Blepharospasm refers to involuntary contraction/twitching/spasm of the eyelid muscles causing closure of the eyelids. In this condition, the muscles controlling eye movement undergo twitching quickly and uncontrollably. Blepharospasm begins as increased blinking of eyes, or mild twitches or just as eye irritation. In some cases, fatigue, sensitivity to bright light, dry eyes, blurred vision may also be present. With the progression of the condition, the eyelid muscles may spasm and it becomes difficult to open the eyes. In severe cases, the spasms can become so intense that it leads to closure/shutting of eyelids for long periods of time. Visual disturbance/periods of inability to see may arise due to an inability to open their eyelids. There are two types of blepharospasm. First type is primary/benign essential blepharospasm that occurs without any known cause. The second type is secondary blepharospasm that results from some underlying cause.

Homeopathy carries an excellent scope to treat twitching and spasm of eyelids. The medicines used are entirely safe and natural. They help to relax the muscles of the eyelids and gradually reduce the frequency and intensity of eyelid twitching and spasms. They also manage any associated symptoms with it. In mainstream medicines, botox injections are mainly followed as a line of treatment and when cases are severe or unresponsive to botox,  then surgery is recommended. Here homeopathy is a great non-invasive alternative and safe treatment option that treats this condition very gently with no adverse effects and prevents surgical intervention in most cases.

Homeopathy stimulates body’s self -healing system

Homeopathy offers a natural cure in these cases by boosting the self-healing mechanism in the body to overcome this issue. When a proper course of homeopathic treatment is followed as suggested by a homeopathic doctor, most mild to moderate intensity cases recover completely.

Individualized prescription

Keeping in view the individual characteristic symptoms of a person, the homeopathic remedies are selected for every case of blepharospasm. The symptoms in every case are thoroughly evaluated and analysed by a homeopath for finalizing a medicine. Besides, the potency and repetition of medicine is decided separately in each case.

Safe medicines with zero side effects

Homeopathic medicines for blepharospasm are safe to use and are devoid of any side-effects. Homeopathic medicines being prepared from organic substances are toxin-free and treat this condition without any adverse reactions. They can always help and never harm in any case.

Top 8 Homeopathic Remedies for Blepharospasm

The top 8 medicines to treat twitching, spasm of eyelids are Agaricus, Zincum Met, Physostigma, Euphrasia, Sulphur, Hepar Sulph, Merc Sol and Belladonna.

1. Agaricus – Top Grade Medicine to Treat Blepharospasm

Agaricus tops the list of medicines for treating blepharospasm. Agaricus is indicated for twitching, jerking, quivering and spasms of the eyelids. The spasms are frequent where eyelids open and close numerous times a day. Twitching may become worse while reading. Sensitivity to light may also be noted along with the above symptoms. Sometimes there is watering from eyes along with spasms and twitching of eyelids.

When to use Agaricus?

This medicine proves effective in blepharospasm cases when twitching worsens while reading and there is watering from eyes and sensitivity to light.

How to use Agaricus?

This medicine can be used in 30C potency twice or thrice a day in the beginning, with gradual reduction in dose when improvement seems to start.

2. Zincum Met – For Twitching of Eyelids with heaviness in upper lids

Zincum Met is the next beneficial medicine for treating twitching of eyelids. Upper eyelids tend to feel heavy. Intense fatigue and weakness is a prominent attending feature. Zincum Met is a great remedy and is also indicated for the treatment of facial twitches and tics in addition to twitching of eyelids.

When to use Zincum Met?

This medicine is recommended when twitching of lids is attended with heaviness in the upper lids and general weakness.

How to use Zincum Met?

It is best to take it in 30C power once daily.

3. Physostigma – For Twitching of Eyelids with Blurred Vision

Physostigma is helpful for cases of blepharospasm, twitching of eyelids attended with blurred vision. The contraction in the lids makes it difficult to open the eyes. Pain in eyes from moving them may also appear in a few cases.

When to use Physostigma?

It is a well-indicated medicine for blepharospasm when blurred vision occurs with eyelid twitching.

How to use Physostigma?

It can be used once or twice daily in 30C potency.

4. Euphrasia – For Photophobia attends Spasm of Lids

Euphrasia is helpful for cases of blepharospasm when photophobia (sensitivity to light) attends the spasm of lids. Euphrasia is also useful for twitching eyelid cases linked with pink eye/conjunctivitis. In such cases, redness, discharge, itching, grittiness in the eyes are also prominent.

When to use Euphrasia?

This medicine is suggested for cases of blepharospasm with sensitivity to light or itchy, red, watery eyes.

How to use Euphrasia?

Though it may be used in different potencies, it is best to begin with 30C potency. Euphrasia 30C can be taken two to three times a day as per the severity of the problem.

5. Sulphur – For Blepharospasm Worse in Morning

Sulphur is a prominently indicated medicine for blepharospasm which gets worse in the morning time. The eyelids are drawn together from a spasm in the morning hours. Attending blepharitis of a chronic nature may be present where Sulphur is needed. In such cases itching, burning, and a smarting in the eyelid margin with an inclination to rub is marked.

When to use Sulphur?

This medicine can be considered in blepharospasm cases that worsen in the morning.

How to use Sulphur?

This medicine is mainly used in 30C power that can be taken once a day only.

6. Hepar Sulph – For Blepharospasm Worse In Evening And Night

Hepar Sulph is indicated for blepharospasm when it is worse in the evening and night. Eyelids are spasmodically closed. Eyelids may also be swollen and sensitive to touch. In the daytime,  photophobia may be present.

When to use Hepar Sulph?

Hepar Sulph is suitable for blepharospasm cases when the problem aggravates in the evening and night.

How to use Hepar Sulph?

It proves effective in 30C potency which can be used once or twice a day.

7. Merc Sol – For Severe Cases Of Blepharospasm

Merc Sol is indicated for severe cases of blepharospasm. In cases requiring Merc Sol, the eyelids get into spasm and contract intensely. The eyelids close and open with great difficulty. The eyelids may be sensitive to touch.

When to use Merc Sol?

Merc Sol is useful when blepharospasm is severe and eyelids once contracted are very difficult to open up.

How to use Merc Sol?

It is advised to take this medicine one to two times a day in 30C power.

8. Belladonna – For Twitching Eyelids with Dry Eyes

Another medicine in the list to treat blepharospasm is Belladonna. It offers help for twitching eyelids attended with dry eyes. Heat in the eyes is also felt. Irritation and a gritty sensation in the eyes also appears.

When to use Belladonna?

One may opt its use for managing eyelid twitching accompanied with dryness and heat in eyes.

How to use Belladonna?

It is most commonly prescribed in 30C power that can be taken twice or thrice a day.

Cause of Blepharospasm

The cause behind blepharospasm is still not clear. However, it is thought to arise due to the abnormal functioning of the basal ganglia (area of the brain that coordinates movements). There are also some reports suggesting that blepharospasm may occur from activation of cells of the facial nerve in the absence of any signals from the brain. Genetics and heredity are also thought to play a role in the development of blepharospasm. Some of the risk factors for blepharospasm are head or facial trauma, family history of dystonia and medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Women are more likely to get blepharospasm as compared to men. Fatigue, bright light, stress, anxiety, wind, and air pollution tend to worsen blepharospasm. Minor twitching of eyelids is frequently related to stress, fatigue, use of caffeine/tobacco and lack of sleep. But in certain cases, it can be related to blepharitis (inflamed eyelids), dry eyes and conjunctivitis (inflamed conjunctiva i.e. the transparent membrane lining the eyelids and eyeball) also. It can also be related to certain conditions that include Tourette’s syndrome ((a condition causing involuntary motor tics and vocal tics. Tics are rapid, habitual, spasmodic contractions of muscles), multiple sclerosis (condition in which immune cells damage the protective covering of the nerves out of a misdirected response) and Parkinson’s disease (it refers to nervous system disorder with symptoms including hand tremors at rest, slowed movement, impaired posture and balance, rigid muscles, and changes in speech).

