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Top 7 Natural Medicines for Knee Injuries

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.

10 Effective Homeopathic Medicines for Bronchiectasis

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 24 Comments

Bronchiectasis is a form COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) characterized by damage, thickening, and widening of the bronchi. Mucus tends to build up in these widened airways that allow bacteria to flourish there and lead to frequent lung infections. Bronchiectasis can arise from any lung injury. Homeopathic medicines for bronchiectasis can help prevent further progress of pathology but cannot reverse the damage that has already occurred in the airways.
Most cases arise from damage from a condition known as cystic fibrosis. Other conditions that can lead to bronchiectasis include repeated lung infections, abnormal immune system function, an allergic reaction to a fungus known as allergic aspergillosis, alpha 1 – antitrypsin deficiency, HIV, autoimmune diseases and primary ciliary dysplasia. It can also develop in cases of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) and rheumatological diseases (rheumatoid arthritis and Sjogren’s disease).

Homeopathic Medicines for Bronchiectasis

Homeopathy has a supportive role to play in cases of bronchiectasis along with conventional help. These remedies help a person manage the symptoms of bronchiectasis including cough, expectoration, wheezing, shortness of breath in an excellent manner. Antominium Tart, Kali Bichrome, Pulsatilla, Silicea, Phosphorous and Arsenic are the top medicines for bronchiectasis.

1. Antimonium Tart – Top Grade Medicine for Bronchiectasis

Antimonium Tart is a top listed medicine for treating bronchiectasis. The key feature to use Antimonium Tart is an excessive rattling cough. Rattling worsens on lying down and is better on sitting in upright position. There is a collection of enormous mucus in the lungs and the chest feels full. The expectoration is difficult. Expectoration, when arising, is yellow, thick, tough and sometimes mixed with blood. Cough is attended with suffocation. Chest feels oppressed. Chest pain also arises on coughing.

2. Kali Bichrome – For Bronchiectasis with Cough and Thick, Tenacious Expectoration

Kali Bichrome is useful medicine for bronchiectasis with thick, tenacious expectoration. Expectoration is highly viscid, sticky in nature that can be drawn in long strings. The expectoration is copious and can be transparent, white, yellow, green or slate – coloured. There is cough with pain and soreness in the chest. Chest also feels heavy as from a weight / heavy load on chest

3. Pulsatilla – For Cough and Yellowish Green Expectoration

Pulsatilla is prepared from plant Pulsatilla Nigricans commonly known by the name of windflower or pasque flower of the natural order Ranunculaceae. Pulsatilla is indicated for bronchiectasis when there is cough with yellowish green colored expectoration. The cough worsens in a warm room. Expectoration appears in large quantities of yellow-greenish thick, lumpy mucus, especially in the morning time. It may have a slimy, bitter, sweet or salty taste. The person needing Pulsatilla may also have weakness and fever.

4. Silicea – For Offensive Expectoration

Silicea is helpful for cases of bronchiectasis with offensive expectoration. Expectoration is profuse. It can be thick and purulent in nature. The expectoration appears in badly smelling granules. Cough appears day and night with copious expectoration. Cough tends to get worse from a cold. Chest feels sore. Pain in chest appears that gets worse from motion and deep breathing.

5. Phosphorus – For Bloody Expectoration

Phosphorus is a prominent medicine for bronchiectasis with bloody expectoration. The blood is bright red, reddish brown or rust colored. This can be attended with chest pain. The pain tends to be stitching in nature. A heated sensation may be felt in the chest. The chest also tends to feel heavy as from a weight lying on it. Breathing is very oppressed.

6. Arsenic Album – For Cough and Marked Wheezing

Arsenic Album is a well-indicated medicine for bronchiectasis with marked wheezing. This is attended with cough and expectoration which is mainly of frothy nature. The phlegm can be bitter or saltish. Shortness of breath also frequently attend. There is marked difficulty in breathing and the person is able to breath better with chest inclined forwards. Lying down worsens the difficulty breathing episodes. An aggravation of all symptoms is there at midnight. Constriction/tightness of the chest also accompanies. Sometimes chest pain is also felt. Anxiety and marked restlessness are felt with the above symptoms.

7. Ammonium Carb – For Shortness of Breath

Ammonium Carb is beneficial for bronchiectasis with shortness of breath. Persons requiring Ammonium Carb has difficulty in breathing even on walking a few steps. This gets better in the open air but may be attended with cough and spitting of bloody phlegm either light or dark colored. Chest feels contracted and heavy along with a burning sensation.

8. Kali Carb – For Chest Pain Attending other Symptoms

Kali Carb is indicated for bronchiectasis with chest pain attending other symptoms. For using Kali Carb the chest pain may be cutting, stitching or stabbing in nature. Cough is present with suffocation. Wheezing may be present with cough. Cough most times gets worse around 3:00 am. Shortness of breath may be felt in the morning hours. There is expectoration of offensive, lumpy copious phlegm.

9. Hepar Sulph – For Purulent Expectoration

Hepar Sulph offers help in cases of bronchiectasis with purulent expectoration. It may have a sour or sweet taste and smells bad. Along with this cough and wheezing in the chest are present. Symptoms worsen from cold air exposure. Wrapping up warmly helps to relieve the symptoms. Difficulty in breathing may arise that prevents sleeping in some cases with the above symptoms.

10. Stannum Met – For Copious Green Expectoration

Stannum Met is another indicated medicine for bronchiectasis with copious greenish expectoration. It has sweetish taste in most of the cases where Stannum Met is indicated. There is a cough with shortness of breath. The person tends to take deep breaths frequently. Chest feels oppressed on coughing. There is a sensation of weakness in the chest.

Symptoms of Bronchiectasis

The symptoms of bronchiectasis include a chronic cough with a large amount of phlegm (yellow, green or clear), offensive expectoration, cough with blood-stained phlegm, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pain, fatigue, weight loss and clubbing of fingertips.

Top 9 Homeopathic Remedies for Adenomyosis

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 65 Comments

Adenomyosis is a condition where endometrial tissue of the uterus grows into the muscle wall of the uterus. Women having a history of operation like cesarean section, an operation to remove fibroids, and women in the age group of 40 to 50 are at most risk for adenomyosis. Homeopathy for adenomyosis can help reduce the intensity and frequency of symptoms of the disease.

