Achalasia cardia is a rare motility disorder of the esophagus or food pipe. This disorder causes the esophageal muscle to not contract properly, due to which the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is unable to relax properly. The scope of treating achalasia cardia with homeopathy is limited to mild and moderate cases. Homeopathic medicines like Alumina, Kali Carb, and Lachesis can be used to help treat achalasia cardia symptomatically.

The esophagus is a tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. The muscle layer of the esophagus contracts to move the food down from throat to the stomach. The esophagus has two sphincters. One sphincter lies at the upper end of the esophagus (upper oesophageal sphincter, UES) and another at the lower end of the esophagus (lower oesophageal sphincter, LES). The UES relax when the food has to enter esophagus from the throat, and the LES relaxes when food has to enter the stomach from the esophagus. Rest of times both these sphincters remain closed. In achalasia cardia, the esophageal muscles don’t contract properly. As a result, the swallowed food doesn’t move down into the stomach. In addition to this, the lower end of esophagus lying immediately above the LES begins to dilate.

Homeopathic Management of Achalasia Cardia

Cases of achalasia cardia can be symptomatically managed with the help of natural homeopathic medicines. However, in severe cases of achalasia cardia, it should be noted that homeopathy doesn’t have any significant role to play and help from the conventional mode of treatment is required. Homeopathic medicines aim at giving symptomatic relief in cases of achalasia cardia. Homeopathic prescription for achalasia cardia varies from case to case as per the individual characteristic features. Some of the well indicated homeopathic medicines for symptomatic management of achalasia cardia are – Alumina, Kali Carb, Lachesis, Phosphorus, Robinia, and Carbo Veg.

Homeopathic Medicines for Symptomatic Management of Achalasia Cardia

Alumina – Natural Medicine for Difficulty Swallowing Solids due to Achalasia Cardia

Alumina is a natural homeopathic medicine for managing swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in cases of achalasia cardia. People who need Alumina find it very difficult to swallow solids. They need to cut their food in very small pieces before eating it. It is also extremely difficult for the food to pass down the food pipe and reach the stomach. It seems to get lodged in the food pipe. The person can feel the food lying in the whole length of the food pipe, and there is a sensation of a lump present in the throat.

Kali Carb – Natural Remedy for Food Being Stuck in the Food Pipe in Achalasia Cardia

Kali Carb is a natural homeopathic remedy for achalasia cardia when the food gets stuck in the food pipe. The person needing Kali Carb often complains that the food passes very slowly down the food pipe and lodges halfway there. A stinging pain may be felt in the throat while swallowing. There may be vomiting right after eating.

Lachesis – Natural Homeopathic Medicine For Achalasia Cardia where there is Difficulty Swallowing Liquids

Homeopathic medicine Lachesis is useful in case of achalasia cardia where the person experiences difficulty in swallowing. Solid food is swallowed easily but is difficult to swallow liquids. Liquids tend to back up and return through the nose. A constant sensation of a lump in the throat is present in a majority of the cases needing Lachesis.

Phosphorus – Natural Treatment for Regurgitation of Food in Achalasia Cardia

Phosphorus is an effective homeopathic remedy for achalasia cardia where there is a regurgitation of food. The lower end of esophagus seems contracted. The food comes up again in mouthfuls. This happens soon after swallowing the food. Nausea during the night is also common. A burning sensation in the food pipe (heartburn) is also present with the above symptoms.

Robinia – Effective Medicine for Heartburn in Achalasia Cardia

Robinia is prepared from the fresh bark of the root and young twigs of a plant named Robinia Pseudo-acacia. The natural order of this plant is Leguminosae. Robinia is a very effective homeopathic medicine for treating achalasia cardia when heartburn is most troublesome. Heartburn is most worse at night on lying down and is accompanied by vomiting of intensely sour fluid.

Carbo Veg – Natural Treatment for Heartburn in Cases of Achalasia Cardia

Carbo Veg is an effective homeopathic medicine for managing heartburn in cases of achalasia cardia. Along with heartburn sour, putrid belching appears. In some cases, water-brash may also be present. Vomiting of food is another indicative feature to use Carbo Veg.

Causes of Achalasia Cardia

Achalasia Cardia is thought to arise from damage to the nerves of the esophagus, as a result of which the muscle and sphincter of the esophagus do not work properly. The reason for nerve damage is yet unclear, and it is thought that an autoimmune process or a viral infection may cause degeneration of nerves in the esophagus. It is seen that older adults are more at risk to develop achalasia cardia than people of other age groups. In some rare instances, this condition can be hereditary and show a tendency to run in families.

Symptoms of Achalasia Cardia

The major symptom of achalasia cardia is difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) that that keeps getting worse with time. Sometimes the condition worsens to an extent where it is entirely impossible for the food to enter the stomach. A sensation of food or liquid sticking in the food pipe or sensation of a lump in the throat is very commonly seen in cases of achalasia cardia. Other symptoms of achalasia cardia include heartburn, chest discomfort/chest pain, regurgitation (bringing back of the food/liquids swallowed into the mouth), coughing and frequent choking episodes. Gradual weight loss is also seen along with the above symptoms in some of the cases of achalasia cardia.

The involuntary passage of stool due to lack of control over the bowel movements is known as stool incontinence or fecal incontinence. A person may have a sudden urge to pass stool, that if not attended urgently, can lead to a leakage of stool. This condition is known as urge incontinence. In some cases, a person unknowingly passes stool, a condition that is known as passive incontinence. The severity of this condition varies from minor leakage of stool to entire loss of bowel control. Stool incontinence can be treated effectively with homeopathic medicines. Aloe, Podophyllum, Causticum, and Hyoscyamus are the top natural remedies for stool incontinence.

Homeopathic Treatment of Stool Incontinence

Homeopathic medicines help in aiding recovery in cases of stool incontinence by treating the root cause of it. Homeopathic medicines for treating stool incontinence are prepared from naturally occurring substances, hence are very safe and gentle to use. These medicines are highly suitable to treat stool incontinence in people of all age groups. There is a large therapeutic list of medicines in homeopathy to treat stool incontinence. Among them, the top listed homeopathic medicines include Aloe, Podophyllum, Causticum, Hyoscyamus, Sulphur, and China. These remedies should be used only under the supervision of a homeopathic physician.