Ingrown toenails (also known as onychocryptosis) refers to a condition where the side of a toenail grows into the surrounding soft skin around the nail fold. This growth causes pain, swelling, and tenderness in the corner of the nail. The most commonly affected part is the big toe, but ingrown toenails can develop on any foot. An ingrown toenail can reoccur if not treated properly. Homeopathic treatment of ingrown toenail involves stimulating the body’s natural restorative process to help ease the pain and symptoms associated with the condition. Unless treated adequately, the condition can become a recurring problem.   

Homeopathic Treatment of Ingrown Toenail

Homeopathic medicines for the treatment of ingrown toenails include Magnetis Polus Australis, Graphites Naturalis, Nitric Acid, Silicea and Myristica Sebifera.

1. Magnetis Polus Australis – For Ingrown Toenail with Pulsating Pain

Magnetis Polus Australis is the medicine indicated when there is an extreme pain in the ingrown toenail coupled with sharp, pulsating pain and intense soreness around the affected part.

2. Graphites Naturalis – For Ingrown Toenail in case of Thick Nails

Graphites commonly known as Black Lead Plumbago is derived from the crushed grain of purest black lead. This remedy was proved by the founder of homeopathy Dr. Samuel Hahnemann as a very effective remedy for skin complaints and ingrown toenails. Graphites Naturalis is a medicine that is used to treat ingrown toenails in cases where the nails are thick and rough.

3. Nitric Acid – For Ingrown Toenail with Splinter-like Sensation

Nitric acid is one of the popular remedy belonging to the mineral kingdom. This remedy is prepared by blending sodium nitrate and sulphuric acid. The use of Nitric Acid is indicated when the ingrown toenails cause a splinter-like sensation in the nail. The nails in such cases are curved, yellow or distorted.

4. Silicea and Myristica Sebifera – For Ingrown Toenail with Pus Discharge

Silicea commonly known as Pure flint is a leading homeopathic remedy of mineral kingdom and is derived from chemical compound silicon dioxide. The word Silica is originated from the Latin word Silex denoting Silicon Oxide. This remedy is well indicated for the ailments attended with pus formation. Myristica Sebifera is derived from Brazilian plant Ucuba belonging to the family Myristicaceae. This remedy is a great antiseptic and has great efficacy in treating ulcerative and suppurative conditions of cellular tissue and periosteum. Myristica Sebifera quickens the process of suppuration and shortens the period. This remedy is great in healing inflammatory and suppurative stages.
Silicea and Myristica Sebifera are the medicines indicated in cases of ingrown toenails when there is an infection with pus discharge in the affected nails. These medicines help relieve pain and clear up the discharge and are used widely for homeopathic treatment of ingrown toenail.

5. Teucrium Marum Verum – For Suppuration of Nail Groove

Teucrium Marum Verum is commonly known as Cat Thyme. Cat thyme plant belonging to the genus of the mint family is a very fragrant plant which is native of Spain and Western Mediterranean. This homeopathic remedy is prepared from freshly harvested part of the plant which is chopped gently and crushed. The final product is then macerated in alcohol. This homeopathic medicine helps in treating ingrown toenail successfully when accompanied by a suppurated toenail.

6. Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum – For Ingrown Toenail with Nail Infection

Hepar sulphuris calcareum commonly known as calcium Sulphide is a remedy prepared from oyster shells.
This remedy is usually indicated when ingrown toenail is followed by toenail infection. There is severe splinter-like pain in the affected area. It also helps to hasten the suppuration and shorten the period. When pus discharged is thick, yellow and offensive this remedy is best indicated.

Side Effects of Conventional Treatment

The conventional treatment for an ingrown toenail employs the use of oral antibiotics like erythromycin, cephalexin in the treatment of ingrown nail caused due to cellulitis or nail infections. The most common listed side effect of these antibiotics are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, vaginal itching, headache, rash.

Surgical options include wedge resection, matrixectomy, and Vandenbos procedure. These surgical interventions can definitely help you to get rid of ingrown nail immediately but there are chances for it to reoccur as well. During these surgeries usually, a tourniquet is used on the toe and a deep incision is made which often requires stitching and scar formation. Hence these procedures are quite invasive and painful. Treatment of ingrown toenail in homeopathy involves the use of certain homeopathic medicines that help reduce the pain, swelling, and tenderness around the skin surrounding the toenail. These medicines also help clear off pus discharges in case of Ingrown nails. As they are developed from natural substances, they are safe and show no side effects.

Causes of Ingrown Toenails

Factors predisposing a person towards developing ingrown toenails include wearing tight or ill-fitted footwear, trimming of the toenails either by cutting the nails too short or leaving the edges sharp, injury to the toenail, naturally curved toenails, genetic susceptibility, nail plate trauma which usually occur by dropping objects on the toenail or stubbing the toenail. Other causes can include using feet extensively during athletic activities (ballet, football, kickboxing ) in which repeatedly kicking of object or pressure on feet for long periods is involved can cause protrusion of the toenail which can lead to the injury of surrounding flesh resulting in an ingrown nail. Abnormally shaped nail bed, nail deformities caused by diseases or genetic susceptibility and improper foot hygiene such as not keeping feet clean or dry are other factors.

Risk Factors

Risk factors that may predispose the person to develop an ingrown nail are obesity, diabetes, kidney, thyroid and heart problems (which may cause foot and leg swelling), onychomycosis i.e fungal infection of nails, bony or soft tissue tumors of toes, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of feet), too small or too large shoe gear, abnormal gait and poor foot mechanics such as pronation, toe or foot deformities such as bunions, hammertoes and flat foot, congenital toenail deformity abnormally long toes.

Signs and Symptoms of Ingrown Toenails

Surrounding skin of the affected nail is painful, swollen and red and the affected part is usually tender. An infection may develop in the tissue surrounding the nail, leading to yellow or white pus discharge. The big toe gets affected in a majority of cases, either on one or both the feet.
Overgrowth of skin around the toe is common.

Complications

An untreated ingrown nail can cause a nail infection which can further progress to a foot ulcer, open sores, loss of blood flow to the infected area, scarring of surrounding skin and nail borders.
An ingrown nail can also progress to tissue decay and tissue death at the site of infection (cellulitis).
Diabetes can complicate ingrown nail as even small cut, scrape may quickly become infected due to lack of blood flow and nerve sensitivity.
Toenail infection due to the ingrown nail can progress to the bone causing infection (osteomyelitis).
Lichen planus can also be one of the complications for ingrown nail as in about 10 percent of cases it causes ridging, grooving, splitting and thinning of nails.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of ingrown nail requires taking into account all possible causative factors and medical history.
An ingrown toenail can also be diagnosed with X-ray to show how deep the nail has grown into the skin.
X-Ray can also identify ingrown nail which was caused by injury.

