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

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

Homeopathic Medicines for Urethritis

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

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

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

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

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

3. Lycopodium – For Frequent Urination

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

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

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

5. Petroselinum – For Marked Urgency to Pass Urine

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

6. Terbinthina – For Urethritis when Blood Passes in Urine

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

7. Sepia – For Urethritis in Females with Painful Intercourse

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

8. Pulsatilla – For Vaginal Discharges Females

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

9. Cannabis Sativa – For Discharge from Urethra in Males

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

10. Clematis – For Urethritis in Males with Painful Ejaculation

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

11. Sarsaparilla – For cases where Blood Appears in Semen

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

Symptoms of Urethritis

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

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

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

Homeopathic Treatment of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

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

1. Aranea Diadema – For Acute Burning Pain

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

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

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

3. Kalmia Latifolia – For Pain and Numbness

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

Other Important Remedies

4. Argentum Nitricum

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

5. Hypericum Perforatum

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

6. Rhus Toxicodendron

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

Symptoms of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

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

Causes of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

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

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

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

Risk Factors

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

Pathogenesis

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

Managing the Condition

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

Precautions

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

Key Points

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top 9 Homeopathic Medicines for Blepharitis

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

1. Euphrasia – For Redness and Watering from Eyes

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

When to use Euphrasia?

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

How to use Euphrasia?

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

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

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

When to use Apis Mellifica?

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

How to use Apis Mellifica?

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

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

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

When to use Graphites?

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

How to use Graphites?

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

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

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

When to use Argentum Nitricum?

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

How to use Argentum Nitricum?

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

5. Petroleum – For Dry And Itchy Eyelids

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

When to use Petroleum?

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

How to use Petroleum?

Petroleum 30C can be used once a day.

6. Natrum Mur – For Prominent Gritty Sensation In Eyes

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

When to use Natrum Mur?

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

How to use Natrum Mur?

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

7. Belladonna – For Swollen and Painful Lids

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

When to use Belladonna?

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

How to use Belladonna?

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

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

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

When to use Sulphur?

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

How to use Sulphur?

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

9. Silicea – For Sticking of Eyelids

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

When to use Silicea?

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

How to use Silicea?

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

 

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

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

Homeopathic Medicines for Diplopia

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

1. Gelsemium – For diplopia with Headache

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

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

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

3. Zincum Met – For Diplopia with Squint

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

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

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

5. Natrum Mur – For Diplopia with Weak Eyes

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

6.Phytolacca – For Diplopia with Vertigo

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

7. Belladonna – For Diplopia with Pain in Eyes

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

8. Syphilinum – For Vertical Diplopia

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

9. Pulsatilla – For Horizontal Diplopia

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

Symptoms of Diplopia

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Rectal Bleeding

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

1. Hamamelis – Top Medicine for Rectal Bleeding From Piles

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

When to use Hamamelis?

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

How to use Hamamelis?

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

2. Nitric Acid – For Rectal Bleeding In Anal Fissures

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

When to use Nitric Acid?

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

How to use Nitric Acid?

Nitric Acid 30C can be taken once a day.

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

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

When to use Merc Sol?

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

How to use Merc Sol?

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

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

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

When to use Natrum Mur?

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

How to use Natrum Mur?

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

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

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

When to use Nux Vomica?

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

How to use Nux Vomica?

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

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

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

When to use Phosphorus?

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

How to use Phosphorus?

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

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

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

When to use Merc Cor?

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

How to use Merc Cor?

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

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 quite vulnerable to injuries. A knee injury can arise from a fall, overuse, a misstep, a sudden twist, etc. Athletes who play sports like soccer, football, and basketball are at risk of knee injuries. The knee joint is made up of four main components, i.e. bones (three bones, including femur, tibia, and patella participate here), C-shaped tough, rubbery cartilage (medial and lateral menisci that act as shock absorbers between femur and tibia), ligaments (collateral and cruciate ligaments that join bones together), and tendons (that connect muscles to the bones). An injury can occur to any of these components.

Homeopathy carries an excellent scope to manage cases of knee injuries. Knee injuries of various kinds can be treated with homeopathy. Homeopathic medicines for knee injuries help reduce the pain and swelling of the knee in case of injury and promote efficient healing. Homeopathy is recommended for treating minor knee injuries having mild to moderate intensity. But in cases of major and severe injuries like extended ligament tears, these medicines have a limited role to play. In such cases, these medicines can be used in conjunction with conventional help for symptomatic relief.

There are many highly effective homeopathic medicines to manage injuries related to tendons, ligaments, muscles, bones, and joints. These medicines are recommended for both acute (recent) and older cases of knee injuries. Homeopathy proves effective in both types of cases. The results vary from case to case as per the type of injury. Homeopathic medicines, along with symptom relief, also aid healing at the injured site.

Homeopathic medicines promote natural healing in cases of knee injuries. These medicines tend to boost the body’s natural healing mechanism. Once the self-restorative forces in the body are boosted, self-healing in the injured area begins, and gradually self-recovery happens along with symptomatic relief. To what extent homeopathy can help varies from case to case as per the nature and severity of the injury. One should follow a homeopathic doctor’s advice regarding proper homeopathic prescription in cases of knee injuries. To get the best results, a complete course of treatment for the time duration as guided by your physician needs to be followed.

