeps becoming weak. There is also itching at the anus. In general, increased salivation and fetid breath may be present where this medicine is required.

When to use Merc Sol?

This medicine should be preferred to deal with cases of worms when there is increased appetite but inspite of that the child keeps becoming weak.

How to use Merc Sol?

Merc Sol 30C can be taken once a day.

6. Natrum Phos – For Picking Nose in Cases of Worms

Natrum Phos is an important medicine for cases of worms when there is marked picking at the nose by a child. Besides, itching is felt at the anus at night. This leads to restless sleep. Stomach ache can attend the above complaints.

When to use Natrum Phos?

Natrum Phos should be considered to manage picking at the nose and anal itching in cases of worms.

How to use Natrum Phos?

Natrum Phos is usually prescribed in 6X potency once or twice a day.

Reduced power or strength in one or more muscles is known as muscle weakness. Muscles are a bundle of fibrous, contractile tissues that possess the ability to contract to produce movement. The exchange of signals between the muscle and nervous system takes place at the neuromuscular junction. The muscles are unable to contract normally if the connection between the nervous system and muscles get injured or damaged. This, in turn, leads to muscle weakness. Homeopathic medicines for muscle weakness works very effectively to restore the strength back into the muscles.

Homeopathic Medicines for Muscle Weakness

Picric Acid, Causticum, and Gelsemium are the top remedies used to treat muscle weakness.

1. Picric Acid – For Muscle Weakness in Legs

Picric Acid is a well-indicated remedy for muscle weakness in the legs. The person needing Picric Acid experiences great weakness in the legs along with a feeling of heaviness. The legs feel weak from a short walk and feel heavy all the time. There may be trembling in the legs, numbness, crawling, and a pricking sensation. The person may feel tired by the least amount of exertion. Both mental and physical weakness may be present.

2. Causticum – For Muscle Weakness in Arms

Causticum is a natural medicine for muscle weakness that has great action on muscles and nerves. It works particularly well for muscle weakness in the arms. There is a progressive loss of muscular strength in the arms, which feel weak and lame. Weakness in arms usually is seen to get worse in the night time. A tearing, dull pain in the arms may be present. Causticum is also indicated for muscle weakness in the hands and fingers. There appears fullness in hands when the person tries to grasp anything. Fingers may also feel icy cold. The person needing Causticum may have a high sensitivity towards cold air. Apart from muscle weakness, Causticum is a top ranking medicine for paralysis (loss of muscle function).

3. Gelsemium Sempervirens – For Muscle Weakness with Deep Muscle Pains

Gelsemium Sempervirens is a natural treatment for muscle weakness. It is prepared from the plant Yellow Jasmine of the Loganiaceae family. Muscle weakness attended with deep-seated muscle pains is indicative of its use. The person needing this medicine has weakness in the arm and leg muscles. The muscles lose their power to contract effectively. Arms feel powerless and numb. Trembling of hands and legs (that feel fatigued and tired from little exercise) are other symptoms. There appears difficulty in walking, with an unsteady gait from a weakness of the leg muscles. Drawing, contractive, cramping, and deep-seated muscular pains in the legs are also present. The calf muscles feel bruised, and there is a numbness in the limbs. General fatigue and weakness are also well-noted along with these symptoms.

4. Arnica Montana – For Muscle Weakness with Sore, Bruised Muscle Pain

Arnica Montana is a natural medicine prepared from the plant Leopard’s Bane of the family Composite. Arnica Montana is a useful natural medicine for muscle weakness attended with sore, and bruised muscle pains. There is a loss of strength in the body. The arms feel weary, and the wrist feels powerless. The person is unable to use the arm. The hand muscles also lack strength. Legs also appear weak, and the feet feel tired. The limbs feel heavy and ache with a sore, bruised sensation. The muscles may twitch, and the person feels sluggish, with a strong desire to lie down. Tiredness, weakness, and exhaustion are other symptoms. Muscle weakness arising from overstraining the muscles also indicates the use of Arnica Montana.