Management of Ingrown Toenail

Some natural ways to treat ingrown nails may include:

1. Soaking the foot in warm, soapy water 2-3 times a day helps in keeping the area clean and free of bacteria. This can be very beneficial in softening the skin of the affected area, which can make it easier to draw out the toenail from the skin.
2. Direct application of apple cider vinegar diluted with purified water or foot soak in warm water with a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar can help in conditioning ingrown nails to fight bacteria.
3. Avoiding heels, tight shoes and wearing comfortable footwear can reduce down the pressure on the affected area. This can promote fast healing of the affected area.
4. Use of Essential oils such as tea tree oil, lavender oil can provide natural pain relief from an ingrown nail by ultimately giving affected area a healthy environment to heal.This may also help in remarkable reduction of inflammation.

Urinary problems are among the most common health issues affecting men and women of all age groups. These include cystitis, urethral stricture, renal calculi, and urine incontinence. Homeopathic medicines for urinary problems are natural, safe and free from toxic side-effects. 

Cystitis is an infection of the lower urinary tract; the main symptoms include burning with urination, a frequent urge to urinate accompanied by significant pain. Urethral stricture is the narrowing of the urethra caused due to injury, infection or instrumentation. The most common symptoms of urethral stricture are weak and splaying urinary stream, need to strain to urinate and pain during urination. Renal calculus or kidney stone is formed from minerals in the urine. Marked symptoms of renal calculus are excruciating, intermittent pains radiating from the flanks to the groins (to the inner thigh) termed as ‘renal colic.’ Renal colic is generally accompanied by urinary urgency, nausea, restlessness, and hematuria. Urine incontinence is the term used for involuntary passage of urine, dribbling with a sudden urge to urinate. Urine incontinence results from loss of bladder control, enlarged prostate or prolapsed uterus.

Advantage of Homeopathy

Homeopathy medicines offer the best available mode of treatment of urinary problems. Homeopathy medicines stimulate the restorative processes of the body and strengthen the detrusor muscles. The tonicity of the weakened muscles of the bladder is revitalized. Conventional treatments include painful surgical procedures with increased chances of recurrences, injury, sexual dysfunction or incontinence. Homeopathy medicines restore normal health without the need for surgical interventions. They act at the root to stop recurrence of the disease process.

Homeopathic Medicines for Urinary Problems

Cantharis, Clematis, and Conium are some highly recommended medicines for urinary problems. Cantharis is most helpful in treating intolerable urging. In such cases, the urine passes drop by drop, with tenesmus. Another wonderful medicine for interrupted urine flow with an inability to pass all the urine is Clematis. Conium is the most effective among medicines for urinary problems where a person has many difficulties voiding urine. Urine flows and stops again. The condition involves dribbling in elderly men.

1. Staphysigaria, Sarsaparilla, and Cantharis – For Urinary Problems due to Cystitis

Staphysigaria, Sarsaparilla, and Cantharis are rated among the most effective medicines for urinary problems due to Cystitis. Cystitis, an ineffectual urge to urinate especially in newly married women, is treated well with Staphysagria. Sarsaparilla is prescribed for severe pain at the conclusion of urination. The urine dribbles while sitting in such cases. One of the most reliable medicines for urinary problems involving urinary tract infection with intolerable urging to urinate and tenesmus is Cantharis.

2. Clematis and Thiosinaminum – For Urinary Problem resulting from Urethral Stricture

Natural medicines Clematis and Thiosinaminum have shown remarkable results in urinary problems resulting from urethral stricture. Clematis is one of the best medicines for urinary problems such as an interrupted flow of urine, inability to pass all the urine and constricted urethra. The commencing stricture is treated well with Clematis. Thiosinaminum is another wonderful medicine for urethral stricture cases where cicatricial tissue is formed in the urethra due to some reason. Thiosinaminum is rated among medicines for urinary problems that have shown proven ability to treat the condition.

3. Berberis Vulgaris and Pareria Brava – For Urinary Problems due to Renal Calculus

Two top grade medicines for urinary problems from renal calculus are Berberis Vulgaris and Pareria Brava. Berberis Vulgaris is indicated for left side renal colic radiating to the ureter, bladder, and urethra. Pareria Brava is very effective for bruised pains in the kidneys, along with constant urging and need to strain hard to urinate. The person experiences pain radiating down the thighs during efforts to urinate.

4. Lilium Tigrinum and Prunus Spinosa – Top grade Homeopathic medicines for urinary problems due to urine incontinence

The most effective medicines for urinary problems due to urine incontinence are Lilium Tigrinum and Prunus Spinosa. Lilium Tigrinum effectively treats frequent urination along with constant pressure on the bladder. Urine incontinence from prolapsed uterus is well treated with Lilium Tigrinum, making it one of the most wonderful medicines for urinary problems associated with this condition. Prunus Spinosa has shown great results in cases of involuntary urination in men with an enlarged prostate.

Wheezing is a characteristic high-pitched sound produced in the respiratory airways while breathing. It can be heard in the chest using a stethoscope. The whistling sound is produced due to the narrowing or obstruction of some part of the respiratory tree, mostly while breathing out air, what we call the expiration process. It may, however, be present while breathing in as well. Wheezing is mostly accompanied by dry cough and rattling of mucus in the chest. Wheezing is not a disease, but a marked symptom of respiratory diseases such as asthma, acute bronchitis, COPD or others. It may result from swelling or mucus in the airways. Wheezing with great dyspnoea is commonly observed asthmatics. Homeopathic medicines for wheezing stimulate the disease-fighting mechanism of the body. As the healing system of the body is strengthened, the disease is completely eradicated. 

Advantage of Homeopathy

Homeopathy is the alternative science of healing disease in the most gentle, safe and rapid manner. These medicines are natural and safe from toxic side-effects. They are curative in nature and do not suppress the disease process, which is why they are considered a better alternative option to conventional medicine. Suppressing symptoms makes the disease process even more stubborn and increases the chances of recurrence of the disease.

Homeopathic Medicines for Wheezing

Kali Carbonicum, Antimonium Tartaricum, and Spongia are the three most recommended medicines for wheezing. Kali Carbonicum is well indicated for wheezing with cough and stitching pains in the chest. Antimonium Tartaricum is one of the best medicines for wheezing with much rattling of mucus and little expectoration in lung disease. Asthma with dry cough and wheezing is most effectively treated with Spongia.

1. Lobelia Inflata and Spongia – For Wheezing with Asthma

The three most effective medicines for wheezing in asthma patients are Lobelia Inflata, Spongia, and Argentum Nitricum. Lobelia Inflata is very helpful in treating wheezing in asthma patients with great constriction of the chest. The person feels pressure or weight in the chest. Brisk walking usually helps. Spongia is another on the list of medicines for wheezing, especially in asthma cases with dryness of all air passages. Short and difficult respiration with a feeling of a plug in the larynx is most well attended with Spongia.

2. Natrum Sulphuricum and Sambucus – For Wheezing in Kids

Two top-rated medicines for wheezing, especially in kids, are Natrum Sulphuricum and Sambucus. Natrum Sulphuricum is recommended where a child has humid asthma with rattling in the chest, generally, at 4-5 am. Sambucus is the best among medicines for wheezing, especially in children with asthma where the suddenly wakes and sits up due to suffocation. Where the child is unable to breathe out and turns blue even as a whistling sound is heard in the chest, Sambucus must be prescribed.