Homeopathic Medicines for Stool Incontinence

Aloe – Natural Medicine for Stool Incontinence with Loose Stool

Homeopathic medicine Aloe is prepared from a plant named Aloe Socotrina. The natural order of this plant is Liliaceae. Aloe is indicated in cases where there is an involuntary passage of stool attended with loose, watery stool. Sometimes mucus passes with stool. Stool passage on passing flatus also indicates the need for Aloe. It also works well in cases of stool incontinence in children and in cases of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome).

Podophyllum – Natural Remedy for Stool Incontinence on Passing Flatus

Podophyllum is an effective remedy prepared from a plant Podophyllum Peltatum commonly named as May-Apple. The natural order of this plant is Berberidaceae. Podophyllum is well-indicated in cases of stool incontinence accompanying the passing of flatus. on passing flatus. The person needing this medicine may have an offensive, green stool and marked urgency to pass stool. In some cases, rectal prolapse may be present.

Causticum – Effective Natural Medicine for Stool Incontinence in Cases of Constipation with Hard Stool

Causticum is a well indicated homeopathic medicine for treating stool incontinence in cases of constipation with hard stool. The stool is tough and knotty and is passed with great difficulty. In some cases the first part of the stool is hard and the rest is soft. The stool is frequent with an unsuccessful desire to pass stool. Itching at the anus that is constant is also prominent. Applying cold water on the anus helps relieve the itching.

Hyoscyamus – Effective Natural Remedy for Stool Incontinence During Urination or Sleep

Hyoscyamus is a natural medicine prepared from the fresh plant of Hyoscyamus Niger, commonly named Henbane, of the natural order Solanaceae. Hyoscyamus is used to treat stool incontinence that occurs during urination or sleep due to a weak anal sphincter. This medicine helps strengthen the anal sphincter.

Sulphur – Effective Medicine for Stool Incontinence during Laughing, Sneezing or Passing Flatus

Sulphur is a natural medicine indicated for stool incontinence that arises while laughing, sneezing or passing flatus. The anus may be red, swollen and sore. Marked itching and burning at the anus is also a prominent attending feature.

China – Natural Homeopathic Medicine for Stool Incontinence with Excessive Flatulence and Bloating

China is a natural medicine prepared from the bark of a plant named Cinchona Officinalis, of the natural order Rubiaceae. China is prominently indicated in cases of stool incontinence in people who complain of excessive flatulence and bloating. The flatus is obstructed, and the person may suffer from chronic diarrhea. The stool is frequent, thin, watery and attended with weakness.

Causes of Stool Incontinence

There are a number of reasons that can cause stool incontinence. Some of the most important include diarrhea (loose stool), constipation, rectal prolapse, piles, rectocele (rectum protruding through the vagina), and injury or damage (in some cases) to the anal sphincter during childbirth (from vaginal delivery) or any surgery that damages the nerves or muscles of the rectum or anus. Apart from this, stool incontinence can also arise in cases of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), IBD – inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). Certain neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and stroke may also cause stool incontinence.

Risk Factors Associated with Stool Incontinence

Middle age and older adults are at a high risk to suffer from stool incontinence. People having diabetes mellitus are also at risk to develop stool incontinence. Females are more at a greater risk to develop stool incontinence as compared to males.

Symptoms that Accompany Stool Incontinence

Some symptoms that may accompany stool incontinence in some cases are soreness of skin surrounding anus, bloating, flatulence, loose stool, and constipated stool. Pain, anal itching (pruritis ani), irritation of the skin around the anus, perianal dermatitis are other attending complaints. People dealing with stool incontinence tend to feel dirty, embarrassed and frustrated, and also develop stress, anger, and depression due to the condition.

The vocal cords are a band of muscle tissue fold located inside the larynx (voice-box). Vocal cords are also known as vocal folds. The function of the vocal cords is to produce sound for speech, protect the airways from getting choked by food, drink or saliva and regulating air flow in the lungs. During inhalation, the vocal cords move apart (get abducted). These vocal cords then adduct or come close together while swallowing and sound production. Any hindrance of nerve supply to the larynx may result in vocal cord paralysis. This condition is also known as vocal fold paresis,  recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis, or vocal fold paralysis. Speaking, breathing and swallowing are the functions that get affected if the vocal cord gets paralyzed. Homeopathic remedies for vocal cord paralysis carry a good scope of treatment. Cuasticum, Gelsemium, and Cocculus Indicus are the top homeopathic medicines used to treat vocal cord paralysis.

Homeopathic Treatment for Vocal Cord Paralysis

The homeopathic mode of treatment is quite effective for managing vocal cord paralysis. From the long list of effective homeopathic medicines used to manage cases of vocal cord paralysis, the major ones are Causticum, Gelsemium, Cocculus Indicus, Lachesis, Stannum Met, Nux Vomica, and Phosphorus. Homeopathy is a symptom-based science where the symptoms provided by the patient provide the key towards the medicines required for a particular case. The chances of recovery in each and every case of vocal cord paralysis are highly variable. Various factors like the duration of complaint, intensity of symptoms, unilateral/bilateral involvement collectively decide the scope of homeopathic treatment. It needs to be noted that in cases of complete bilateral vocal cord paralysis (where the vocal cords are held tightly close together in the midline), there is a decrease in the airflow. This leads to a major difficulty in breathing. In such cases, urgent alternative help (other than homeopathy) should be taken. The homeopathic medicines for vocal cord paralysis should be taken after consulting a well-qualified homeopathic physician.

Homeopathic Medicines for Vocal Cord Paralysis

Causticum – Homeopathic Medicine for Hoarseness of Voice in Vocal Cord Paralysis

Causticum is a natural medicine for hoarseness of voice in cases of vocal cord paralysis. In cases needing Causticum, hoarseness of voice is most marked in the morning and evening. There is also an inability to speak loudly. Shortness of breath may also be present

Gelsemium – Homeopathic Remedy for Weak Voice in Vocal Cord Paralysis

Gelsemium is a natural remedy prepared from the bark of the root of a plant Gelsemium Sempervirens, which is commonly known as Yellow Jasmine. This plant belongs to the natural order Loganiaceae. Gelsemium is indicated for cases of vocal cord paralysis that causes the voice to become weak. A burning sensation in the larynx may also be felt.