5. Kali Phos – For Muscle Weakness with Marked Fatigue

Kali Phos is a natural cure for muscle weakness attended with marked general fatigue. There is muscle weakness with lameness throughout the body. The limbs feel weak and tired, and there is debility and weakness. Use of Kali Phos is also considered in cases of muscle weakness present in chronic fatigue syndrome.

6. Arsenic Album – Natural Remedies for Muscle Weakness from Least Exertion

Arsenic Album is an excellent medicine for muscle weakness that arises from the least amount of exertion. The entire body feels weary, with an aversion towards any effort. Limbs feel excessively weak and exhausted. Exhaustion confines the person to the bed. Other symptoms include sleeplessness, anxiety, and restlessness. The person may experience debility and exhaustion from the slightest amount of over-work.

7. Stannum Met – For Muscle Weakness in Limbs with Heaviness

Stannum Met is a natural medicine for muscle weakness in limbs attended with heaviness. There appears to be a loss of power in the limbs. Arms feel weak and heavy. Motion worsens it. Weakness and fatigue of arms arise from lifting a small weight, or from the slightest exercise. The person may be unable to hold an object due to weakness. There may be twitching of muscles of the forearm and hand. The thighs also feel weak and heavy. Walking worsens it, making the person want to sit down. Excessive weariness and fatigue with a desire to lie down may be present.

8. Conium Maculatum – For Muscle Weakness in Legs with Trembling

Conium Maculatum is a suitable medicine for muscle weakness in the legs attended with their trembling. Loss of muscle power in legs and extreme weakness from walking short distance is present. The person is unable to walk and has a staggering gait. Shooting pain in the legs may arise. Legs feel heavy and weary. Knees also feel weak. Conium Maculatum is also an indicated medicine for paralytic weakness in lower limbs that ascends upwards.

9. Plumbum Met – For Progressive Muscle Weakness

Plumbum Met is a natural cure for severe muscle weakness that progresses rapidly. There appears marked debility, weakness, and lameness of the arms. Muscles of the arm lack the power to move. Muscle weakness is severe and progressive. Cramping in the calf muscles may also be present. Plumbum Met is also a prominently indicated medicine for paralysis of limbs along with atrophy (wasting) of the muscles.

10. Sarcolacticum Acidum – Natural Medicine for Muscle Weakness with General Tiredness

Sarcolacticum Acidum is a remedy for muscle weakness along with general tiredness. Exertion aggravates the complaint, and the body feels sore. The person remains restless at night. There is tiredness felt in the neck, back, shoulders and wrist. Arms also feel tired and weak as if they lack strength.

Causes of Muscle Weakness

Muscle weakness can arise for various reasons, which include prolonged bed rest, immobilization, lack of exercise, a sedentary lifestyle (if a person doesn’t use muscles, then muscle fibers are replaced by fat and muscles can’t contract effectively), aging. Increased calcium levels in the blood, low sodium levels, pinching of nerves in the spine, and Myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder that causes weakness and fatigue of the muscles.) are some other causes.

Muscles are a bundle of fibrous tissue which helps move the body by contraction. Stretching muscles beyond their tensile strength make them sore. Primary causes behind sore muscles are overstretching, overexertion, strenuous exercise, heavy weight lifting, and trauma. Muscle soreness is of two types – acute muscle soreness, and delayed onset muscle soreness. In acute muscle soreness, muscle pain is experienced during and immediately after exercise. In delayed onset muscle soreness, muscle pain is felt several hours to a few days after excessive exercise. The symptoms of sore muscles are pain, stiffness, and tenderness in the muscle. Using the muscle worsens the pain, and resting it brings relief. Homeopathic medicines for sore muscles is very beneficial. Muscle soreness arising from different causes is dealt with effectively with these medicines.   

Treatment Options for Sore Muscles

Conventional treatment involves the use of non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs which relieve pain by preventing the body’s cyclooxygenase enzymes from working. These enzymes make hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, which contribute to pain and inflammation. NSAIDs are most often prescribed for arthritis and for the pain resulting from muscle sprains, strains, back and neck injuries, and menstrual cramps. Some commonly seen side effects can include nausea, stomach pain, bleeding and ulcer formation. NSAIDs also increase the risk of cardiovascular problems and they can interact with drugs prescribed for heart diseases such as blood thinners, antihypertensive drugs, and aspirin. Homeopathic treatment for sore muscles is very beneficial. Muscle soreness arising from different causes is dealt with effectively with homeopathy medicines. These medicines help persons with sore muscles caused by overstretching, overexerting, or injuries.