3. Antimonium Tartaricum, Bromium, and Senega – For Wheezing with Rattling of Mucus

Antimonium Tartaricum, Bromium, and Senega are rated among the best Homeopathic medicines for wheezing with a rattling of mucus. In cases where wheezing is accompanied by great rattling of mucus in the chest but with little expectoration, Antimonium Tartaricum works best. The bronchial tubes are overloaded with mucus in such cases, producing a whistling sound while breathing out. Bromium is one of the best prescriptions for wheezing cough with hoarseness and rattling of mucus in the larynx. It is also the most effective of medicines for wheezing where a person feels a cold sensation and a burning pain behind the sternum while breathing in. Senega is another of the wonderful medicines for wheezing with rattling mucus in the chest. In such cases, the thorax feels too narrow and coughing usually ends up in a sneeze.

4. Arsenic Album and Sambucus – For Wheezing after Midnight

Arsenic Album and Sambucus are considered the most effective medicines for wheezing after midnight. Arsenic Album is of great help for wheezing during respiration and dry cough, especially after midnight. Even in cases where the condition is accompanied by great restlessness and the person is unable to lie down for fear of suffocation, Arsenic Album is the most effective prescription among medicines for wheezing. Suffocative cough coming on about midnight, together with dyspnoea and wheezing, is best attended with Sambucus.

5. Spongia and Bromium – Effective Homeopathic medicines for wheezing with dry cough

The most prescribed medicines for wheezing along with dry cough are Spongia and Bromium. Spongia is the best choice among medicines for wheezing where hoarseness and dry cough accompany the whistling sound in the chest. It is also the most suitable among medicines for wheezing in cases that show great dryness of all air passages along with a constricted larynx. Dry cough with hoarseness and burning pain behind the sternum together with wheezing breath is also best treated with Bromium.

6. Kali Carbonicum and Ipecac – For Wheezing with Dyspnoea

Kali Carbonicum and Ipecac are among the most effective medicines for wheezing where it is accompanied by dyspnoea. Where wheezing with dyspnoea is relieved by leaning forward, Kali Carbonicum is the ideal treatment option. The person complains of stitching pain in the chest along with dry cough and a feeling of constriction. Ipecac is rated among the best medicines for wheezing cough with a yearly attack of shortness of breath. Dyspnoea with constant constriction in the chest and violent cough is also treated well with Ipecac, making it the best among medicines for wheezing.

Inflammation of the urethra is known as urethritis. The urethra is a tube through which urine is carried from the urinary bladder outside the body. Urethritis is mainly caused by a bacterial infection that finds a chance to enter urethra through its opening. Homeopathic medicines for urethritis boost the immunity to fight infection and aid natural recovery.   

Common bacteria that can cause urethritis include E.coli (Escherichia coli), Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis. Apart from this urethritis can be caused by HSV (herpes simplex virus) and trichomonas. Gonorrhea and chlamydia infection from urethra may extend up from the urethra and can lead to PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) in females and epididymitis in males.

Homeopathic Medicines for Urethritis

Homeopathy offers excellent treatment for urethritis. It helps reduce inflammation of the urethra and manage symptoms of urethritis wonderfully. Natural medicines for urethritis treatment are selected as per the prominent symptoms of the case. The top remedies for urethritis are Cantharis, Apis Mellifica, Lycopodium, Merc Sol, Petroselinum, Terbinthina, Sepia, Pulsatilla, Cannabis Sativa, Clematis and Sarsaparilla.

1. Cantharis – For Pain/Burning in Urethra during Urination

Cantharis is a top grade medicine for treating urethritis with pain/burning in the urethra while urination. The pain and burning may even continue after passing urine. Urine may also not pass completely. Sometimes urine pass drop by drop. In some cases, cutting pains are felt in the urethra. The frequency of urination is also increased. The urging is most felt while standing or walking. An urgency to pass urine may also be marked. Sometimes blood may pass in the urine.

2. Apis Mellifica – For Burning, Stinging Pain in Urethra

Apis Mellifica is beneficial for urethritis with burning, stinging pain in the urethra. These symptoms appear during and after urination. Sometimes smarting, scalding is felt in the urethra. Constricted sensation appears in the urethra. Itching in urethra may attend. The desire to pass urine may be constant. Urine is scanty and may be dark.

3. Lycopodium – For Frequent Urination

Lycopodium is prepared from spores of plant Lycopodium Clavatum of the natural order Lycopodiaceae. Lycopodium is helpful for cases of urethritis with frequent urination. Frequent desire to urinate is marked at night time mostly where Lycopodium is indicated. Urine may have an offensive/pungent odor and may contain purulent sediment. Soreness or burning in urethra may be experienced on urinating. Itching is also felt in urethra both during and after urinating. Dull, pressing pain in the lower abdomen may also be felt.

4. Merc Sol – For Urethritis with Sudden Urgency to Pass Urine

Merc Sol is very useful medicine for cases of urethritis with marked urgency to pass urine. Persons needing Merc Sol have a sudden irresistible urge for urination and they have to hurry to pass urine. They also complain of frequent urination day and night. Burning in urethra on beginning to urinate is also intense. Marked itching in the urethra is also complained of. Greenish discharge may pass from the urethra in males where Merc Sol is indicated.

5. Petroselinum – For Marked Urgency to Pass Urine

Petroselinum is prepared from a plant Petroselinum Sativum or Parsley, of the natural order Umbelliferae. Petroselinum is another medicine for marked urgency to pass urine in urethritis cases. The frequency of urination increases, and there is a burning and tingling in the urethra during urination. In some cases creeping, biting, crawling sensation or itching in the urethra is felt. Drawing and lancinating pain in urethra appear in few cases. In males discharge of milky fluid or yellow discharge from urethra may be noted.

6. Terbinthina – For Urethritis when Blood Passes in Urine

Terbinthina is a prominently indicated medicine for urethritis when blood passes in urine. Urine is scanty and has a fetid odor. Along with this painful urination is there. Burning in the urethra is also felt when urinating. Frequent urination arises at night time.

7. Sepia – For Urethritis in Females with Painful Intercourse

Sepia is an excellent medicine for urethritis in females to manage complaint of painful intercourse. The pain is very intense in females needing Sepia. Along with this slimy, yellow or greenish vaginal discharge may also be present. This is accompanied by itching in the vagina. The discharge is offensive and most worse after urinating. There is also an increase in frequency and urgency to urinate. Burning and cutting pains in the urethra are felt when urinating. Bearing down in the pelvis is another characteristic feature attending the above symptoms. Sepia is also a top grade medicine indicated for treating PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) in case the urethral infection extends to pelvic organs.

8. Pulsatilla – For Vaginal Discharges Females

Pulsatilla is prepared from plant Pulsatilla Nigricans or Wind Flower of the natural order Ranunculaceae. Pulsatilla is a prominent medicine to help manage complaint of vaginal discharges in case of urethritis in females. The discharges are like thick mucus, milk colored, and creamy. The discharges are acrid with itching and burning sensation. They tend to get worse on lying down. Other accompanying features include burning in urethral orifice during and after urination; frequent urination and blood in urine.

9. Cannabis Sativa – For Discharge from Urethra in Males

Cannabis Sativa is well-indicated for urethritis with discharge from the urethra in males. The discharge from urethra may be purulent, thick, watery mucus, clear transparent mucus or yellow mucus. The penis is swollen and painful. The entire urethra is inflamed, pain begins in the orifice of the urethra and extends backward. This is accompanied by burning, smarting or stitching in the urethra.

10. Clematis – For Urethritis in Males with Painful Ejaculation

Clematis is prepared from the leaves and stems of a plant Clematis Erecta of the natural order Ranunculaceae. Clematis helps to manage complaint of painful ejaculation in males suffering from urethritis. The pains are mainly of burning nature. The urethra is painful to touch, most worse at night. Burning in urethra appears on beginning to urinate and continues even after urinating. Discharge of thick pus from urethra may be noted too. Clematis also works well in cases of epididymitis in males if the urethral infection spreads.