Cocculus Indicus – Effective Homeopathic Medicine for Tremulous or Broken Voice in Vocal Cord Paralysis

Homeopathic medicine Cocculus Indicus is prepared from the seeds of a plant named Indian Cockle. The natural order of this plant is Menispermaceae. Cocculus Indicus helps in managing tremulous voice or broken voice in cases of vocal cord paralysis. Oppressed or difficult breathing may be an accompanying symptom.

Lachesis – Effective Homeopathic Remedy for Loss of Voice in Vocal Cord Paralysis

Lachesis offers a natural treatment for loss of voice in cases of vocal cord paralysis. This remedy is most indicated for vocal cord paralysis of the left side. Episodes of choking on eating may also be present along with the above features.

Stannum Met – Natural Homeopathic Medicine for Hoarse and Weak Voice

Homeopathic preparation Stannum Met works well in cases of vocal cord paralysis presented with either hoarse or a weak voice. Hawking mucus may improve voice quality. A need to take frequent deep breaths may accompany the above symptoms.

Nux Vomica – Natural Homeopathic Remedy for Vocal Cord Paralysis with an Inability to Speak Loudly

Nux Vomica is a homeopathic cure indicated for vocal cord paralysis where the person is unable to speak loudly. A frequent throat clearing may be present along with a cough while eating.

Phosphorus – Natural Treatment for Vocal Cord Paralysis with a Hoarse Voice

Phosphorus is another homeopathic medicine that is used to treat hoarseness of voice in cases of vocal cord paralysis. The voice may also be husky or rough. Prolonged speaking worsens the complaint.

Causes of Vocal Cord Paralysis

The causes of vocal cord paralysis include an injury to the vocal cord or recurrent laryngeal/vagus nerve, tumors, certain viral infections, thyroid surgeries, and cancer in rare cases.

Symptoms of Vocal Cord Paralysis

While both the vocal cords may get paralyzed, in most cases only one cord is affected. The symptoms of vocal cord paralysis include – hoarseness of voice, effortful speech, breathy voice, weak voice, vocal fatigue, and inability to speak loudly. Other symptoms that may appear in cases of vocal cord paralysis are – shortness of breath, choking and coughing after eating/drinking, throat clearing and aspiration of food/drink in the lungs.

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that arises when the peripheral nerves malfunction or get damaged. The peripheral neuropathy can be a mononeuropathy (damage to a single peripheral nerve) or a polyneuropathy (malfunctioning of multiple peripheral nerves at the same time).  One of the leading causes of peripheral neuropathy is diabetes mellitus, but there can be many other reasons. Other reasons for peripheral neuropathy include an injury to nerves, low levels of vitamin B12, infections like shingles (an infection of the nerves caused by varicella zoster virus leading to fluid-filled tiny painful bumps on the skin) and Epstein-Barr. Other causes are Hepatitis C and autoimmune diseases like Guillain-Barre syndrome (an autoimmune disorder which causes weakness, tingling, numbness in feet and legs and eventually spreading upwards), lupus (an autoimmune disease that causes butterfly-shaped rash on the face, joint pains, headache, fever, tiredness, chest pain, dry eyes and memory loss) and necrotizing vasculitis (disorder causing inflammation of blood vessels). Excessive alcohol intake, tumors pressing on the nerves, chronic liver/kidney disease, thyroid disorders, certain medications including phenytoin, thalidomide, toxins like arsenic, mercury, inherited disorders like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease causing damage to peripheral nerves are some other causes of peripheral neuropathy. In some cases, there may be no identifiable cause.

Homeopathic mode of treatment remains quite effective in managing cases of peripheral neuropathy. The approach to homeopathic treatment for peripheral neuropathy is entirely symptomatic management. It gives wonderful results in managing symptoms like numbness, tingling, pin needle sensation, and weakness in limbs. Though homeopathy might not offer help in severe cases and cases with serious causes of peripheral neuropathy but it can definitely have good scope in providing treatment to many mild to moderate cases.

Concept of individualised medication is highly emphasised in homeopathy to offer best results. As per this concept, the symptoms of the patient in a given case of peripheral neuropathy serve as the basis of homeopathic prescription. Hence, every individual case requires a detailed case analysis to find the presenting symptoms unique to them. Every case of peripheral neuropathy also needs to be thoroughly investigated to rule out the cause behind it and for proper prescription from a huge number of homeopathic medicines for peripheral neuropathy. A person should take homeopathic medicines for peripheral neuropathy under the supervision of a homeopathic physician and avoid self-medication.

Homeopathic medicines for peripheral neuropathy address the root cause behind it. In this way, rather than temporary relief, it provides a long-term help in symptom management. The results vary as per the intensity of the symptoms, the cause of the problem and individual response of the person to the medicines. Homeopathic treatment is recommended for cases of peripheral neuropathy having mild to moderate causes but in serious causes like Guillain-Barre syndrome, conventional mode of treatment is advised as homeopathy cannot help in such cases.

The homeopathic medicines for treating peripheral neuropathy are very safe to use among people of all age groups. This is due to the fact that homeopathic medicines are derived from natural substances, hence have no side effects at all and also never make a person dependent on them.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Peripheral Neuropathy

Some of the majorly indicated homeopathic medicines for symptomatic treatment of peripheral neuropathy include Kali Phos, Arsenic Album, Picric Acid, Oxalic Acid, Hypericum, Causticum and Plumbum Met.

1. Kali Phos – For Numbness in Hands and Feet

Kali Phos is an effective, natural homeopathic medicine for managing numbness in hands and feet in cases of peripheral neuropathy. Kali Phos also helps in treating prickling sensation in hands and feet. Along with this, a general fatigue or weakness is also present. A person needing Kali Phos tends to have a nervous, sensitive and irritable nature. Kali Phos is also indicated for cases of muscle weakness.

When to use Kali Phos?

Kali Phos is a top-recommended medicine to manage numbness of hands and feet resulting from peripheral neuropathy.

How to use Kali Phos?

This medicine is usually preferred in 6X potency that can be used three to four times a day as per symptom intensity.