The reason behind adenomyosis is not clearly known yet but there are many theories to explain the cause of adenomyosis. One theory suggests that the endometrial tissue might be deposited in the muscle layer of the uterus during birth that tends to grow during adulthood. Next theory says inflammation of uterus following childbirth may result in adenomyosis. This is due to a break in the confined boundary of the cells that lines the uterus. As per another theory, adenomyosis arises from direct invasion of endometrial cells into the muscle layer of the uterus that may be due to incisions made during surgeries like cesarean section.

Symptoms of Adenomyosis

Some women having adenomyosis may not have any symptoms of the problem. In cases where symptoms do appear, they include heavy periods, prolonged menstrual bleeding, severe cramps/pain during periods (dysmenorrhea), bloating, painful intercourse, and spotting between periods.

Homeopathy for Adenomyosis

Homeopathy is highly useful for symptomatic management of adenomyosis. The symptoms including heavy/prolonged menstrual bleeding, pain during periods/intercourse, and spotting between periods can be managed effectively with homeopathy.

1. Sabina – To Manage Heavy, Bright, Red Menstrual Flow

Sabina is prepared from young, fresh tops of the branches of a plant Sabina Officinalis of the natural order Coniferae. Sabina is highly beneficial to manage complaint of heavy periods in adenomyosis cases. Females needing Sabina complains of very copious menstrual flow that tends to have heavy clots. The blood is bright red in color and flows in gushes. The menses may also last for a longer duration and are frequently attended with pain and colic. The characteristic pain goes from sacrum to pubes. In some cases, intermenstrual bleeding also appears.

2. Thlaspi – For Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding

Thlaspi is prepared from a plant Thlaspi Bursa Pastoris of the natural order Cruciferae. Thlaspi is very beneficial to manage prolonged menstrual bleeding in cases of adenomyosis. The menstrual bleeding may prolong for ten to even fifteen days where Thlaspi is indicated. The bleeding is also profuse with clots. Uterine colic appears during menses. Marked exhaustion attends excessive bleeding. The next periods start without recovery from the previous one. Sometimes the menstrual bleeding is profuse in every alternate month.

3. Ustilago – For Heavy, Dark Menstrual Flow

Ustilago is an excellent medicine to manage heavy menstrual flow dark in color in adenomyosis. Sometimes long black stringy clots pass with the dark blood. The blood may also have an offensive odor. Motion tends to worsen the flow and the menses are also prolonged. Extreme pain may attend menstrual flow.

4. Trillium Pendulum – For Bleeding between Periods

Trillium Pendulum is prepared from the fresh root of a plant named Three-leaved Nightshade of the natural order Smilaceae. Trillium Pendulum works effectively to manage the complaint of bleeding between periods in cases of adenomyosis. For using Trillium, the menstrual flow appears at every two weeks duration. The blood is profuse and gushes out of the uterus and is bright red in color. This may cause the woman to faint. A bearing down pain in the pelvis is also felt. Pain in the hips and small of the back is also marked with a sensation as if they will fall into pieces.

5. Calcarea Carb – For Early, Profuse and Prolonged Periods

Calcarea Carb is a well-indicated medicine for treating early, profuse and prolonged periods in adenomyosis. Pains of cutting nature appear in the uterus during periods. Pain in the back also arise. Nausea may attend with the pain during periods. In some cases, headache and vertigo may be felt during periods. Anemia may be present due to frequent and profuse periods of long duration.

6. Colocynthis – For Severe Cramps during Periods in Adenomyosis

Colocynthis is prepared from the pulp of the fruit of plant Citrullus Colocynthis of the natural order Cucurbitaceae. It is very useful for managing severe cramps or pain during periods in adenomyosis. The pain tends to get worse after eating or drinking. Relief in the pain is obtained by bending double or by hard pressure where Colocynthis is indicated. The abdomen may be distended with a sensation of distress along with uterine colic. In cases requiring Colocynthis, the uterine pain may also begin to be felt before the periods. Great restlessness attends the menstrual colic.

7. Magnesia Phos – For Painful Periods

Magnesia Phos is another effective medicine for treating painful periods in adenomyosis. To use Magnesia Phos, the uterine pain may be cramping, drawing, darting, shooting, lightening like or cutting in nature. Warm applications tend to relieve the pain in cases needing Magnesia Phos. Along with uterine colic, a bruised sensation in the abdomen may also be felt.

8. Viburnum – To Manage Uterine Pain Radiating down Thighs

Viburnum is prepared from fresh bark of plant Viburnum opulus commonly named as High Cranberry of the natural order Caprifoliaceae. Viburnum is beneficial to manage uterine pain radiating down thighs in cases of adenomyosis. The entire pelvic region feels full and congested. Pain in the back also arises along with nausea. The menstrual flow is profuse and contains large clots. The blood may also be offensive.

9. Sepia – For Painful Intercourse

Sepia is considered in cases of adenomyosis to manage the complaint of painful intercourse. There may also be a tendency of early and copious periods. During periods, there may be a bearing-down pain in the pelvis and small of the back. Burning or shooting pain in the uterus may also be felt.

Senile Dementia: 8 Effective Homeopathic Remedies to Halt Memory Decline

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 2 Comments

Senile dementia refers to a decline in memory and other thinking skills that are associated with old age. Senile dementia is majorly due to atrophy of the brain (causing Alzheimer’s – type dementia) and stroke. Homeopathic medicines for senile dementia aim to halt the further progression of the condition, help prevent further worsening of memory and also help treat attending depression, anxiety, and mood swings.

The major symptoms of senile dementia include – forgetfulness, memory loss, difficulty reasoning, difficulty in communication, difficulty to find simple words, trouble understanding others, difficult coordination, difficulty in planning / solving problems, confusion and disorientation. Other attending symptoms to above include depression, anxiety, agitation, irritability, change in personality/behavior, rapid mood swings, suspiciousness and loss of ability to do everyday tasks( like brushing, eating, taking a bath).

Homeopathic Medicines for Senile Dementia

There is a great scope to treat senile dementia in homeopathy. These medicines are of natural origin and treat senile dementia in a very safe, effective manner without any side effects. These medicines for senile dementia are selected individually for every case based upon the symptom picture.