11. Sarsaparilla – For cases where Blood Appears in Semen

Sarsaparilla is prepared from dried rhizome of plant Sarsaparilla Officinalis or Wild Licorice of the natural order Smilaceae. Sarsaparilla is useful to manage cases of urethritis where blood appears in semen. Other symptoms arising in cases requiring Sarsaparilla include scanty urine, a thin feeble stream of urine and severe pain at the conclusion of urination.

Symptoms of Urethritis

Pain or burning while urinating is the main symptom of urethritis. In some cases, pain may also be present when not urinating. Other symptoms of urethritis include increased frequency of urination, an urgency to urinate, discharge from penis or vagina, pain during intercourse in females, painful ejaculation, swelling/tenderness of penis, passing blood in semen or urine.

Cubital tunnel syndrome is a peripheral nerve compression syndrome that involves pressure or stretching of the ulnar nerve (also known as the “funny bone” nerve). It is an injury or irritation of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel at the elbow (a space of the dorsal medial elbow which allows passage of the ulnar nerve around the elbow). Homeopathic treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome promises a natural approach towards the treatment of the symptoms. 

This is also termed ulnar nerve entrapment and is the second most common compression neuropathy in the upper extremity after carpal tunnel syndrome. It represents symptoms of considerable discomfort and disability and in extreme cases can lead to a loss of function of the hand. The main clinical manifestation of this type of compression is paresthesia (“pins and needles like sensation”) and sensory impairment.

Homeopathic Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Sometimes, surgery may be required to relieve the pressure on the ulnar nerve. This can involve releasing the nerve, moving the nerve to the front of the elbow, or even removing a part of the bone. Therapy is sometimes needed after surgery. Numbness and tingling may improve gradually. It may take many months of recovery after surgery. In some cases, the symptoms of cubital tunnel may not be eliminated even after surgery, particularly so if the symptoms were severe. Homeopathy is highly successful in treating nerve compression conditions including cubital tunnel syndrome. Homeopathy treatment for cubital tunnel syndrome uses medicines that treat the problem in an excellent way. These medicines are very safe to use and do not have any side effects. Aranea Diadema, Plumbum Metallicum, Kalmia Latifolia, Argentum Nitricum, Hypericum Perforatum, and Rhus Tox are the top remedies used to treat cubital tunnel syndrome.

1. Aranea Diadema – For Acute Burning Pain

Aranea Diadem is also known by the name ‘Web of Diadem Spider,’ and is a remedy made from the papal cross spider commonly found inhabiting the old walls and other closed places all over America as well as Europe.
This homeopathic remedy has its sphere of action around the disorders of the nervous system distinguished by neuralgia with unexpected soreness of affected parts. The key symptoms of this remedy include acute burning pain in the nerve. Numbness with a sensation of heaviness are the other symptoms of neuralgia.

2. Plumbum Metallicum – For Various Symptoms of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Plumbum Metallicum or the ‘common lead’ is a remedy extracted from the Lead Ore mineral. The sphere of action of this remedy revolves around the characteristic mind symptoms affecting the memory and the neurological conditions of the body. Plumbum is given for a variety of symptoms from muscle spasms and trembling to muscle weakness. Plumbum treats the symptoms of pain and numbness most likely caused by muscle weakness.

3. Kalmia Latifolia – For Pain and Numbness

Kalmia is a remedy prepared from the evergreen shrub of Mountain Laurel of the family Ericaceae. It is commonly found in North America and Cuba. The main action of the remedy revolves around various conditions causing neuralgia and inflammations. It is also a good remedy in the treatment of sciatica. The pain in the nerve can be sticking, darting, pressing or shooting in nature, attended by numbness of affected part. Pains are intense and can change places with redness and swelling which is worse from least movement. Other symptoms are a weakness of the fingers with pain along the course of the nerve.

Other Important Remedies

4. Argentum Nitricum

Argentum Nitricum is a useful medicine for the cubital tunnel syndrome when numbness is present specifically along the fingertips of the ring and little finger.

5. Hypericum Perforatum

Hypericum Perforatum is a remedy used to treat an injury/trauma to the elbow or the ulnar nerve leading to symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome. The symptoms include tingling, numbness and burning pain in the affected area.

6. Rhus Toxicodendron

Rhus Tox is a remedy useful in cases where there is a history of overstraining of the elbow from exercise or any other activity ultimately leading to main symptoms of the syndrome.

Symptoms of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Although the symptoms can sometimes mimic other conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis. But depending upon the duration and progression of the disorder, the primary symptom of cubital tunnel syndrome is an aching in the forearm. Numbness and tingling may also be present in the 4th and 5th digits and the ulnar side of the hand. The ulnar nerve may be enlarged, palpable and tender. On observation, there may be atrophy of the muscles of the hand, which is often observed in patients with an abnormal posture of the hands.
Patients suffering from cubital tunnel syndrome are 3-4 times more likely to develop atrophy than patients suffering from another well-known disorder – carpal tunnel syndrome.
Cubital tunnel syndrome causes pain, loss of sensation, tingling, and weakness. ‘Pins and needles’ like sensation is usually felt in the ring and small fingers. These symptoms are often felt when the elbow is bent for a long period of time.

Causes of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital tunnel syndrome is mainly caused by traction and pressure but can also be caused by ischemia of the ulnar nerve. The main symptoms of pain & paraesthesia in the fourth and fifth finger and pain in the medial aspect of the elbow (proximally or distally) is caused by the compression of the ulnar nerve.
There are a few keynote causes of this ulnar nerve compression. These include:

1. Increased pressure – Direct pressure (like leaning the arm on an armrest) on the nerve can press the nerve, causing the arm and hand to (as we know it) ‘fall asleep.’
2. Overstretching – Keeping the elbow bent for a long time can stretch the nerve. This can most commonly happen during sleep.
3. Location – Sometimes, the ulnar nerve does not stay in its place and can snap back and forth over the bone with the movement of the elbow. Repeated snapping of the nerve can irritate the nerve.

This syndrome can be classified according to primary or secondary causes.
Primary symptoms include anatomical variations such as subluxation of the ulnar nerve (partial dislocation of the nerve).
Secondary symptoms are usually the result of an injury. It can although rarely be caused by intraneural masses like a lipoma or ganglion.

Risk Factors

There are many risk factors that can make a person susceptible to cubital tunnel syndrome. Mechanical factors such as stretching, friction or compression of the ulnar nerve, direct trauma, repetitive elbow flexion/extension, repeated traction, subluxation of the ulnar nerve, metabolic disorders, congenital deformities, anatomical issues, arthritis, and occupational factors, head injuries that result in flexion contractures, age (more commonly affects people older than 40 years), overhead activities, and occupations involving prolonged periods of elbow flexion, such as holding a telephone.
Some people develop cubital tunnel syndrome because of a familial tendency. Diabetes mellitus, Rheumatoid arthritis, and Hypothyroidism also raise the risk of developing cubital tunnel syndrome.

Pathogenesis

The most commonly known pathogenetic mechanism is the intermittent traction when the ulnar nerve becomes fixed at a single or several points which limits the free gliding the nerve. Compression of the nerve at the cubital tunnel may occur due to reactive changes at the medial collateral ligament, some adhesions within the tunnel, hypertrophy of the surrounding muscles, or changes in the joint.