2. Arsenic Album – For Burning Sensation in Hands/ Feet in Peripheral Neuropathy

Homeopathic medicine Arsenic Album is useful for treating burning sensation in the hands and feet in cases of peripheral neuropathy. The burning sensation may extend to arms and legs. Arsenic Album is also helpful for weakness and heaviness in the limbs in cases of peripheral neuropathy. Apart from the above, a tingling sensation in the fingers is also an indicating feature to use Arsenic Album.

When to use Arsenic Album?

Arsenic Album offers best help to manage burning sensation occurring in hands or feet due to peripheral neuropathy.

How to use Arsenic Album?

Arsenic Album 30C can be used once a day. Higher potencies should not be taken without the advice of a homeopathic doctor.

3. Picric Acid – For Pin-needle Sensation in Hand/Feet

Picric Acid is a beneficial homeopathic remedy used to treat a pin-needle like sensation in the hands or feet in cases of peripheral neuropathy. This sensation may be present in legs and arms. A weak, tired feeling in the limbs is also present. Exertion tends to make the complaint worse, and the limbs may become cold.

When to use Picric Acid?

This medicine should be considered to manage pin-needle sensation in cases of peripheral neuropathy.

How to use Picric Acid?

Picric Acid 30C can be utilized once a day.

4. Oxalic Acid – To manage Numbness and Tingling in Limbs

Use of medicine Oxalic Acid is indicated in cases of peripheral neuropathy where there is numbness and tingling in the limbs. Sharp and excruciating pains in the limbs also point towards the use of this medicine.

When to use Oxalic Acid?

This medicine is prominently indicated to deal with peripheral neuropathy with marked numbness and tingling in limbs.

How to use Oxalic Acid?

This medicine can be used one to two times in a week in 30C power.

5. Hypericum – For Peripheral Neuropathy Due to Nerve Injury

Hypericum is a natural medicine to manage cases of peripheral neuropathy arising from a nerve injury. The main indicating features to use Hypericum are numbness, tingling in hands or feet attended with burning pains. A crawling sensation may also be present in the hands and feet in some cases.

When to use Hypericum?

Hypericum is an effective homeopathic medicine for treating numbness, tingling, burning pains of peripheral neuropathy resulting from nerve injury.

How to use Hypericum?

Initially this medicine in 30C potency can be used twice or thrice a day.

6. Causticum – For Muscle Weakness in Peripheral Neuropathy

Causticum is a leading homeopathic medicine for treating muscle weakness in cases of peripheral neuropathy. There is marked muscle weakness in the limbs along with a sensation of formication (like ants crawling) in the limbs.

When to use Causticum?

This medicine should be highly preferred when it comes to manage cases of muscle weakness in cases of peripheral neuropathy.

How to use Causticum?

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

7. Plumbum Met – For Thinning of Muscles in Peripheral Neuropathy

Plumbum Met is an important medicine for peripheral neuropathy in which the patient experiences wasting or thinning of the muscles of the limbs. Lightening like pains in limbs can attend. These pains get better from pressure. Numbness and tingling in limbs may also be felt.

When to use Plumbum Met?

This medicine is highly valuable to extend help for cases of peripheral neuropathy where thinning or wasting of muscles of limbs is present.

How to use Plumbum Met?

Plumbum Met 30C can be taken once or twice in a week. Higher potencies should not be taken without a physician’s advice.

What is peripheral nervous system?

The nervous system in our body is divided into two major divisions – the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system includes the spinal cord and the brain. The peripheral nervous system consists of a network of nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system connects the nerves from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body (organs, limbs, and skin). Peripheral nerves are of three types – sensory, motor and autonomic. The primary functions of these nerves are as follow:
Sensory nerves are responsible for transmission of signals like pain, touch, temperature and other sensations to the brain.
Motor nerves are held responsible for control of muscles.
Autonomic nerves are responsible for regulating autonomic functions of the body such as bladder function, digestion, body temperature, and blood pressure.

Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy

 The symptoms of this disorder depend on the type of peripheral neuropathy.

Sensory neuropathy: The symptoms of sensory neuropathy are numbness, tingling, pricking, pin/needle sensation, hypersensitivity and burning sensation in the hands and feet. The symptoms can spread up the arm and leg.
Motor neuropathy: The symptoms of motor neuropathy include muscle weakness, paralysis, twitching/cramping of muscles, wasting/thinning of muscles, impaired balance, and coordination.
Autonomic neuropathy: The symptoms of autonomic neuropathy include rapid heart rate, bowel/bladder symptoms, diarrhea/constipation, blood pressure changes, increased/decreased sweating and erectile dysfunction in men.

Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the glands that make saliva (salivary glands) and glands that make tears (lachrymal glands). When the salivary and lachrymal glands get destroyed, it leads to a dry mouth (xerostomia) and dry eyes (xerophthalmia). Apart from these glands, Sjogren’s syndrome may also damage other parts including joints, lungs, thyroid gland, kidneys, skin, and liver. Homeopathic medicines for Sjogren’s syndrome help in the symptomatic management of the disease. Nux Moschata, Belladonna, and Rhus Tox are the top homeopathic medicines that help treat Sjogren’s syndrome by moderating the overactive immune system.

Homeopathic Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome

Sjogren’s syndrome can be treated safely and effectively with the use of homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic medicines treat Sjogren’s syndrome by moderating the overactive immune system. The homeopathic medicines for Sjogren’s syndrome are selected by taking into consideration the part affected and the characteristic symptoms in every individual case. The primary symptoms present in most cases of Sjogren’s syndrome including dry eyes and dry mouth can be well-managed with homeopathic remedies. Apart from these, the symptoms present in some cases including joint pains, fatigue, dry, itchy skin, dry cough and dryness of the vagina are also managed equally well. These homeopathic medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances and hence are very safe to use. They don’t have any side effects. Homeopathic prescription needs a complete evaluation of the case, so these medicines should be used under the supervision of a homeopathic physician.

Homeopathic Medicines for Symptomatic Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome

Nux Moschata – Homeopathic Medicine for Dry Mouth in Sjogren’s Syndrome

Nux Moschata is a homeopathic medicine prepared from seeds of the Nutmeg plant. The natural order of this plant is Myristicaceae. Nux Moschata is beneficial for treating dry mouth in cases of Sjogren’s syndrome. People who need Nux Moschata have an intensely dry mouth. The dryness is so marked that the tongue sticks to the roof of the mouth. The dryness of the mouth is most experienced while sleeping. A peculiar symptom is a lack of thirst in spite of a dry mouth. A bad smell from the mouth may be present. The lips are also dry. The dryness may extend to throat from mouth.