1. Anacardium – Top Medicine for Senile Dementia

Anacardium is prepared from the layer of nut between shell and kernel of a plant named Anacardium Orientale of the natural order Anacardiaceae. Anacardium is a top listed remedy for treating cases of senile dementia. The person needing Anacardium suffers from marked forgetfulness, he retains nothing in the memory and doesn’t remember anything. He tends to forget the names of the near and dear ones and is unable to recognize those around him. The mind gets weak and dull and the person may become low-spirited, sad and loses appetite. The person may also talk constantly in a senseless manner and may be highly irritable, scream loudly with a tendency to turn violent frequently.

2. Conium – For Senile Dementia with Poor Memory

Conium is a very useful medicine for senile dementia. People needing this medicine have a poor memory and cannot recollect things, particularly dates. They also have difficulty in understanding, difficult comprehension and have marked confusion. Communication may also be hard, and they are unable to express themselves correctly. It is difficult for them to fix their mind on a single subject, their mind is dull, stupefied, tired, and feels numb. They may often show marked indifference, and be irritable with a tendency to lose their temper. Involuntary laughing and weeping may also prevail with above symptoms in some cases where Conium is indicated.

3. Baryta Carb – For Senile Dementia with Marked Forgetfulness and Difficult Communication

Baryta Carb is next highly beneficial medicine for senile dementia with marked forgetfulness and difficult communication. There is forgetfulness while speaking. The person forgets even the most familiar words while speaking. He also forgets what has just been said by him. Whatever he has done and about to do are also forgotten as well. He also makes great effort to recollect past but all in vain. The person is also absent-minded and confused. Understanding and reasoning ability are also decreased.

4. Alumina – For Forgetfulness, Confusion, Difficult Speech in Senile Dementia

Alumina is well-indicated medicine for forgetfulness and confusion of mind in senile dementia. Alumina suits where a person forget things and has difficulty to follow a train of thoughts and makes mistakes in speech. He answers questions very slowly or gives vague replies. The person also lacks the ability to think clearly and in a coherent manner. He also does everything in a hasty and hurried way. Apart from above sadness also arises especially in the morning.

5. Cannabis Indica – For Senile Dementia with Forgetfulness while Speaking

Cannabis Indica is a suitable medicine for senile dementia with forgetfulness while speaking. It is indicated where the person forgets his last words in speech. He tends to begin speaking a sentence but is unable to finish because of sudden forgetfulness. The mind gets foggy with poor concentration. He talks in an incoherent and unclear way. A heaviness of head may attend. Sometimes uncontrollable laughter may also be present.

6. Arsenic Album – For Senile Dementia with Anxiety

Arsenic Album is prominently indicated for senile dementia with attending anxiety. In cases where Arsenic Album is indicated, there is a loss of memory and marked anxiety. Marked restlessness also attends where persons move from place to place and cannot rest anywhere. Thoughts that the disease is incurable appears constantly in mind. Fear of death is another accompanying symptom. Intense prostration is felt too.

7. Aurum Met – For Senile Dementia with Depression

Use of Aurum Met is considered in cases of senile dementia with attending depression. The key features to use Aurum Met are weak memory, absent-mindedness, forgetfulness with depression. Along with this person remains sad, melancholic with weeping tendency and thoughts of suicide. He desires to remain alone.

8. Ignatia – For Senile Dementia when Sudden Mood Swings Attend

Ignatia is prepared from seeds of a plant named Ignatia Amara of the natural order of this plant is Loganiaceae. Ignatia is helpful for cases of senile dementia where the memory becomes weak and the person has sudden mood swings. The person in one moment may be sad, crying and the next moment be happy, laughing. These moods tend to alternate in a quick, rapid manner. Along with this person is very nervous, sensitive and highly irritable. Marked mental and physical weakness appear with the above complaints.

7 Effective Homeopathic Medicines for Ganglion Cysts

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 46 Comments

A ganglion cyst is a round or oval fluid-filled lump that tends to develop near the tendons or joints of wrist or hand. The fluid in this cyst is thick, jelly-like material. Though majorly they form on the back of the wrist and hands, they can also form on the ankles and feet. They are very common, harmless and non – cancerous cysts. Homeopathic Medicines for ganglion cysts are of natural origin that effectively dissolve ganglion cysts in a safe manner without any side effects.

It is not exactly known why ganglion cysts forms. However, it is considered that leaking of synovial fluid that surrounds the joint and its collection in a sac develops into a ganglion cyst. Females are more at risk to develop ganglion cyst as compared to males. The occurrence of a ganglion cyst is common between the age of 20 yrs – 40 yrs. Having a history of injury to a joint or tendon in the past is a predisposing factor to develop ganglion cysts. Wear and tear of the joint as in osteoarthritis is also a risk factor for the formation of a ganglion cyst.

Homeopathic Medicines for Ganglion Cysts

There is excellent treatment available for ganglion cyst in homeopathy. With the use of medicines surgery can be avoided in a majority of cases of ganglion cyst. They remain very beneficial to manage symptoms of ganglion cyst by gradually dissolving it. The symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness of muscle appearing due to pinching of nerve from ganglion cyst get resolved with natural medicines effectively.

1. Ruta – Top Medicine for Ganglion Cyst

Ruta is prepared from a plant Ruta graveolens commonly named as garden rue or bitterwort. The natural order of this plant is rutaceae. In cases needing Ruta the cyst may be present on the wrist, hand or finger. The ganglion tend to interfere with joint movement of wrist. Pain in the hand and wrist may also arise where Ruta is indicated. In some cases numbness in the hands may be present with above symptoms. There may be an attending tingling in the hand also. The numbness and tingling in the hands when present tends to appear after exercise most of the times. A history of injury to tendon or joint may be found in cases that require Ruta.

2. Rhus Tox – To Manage Pain in the Wrist

Rhus Tox is very suitable for managing pain in the wrist in cases of ganglion cyst. The pain tend to get worse during rest. The pain also worsens by cold. In some cases bending the wrist also tend to worsen the pain. Motion relieves the pain in wrist in most cases where Rhus Tox is indicated. Wrist joint movement may also be hindered. Pain especially of drawing nature in the palm of hand may also arise. Sometimes burning sensation or numbness in the hands may also be felt along with pain. Like above medicine, Rhus Tox is also a leading medicine to treat ganglion cyst in cases where a history of injury to joint or tendons of wrist is present.