Managing the Condition

Inflammation anywhere along the ulnar nerve can cause the nerve to have limited mobility by getting stuck in one place. There are a variety of exercises that can help reduce the intensity of the symptoms of cubital tunnel syndrome. Exercises like Elbow Flexion and Wrist Extension, Head tilt exercises and Arm flexion in front of the body help stretch the ulnar nerve and encourage its movement through the cubital tunnel. They can help decrease the ulnar nerve pressure and improve mobility. Apart from these exercises, rest should be taken from aggravating activities like leaning on the elbows, playing instruments like guitar, and other harsh manual work. Cold packs can also be applied to reduce pain.

Precautions

Some precautions to help prevent the development of cubital tunnel syndrome are to avoid overstraining by limiting the amount of overexertion to the nerve, wrapping a cloth loosely around the elbow or wearing a splint at night to keep the elbow from bending can help prevent the symptoms from worsening, avoiding leaning on the “funny bone,” and watching your posture during the day to avoid long periods of time with the elbow bent. Patients with a desk job should make more space between the desk and the chest so that the elbows are in a straight posture.

Key Points

1. Cubital tunnel syndrome is a problem of the ulnar nerve which passes through the inside of the elbow through the cubital tunnel.
2. Cubital tunnel syndrome may happen when a person frequently bends the elbows, leans on the elbows a lot, or has an injury to the area. Arthritis, bone spurs, and previous fractures or dislocations of the elbow can also cause it.
3. The most common symptom of cubital tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling, and pain in the hand on the ring and little finger, especially when the elbow is bent.
4. Homeopathic treatment of cubital tunnel syndrome along with rest can help treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation.

Blepharitis refers to the inflammation of the edges/margins of the eyelids where eyelashes grow. The factors that are linked with the cause of blepharitis include clogging of the oil glands at the base of the eyelashes, allergic reactions, bacterial infection, seborrhoeic dermatitis (skin condition causing inflamed patches covered with flakes), rosacea (skin condition causing facial flushing and redness that can involve eyes as well), and eyelash mites. The symptoms of blepharitis include red eyes, watering from eyes, itching of the eyelids, swelling of the eyelid margin, burning in the eyes, grittiness in the eyes, stinging sensation in the eyes, sticking of the eyelids, skin flaking around eyes, sensitivity to light (photophobia) and loss of eyelashes. The symptoms of blepharitis tend to get worse mostly in the morning. Both eyes are involved in majority of the cases.

Homeopathy offers very effective treatment for cases of blepharitis. Natural homeopathic medicines help reduce inflammation, redness, and the swelling of eyelids and manage its symptoms. The symptoms including watering of eyes, itching of eyelids, burning and grittiness in eyes, stinging sensation in the eyes, the sticking of eyelids and sensitivity to light are managed wonderfully with homeopathic medicines. In conventional mode, steroidal eye drops, ointments, medicated creams are prescribed for cases of blepharitis that offer short-term relief. Homeopathic remedies offer permanent cure by addressing the root cause behind it.

Homeopathic medicines help to treat blepharitis from its root by raising the body’s immunity to fight back the underlying cause. Along with reducing inflammation, it relieves the associated symptoms remarkably. With these medicines, a very safe and natural recovery occurs. Homeopathy is helpful in both acute as well as chronic cases of blepharitis. It also aims to treat recurrence of this problem again and again.

Homeopathy works as per the law of Similimum which means while selecting the homeopathic medicine from the list of different medicines for any given case the one that has closest match with the symptoms of the individual is chosen. The same rule applies to finalise medicines for blepharitis cases. After finalising the medicine, the potency and dosage of that medicine is also decided as per homeopathic principles. This properly prescribed medicine is capable of yielding excellent results in cases of blepharitis.

Homeopathy makes use of natural medicines for treating blepharitis. Homeopathic medicines have zero side effects that treat blepharitis naturally by acting internally on the root cause behind it.

Top 9 Homeopathic Medicines for Blepharitis

The top remedies for blepharitis are Euphrasia, Apis Mellifica, Graphites, Argentum Nitricum, Petroleum, Natrum Mur, Belladonna, Sulphur and Silicea.

1. Euphrasia – For Redness and Watering from Eyes

Euphrasia is a natural medicine prepared from a plant Euphrasia Officinalis. Euphrasia is very beneficial for managing redness and watering from eyes in cases of blepharitis. The eyelids are very red and swollen, and there may be burning and biting sensation in the eyes along with grittiness.

When to use Euphrasia?

This medicine is highly recommended to manage red and watery eyes in cases of blepharitis.

How to use Euphrasia?

It is a short-acting medicine that can be taken two to three times a day in 30C potency.

2. Apis Mellifica – For Burning, Stinging Sensation In Eyes

Apis Mellifica is useful for blepharitis with a burning and stinging sensation in the eyes. Eyelids tend to feel heavy, are red, swollen and may be itchy too. Irritation and soreness appear in the eyes. Sensitivity to light may also be present in a few cases.

When to use Apis Mellifica?

This medicine should be considered to manage burning and stinging in eyes form blepharitis.

How to use Apis Mellifica?

It is mostly prescribed in 30 C potency that can be taken once a day.

3. Graphites – For Flakiness/Crusting At The Base Of Eyelashes

Graphites is an excellent medicine for blepharitis with flakiness/crusting at the base of eyelashes. There is marked dryness on the edges of lids with itching and a constant desire to rub the eyes. Margins of eyelids are highly inflamed and may stick together especially at night. Along with this, profuse watering from the eyes may arise. Smarting, burning and biting sensation in the eyes attend the above symptoms.

When to use Graphites?

It is an apt medicine for cases of blepharitis with flakiness or crusts at the base of eyelashes with dry eyelid margins.

How to use Graphites?

It gives excellent results in 3X potency that can be taken once or twice a day.

4. Argentum Nitricum – For Redness, Swelling Of Eyelid Margin

Argentum Nitricum is the next helpful medicine for blepharitis. In cases needing Argentum Nitricum, there is marked redness of eyelids and swelling of the eyelid margin. Thick crusts may appear on the lids along with swelling. This may be accompanied by sticking of eyelids in the morning. Photophobia may attend too. There may be dryness and heat in the eyes. Complaints may get better in cold air and with cold applications when Argentum Nitricum is required.

When to use Argentum Nitricum?

This medicine proves most effective for cases of blepharitis with red, swollen eyelid margins and sticking of eyelids in morning.

How to use Argentum Nitricum?

Among its various available potencies, the most frequently used is 30C potency. In the beginning, it can be taken in 30C potency one to two times a day as per severity of complaint.

5. Petroleum – For Dry And Itchy Eyelids

Petroleum is beneficial for cases of blepharitis where dryness and itching of lids are prominent. There is a need to rub the eyelids frequently. The skin around the eyes is also dry and scurfy. Burning and sticking in the eyes may also appear. In some cases, smarting sensation is felt in the eyes.

When to use Petroleum?

Petroleum is of great use to manage dryness and itching of eyelids in blepharitis cases.

How to use Petroleum?

Petroleum 30C can be used once a day.

6. Natrum Mur – For Prominent Gritty Sensation In Eyes

Natrum Mur is well-indicated medicine for blepharitis with gritty (sand-like) sensation in the eyes. It is mostly felt in the morning. Along with this, there is marked sensitivity to light. Smarting and burning sensation is felt in the eyes. A burning sensation appears that gets worse during the evening. Eyes remain red with watering and feel sticky in the morning.

When to use Natrum Mur?

This medicine is helpful to deal with grittiness means sensation of sand particle in eyes in cases of blepharitis.

How to use Natrum Mur?