It is a well-known fact that homeopathy is a natural healing science. It uses herbal medicines to treat health problems, including injuries. This makes them very safe to use with zero side effects. They never cause any harmful reaction.

Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Knee Injuries

The top remedies for knee injuries are Arnica, Rhus Tox, Ruta, Bryonia, Symphytum and Apis Mellifica.

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

Arnica is a natural top grade medicine for treating a knee injury arising from a fall, trauma, or blow by a blunt object. Arnica is helpful for both acute and old 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 seems to be no strength in the knee while walking.

When to use Arnica?

It is a leading homeopathic medicine to treat knee injuries. It is usually prescribed in the first place to start treatment of acute as well as old injuries to the knee from a fall, blow by a blunt object with marked pain and soreness. This medicine promotes effective healing and manages pain wonderfully.

How to use Arnica?

In the beginning of the treatment, Arnica 30C can be taken three to four times a day.

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

Rhus Tox is an excellent 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 at rest. Motion helps to relieve the pain and the knee may also feel intensely stiff. A tense and pulling sensation is also felt in the tendons of the knee. The hollow of the knee also feels heavy with the above symptoms.

When to use Rhus Tox?

Rhus Tox is a magnificent medicine to help cases of knee injuries, especially ligament injuries, sprains, injuries from overstraining, sudden twisting of knee or missteps. In cases needing it, there is marked stiffness along with marked pain and swelling.

How to use Rhus Tox?

Though it can be used in different potencies like 30C, 200C, 1M, it is advised to begin with 30C potency twice or thrice a day. Use of higher potencies should be done only under the supervision of a physician.

3. Ruta—For Treating Sprains of the Knee

Ruta is a superb medicine to treat knee injuries. It is highly recommended to treat injured tendons and ligaments. Ruta is a helpful medicine for treating sprains of the knee as well as inflamed tendons (tendinitis). 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 the tendons of the knee. The knee joint also feels weak.

When to use Ruta?

Ruta is one of the best choices of medicine to manage injury to tendons and ligaments of the knee with sore bruised pains and weakness in the knee joint.

How to use Ruta?

Its use is mostly preferred in 30C power that can be taken two to three times a day.

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

Bryonia is a beneficial medicine for knee injuries when the 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.

When to use Bryonia?

Bryonia is a highly valuable medicine to manage knee pain in cases of injuries. The key feature indicating its use is knee pain worse from the slightest movement of the knee and relief from an absolute rest.

How to use Bryonia?

Among its different available potencies from low to high, initially it is recommended to take it in 30C potency once or twice a day.

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

Symphytum is the foremost medicine for managing cases of fractures. It is used as a prime remedy in homeopathy to aid healing of fractured bones. It boosts the activity of fibroblast cells to help joining of the 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 the fracture site even after complete bone healing.

When to use Symphytum?

Symphytum should be selected to manage cases of fracture of knee bones along with conventional treatment.

How to use Symphytum?

This medicine is mostly prescribed in Q (i.e. mother tincture) form. Symphytum Q can be used one to two times a day.

6. Apis Mellifica—For Marked Swelling of Knee

Apis Mellifica is a useful medicine 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.

When to use Apis Mellifica?

This medicine should be considered to manage swelling of the knee that occurs in cases of injury along with stinging, shooting, burning-type pain.

How to use Apis Mellifica?

One can take this medicine in 30C potency one to two times a day.

Some common types of knee injuries

The injuries that are common to the knee include – fracture, ligament tear, dislocation, meniscal tear, tendon tear, sprains and patellar tendonitis.

Fracture – It refers to break in the bone either partial or complete. In case of the knee, it mainly affects the patella also called kneecap. It usually happens from a fall or an accident.

Ligament injuries – First among these is anterior cruciate ligament injury. This ligament is present in front of  the knee. Its injuries commonly result from sports activities like playing football and soccer. Second is the posterior ligament injury. This ligament is present at the back of the knee. This ligament is usually injured from a high impact on front of the knee when knee gets bent as from a hard fall on bent knee or road accident, or injury while playing a certain sport. The third ligament injury is collateral ligament injury. These ligaments are located on the sides of the knee. This ligament usually gets injured from some hard impact on the sides of the knees.

Dislocation – Dislocation of knee results when the bones of the knee are partially or completely forced out of their place. This may occur from falling, motor vehicle accidents, or sports injuries.

Meniscal tear – Meniscus tear may occur suddenly from sports injuries or it may occur gradually as a part of ageing or arthritis.

Tendon tear – The tendon tear mainly affects quadriceps and patellar tendons when it comes to knee tendon tear. This may occur from a fall or an impact from being hit by something or in professional players.

Knee Sprain – It results from overstretching of one or more ligaments of the knee. This may occur from falling on the knee or being hit on the knee by something heavy.

Patellar tendonitis – This refers to injury to the tendon that joins the kneecap to the shinbone (tibia). This injury is also called jumper’s knee.

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.

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.