3. Rhododendron – For Wrist Pain

Rhododendron is prepared from fresh leaves of a plant Rhododendron of the natural order Ericaceae. Rhododendron is another medicine for managing wrist pain in ganglion cyst. For using Rhododendron the pain in the wrist may be drawing or tearing in nature. The pain may get worse in the evening time. Rest also worsens the pain. Along with this heated sensation in the hands may be present occasionally.

4. Silicea – For Ganglion Cyst on the Left Side of Wrist

Silicea is a well-indicated medicine for treating ganglion wrist on the left side of the wrist. The cyst is located on the extensor surface of wrist. Pain may be felt in the wrist. The pain may be tearing or stitching in nature. There may appear numbness in the hand too. Weak and lame sensation in hand may accompany with above symptoms.

5. Calcarea Carb – For Ganglion Cyst on the Right Side of Wrist

Calcarea Carb is a prominent medicine to treat ganglion cyst on the right side of wrist. The cyst may cause pain in the wrist. Nerve pinching may cause numbness in hand. An increased sweat may be noted on hands.

6. Arnica – For Ganglion Cyst with History of Wrist Injury

Arnica is prepared from root of plant Arnica Montana of the natural order Compositae. Use of Arnica is considered in cases of ganglion cyst where a history of injury to the wrist is present. The wrist is painful in such cases. Tearing or drawing pain in the side of the hand may be felt. The wrist may also feel powerless. There is also want of strength in the hands when trying to grasp anything.

7. Causticum – For Ganglion Cyst with Numbness, Tingling, Muscle Weakness

Causticum is a very beneficial medicine for ganglion cyst in cases where there is numbness, tingling or muscle weakness in hands arise from pressing of nerve. Pain in the wrist also attend. Sometimes pain in hand of drawing nature also accompanies above symptoms.

Symptoms of Ganglion Cyst

Ganglion cysts appear as a round lump that can form along any of the joint of the body. When examined they feel soft. The most common location of ganglion cyst lumps is wrist and hand. Apart from these, they tend to form on the ankles or feet. They may vary in size from very small ones to around 2.5 cm. They are painless in the majority of cases. However, they can cause discomfort or pain in cases where they happen to press on a nearby nerve. Due to pressure on the nerve other symptoms that may arise include – numbness, tingling and weakness of muscle. Sometimes they hinder with a movement of the joint.

Recurrent Cold: A Natural Treatment with Homeopathy

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 2 Comments

A cold can arise from many viruses. There are more than hundreds of viruses that can cause cold. Recurrent cold is an indicator of a weak immune system. Once a person catches a viral infection resulting in cold, the body fights with that infection and becomes immune to the same virus again. But as there are many viruses that can cause a cold, it is not possible to build immunity towards all of them. Whenever a body fights with an infection, the immune system tends to get weak that makes one prone to suffer from another infection in a shorter time resulting in frequent/recurrent cold. Homeopathic medicines for recurrent cold help to build the body’s immunity to save a person from catching recurrent infections.

A person tends to catch a cold from another infected person through direct contact or by inhaling fluid droplets containing a cold virus. A person tends to get nasal congestion/stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, coughing, headache and mild fever in cold. Complications of cold include ear infection, sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia.

Homeopathic Medicines for Recurrent Cold

Homeopathy offers a highly effective solution from recurrent colds. Homeopathy to build immunity against frequent cold are selected as per the individual symptoms in every case. With the use of natural medicines, the intensity of symptoms reduces with every attack of cold and the frequency is also cut down gradually.

1. Arsenic Album – For Recurrent Cold with Watery Nasal Discharges

Arsenic Album is a top grade medicine to treat a recurrent cold. The cases requiring Arsenic Album presents with watery fluent nasal discharge. The discharge tends to be very acrid, excoriating and burning, smarting in nature. The discharge corrodes the nose and the upper lips. Along with this, frequent sneezing is present. Sometimes nasal stoppage alternates with fluent coryza. Loss of smell may also be present along with the above symptoms. In some cases, scabs form in the nostrils that bleed upon being torn. Arsenic Album helps to boost the immunity to prevent catching frequent colds.

2. Calcarea Carb – For Tendency to Catch Cold at Every Change of Weather

Calcarea Carb is a highly beneficial medicine for treating the tendency of catching a frequent cold at every change of weather. For using Calcarea Carb the nasal discharges may be clear like water or yellowish in color. This is attended with blockage of nose. The nose gets dry and blocked at night most times. This makes breathing through the nose difficult. An offensive smell in the nose may be present. The ear may also feel blocked with cold. Calcarea Carb is very suitable for kids who tend to suffer from frequent colds at the slightest change of weather. Enlarged adenoids with recurrent cold tendencies are also treated wonderfully with Calcarea Carb.

3. Natrum Mur – For Recurrent Coryza with White Nasal Discharges

Natrum Mur is useful for treating recurrent coryza with white nasal discharges. The coryza is fluent that alternates with stoppage of nose. Violent sneezing also appears with the above symptoms. Cough with tickling in the throat is also present.

4. Aconite – For Tendency of Recurrent Colds from Exposure to Cold Air

Aconite is prepared from the plant Aconitum Napellus commonly known as Monkshood, of the natural order Ranunculaceae. Aconite is helpful to people who tend to catch a cold frequently from exposure to cold air. Following cold exposure, fluent nasal discharges appear. There is a flow of clear, hot water from the nose. This is accompanied by sneezing. Headache appears with coryza and a fever may develop. In some cases, the nose gets dry and stopped up.

5. Allium Cepa – For Recurrent Cold with Watery Nasal Discharge and Sneezing

Allium Cepa is a well-indicated medicine to treat a recurrent cold with watery nasal discharge and sneezing. The cases requiring Allium Cepa have profuse, acrid nasal discharges with constant sneezing. The discharges corrode the nose and upper lips. Crawling and tingling sensation is felt in nostrils. The root of the nose feels tight. Pain in the forehead may also be present.