Belladonna – Homeopathic Remedy for Managing Dry Eyes in Sjogren’s Syndrome

Belladonna is a natural treatment for Sjogren’s syndrome prepared from the plant Deadly Nightshade. It belongs to the natural order Solanaceae. Belladonna is helpful for managing dry eyes in Sjogren’s syndrome. Along with dryness, the eyes also appear red. Itching in the eyes may be present, and in some cases, a burning, smarting and stinging sensation in eyes is present. Sand-like gritty sensation in the eyes along with the above symptoms may also be present.

Rhus Tox – Natural Homeopathic Medicine for Joint Pains in Sjogren’s Syndrome

Rhus Tox is an effective homeopathic cure for joint pains in cases of Sjogren’s syndrome. People needing Rhus Tox experience pain, swelling, redness, heat in joints with marked stiffness. Cracking on stretching the joints also appears. They may feel better by warm application. For using Rhus Tox, a characteristic feature is a joint pain that gets worse during rest and better by motion.

Arsenic Album – Natural Homeopathic Remedy for Fatigue in Sjogren’s Syndrome

Arsenic Album is an effective medicine for Sjogren’s Syndrome where the person experiences extreme fatigue. Weariness and weakness prevail all the time, and intense fatigue makes a person want to lie down constantly. The slightest exertion can cause fatigue, and there may be anxiety or restlessness.

Bryonia – Effective Homeopathic Medicine for Dry Cough in Sjogren’s Syndrome

Bryonia is a natural medicine prepared from the root of a plant named Bryonia Alba, of the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Bryonia is well-indicated to treat a dry cough in cases of Sjogren’s syndrome. People needing Bryonia have a dry, spasmodic cough. A tickling sensation in the throat may be present along with a cough. The cough may worsen after eating or drinking. Vomiting may occur along with cough. Pain in the head and chest appear with a cough. Apart from the above symptoms, dryness of the mouth and cracking of the lips may be present. Joint pains that are worse from motion and better by rest is another prominent attending symptom.

Sulphur – Effective Homeopathic Treatment for Dry, Itching Skin in Sjogren’s Syndrome

Sulphur is a natural remedy for dry, itchy skin in Sjogren’s syndrome. The itching may be localiZed or widespread all over the body. Intense itching is present, and scratching the skin causes a burning sensation. The itchy spots may also become painful after scratching.

In some cases, bleeding appears upon scratching the skin. The skin itching is most worse in the evening and night time, especially upon getting warm in the bed. Along with the above symptoms, a stitching, prickling sensation on the skin may also appear.

Sepia – Natural Medicine for Vaginal Dryness in Sjogren’s Syndrome

Sepia is an effective natural medicine for vaginal dryness in Sjogren’s syndrome. Women needing Sepia may experience itching in the vagina along with dryness. They also complain of painful coition (intercourse) from extreme dryness of the vagina.

Reasons and Risk Factors for Sjogren’s Syndrome

Sjogren’s syndrome is a disease of the autoimmune origin where the immune cells start to destroy healthy body tissues as a result of a misplaced immune response. The glands that make saliva and tears are destroyed in Sjogren’s syndrome. Certain risk factors predispose a person to develop Sjogren’s syndrome. These factors include a genetic predisposition and having any another autoimmune disease including lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. When Sjogren’s syndrome appears in association with any other autoimmune disorder, it is known as secondary Sjogren’s syndrome. Sjogren’s syndrome arising without any other related autoimmune condition is known as primary Sjogren’s syndrome. Women are a higher risk to develop Sjogren’s syndrome as compared to males. It is mostly diagnosed at the age of 40 years or above.

Symptoms of Sjogren’s Syndrome

The significant symptoms of Sjogren’s syndrome include dry eyes (xerophthalmia) and dry mouth (xerostomia). Along with dry eyes, other attending eye symptoms include itching, burning, stinging, redness and a sand-like gritty sensation in the eyes. Dry mouth may lead to difficulty in speaking, difficulty in swallowing and the tongue adhering to the roof of the mouth. Dryness and cracks of the lips may also be present. Having a dry mouth also predisposes a person to get oral fungal infections and tooth decay. Other symptoms include pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints, fatigue or tiredness, and dry, itchy skin. In some cases, there may be swelling of the salivary glands, prolonged dry cough, and muscle aches. Women may experience vaginal dryness.

Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that develops over the course of many years and affects the hands and fingers. It begins with the thickening of the connective tissue within the palmar fascia, beneath the surface of palms. With time, lumps or knots develop beneath the palmar surface of the hand. Homeopathic medicines for Dupuytren’s Contracture can help arrest the progress of the disease in the early stages (before the permanent bending of the fingers). Silicea, Causticum, and Ruta are the top homeopathic medicines used to treat Dupuytren’s Contracture.

The knots that develop as a result of the contracture mostly form at the base of the ring finger or the little finger. Eventually, hard cords develop from these knots that extend to the fingers. These cords contract with time, causing the bending or pulling of the affected fingers towards the palmar surface of the hand. With time, the fingers become deformed and the person is unable to extend the fingers in the long run. This leads to difficulty in performing everyday tasks like writing, holding objects, shaking hands, etc. The course of the condition varies from person to person. The disease may progress from initial stage to severe deformity in many cases while in others may not show progression up to the deformity stage. In many cases, Dupuytren’s contracture tends to self limit itself or even regresses in the initial stages itself.

Homeopathic Treatment of Dupuytren’s Contracture

Homeopathic medicines carry a good scope to help slow down the progression of the condition in most cases, especially if the condition is detected early. Homeopathy can go a long way if the treatment is started in the very beginning of the condition.
However, once the permanent deformity sets in, reversing the condition only with homeopathy is not possible. There are many medicines for treating Dupuytren’s contracture in the homeopathic system of medicine. The most prominent homeopathic medicines among them include Silicea, Causticum, Ruta, Colocynthis, and Rhus Tox. The homeopathic medicines that will suit a given case of Dupuytren’s contracture vary from case to case as per individual presentation. These homeopathic medicines are very effective and safe to use.