This medicine is usually prescribed in 6X power two to three times a day.

7. Belladonna – For Swollen and Painful Lids

Belladonna is considered for blepharitis cases with swollen and painful eyelids. Pain, pressive in nature may appear in the eyes. It gets worse on closing the eyes. Eyes are sensitive to light. There may be marked redness and itching in the eyes. A sensation of heat and burning in the eyes are prominent. Sand- in-the-eye sensation also appears.

When to use Belladonna?

Belladonna should be opted for blepharitis cases presenting with swelling and pain in eyelids with pain worsening when eyes are closed

How to use Belladonna?

Belladona 30C power is recommended once or twice a day .

8. Sulphur – For Dry Crusts In Lashes And Falling Of Eyelashes

Sulphur is a well-indicated medicine for blepharitis with dry crusts in lashes and falling of eyelashes. The inner surface of the lids is dry and inflamed. Burning and smarting sensation on the edges of the eylids along with itching is marked with an inclination to rub it. Itching is worse in the evening. Biting sensation in eyes with lachrymation is felt especially in the evening.

When to use Sulphur?

Sulphur is a good choice of medicine to manage dry crusting in eyelashes accompanied with falling of eyelashes in blepharitis cases.

How to use Sulphur?

It works well in both low and high potency. To start with 30C potency is usually preferred that can be taken once a day.

9. Silicea – For Sticking of Eyelids

Silicea works well in cases of blepharitis with sticking of eyelids. This is most marked in the morning. Cold air exposure tends to worsen it. Smarting sensation is also felt in the eyelids. It worsens from closing the eyes. In some cases, thjere is photophobia. Pain and sand-like sensation in the eyes. Pain may be throbbing, tearing, shooting, stinging in nature. Lachrymation may be present that gets worse in open air.

When to use Silicea?

This medicine should be selected to manage blepharitis cases where sticking of eyelids occur especially in morning.

How to use Silicea?

Though it can be used in different powers, but generally its 6X power is mostly used. Silicea 6X can be used twice or thrice daily.

 

Diplopia or double vision refers to the complaint of seeing two images of an object instead of one. The two images can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. It can occur in one eye (monocular diplopia) or both the eyes (binocular diplopia). Homeopathic medicines for diplopia are selected individually for every case taking into consideration the reasons and the attending features.   

Diplopia can develop due to a number of reasons like keratoconus (cone-shaped cornea), corneal damage from infection/dryness), cataract, strokes, head injury, brain tumors, aneurysms, black eye (a bruise around eyes that results from a blunt blow to the area of the face around the eye or eyes), severe dryness of eyes as in Sjogren’s syndrome, squint, myasthenia gravis, Grave’s disease, (multiple sclerosis, Guillain-barre syndrome, diabetes), migraine headaches, astigmatism and pterygium. Alcohol or other recreational drugs can lead to temporary diplopia.

Homeopathic Medicines for Diplopia

Diplopia can be managed effectively with natural medicines. Before beginning homeopathy treatment for diplopia, an examination and evaluation by ophthalmologist and neurologist are essential. One must take the medicine from a homeopath after a complete case analysis and avoid self-prescription. The top remedies for diplopia are Gelsemium, Arnica, Zincum Met, Causticum, Natrum Mur, Phytolacca, Belladonna, Syphilinum, and Pulsatilla.

1. Gelsemium – For diplopia with Headache

Gelsemium is prepared from the bark of the root of plant Gelsemium Sempervirens commonly known as yellow jasmine. The natural order of this plant is Loganiaceae. Gelsemium is beneficial for diplopia when attended with a headache. Pain above eyes and across the forehead is felt. A band like sensation is felt around the head. Fullness in the head is marked. In cases needing Gelsemium, there is a double vision mostly when looking sideways. The eyeballs feel sore when moved and there maybe vertigo present. In a few cases, ptosis ( droopy eyelids) may be present. There is heaviness of eyes along with weak eyesight. This remedy is also indicated in cases of diplopia with astigmatism.

2. Arnica – For Diplopia in case of Eye Injury (Bruise)

Arnica is prepared from the root of plant Arnica Montana of the natural order Compositae. Arnica is helpful for cases of diplopia from eye injury (bruise around the eye). Double vision is accompanied by vertigo and this gets worse upon looking downwards. The eye feels painful, sore, red and swollen. Pain in the eye may be shooting and tearing in nature. The eyes also feel heavy with a sensation of great weight. There may also be a headache along with the above symptoms.

3. Zincum Met – For Diplopia with Squint

Zincum Met is a helpful medicine for diplopia with a squint. In cases requiring Zincum Met left eye is more affected with double vision as compared to the right eye. In addition to double vision, the objects may also appear elongated. Eyes may be weak with dim vision. Pain in the eyes may also be felt. Dryness in the eyes is another attending symptom.

4. Causticum – For Diplopia with Ptosis (Droopy Eyelids)

Causticum is useful for diplopia cases where ptosis (droopy eyelids) is present. Eyelids feel heavy. Diplopia may worse on looking sideways where Causticum is indicated. A pressing pain may be felt in the eyes. Dryness in eyes is present. Eyes may also be sensitive to light

5. Natrum Mur – For Diplopia with Weak Eyes

Natrum Mur is indicated for diplopia with weak eyes. There is eye strain, and the eyes get tired upon reading or writing. The vision may be blurred and the eye muscles get weak. The eyelids feel heavy along with a pain in the eyes.

6.Phytolacca – For Diplopia with Vertigo

Phytolacca is prepared from plant Phytolacca Decandra of the natural order Phytolaccaceae. Phytolacca is significant medicine for diplopia attended with vertigo. In many cases, a headache is also present. There is dimness of vision, sensitivity to light and dull pain in the eyes.

7. Belladonna – For Diplopia with Pain in Eyes

Belladonna is prepared from a plant named Deadly Nightshade of the natural order Solanaceae. Belladonna offers help in cases of diplopia with pain in the eyes. The objects may also feel crooked with double vision. The pain is felt deep in the eyes and maybe shooting, aching or stinging in nature. The eye pain gets worse by movement. There is a marked sensitivity to light and the eyes feel dry along with a burning sensation. There may be a pain in the forehead and temple region along with inflammation or ulcer of the cornea.

8. Syphilinum – For Vertical Diplopia

Syphilinum is well-indicated for managing vertical diplopia. One image of an object is seen lower than the other where Syphilinum is required. Pain in eyes may be present that is most worse at the night time. Other attending complaints that may be present includes droopy eyelids, strabismus.

9. Pulsatilla – For Horizontal Diplopia

Pulsatilla is prepared from a plant Pulsatilla named Pulsatilla Nigricans of the natural order Ranunculaceae. Pulsatilla is a useful medicine for cases of horizontal diplopia. Oversensitivity to light, stitches in eyes, pressure in eyes and dryness of eyes are few attending symptoms to double vision in cases where Pulsatilla is indicated. Complaint of keratoconus may be present in some cases.

Symptoms of Diplopia

In many cases, diplopia occurs without any accompanying symptoms. While in other cases few symptoms can attend diplopia. These symptoms that can accompany diplopia include pain in eyes on movement, headache, droopy eyelids, nausea, pain in the temples or around the eyebrows, weakness in eyes, vertigo, eye strain and sensitivity to light or sounds.