Mind-body therapies are treatments that are meant to help the mind’s ability to access the functions and symptoms of the body. Relaxation techniques can help in the discomfort related to chronic pain.
Acupuncture is also thought to decrease pain by increasing the release of chemicals that block pain called endorphins. When stimulated, these nerves cause a dull ache or feeling of fullness in the muscle. The stimulated muscle sends a message to the central nervous system causing the release of endorphins. Endorphins along with other neurotransmitters block the message of pain from being delivered to the brain.

Homeopathic Medicines for Sore Muscles

Rhus Toxicodendron, Arnica Montana, Bryonia Alba, Cimicifuga, Gelsemium, Sanguinaria Canadensis are the top remedies used to treat muscles soreness.

1. Rhus Toxicodendron – For Sore Muscles Due to Weightlifting

Rhus Toxicodendron, also known as Poison Ivy is a flowering shrub whose leaves are used to make the medicine. It belongs to the family Anacardiaceae and is commonly found in parts of Asia and Eastern North America. The main actions of the remedy are on the inflammatory conditions, skin and rheumatic pains of the body. Rhus Tox is a beneficial remedy for the treatment of sore muscles caused due to lifting heavy weights. Stiffness, along with sore and painful muscles is also seen. Application of something warm over the affected part may offer some relief. There is also some soreness of the condyles of the bones. The cold fresh air is not tolerated and it makes the skin painful. Tenderness is also felt in the affected muscles.

2. Arnica Montana – For Sore Muscles Due to Trauma

Arnica Montana (also known as Wolf’s Bane) is a flowering plant of the Asteraceae family, the dried flowers of which are used to prepare the remedy Arnica. It is commonly found in the European region. Arnica is a well-indicated remedy for injury to the skin or for pain and swelling associated with bruises, aches, and sprains in the muscles. Sore muscles as a result of trauma respond well to Arnica. It is also a good remedy for the sore muscles after previous injuries. There is a sore, lame and bruised feeling in the body. The patient may feel the pain in various muscles as if resulting from being beaten. Touching the affected body part worsens the pain as muscles are tender. Arnica is also used for sore muscles caused by influenza.

3. Bryonia Alba – When Slight Motion Worsens the Pain

Bryonia Alba or White Bryony is a perennial climbing herb found in parts of Europe and Northern Iran, of the family Cucurbitaceae. The dried root of this plant is used to prepare the homeopathic remedy. Bryonia has its affinity towards dryness of all mucous membranes of the body, aching in single muscle and the serous membranes of the organs. Bryonia Alba is best suited in cases of sore muscles when relief is brought about by only absolute rest. The slightest motion of the affected part worsens the pain. People requiring Bryonia feel relief when pressure is applied to the affected part. Lying down on the affected part also makes the soreness of the muscles better.

Other Important Remedies

4. Cimicifuga

Cimicifuga is a beneficial medicine for sore muscles affecting the central bulge of the large muscles. In such cases, the application of something cold worsens the pain. Cimicifuga is an excellent medicine for sore muscles caused by excessive muscle exertion, like dancing or long, continuous running, etc. Pain in the muscles of the neck from overwork like typing is also treated well with this remedy.

5. Gelsemium

Gelsemium is a beneficial medicine for the sore muscles. It is used in cases of extreme weakness and fatigue accompanying muscle soreness. In such cases, the patient gets relief by lying down or resting. Gelsemium helps to relieve the pain in the muscles as well as the weakness along with it. Gelsemium also works well for sore muscles caused by influenza.

6. Sanguinaria Canadensis

Sanguinaria Canadensis is a useful medicine for soreness and pain in the deltoid muscle. Along with being painful, the deltoid muscle is also very stiff. The pain worsens on lifting the arm and usually aggravates at night time. Sanguinaria works well for deltoid pain on the right side.