6. Belladonna – For Recurrent Cold with Sore Throat

Belladonna is prepared from the plant Deadly Nightshade of the natural order Solanaceae. Belladonna is effective when sore throat attends every attack of cold. Mostly there is discharge from one nostril and stoppage of the other where Belladonna is indicated. Headache accompanies prominently. Sneezing with tickling in nostrils is marked. The throat is very much inflammed and swollen and painful. Swallowing becomes difficult and fever appears with cold and sore throat.

7. Dulcamara – For Recurrent Cold with Stuffy Nose

Dulcamara is prepared from fresh green stems and leaves of a plant named Woody Nightshade or Bitter-sweet of the natural order Solanaceae. Dulcamara is a significant remedy for treating a recurrent cold with a stuffy nose. There is a complete stoppage of the nose that prevents breathing through the nose. The coryza is renewed by exposure to cold air or in rainy weather when Dulcamara is indicated.

8. Pulsatilla – For Recurrent Cold with Thick Yellow Discharges

Pulsatilla is prepared from the plant Pulsatilla Nigricans of the common name Wind Flower of the natural order Ranunculaceae. Pulsatilla is a well-indicated medicine for treating recurrent colds with thick yellow greenish nasal discharges. The discahrges may be offensive in nature. Along with this, pressure is felt at the root of the nose. Nose gets blocked in the evening and there may be a loss of smell. One-sided headache arises. A person who needs Pulsatilla feels better in the open air.

9. Kali Bichrome – For Recurrent Colds with Thick, Stringy Nasal Discharges

Kali Bichrome is a useful medicine to check for the tendency of a recurrent cold with thick, stringy, tenacious nasal discharges. The discharges prominently pass down the throat through posterior nares. The attending symptoms are a fetid or putrid smell from the nose, a feeling of stoppage in the nose, pain in the head and at the root of nose. A burning sensation is also felt in the nose. Kali Bichrome is also well indicated for treating the complaint of sinusitis with a tendency of recurrent cold.

10. Silicea – For Recurrent Colds with Sinusitis

Silicea is a medicine used to treat recurrent colds with the complaint of sinusitis. People needing Silicea have alternate fluent and dry coryza. In some cases the nose feels stopped, stuffed with hard, tough mucus. Sometimes offensive smelling discharges appear from the nose. An intense headache is present along with a loss of smell and taste.

11. Kali Mur – For Recurrent Cold with Frequent Ear Infection

Kali Mur is a suitable medicine for treating recurrent colds with frequent ear infections. In cases where Kali Mur is indicated, there appear white or yellow nasal discharges. The discharge is profuse and accompanied by sneezing. This is attended with frequent ear infection where ear discharges, earache, deafness, and noises in ear tend to appear.

10 Effective Homeopathic Remedies for Sacroiliitis

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 32 Comments

An inflammation of the sacroiliac joint (SI joint) refers to as sacroiliitis. The sacroiliac joint is the joint between the sacrum and the ilium part of the hip bone. Sacroiliitis lead to pain in the hips or the lower back that can extend down the legs. Homeopathic remedies for Sacroiliitis treat the root cause of the problem and relieve the pain and stiffness.

Homeopathic Remedies for Sacroiliitis

Homeopathy offers excellent treatment for sacroiliitis. The medicines are of natural origin and to help reduce the inflammation of the sacroiliac joint.

1. Aesculus – For Sacroiliitis with Marked Pain in Hip

Aesculus is prepared from the kernel of a plant named Aesculus Hippocastanum or Horse Chestnut of the natural order Sapindaceae. Aesculus is a top listed medicine for treating sacroiliitis. In cases needing Aesculus, there is an intense pain in the hip. Pain from hip may also radiate downwards to the thighs. The pain is worse on walking. Stooping also worsens the pain. Rising from sitting is also difficult due to pain. Lower back pain is also present in most cases. Stiffness of the lower back may be present and the back feels weak and lame. There is a sensation as if the back would break. Aesculus is also a prominent medicine for treating ankylosing spondylitis.

2. Rhus Tox – For Sacroiliitis with Marked Pain and Stiffness of Lower Back

Rhus Tox is the next highly effective medicine for treating sacroiliitis. It is helpful when there extreme pain and stiffness in the lower back. The pain gets worse from rest, lying down, and sitting also aggravates the pain. Walking tends to bring relief in the pains. Back pain is also eased by applying pressure. Rhus Tox gives excellent results in cases of sacroiliitis from arthritis. Rhus Tox is also applicable to cases of sacroiliitis following back strain or injury.

3. Bryonia – For Sacroiliitis when Pain in Lower Back Worsens from Motion

Bryonia is prepared from the root of a plant Bryonia Alba with the common name Wild Hops of the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Bryonia is well indicated for sacroiliitis when there is lower back pain that worsens from motion. Pain gets worse from standing and it causes difficulty in turning in the bed. The lower back gets stiff, and the person sits and walks in a bent manner.

4. Colocynthis – For Sacroiliitis when Pain from Hip Radiates Down the Thighs

Colocynthis is prepared from the pulp of a fruit of a plant named Citrullus Colocynthis of the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Colocynthis is highly useful for sacroiliitis when pain from the hip radiates down the thighs and legs. The hip is also sensitive to touch. The pain may be cramping, drawing, stitching or tearing in nature. Motion and standing worsen the pain. Night aggravation of pain is also noted. Warmth application tends to bring relief in the pain. In some cases, lying on the affected side of the hip helps relieve the pain.

5. Magnesia Phos – For Sacroiliitis with Shooting Pain in the Hip

Magnesia Phos is a significant medicine for sacroiliitis with shooting, lightning-like pain in the hip. The pain is particularly marked on the right side and tends to radiate down the feet from the hip. It gets better with warm application.

6. Arnica – For Sacroiliitis with History of Trauma or Injury

Arnica is prepared from the root of a plant Arnica Montana, also known as Leopard’s-Bane of the natural order Compositae. Arnica is a very beneficial for treating cases of sacroiliitis that have a history of trauma or an injury or a fall on the back or the hip. People needing Arnica complain of pain in the lower back and hip. The lower back feels sore and bruised as if beaten. Pain in the hip is there that may be of drawing or tearing in nature. The hip pain tends to get worse at night time but is better during motion.