The rectum is the lowest terminal part of the large intestine. Any bleeding that occurs from the anus, the lower colon or rectum is referred to as rectal bleeding. The reasons for rectal bleeding are multiple. Firstly, it includes passing a hard stool, hemorrhoids (swollen, inflamed veins around anus or lower rectum), anal fissures (a cut/ tear in lining of anus).  Next cause can be IBD-inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) which is autoimmune in origin causing inflammation and ulcers in gastrointestinal tract. Further causes include proctitis (inflamed rectum), colon polyps (harmless growths in colon or rectum) and diverticulosis (formation of abnormal pockets inside colon). Lastly, cancer of the colon or rectum can cause rectal bleeding.

Rectal bleeding can be attended with many other signs and symptoms. These include rectal/anal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. The other symptoms are abdominal cramping and mucus in the stool. Severe rectal bleeding can lead to anemia.

Homeopathy proves to be very helpful in treating cases of rectal bleeding. Occurring from various causes, it can be successfully treated with homeopathic medicines. Along with bleeding, homeopathy also helps to manage attending symptoms like pain in the anus or rectum, abdomen pain, loose stool, or hard stool. Homeopathic medicines are natural in origin, hence they have zero side effects. Homeopathy yields excellent results in cases of rectal bleeding having mild to moderate intensity. However, it is to be noted that in severe bleeding, dark/blackish bleeding, and cases attended with anemia, help from a conventional mode of treatment should be taken.

Homeopathy gives long-term results in rectal bleeding cases as it focuses on treating the root cause. Homeopathic medicines boost the self-healing mechanism of the body to fight the cause and overcome it to give effective and natural recovery. With regular use of homeopathic medicines for some time as guided by a homeopathic doctor, the episodes of bleeding gradually reduce till they get completely over. Homeopathy is recommended for rectal bleeding caused by different reasons, like piles, fissures, hard stool, and inflammatory conditions of the colon and rectum. However, it has limitations in treating cases with serious causes like cancer of rectum/colon where urgent help from conventional mode of treatment is advised.

Homeopathic medicines for rectal bleeding need to be selected individually for every case. The reason behind rectal bleeding, the character of blood and other attending symptoms are taken into consideration for selecting the required homeopathic medicine in every individual case.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Rectal Bleeding

The top 7 homeopathic medicines for rectal bleeding are Hamamelis, Nitric Acid, Merc Sol, Natrum Mur, Nux Vomica, Phosphorous and Merc Cor.

1. Hamamelis – Top Medicine for Rectal Bleeding From Piles

Hamamelis is a top-listed medicine for managing rectal bleeding arising from piles. The bleeding in such cases is profuse. Burning, rawness, and soreness at the anus may be felt. Blood loss is followed by immense weakness. Hamamelis is also well-indicated for rectal bleeding from ulcers of the large intestine with loose stool and copious bleeding from the rectum. The blood has a fetid odor.

When to use Hamamelis?

Hamamelis is highly recommended to manage rectal bleeding from piles that is profuse with soreness and burning of anus and weakness.

How to use Hamamelis?

One may take this medicine in 30C potency three to four times a day in the beginning. When relief sets in, gradually reduce the dose.

2. Nitric Acid – For Rectal Bleeding In Anal Fissures

Nitric Acid is a prominently indicated medicine for treating rectal bleeding in case of anal fissures. Persons needing Nitric acid have fissure at the anus with bleeding and violent anal pain. The pain may be cutting, sharp, stitching or splinter-like in nature, varying from case to case. Pain is felt while passing stool and also lasts for a long time after passing stool. Besides, there is constipation. The stool is dry, hard and difficult. Anus feels constricted. Pricking is felt at the anus. The anus is swollen and markedly sensitive. Itching and burning at the anus along with fetid discharge may also appear in a few cases.

When to use Nitric Acid?

Its use is highly recommended to manage rectal bleeding in cases of anal fissure with sharp, cutting, stitching or splinter like pains.

How to use Nitric Acid?

Nitric Acid 30C can be taken once a day.

3. Merc Sol – For Rectal Bleeding from Ulcers in Colon or Rectum

Merc Sol is a very useful medicine for managing rectal bleeding from ulcers in colon or rectum. Its use is mainly advised for cases of ulcerative colitis. The person requiring Merc Sol has watery stool that may be yellow or green-colored. Sometimes it is frothy. Stool smells sour. Profuse blood passes from rectum along with the stool and large amount of mucus. Tenesmus (a constant urge to pass stool even when bowels are empty) is very much marked alongwith the above symptoms. Abdominal colic of pinching and cutting nature is felt. Burning and pain is also felt in the rectum. Marked weakness accompanies.

When to use Merc Sol?

Merc Sol is a well-indicated medicine for managing rectal bleeding due to ulcer of the rectum or colon with loose stool, mucus in stool, constant urge to pass stool and a pinching cutting abdominal pain.

How to use Merc Sol?

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

4. Natrum Mur – For Rectal Bleeding from Constipation, Hard Stool

Natrum Mur is an excellent medicine for treating rectal bleeding due to constipation or hard stool. The stool is hard, dry, irregular and unsatisfactory, expelled with difficulty along with bleeding from the rectum. Stool passes in large masses or in small quantities like sheep dung. The anus is constricted. Stitching pains in the anus are felt. Burning and smarting pain are felt frequently in the anus.

When to use Natrum Mur?

It is an excellent medicine to help cases of rectal bleeding from hard, constipated stool.

How to use Natrum Mur?

Usually 6X potency of this medicine is used. Natrum Mur 6X can be taken two to three times a day.

5. Nux Vomica – For Rectal Bleeding with Frequent Urge To Pass Stool

Nux Vomica is a significant medicine for managing cases of bleeding from the rectum accompanied with frequent urge to pass stool. There is a constant, ineffectual urge to pass stool. Every time a person goes to pass stool, it is passed in small quantity. Stool may be offensive. Before and after passing stool, cutting pain may be felt around the navel. The pain subsides after passing stool. Other attending symptoms are itching in the anus, sore pain at the anus, tearing/stinging of the anal region. Nux Vomica is also indicated where jelly-like mucus passes with blood streaked stool.

When to use Nux Vomica?

It is a highly suitable medicine for managing rectal bleeding when there is a frequent ineffectual urge to pass stool.

How to use Nux Vomica?

Both the lower and higher potencies of this medicine have turned out to be effective with excellent results. But initially it can be taken in 30 C potency twice or thrice a day.

6. Phosphorus – For Treating Cases Of Bright Red Rectal Bleeding

Phosphorus is a wonderful medicine for treating cases of rectal bleeding where blood is bright red in color. Bright blood may pass from piles, fissures, proctitis (inflamed rectum) or with loose stool in cases where Phosphorus is needed. Stool may be offensive/sour-smelling and may have undigested food particles. Lumps of white mucus may also pass in the stool. Biting, itching and stinging or cutting pain is felt at the anus.

When to use Phosphorus?

Phosphorus is a useful medicine to manage cases of bright red bleeding from the rectum as in cases of piles, anal fissures, inflammation of rectum and loose stool.

How to use Phosphorus?

Among its different potenices, 30C is mainly recommended that can be used once a day.

7. Merc Cor – For Blood and Mucus in Stool And Cutting Colicky Pains

The use of medicine Merc Cor is suggested for cases of rectal bleeding with mucus in stool and cutting colicky abdominal pain. The pain persists all the time before, during and after passing stool. Cutting pain and violent burning are also felt in the rectum. The stool is frequent, hot and offensive along with blood and mucus. It may be yellow or green.

When to use Merc Cor?

Merc Cor should be used when mucus passes in the stool along with blood and cutting colicky pain in abdomen.

How to use Merc Cor?

This medicine can be taken once a day only in 30C power.