Homeopathic Medicines for Dupuytren’s Contracture

Silicea – Homeopathic Medicine for Dupuytren’s Contracture with Pain on Finger Movement

Silicea is a natural medicine for Dupuytren’s contracture with pain in the contracted tissue cords upon moving the fingers. The affected finger flexes onto the palm. Opening the finger causes intense pain. Excessive sweating on hand is a feature that may be present in most cases.

Causticum – Homeopathic Remedy for Late Stages of Dupuytren’s Contracture

Causticum is indicated for the later stages of Dupuytren’s contracture. The cases needing Causticum have severe contractures in hand. This leads to bending or fingers towards the palm. The person is unable to move the affected fingers without the help of the other hand. In some cases, complete deformity of the finger is present. A drawing and tearing pain is felt in hands. The hands and fingers my feel icy cold.

Ruta – Natural Homeopathic Medicine for Dupuytren’s Contracture with Nodes on the Palm of Hand

Ruta is prepared from a fresh plant named Ruta Graveolens. It belongs to the natural order Rutaceae. Ruta is indicated for Dupuytren’s contracture with nodes on the palms of the hand. The fingers are contracted. Pain and stiffness in the hands may be present.

Colocynthis – Natural Homeopathic Remedy for Dupuytren’s Contracture with Pain in Palms

Colocynthis is a natural remedy prepared from the pulp of the fruit of a plant called Citrullus Colocynthis or Bitter Apple. It belongs to the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Use of Colocynthis is considered in Dupuytren’s contracture when a pain in the palms is present. There appears contraction in the hands and fingers. It is difficult to open the finger, and the pain gets worse at rest.

Rhus Tox – Natural Medicine for Dupuytren’s Contracture with a History of Injury to the Hand

Rhus Tox offers help in cases of Dupuytren’s contracture that have a history of a hand injury. People needing Rhus Tox can move the fingers with great difficulty. An aching or drawing pain and a heated sensation in the palm of the hand may be present.

Reason for Dupuytren’s Contracture

The reason for Dupuytren’s contracture is not clearly understood. Some factors that put a person at high risk of developing Dupuytren’s contracture. These factors include a positive family history of Dupuytren’s contracture, age above 50 years, and diabetes mellitus. Other risk factors include hyperlipidemia, alcohol use in excess and smoking. Any hand injury in the past is also linked with the development of Dupuytren’s contracture. Men are at a greater risk to develop Dupuytren’s contracture than women. The male to female ratio for development of this condition is around 4:1. Individuals of all the races and ethnicity can be affected but the northern European population is at a higher risk to develop this condition.

Signs and Symptoms of Dupuytren’s Contracture

The first feature appearing in Dupuytren’s contracture is thickening of the skin of the palms or formation of nodes on the palms of the hands. These nodes may or may not be painful or tender to touch. As the condition progresses, the range of mobility of the affected fingers starts to decrease. In the later stage, deformity of the hand develops, where the affected finger gets bent unto the palmar surface of the hand permanently. This leads to an inability to straighten the affected finger. The deformity is due to the formation of cords of tissue that contracts with time. In a majority of cases, the little finger is affected, followed by the ring finger. In some cases, the middle finger may also get involved. The involvement of the index finger and the thumb in this condition is rare.

Photodermatitis is an abnormal skin reaction to sun exposure. People who suffer from photodermatitis  have a physiological overreaction to ultraviolet rays. Photodermatitis can be acute or chronic and is a form of allergic contact dermatitis. It is also commonly known as a sun allergy or sun poisoning. The major symptoms of photodermatitis include itching on the skin, blisters, hyper-pigmentation, and swelling or burning on the skin. Homeopathic medicines for photodermatitis help reduce the intensity of symptoms and also eradicate the tendency to develop an allergic reaction upon sun exposure. Natrum Mur, Cadmium Sulph, and Sol are the top homeopathic remedies used to treat photodermatitis.

Homeopathic Treatment of Photodermatitis

Photodermatitis can be effectively treated with homeopathic medicines. These medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances, making them safe for use in people of all age groups. Homeopathic remedies for photodermatitis are selected on the basis of individual symptoms in every case. They help treat both acute and chronic cases of photodermatitis. The major homeopathic medicines used to treat this condition include Natrum Mur, Cadmium Sulph, Sol, Sulphur, Glonoine, Natrum Carb and Gelsemium. The suitable homeopathic medicine among them is always selected based on characteristic features found in every individual case of photodermatitis.

Homeopathic Medicines for Photodermatitis

Natrum Mur – Homeopathic Medicine for Itchy Skin in Photodermatitis

Natrum Mur is an effective homeopathic medicine for treating itchy skin in cases of photodermatitis. Skin complaints that are caused or worsened by exposure to the sun respond well to Natrum Mur. It is indicated in cases where there is itching, prickling, and stinging sensation, or crawling sensation. Rash or vesicles may also be present on the skin. These blisters tend to burst and discharge watery fluid. In some cases, raised spots or wheals appear on the skin along with violent itching.

Cadmium Sulph – Homeopathic Remedy for Hyper-pigmented Skin in Photodermatitis

Cadmium Sulph offers a natural cure for photodermatitis where there is skin pigmentation that arises from sun exposure. The pigmentation is most marked on the face; sometimes the skin is itchy too. Itching worsens mostly during the night, and scratching tends to relieve the itching.

Sol – Effective Homeopathic Medicine for Skin Problems in Photodermatitis

Sol is another useful homeopathic medicine for managing skin complaints in cases of photodermatitis. People needing Sol have sensitivity towards sun exposure and develop rashes or red blotches on the skin upon sun exposure. The skin gets red and itchy. Sol is also used to treat sunburn. In some cases, peeling of skin is noted.

Sulphur – Effective Homeopathic Remedy for Burning Sensation on the Skin

Homeopathic medicine Sulphur is an effective remedy to treat a burning sensation on the skin in cases of photodermatitis. The burning may be localized or spread on the skin throughout the body. The burning sensation is worse at night time in a majority of the cases. Sleep is often disturbed due to this burning sensation. The skin may be dry and rough, and swelling may be present. Sulphur is also a top listed homeopathic medicine to treat itching of the skin.