7. Ruta – For Sacroiliitis with History of Fall or Blow on Lower Back

Ruta is prepared from the plant Ruta Graveolens also known as Bitterwort of the natural order Rutaceae. Ruta is another indicated medicine for sacroiliitis with a history of fall or blow on the lower back. People needing Ruta complain of pain in the lower back that is bruised and severe in nature. The pain worsens from walking and stooping, while lying on the back relieves the pain. A bruised pain is also present in the hips along with back pain.

8. Kali Carb – For Sacroiliitis with Lower Back Pain Radiating Down the Hips

Kali Carb is a suitable medicine for sacroiliitis with lower back pain radiating down the hips. The pain is of drawing or shooting nature where Kali Carb is required. The pain worsens after standing and on walking. The pain may also worsen in the early morning waking the person. Along with the above symptoms, the back also feels extremely weak.

9. Calcarea Phos – For Sacroiliitis with Sharp, Stitching Pains in Lower Back

Calcarea Phos is a well-indicated medicine for sharp, stitching pains in the lower back. The pain is most violent from least motion. The sacroiliac joint is also sore where Calcarea Phos is indicated. Sacroiliac junction also feels separated or broken.

10. Dioscorea – For Sacroiliitis with Drawing Pain in the Lower Back

Dioscorea is prepared from the fresh root of a plant Dioscorea Villosa with the common name Wild Yam, of the natural order Dioscoreaceae. It is used for sacroiliitis when there is a drawing pain in the lower back of severe nature. Heaviness is also felt in the sacroiliac junction. The back is stiff and feels lame. Bending the back worsens the complaint.

Causes of Sacroiliitis

Sacroiliitis can result from arthritis (including ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthritis), injury to the SI joint and in rare cases, it can arise from infection. It can also occur during pregnancy when the joints become loose to prepare for childbirth and come under stress.

Symptoms of Sacroiliitis

In sacroiliitis either one or both sides of sacroiliac joints can be inflamed. The symptoms of sacroiliitis include pain in the hip and the lower back. The pain can radiate from the back and from the hip to the thighs, legs, and feet. Stiffness in the hip and the lower back may also be felt. Ascending chairs, standing for long hours and running can intensify the pain in cases of sacroiliitis.

Natural Homeopathic Medicines to Ease a Stiff Back

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 1 Comment

The main cause of a stiff back is a muscle spasm, muscle strain, ligament strain or spinal arthritis. Muscle and ligaments in the back may be strained by repeated heavy weight lifting or an injury to the back. Muscle spasm in the back may arise from injuries to the muscles, poor posture, muscle overuse, heavy lifting, sports needing sudden and repeated turning of the back. Arthritis of the spine can cause stiff back (mainly arises due to wear and tear of the spine) and ankylosing spondylitis (arise from an autoimmune process). The top homeopathic medicines for stiff back include Rhus Tox, Bryonia, Arnica, and Aesculus.

Homeopathic Medicines for Stiff Back

A stiff back can be effectively treated with homeopathy. Natural remedies aim to treat the root cause of a stiff back to bring about excellent recovery. Stiffness arising as a result of a muscle spasm, muscle overuse, muscle strain, ligament strain, heavy weight lifting, injury to back and spinal arthritis can all be treated effectively with these medicines.

1. Rhus Tox – For Stiff back that is Worse from Rest and Better by Motion

Rhus Tox is highly effective when the back is extremely stiff and rigid, and gets worse from rest and better by motion. Pain in the back is present, which is also worse by rest, lying and better by walking or exercise. Sitting also worsen the back pain. A bruised sensation may be felt in the back. The back also feels lame and as if it is broken. Rhus Tox is a top grade medicine for treating stiff back arising from injury, muscle strain, muscle spasm, over-lifting, and arthritis.

2. Bryonia – For Stiff Back Relieved by Lying Down

Bryonia is prepared from the root of a plant Bryonia Alba commonly known as white bryony or wild hops of the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Bryonia is next very beneficial for treating stiff back when relief appears by lying. Standing, moving and stooping are prevented from extreme back stiffness in persons needing Bryonia. They tend to walk and stand crookedly due to stiff back. Along with stiffness back pain may be present which may be cramping, pressing, tearing, stitching or drawing in nature. Back pain is worse from every motion, turning in bed and gets better by lying on the back.

3. Aesculus – For Stiff Back when Walking is Difficult

Aesculus is prepared from the kernel of plant named as Aesculus Hippocastanum, or Horse-Chestnut of the natural order of this plant is Sapindaceae. Aesculus is useful for stiff that makes walking nearly impossible. The lumbar and sacral region of the back is stiff and very painful. Hips, legs may be painful too. Back also feels weak and lame. Apart from walking, stooping is also troublesome for persons needing Aesculus. Another difficulty faced by them is difficulty rising from a chair. Aesculus is a leading medicine for treating pain and stiffness in lower back and hip related to ankylosing spondylitis.

4. Arnica – For Stiff and Painful Back following Injury

Arnica is prepared from a plant Arnica Montana with the common name Leopard’s-Bane and Fallkraut of the natural order Compositae. Arnica is a foremost remedy in homeopathy to treat stiff and painful back following injury, trauma, falls, blows. Stiff back from overuse and muscle strain is also indicative to use Arnica. Along with pain and stiffness, the back feels sore, bruised and as if beaten. Pressure and a sense of heavyweight is also felt in the back along with the above symptoms.

5. Ruta – For Stiff Back following Muscle or Ligament Strain

Ruta is prepared from a plant named as Ruta Graveolens commonly known by the name of Garden Rue and Bitterwort of the natural order Rutaceae. Ruta is helpful for a stiff back that arises from muscle or ligament strain. Aching pain and soreness is felt in the back. This pain gets better by lying on the back and by applying pressure. The back also feels weak along with stiffness and pain, and there may be rheumatic pain in the back that is worse in the morning.

6. Berberis Vulgaris – For Stiff Back that Worsens upon Stooping

Berberis Vulgaris is prepared from the bark of the root of plant Barberry of the natural order Berberidaceae. Berberis Vulgaris is useful for treating back stiffness that worsens from stooping. If stooped there appears difficulty in standing up due to a rigid, tensed and intensely stiff lower back. The person needing this medicine also complain of pain in the lower back that sometimes extends down the lower limbs. Pain is most times of bruised or tearing nature. The pain tends to get worse on sitting and lying, and the back may also feel heavy.

