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 inflammation of the eyelid edges/margins where eyelashes grow. The factors that are linked with the cause of blepharitis include clogging of the oil glands at the base of eyelashes, allergic reactions, bacterial infection, seborrhoeic dermatitis, rosacea, and eyelash mites. These natural medicines help reduce the inflammation, redness, and swelling of the eyelids. Homeopathic medicines for blepharitis help reduce the inflammation, redness, and swelling of the eyelids.    

Homeopathic Medicines for Blepharitis

Homeopathy offers very effective treatment for cases of blepharitis. The symptoms including watering from eyes, itching of the eyelids, burning in the eyes, grittiness in the eyes, stinging sensation in the eyes, sticking of the eyelids, sensitivity to light are also managed effectively with homeopathy. The top remedies for blepharitis are Euphrasia, Apis Mellifica, Graphites, Argentum Nitricum, Petroleum, Natrum Mur, Belladonna, Sulphur, and Merc Sol.

1. Euphrasia – For Redness and Watering from Eyes

Euphrasia is prepared from a plant Euphrasia Officinalis of the natural order Scrophulariaceae. Euphrasia is very beneficial for manage the 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.

2. Apis Mellifica – For Stinging Sensation in the Eyes

Apis Mellifica is useful for blepharitis with a stinging sensation in the eyes. Sometimes burning, scalding, smarting sensation is felt 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.

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 in the edges of lids with itching and a constant desire to rub the eyes. Eyelids margins are highly inflamed and may stick together especially at the night time. Along with this profuse watering from the eyes may arise. Smarting, burning and biting sensation in the eyes attend the above symptoms.

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

Argentum Nitricum is next helpful medicine for blepharitis. In cases needing Argentum Nitricum, there is marked redness of the eyelids and swelling of the eyelid margin. Thick crusts may appear on the lids 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.

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 in the eyes is felt.

6. Natrum Mur – For Prominent, Gritty Sensation

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

7. Belladonna – For Swollen and Painful Lids

Belladonna is prepared from a plant named Deadly Nightshade of the natural order Solanaceae. Belladonna is considered for blepharitis cases with swollen and painful eyelids. Pain, pressive in nature may appear in the eyes. This is most worse on closing the eyes. In some cases, eye movement and light also worsens the pain. Eyes are sensitive to light. Redness and itching in the eyes may be marked too. A sensation of heat and burning in the eyes are prominent. Sand in the eye sensation also appears.

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 lids 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.

9. Merc Sol – For Burning Sensation in the Eyes

Merc Sol is an effective medicine for blepharitis with a burning sensation in the eyes. Along with this, there is profuse watering from the eyes. The eyelids are red, swollen and thick. The eyelid margins are covered with scabs in some cases. Itching and dry heat are felt in the eyes.

10. 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 in the eyelids is also felt. It worsens from closing the eyes. In some cases photophobia also accompanies. Pain and sand like sensation in eyes may be there. Pain may be throbbing, tearing, shooting, stinging in nature. Lachrymation may be present that is worse in the open air.

11. Natrum Carb – For Blepharitis with Photophobia

Natrum Carb is a significant medicine for blepharitis with photophobia (sensitivity to light). Eyes may feel dry along with this. Eyelids are swollen and may also feel heavy. Eyelids may stick together with above features where Natrum Carb is indicated.

Symptoms of Blepharitis

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, sensitivity to light (photophobia) and loss of eyelashes. The symptoms of blepharitis tend to get worse most of the times in the morning. Both eyes are involved in the majority of the cases.

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 per anus from lower colon or rectum is referred to as rectal bleeding. The reason for rectal bleeding includes passing a hard stool, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, IBD-inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), proctitis, colon polyps, and diverticulosis. The homeopathic medicines for rectal bleeding help manage the complaint of rectal bleeding by treating the cause behind it.   

Homeopathic Medicines for Rectal Bleeding

Homeopathy helps treat cases of rectal bleeding. Rectal bleeding from piles, fissures, hard stool, ulcers, inflammatory conditions can be treated in an excellent manner with homeopathic medicines. The reason behind rectal bleeding, the character of blood and other attending symptoms are taken into consideration for selecting the required homeopathic medicine for every individual case. The top 9 medicines for rectal bleeding are Hamamelis, Nitric Acid, Merc Sol, Millefolium, Natrum Mur, Phosphorous, Crotalus Horridus, Merc Cor, and Nux Vomica.