Types of Muscle Soreness

Muscle soreness is of two types:

Acute muscle soreness is the pain felt in the muscles immediately after a vigorous physical stimulus. The pain appears within a minute of contraction of the muscle and disappears within two or three minutes or up to some hours after the muscle’s relaxation.
Accumulation of chemical end products of exercise in muscle cells, such as H+, tissue edema caused by the shifting of blood plasma into the muscle tissue during the process of contraction, muscle fatigue (the muscle tires and cannot carry out contraction any more), and acute muscle soreness reflects one form of exercise-induced muscle damage.

Delayed onset muscle soreness is exercise-related muscle pain. It develops after excessive and unaccustomed exercise after the muscles fail to relax within 48-72 hours. It is prevalent if that exercise has an eccentric component where the muscles are contracting whilst lengthening – eg downhill running, long-distance running.

Causes of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

DOMS is caused by muscle strains. The trauma results in an inflammatory response with intramuscular fluid and as a result the electrolyte shift. Biochemical markers such as creatine kinase and lactic dehydrogenase are found in the blood of the sufferers. Swelling, pain is thought to be the reason why muscle strength and function is impaired in the patients.

Symptoms of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

The classic symptoms of this soreness describe a dull muscle ache that develops 24 to 48 hours after a strenuous exercise. It is localized to the affected muscles and results in muscle stiffness as well as tenderness. Passive stretching will increase the symptoms which is one of the reasons why stiffness develops. This condition can also result in a short-term loss of muscle strength, a reduced range of motion and possible swelling of the affected muscles. Continuous movement may improve the symptom of stiffness over time.

How do Muscles get Sore?

One of the consequences of vigorous exercise is an accumulation of lactic acid in the muscles. Lactic acid is a normal byproduct of the metabolism, but it can irritate the muscles thus causing discomfort and soreness. Muscle soreness associated with an exercise is known as delayed onset muscle soreness. It can make it difficult to walk, reduce the strength, or cause discomfort for a couple of days. However, lactic acid is removed from muscle from just a few hours to less than a day after a workout, so it isn’t the cause of the soreness experienced days after a workout. The swelling in the muscle that results from an influx of white blood cells, prostaglandins (anti-inflammatory cells), and other nutrients and fluids that flow to the muscles to repair the damage and are known to be the cause of a prolonged soreness. The swelling and inflammation can build up for days, thereby becoming the main reason for muscle soreness getting worse after 2-3 days.

Managing and Preventing Sore Muscles

To minimize the development of muscle soreness, the following suggestions should be kept in mind:
Take it slow and gradually build up the amount of exercise at one time.
Be aware of the amount of eccentric exercise being included in the workouts.
Long distance runners should incorporate eccentric quadriceps training into their training to avoid soreness.

It is advisable to avoid aggressive exercise during the recovery phase. This is due to the muscle’s reduced capacity to cope up with the shock absorption, in-coordination, and the contraction intensity. Cycling has been shown to temporarily ease the pain.
Using an ice pack in case of an acute injury, or if there is a swelling of the muscle area and it feels warm, can help soothe the muscle. Wrap up an ice pack in a thin towel and place it on the sore muscles for about 15 minutes.
A massage will help to relax the very tight sore muscles and soothes muscle aches. However, this should not be done in cases of an acute injury.
Stretching your muscles for about 10 minutes after a rigorous workout to prevent sore muscles and warming up the body with simple movements like arm swings before exercise can help avoid soreness.
In the case of soreness, do not stop exercising completely. The fact that we experience muscle soreness after a workout is a sign that the muscles have been stretched and are slowly getting better. By using the muscles (with light activity) we can speed up the elimination of lactic acid buildup in the muscles.
Build up eccentric exercises slowly. Eccentric contractions occur when the muscles lengthen under tension. Walking or running downhill are also examples of eccentric training. Increasing the intensity gradually is seen to have relieved the intensity of pain.
Lastly, a warm bath may loosen the tightened muscles and boost up the blood circulation, thus providing temporary relief.