7. Silicea – For Stiffness in Back that Worsens upon Rising

Silicea is well-indicated medicine for stiffness in the back that worsens upon rising from the seat. For using Silicea the right side of the spine is most stiff. Pain in the back also attends on rising from the seat. The pain may be shooting, throbbing or aching in nature. In some cases drawing pain in back arises that confines the patient to the bed. Stiffness of back from exposure to a draught of air also guides towards the use of Silicea.

8. Cimicifuga – For Stiff, Contracted Back with Pain Radiating down the Thighs

Cimicifuga is prepared from the root of a plant Cimicifuga Racemosa commonly named as Black Cohosh, of the natural order Ranunculaceae. Cimicifuga is indicated for stiff contracted back when pain radiates down the thighs. Heaviness and weight is also felt in the lower back. Cimicifuga is also highly recommended medicine for treating stiffness of the neck.

9. Sepia – For Stiff, Painful Back and Weakness

Sepia is significant medicine for a stiff, painful back attended with weakness. Walking tend to relieve the stiffness and pain in back when Sepia is indicated. The pain also gets better by pressure or by pressing back against something hard. Sitting upright also tend to provide relief. A pressing and dragging sensation is also felt in the sacral region. Back is also tender to touch in cases requiring Sepia.

10. Calcarea Fluor – For Stiff and Painful Back from Strains

Calcarea Fluor is also indicated similarly to Ruta for a stiff and painful back from strains. In cases requiring Calcarea Fluor, the pain gets worse after rest and is better by movement. Warmth over back also tends to bring relief. Tiredness and restlessness in the back are also present.

7 Homeopathic Medicines for Nystagmus that Work

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 42 Comments

Nystagmus is a condition characterized by uncontrollable involuntary movements of the eye. It may affect one or both the eyes. Nystagmus is also known by the name of dancing eyes. Homeopathic medicines for nystagmus are prepared from natural substances and cause no side effects.

Homeopathic Medicines for Nystagmus

Homeopathy offers a natural treatment for nystagmus. Homeopathic medicines can treat nystagmus very effectively and are very safe to use without any side effects. The type of nystagmus and the attending complaints of blurred vision, sensitivity to light, dizziness, and problems with balance are all considered while making a homeopathic prescription for nystagmus.

1.Physostigma – Top Grade Medicine for Nystagmus

Physostigma is a natural medicine for nystagmus that is prepared from the bean of a plant called Physostigma Venenosum or Calabar Bean, of the natural order Leguminosae. Physostigma is a top listed homeopathic medicine for treating nystagmus. Symptoms that indicate the need for Physostigma include dimness of vision or blurred vision, involuntary eye movements, sensitivity to light and a drawing sensation in the eyes.

2. Agaricus -Effective Medicine for Nystagmus

Agaricus offers a natural cure for nystagmus in cases where there is obscured vision and dizziness. Reading often becomes difficult for them, and the letters seem to move while reading. Sensitivity to light is also present, along with pain and soreness in the eyeballs. A heated sensation in the eyes and lachrymation (stinging tears) may also be present.

3. Cuprum Met – For Side to Side Movement of Eyes

Cuprum Met is a natural remedy for nystagmus with a side-to-side, pendulum-like movement of the eyes (horizontal nystagmus). The rotation of eyeballs is quick and rapid. Aching or pressing pain in the eyes may be present along with a bruised pain in the eyes.

4. Benzinum Nitricum – For Up and Down Eye Movements

Benzinum Nitricum offers a natural treatment for nystagmus where there are up and down eye movements (vertical nystagmus). The eye movement is constant and slow, and the vision may be distorted or blurred. Photophobia (fear of light) may also appear. A sensation of the eyeballs being enlarged may also be present.

5. Stramonium – For Nystagmus with Constantly Rolling Eyes

Stramonium is an effective homeopathic medicine prepared from the plant Thorn-Apple, of the natural order Solanaceae. Use of Stramonium is considered for cases of nystagmus where the person rolls eyes constantly. An attending complaint of strabismus (squint) is present in many cases, along with heaviness of the eyes. The vision becomes dim and the letters seem to move and get blurred while reading. Twitching of lids along with intense sensitivity to light may also be present.

6. Gelsemium – For Nystagmus with Dizziness and Balance Problems

Gelsemium is an effective remedy prepared from the bark of a root of a plant called Gelsemium Sempervirens of the natural order Loganiaceae. For using Gelsemium in treating nystagmus, the eyeballs move from side to side. Dizziness and problems with balance are prominent. Dimness of sight and double vision are accompanying symptoms.

7. Magnesia Phos – For Nystagmus and Srabismus (squinting)

Magnesia Phos is a natural medicine for squint accompanying the condition of nystagmus. Dullness of vision, headache, vertigo, and sensitivity to light is present. Spasm of eyelids along with watering from eyes (lachrymation) may be present.

Cause of Nystagmus

Nystagmus arises when the part of the brain and the inner ear that regulate eye movements don’t function properly. Nystagmus may either be present at birth (congenital nystagmus) or develop later in life (acquired nystagmus). Nystagmus can be related to many conditions that mainly include eye problems like strabismus, cataract, a family history of nystagmus, head injury, brain tumours, stroke, multiple sclerosis, inner ear problems like Meniere’s disease, albinism, certain medicines like lithium or anti-seizure medications (phenytoin), Vitamin B 12 or thiamine deficiencies, and alcohol or drug abuse. In many cases, there is no reason specific reason for nystagmus.

Signs and Symptoms

The primary symptom of nystagmus is a rapid, uncontrollable movement of the eye. The movements may be present in one or both the eyes. These movements can be from side to side (Horizontal nystagmus), up and down (vertical nystagmus), or in a circle (rotary or torsional nystagmus). The person may move and keep the head in certain positions that help in reducing eye movement and facilitate better focus. A person with nystagmus may have blurred vision and complain of difficulty seeing in dark, sensitivity to light, dizziness, and problems with balance. Tiredness and stress tend to worsen the symptoms of nystagmus.