1. Hamamelis – Top Medicine for Rectal Bleeding

Hamamelis is prepared from the fresh bark of twigs and root of a plant Hamamelis dioica of the natural order Hamamelidaceae. Hamamelis is a top listed medicine for managing rectal bleeding. It is a leading medicine for rectal bleeding arising from hemorrhoids. The bleeding in such cases is profuse. Burning, rawness, and soreness at the anus may be felt. Blood loss is followed by great prostration. Hamamelis is also well indicated for rectal bleeding from ulcers of the bowel. Here loose stool appears with copious dark hemorrhage from the rectum. The blood has a fetid odor. Hamamelis is also recommended for rectal bleeding in dysentery where profuse clear blood passes from the rectum. The blood is usually dark in color in such cases. Hamamelis is also helpful for cases of frequent stools with blood mixed with masses of mucus and violent colicky abdominal pains and rectal pain.

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 of the anus with bleeding and violent anal pains. The pains can be cutting, tearing, sharp, stitching, splinter-like or lancinating in nature varying from case to case. The pains appear while passing stool and also last for a long time after passing stool. Along with this, there is constipation. The stool is dry, hard and difficult. Anus feels constricted. Pricking at the anus is also felt. The anus is swollen too and is also markedly sensitive. Itching and burning at the anus along with fetid discharge may also appear in a few cases.

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

Merc Sol very useful medicine for managing rectal bleeding from ulcers in colon or rectum. Its use is highly recommended for cases of ulcerative colitis. The person requiring Merc Sol have watery stool that may be yellow or green colored. Sometimes it is frothy. Stool smells sour. Profuse blood passes from rectum with stool. A great amount of mucus also appears with blood in the stool. Tenesmus is very much marked with the above symptoms. Abdominal colic of pinching and cutting nature is felt. Burning and pain in the rectum also appear. Marked weakness accompanies.

4. Millefolium – For Rectal Bleeding from Piles

Millefolium is prepared from plant Achillea millefolium of the natural order Compositae. It is another prominent medicine like Hamamelis for treating rectal bleeding from piles. The bleeding is profuse for using Millefolium. Apart from the above, it is also indicated for rectal bleeding from internal injuries.

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

Natrum Mur is an excellent medicine for treating rectal bleeding from constipation, hard stool. The stool is hard, dry, irregular and unsatisfactory expelled with difficulty and with bleeding per rectum where Natrum Mur is indicated. Stool passes in large masses or is crumbling or pass like sheep dung. The anus is constricted. Stitching pains in the anus are felt. Burning and smarting pain in anus appear frequently after stool.

6. Phosphorus – For treating cases of bright red rectal bleeding

Phosphorus is a wonderful medicine for treating cases rectal bleeding where blood is bright red colored. Bright blood may pass from piles, fissures, proctitis 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.

7. Crotalus Horridus – For Dark Rectal Bleeding

Crotalus Horridus is well indicated for treating cases of dark rectal bleeding. For using Crotalus Horridus dark blood per rectum may pass in case of piles, dysentery, ulcers of the intestine. The flow of dark blood is attended with great debility and even faintness. In case of hemorrhoids, excessive blood on straining a little at stool.

8. Merc Cor – For Mucus in Stool and Cutting Colicky Pains

Use of medicine Merc Cor is suggested for cases of rectal bleeding with mucus in stool and cutting colicky abdominal pains. The pains remain all the time before, during and after stool. Cutting pains 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.

9. Nux Vomica – For Bleeding with Frequent Urging for Stool

Nux Vomica is significant medicine for managing cases of bleeding per rectum accompanied with frequent urging for stool. There is a constant, ineffectual urge to pass stool. Every time a person goes for stool, it is passed in small quantity. Stool may be offensive. Before stool and after stool cutting pain around the umbilicus may be felt. The pain subsides after stool. Other attending symptoms are itching in 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.

Symptoms of Rectal Bleeding

Few symptoms that can attend rectal bleeding include rectal/anal pain, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and mucus in the stool. Severe rectal bleeding can lead to anemia.

Emphysema is a type of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in which the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs get damaged. In emphysema, the wall of air sacs become weak with time and rupture resulting in permanent enlargement of alveoli. This results in the reduction of surface area of the lungs and decrease in the amount of oxygen that can reach the bloodstream. It makes a person harder to breathe. Homeopathic treatment for emphysema tends to play a supportive role in the treatment and should be used alongside conventional treatment.   

People having emphysema also frequently tend to have chronic bronchitis. Smoking tobacco remains the main cause of the development of emphysema. Smoking marijuana can also result in emphysema. Apart from this air pollution, exposure to chemical fumes, dust, and other lung irritants like cotton, wood or mining products increases the risk of developing emphysema. Emphysema can rarely be caused by inherited deficiency of a protein alpha -1- antitrypsin in some cases.