Glonoine – Natural Homeopathic Medicine for Treating Headache after Sun Exposure in Photodermatitis

Glonoine is a well-indicated homeopathic remedy for treating headache following sun exposure in cases of photodermatitis. For using Glonoine, the headache is most prominently congestive with intense throbbing pains in the head. In some cases, the eyeballs may protrude out. Headache may be attended with nausea and is mostly felt in the temporal (sides) region and vertex (top) of the head. Sleep tends to relieve the headache. A marked heated sensation in the head is also present along with the headache.

Natrum Carb – Natural Homeopathic Remedy for Headache in Photodermatitis

Natrum Carb is another homeopathic medicine for managing headache in cases of photodermatitis. The pain in the head is shooting or stitching in nature. There may also be tearing or pulsating pain in the head in a few cases. Nausea may attend the headache. Sometimes vertigo appears along with a headache. Dimness of sight is yet another attending symptom. The person may also feel weak along with the above symptoms.

Gelsemium – Natural Medicine for Dizziness in Photodermatitis

Gelsemium is a natural homeopathic medicine for treating photodermatitis. It is prepared from the bark of a root of a plant called Gelsemium Sempervirens commonly known by the name of Yellow jasmine. It belongs to the natural order Loganiaceae. Gelsemium is effective in treating the complaint of dizziness in photodermatitis. There is a sensation of lightness of the head. It may be attended with dimness or in some cases blurring of vision. Heat in the face may accompany. Walking and sudden head movements worsen the condition. A headache may be present along with vertigo, general weakness, and lethargy.

Signs and Symptoms of Photodermatitis

Apart from the aforementioned symptoms, peeling of skin, thickening and scarring of skin in long-term cases can arise. Other symptoms that may arise in a case of photodermatitis include – a headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, and fever.

Photodermatitis can affect a person of any age group. Some of the factors that predispose a person to photodermatitis include a genetic tendency, certain medications (like sulfa drugs), few diseases like eczema and lupus. People having fair to light skin or those having red and blonde hair are more predisposed to develop photodermatitis. People exposed to sunlight for excessive hours persistently for long time durations are also at risk for developing photodermatitis.

SLE or systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect many different parts of the body like the lungs, heart, joints, kidneys, skin and the brain. SLE is an autoimmune disease that can affect many systems of the body, and so the signs and symptoms that appear depend upon the body system that is affected. No two people with SLE will present the same symptom picture. Homeopathic medicines for SLE play a supportive role in the treatment of the condition and should be taken along with conventional medicines for best results. Rhus Tox, Arsenic, and Natrum Mur are the top homeopathic remedies used as supportive remedies for SLE.

Although the signs and symptoms of SLE are highly variable, the most common ones include a butterfly shape rash/malar rash on the face covering the cheeks and bridge of the nose, joints pains, fever, and fatigue.

Role of Homeopathy in Treating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

It is advisable to take homeopathic medicines for SLE in conjunction with the conventional means of treatment to manage the disease in the best way possible. Homeopathic medicines help in managing SLE symptomatically. Homeopathic medicines for SLE are safe to use among people of all age groups. A person should consider the use of homeopathic medicine for SLE strictly under the supervision of a homeopathic physician, and avoid self-medication.

Homeopathic Medicines for Symptomatic Management of SLE

Rhus Tox – Natural Medicine for Joint Pains in SLE

Rhus Tox is an effective homeopathic medicine for treating joint pains in SLE. Along with pain, Rhus Tox also helps reduce stiffness and swelling of the joints. The joint pains worsen during rest and get better by motion. Warm applications over the joint and massaging the joints tend to make the joint pains and stiffness better.

Arsenic Album – Natural Remedy for Fatigue in SLE

Homeopathic medicine Arsenic Album helps manage fatigue that arises in cases of SLE. People needing this medicine feel exhausted, and the slightest bit of exertion causes fatigue. A desire to lie down all the time is present. Anxiety and restlessness are the major features that are present with fatigue.

Natrum Mur – Homeopathic Medicine for Skin Lesion from Sun Exposure in SLE

Natrum Mur is a natural medicine that is used to treat a skin lesion that develops or worsens due to exposure to the sun. The person needing Natrum Mur suffers from skin lesions like skin rash or vesicular eruption from sun exposure. The skin rash is attended with an itching and stinging sensation. In some cases, a crawling sensation on the skin arises from sun exposure.

Belladonna – Homeopathic Remedy for Headache in SLE

Belladonna is a natural medicine prepared from a plant named Deadly Nightshade. It belongs to the natural order Solanaceae. Belladonna is an effective homeopathic medicine used to manage headaches that arise as a result of SLE. Most people needing Belladonna experience a congestive and throbbing type of headache. Extreme fullness is felt in the head, and the headache gets worse by noise and light. Applying pressure on the head helps ease the headache.

Aconite – Effective Homeopathic Medicine for Dry Eyes in SLE

Aconite is prepared from plant Aconitum Napellus commonly known by the name of Monkshood. It belongs to the natural order Ranunculaceae. Aconite as a natural treatment for SLE helps manage dry eyes. Along with dryness, heat is felt in the eyes, along with a sensation of sand. Sensitivity to light (especially of the sun) is present in most cases.
Some other accompanying symptoms that may be present include itching, lachrymation and burning in the eyes.

Ignatia – Effective Homeopathic Remedy for Depression in SLE

Ignatia is a well indicated homeopathic medicine for treating depression in SLE. The key features to use Ignatia here is extreme sadness with excessive weeping. A desire to be alone is present with the above features. People needing Ignatia may also experience sudden mood swings. Other symptoms include dullness of mind, indifferent behavior, and intense mental and physical fatigue.

Colocynthis – Natural Homeopathic Treatment for Abdominal Pain in SLE

Colocynthis is a prepared from the pulp of the fruit of plant named Citrullus Colocynthis or Bitter Apple. It belongs to the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Colocynthis helps treat abdominal pain in people suffering from SLE. Colocynthis is indicated in cases where the abdominal pain is strong, colicky, cramping or cutting in nature. The pains tend to get worse on consumption of the slightest food or drinks. Bending over double or pressing the abdomen helps relieve the abdominal pain.