Top 10 Homeopathic Remedies for Meningitis

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 23 Comments

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes (meninges) that covers the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis can be caused by viral infections, bacterial infections or fungal infections. Among these, viral infections are the most common cause of meningitis. Bacterial infections and fungal infections rarely cause meningitis. Bacterial meningitis is the most severe and can be life-threatening and fatal if not treated well at the time. Viral meningitis is the most common but is usually mild and clears up on its own. Homeopathic remedies for meningitis play a supportive role in the treatment and should only be used along with conventional treatment.

Homeopathic Remedies for Meningitis

Homeopathy plays a supportive role in treating meningitis. These medicines should be used symptomatically to treat meningitis along with the conventional course treatment. Meningitis can be life-threatening in some cases (depending upon the cause) so a consultation with a specialist is needed prior to taking medicines and self-prescription should be avoided.

1. Belladonna – For Meningitis in the First Stage

Belladonna is a natural medicine for meningitis prepared from a plant called Deadly Nightshade. The natural order of this plant is Solanaceae. Belladonna is well indicated for meningitis in the first stage. There is fever with dry heat. The head feels hot and painful with a throbbing sensation and flushed face. The person may want to bore his head in the pillow. Nausea and drowsiness are also marked.

2. Apis Mellifica – Top Medicine for Meningitis

Apis Mellifica is an effective medicine for meningitis where there is delirium and drowsiness. There is marked irritability, crying and screaming loudly. Confusion, dullness, and dizziness are also present. Intense pain in the back of the head is most prominent. Another important accompanying symptom is an inability to hold the head erect and boring of the head into the pillow. Diplopia and obscuration of vision also appear. Its use is also highly considered in cases of meningitis with hydrocephalus (build-up of fluid in the brain cavities).

3. Stramonium – For Meningitis with a Headache and Nausea

Stramonium is a natural remedy prepared from the plant Thorn-Apple of the natural order Solanaceae. Stramonium is indicated when the pain in head and nausea predominates in cases of meningitis. The eyes are markedly red and inflamed along with delirium. In some cases, there may be irritability with screaming, striking with hand feet, and a tendency to strike/bite others. Convulsive movement of the limbs is also well noted with the above features.

4. Veratrum Viride – For Meningitis with High Fever

Veratrum Viride is prepared from the root of a plant named American Hellebore or Indian Poke. It belongs to the natural order Melanthaceae. Veratrum Viride is helpful for meningitis with a high fever. This is attended with the rolling of the head and frequent vomiting. Pain in the nape of the neck is also present and the person cannot hold the head.

5. Gelsemium – For Meningitis in Initial Stage with Marked Chills

Gelsemium is helpful for meningitis in the initial stage, along with severe chills. There is marked stiffness of the neck. A headache with a sensation of band tightly binding head is present. This is attended with great exhaustion and intense drowsiness. There is a desire to lie still. Vertigo along with a staggering gait may also appear. Jerking of the body, especially of the left side, may occur while falling asleep.

6. Helleborus – For Meningitis with Rigid Neck and Marked Drowsiness

Helleborus is a natural medicine medicine prepared from the root of a plant called Helleborus Niger or Christmas Rose, of the natural order Ranunculaceae. Helleborus is prominently indicated for meningitis when the neck feels rigid and there is marked drowsiness. Fever with chills and vomiting may also occur. The head feels heavy and heated. Frequent convulsions in meningitis are also a guiding feature to use Helleborus. This medicine is also indicated for meningitis with hydrocephalus.

7. Rhus Tox – For Meningitis with Pain and Stiffness of Muscles and Joints

Rhus Tox offers a natural treatment for meningitis with pain and stiffness of muscles and joints. This is accompanied with marked anxiety and restlessness. High fever and pain in the head are present, that extends to the ears. Rash on the body is also present.

8. Zincum Met – For Meningitis with Sharp Pain in Head

Zincum Met is a natural medicine indicated for meningitis with a sharp pain in the head. The person may want to roll and bore the head in the pillow. Automatic motion of hands may appear with the motion of the head. Pulse is small and frequent. It is also useful for hearing loss after meningitis.

9. Kali Bromatum – For Meningitis with Severe Headache

Kali Bromatum is a natural remedy for meningitis where there is a severe headache. The headache is constant along with a feeling of heat in the head. The pulse is rapid and wiry. Dullness and weakness along with a loss of appetite is also present.

10. Arnica – For Traumatic Meningitis following Head Injury

Arnica is prepared from a plant named Arnica Montana of the natural order is Compositae. Arnica is beneficial for traumatic meningitis that follows a head injury like a concussion, falling, blows, or bruising. There may also be a headache and vomiting.

Causes of Meningitis

Bacterial Meningitis
The bacterial agents that can cause meningitis include Neisseria meningitis, Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza Type B and Listeria monocytogenes (listeria).

Viral Meningitis
The viral agents that can lead to meningitis are herpes simplex virus, enterovirus, influenza, HIV and mumps virus.

Fungal Meningitis
Fungal meningitis is rare and usually happens to people who have a weakened immune system. Fungal meningitis can be caused by Histoplasma, Cryptococcus, and Blastomyces.

Other Causes
Meningitis can also be caused by an allergy to certain medications, head injury, brain surgery and certain forms of cancer.

Risk Factors
Some risk factors for meningitis include compromised immunity, children under age of 5 years, community living like boarding schools, day care centers, military bases, and pregnancy (pregnant women are at increased risk of listeriosis).

The viruses and bacteria that can cause meningitis can be spread through sneezing, coughing, kissing, sharing utensils and toothbrushes.

Symptoms of Meningitis

The symptoms of meningitis include sudden high fever, feeling sick, severe headache, stiff neck, sensitivity to light, seizures, confusion, difficult concentration, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, pain in the muscles/joints, lack of energy, lethargy, delirium, hallucinations, skin rash and loss of appetite. Certain signs of meningitis in babies include a refusal of feeds, constant crying (usually a high-pitched crying), irritability, fussiness, aversion to being carried, a stiffness of body and a bulging soft spot on top of the head.
Severe complications can arise in some cases of meningitis, like brain damage, seizures, hearing loss, learning disabilities, coordination problems, balance problems, vision loss, hydrocephalus, arthritis, kidney problems, and death.