Homeopathic Treatment for Emphysema

Homeopathy cannot reverse the damage already occurred in emphysema but it can help to slow down the further progression of the condition. Symptoms of shortness of breath and cough are managed with natural medicines in an excellent manner. Ammonium Carb, Antimonium Arsenicosum, Arsenic Album, Lobelia Inflata, Silicea and Ipecac are the top remedies for emphysema.

1. Ammonium Carb – Top Grade Medicine for Emphysema

Ammonium Carb is one of the best medicines for treating emphysema. Ammonium Carb is highly beneficial for emphysema cases where a person feels shortness of breath from moving even a few steps. Shortness of breath gets worse in a warm room. Open air relieves the shortness of breath. Cough may appear with difficult breathing and it tends to get worse at night. The chest feels heavy along with chronic weakness.

2. Antimonium Arsenicosum – For Excessive Dyspnea and Cough

Antimonium Arsenicosum is next well-indicated medicine for emphysema. It works well in cases of emphysema with excessive dyspnea and cough. In cases needing Antimonium Arsenicosum, the difficulty in breathing is felt most on eating or lying down. Cough appears with a lot of mucus with shortness of breath. Weakness is felt with above symptoms Apart from emphysema Antimonium Arsenicosum is also indicated for other lung disorders including pneumonia, pleural effusion, and pleurisy.

3. Arsenic Album – When Intense Anxiety Appears with Shortness of Breath

Arsenic Album is a very helpful medicine for emphysema when intense anxiety appears with shortness of breath. Cold sweat may also appear on the face with this. Shortness of breath appears on walking, exertion and even on lying down. Breathing is easier by inclining chest forward. Cough and whistling in the chest may also accompany dyspnea. Expectoration may appear which is scanty, frothy and difficult.

4. Lobelia Inflata – Where Shortness of Breath arises from Slight Exertion

Lobelia Inflata is highly useful for emphysema where shortness of breath appears from slight exertion. Exposure to cold also worsens shortness of breath. Going up and down stairs also lead to shortness of breath. Constriction and sensation of fullness in the middle of the chest are present. The respiratory tract feels dry with above symptoms.

5. Silicea – For Shortness of Breath on Walking Fast

Silicea is considered in cases of emphysema where person experience shortness of breath on walking fast. Shortness of breath is also felt on stooping and lying on back. Cough and soreness in the chest also appears. Cough continues day and night. Profuse expectoration may arise with the cough. A foul smell may appear from the phlegm.

6. Carbo Veg – For Dyspnea, Cough and Profuse Expectoration

Carbo Veg is prominent medicine for emphysema with dyspnea, cough and profuse expectoration. Cough appears in violent spells. Lumps of mucus are expectorated on coughing. Expectoration may be greenish, yellow, brown or purulent and is tough, thick. Shortness of breath arises when walking. A fullness of chest attends.

7. Hepar Sulph – For Dyspnea, Cough, and Yellow, Fetid Expectoration

Hepar Sulph is wonderful medicine for emphysema with dyspnea, cough and yellowish fetid expectoration. The expectoration may be purulent, profuse and tenacious. The symptoms tend to get worse in cold air and get better by wrapping up warmly.

8. Phosphorus – For Emphysema with Bronchitis

Phosphorus offers help in cases of emphysema with attending bronchitis. There is difficult respiration attended with fullness and heaviness in the chest. Extreme prostration accompanies dyspnea. There appears cough with expectoration of yellow or greyish mucus, sometimes streaked with blood. It may have a sweet, sour or salty taste.

9. Ipecac – For Emphysema in Older Adults

Ipecac is prepared from the dried root of plant Cephaelis ipecacuanha of the natural order Rubiaceae. Ipecac is prominently indicated for treating emphysema in old people. There is extreme dyspnea with cough in cases needing Ipecac. Difficult breathing appears from slight exercise. Chest feels oppressed. Rattling and wheezing in chest is also felt. There appears excessive mucus in chest which is expectorated with difficulty.

10. Digitalis – For Emphysema with Heart Complaint

Digitalis is prepared from leaves of plant Digitalis purpurea commonly known by the name of foxglove of the natural order Scrophulariaceae. Digitalis can be used for supportive help along with conventional treatment in cases of emphysema with attending heart complaint. The person needing Digitalis have dyspnea with a constant desire to breath deeply. There is cough with yellow jelly-like mucus expectoration. The complaints get aggravated by walking and relieved while lying perfectly quiet.

Symptoms of Emphysema

In many cases, a person may have emphysema without knowing it because they don’t experience any of the symptoms. The main and first symptom noticed in emphysema is shortness of breath, which usually begins gradually. Shortness of breath is especially felt during exercise and physical exertion initially. With time the person starts to feel difficulty in breathing every time, even when at rest that causes difficulty in performing routine activities. Other attending symptoms of emphysema include cough, weight loss, and fatigue.

The knee joint is made up of four main things bones (three bones including femur, tibia, and patella), C – shaped tough, rubbery cartilage (medial and lateral menisci that act as shock absorber between femur and tibia), ligaments (collateral and cruciate ligaments that join bones together), and tendons (that connect muscles to the bones). Homeopathic medicines for knee injuries help reduce the pain and swelling of the knee in case of injury and promote efficient healing.        

The knee joint is quite vulnerable to injuries. The injuries that are common to the knee include – fracture, ligament tear, dislocation, meniscal tear, and sprains. A knee injury can arise from fall, overuse, misstep, sudden twist. Athletes who participate in sports like soccer, football and basketball are at risk of knee injuries.

Homeopathic Medicines for Knee Injuries

Homeopathy carries an excellent scope to treat knee injuries. Knee injuries of various kinds can be treated with homeopathy. But in cases of major injuries like extended ligament tear, these medicines have a limited role to play, so in such cases, they can be used in conjunction with conventional help for symptomatic relief. The top remedies for knee injuries are Arnica, Rhus Tox, Ruta, Bryonia, and Symphytum.

1. Arnica – For Injury due to Fall, Blows, Trauma

Arnica is a natural medicine prepared from the root of a plant Arnica Montana of the natural order Compositae. Arnica is a top grade medicine for treating a knee injury arising from a fall, trauma or blow. Arnica is helpful for both acute as well as remote injuries of the knee. The knee feels extremely painful, sore and bruised and the person fears to touch the knee because of intense pain. The knee is also swollen and feels like it is dislocated. A weakness of the lower limb of the affected side is also felt and there is a lack of strength in the knee when walking.

2. Rhus Tox – For Injury arising from Overuse, Misstep, Sudden Twist

Rhus Tox is top listed medicine for treating knee injury arising from overuse, misstep and sudden twist. Cases of sprain and injury to the ligament of the knee are treated well with Rhus Tox. A person needing Rhus Tox may have pain and swelling in the knee. The pain may be tearing, stitching or burning type and tends to get worse during rest. Motion helps to relieve the pain and the knee may also feel intensely stiff. A tensed and pulling sensation is also felt in the tendons of the knee. Hollow of the knee also feels heavy with the above symptoms.

3. Ruta – For Treating Sprains of the Knee

Ruta is prepared from a plant Ruta graveolens of the natural order Rutaceae. Ruta has marked sphere of action to treat injured tendons, ligaments Ruta is a helpful medicine for treating sprains of the knee. There are sore, aching bruised pains in the knee. The person is unable to bend the knee joint and there is a sensation of contraction in tendons of the knee, they feel as if they were shortened. The knee joint also feels weak.

4. Bryonia – When Slightest Motion of the Knee is Painful

Bryonia is prepared from root of a plant Bryonia Alba of the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Bryonia is helpful for knee injuries when slightest motion of the knee is painful. While walking knees tend to knock together. The knee is also painful to touch and complete rest is needed for getting relief in the knee pain. Warm applications also help relieve the knee pain. the pain may be drawing, tensive, shooting, cramp-like or stitching in nature and may extend down the leg in some cases.

5. Symphytum – For Bone Cracks, Fracture of Knee Bones

Symphytum is prepared from a plant Symphytum officinale of the natural order Boraginaceae. Symphytum is an excellent medicine for fractures. It is used as a prime remedy in homeopathy to aid healing of fractured bone. It boosts the activity of fibroblasts cells to help union of fractured bone speedily. Symphytum can be used with conventional treatment for prompt healing of a fracture. Symphytum is also indicated for cases of fracture to resolve pain that remains at fracture site even after complete bone healing.

6. Calcarea Carb – For Managing Knee Pain

Calcarea Carb is useful for managing knee pain in injury. The pain in the knee is of stitching, tearing or stinging in nature. Sometimes drawing pain is felt in the knee. Pain is felt when standing, sitting or when walking. The pain may radiate down the toes from the knee in a few cases. There may be a marked weakness along with pain and swelling. Knee feels as if dislocated in many cases where Calcarea Carb is indicated.

7. Apis Mellifica – For Marked Swelling of Knee

Apis Mellifica is beneficial to treat marked swelling of the knee in cases of an injury. There is marked swelling, soreness and sensitivity. Pain of stinging or shooting nature along with a burning sensation may also be felt in the knee with the above symptoms.