Phosphorus – Natural Homeopathic Remedy for Hair Loss in SLE

Phosphorus is an effective natural remedy used to manage hair loss in cases of SLE. People who need Phosphorus experience excessive hair fall where the hair comes out in bunches. In some cases, hair fall occurs in circumscribed spots. In addition to hair fall, copious dandruff may be present.

Symptoms of SLE

The most common symptoms of SLE include chest pain, skin lesion worsening from sun exposure, shortness of breath, pain in the head, dry eyes, abdomen pain, hair loss, depression, confusion, loss of memory, and swollen lymph glands. Swelling in the legs, seizures and Raynaud’s phenomenon (blueness/whitening of fingers and toes on exposure to cold or from stressful conditions) are other symptoms of SLE. The intensity of symptoms also varies from mild to a severe degree. The disease also shows a relapsing and remitting course. Even if mild, SLE needs to be taken seriously; it needs to be regularly monitored and treated appropriately because it carries a risk of various complications that at times can be life-threatening.

Complications of SLE

SLE can lead to various complications that sometimes can be profoundly serious and life-threatening. The complications in SLE include kidney damage, cardiovascular disease, vasculitis, pleurisy, avascular necrosis, stroke, brain and CNS disorders.

Diagnosing Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Diagnosing SLE can be a difficult task. It may take months to even years to diagnose a case of SLE, the reason being that SLE presents signs and symptoms that mimic many other ailments. To reach a diagnosis, the clinical picture and various investigations need to be done. The investigations include ESR, ANA test (antinuclear antibody test), and Anti-DNA test. Further to these tests, in order to check the damage to internal organs, other tests are X-ray, USG, MRI, CT scan, ECG, LFT, and RFT.

Our body has an immune system that comes into play whenever any virus, bacteria or other microorganism invades our body. Here, the immune system fights the infection and exudes it out of the body. Autoimmune diseases are those diseases that arise when the immune system out of a misdirected response starts to destroy healthy body tissues in the absence of any actual infection in the body. So in autoimmune diseases, our immune system in spite of serving protective purpose starts an inimical destructive process. In SLE, the same autoimmunity process is present. The risk factors for SLE include a genetic predisposition towards SLE, being a woman (chances of SLE in women are ten times higher than in males) and certain environmental factors. Certain factors that are thought to trigger SLE include infections like Epstein-Barr virus, excessive sunlight exposure, smoking, medications like anti-seizure medications, blood pressure medicines and hormonal changes in women during puberty or pregnancy. The diagnosis of SLE majorly appears in the age group of 15 to 40 years.

A very common condition, leg cramps are characterized by a sudden, painful contraction of the leg muscles. In most cases, leg cramps appear in the calf muscles but can also occur in the thighs, feet, or toes. Since the muscles of our limbs are under our voluntary control, they contract and relax alternately during movement. An involuntary contraction of such a muscle leads to its spasm which when is forcible and sustained becomes leg cramp. The affected muscle shortens and becomes tight during a cramp. Leg cramps are usually harmless and last from a few seconds to several minutes. Although leg cramps can happen anytime, they mostly tend to occur during the night.

Homeopathic medicines for leg cramps work in a gentle and effective manner to alleviate the problem in the long run. Homeopathic medicines for leg cramps help relax the muscles and offer relief. These homeopathic remedies treat the root cause of leg cramps to bring about excellent recovery. The medicines used in conventional mode yield temporary results and with their long term use, harmful effects can occur. But in homeopathy long-term relief results without any side effects.

Leg cramps can result from various causes differing from case to case. Homeopathic medicines strike at that root cause of leg cramps for excellent cures. Once the root cause is treated effectively, magnificent results follow. It also helps reduce the dependency on conventional medicines to a great extent.

There is a long list of remedies to treat leg cramps in the homeopathic system of medicine. The most suitable homeopathic medicine among them is selected individually for every given case of leg cramps after thorough case taking. Hence, it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine for leg cramps under the guidance of a homeopathic physician. Self -medication should not be done as the medicine, its potency and dosage vary from case to case.

Homeopathy prescribes medicines prepared from naturally occurring substances devoid of any harmful chemicals in it. Thereby these are very safe to use with zero side effects. They do not cause any adverse effects even with long-term use.

Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies for Leg Cramps

The top homeopathic remedies used to treat leg cramps are Cuprum Met, Magnesium Phos, Rhus Tox, Calcarea Carb, Anacardium Orientale, Causticum and Sulphur.

1. Cuprum Met – Top Medicine For Strong Cramps In Legs And Feet

Cuprum Met is a highly effective medicine for treating violent cramps in the legs and the feet. Pain in calf muscles of drawing or digging in nature may appear. The cramps and muscle contractions can be very severe. The feet may feel icy cold, along with sweating. Some other features include weakness and twitching in the legs.

When to use Cuprum Met?

Cuprum Met is a leading medicine to manage severe cramps in legs and feet with feet becoming cold and weakness in legs.

How to use Cuprum Met?

To start with, one can take Cuprum Met 30C once or twice a day and gradually reduce the dose when intensity seems to decline.

2. Magnesium Phos – Natural Remedy For Leg Ramps Appearing After Exertion

Magnesium Phos is beneficial for treating leg cramps appearing from exertion. The cramps appear in the calves and feet and may get worse during the night in bed. Magnesium Phos is highly useful for runner’s cramps or leg cramps in athletes. Acute leg cramps in the elderly are also treated well with this remedy.

When to use Magnesium Phos?

The use of this medicine is highly recommended to manage leg cramps that occur after exertion and get worse during night in bed.

How to use Magnesium Phos?

Among various available potencies, this medicine works most wonderfully in 6X potency. Magnesium Phos 6X can be taken two to three times a day as per the severity of symptoms.

3. Rhus Tox – For Leg Cramps Relieved by Walking

Rhus Tox offers great help for leg cramps that get better by walking. People who need Rhus Tox have cramps in the calves while lying in bed, sitting, or after walking. In cases needing Rhus Tox, a midnight aggravation of cramps is also well-noted. Cramps in the feet that get better by walking also indicate the need for homeopathic medicine Rhus Tox.

When to use Rhus Tox?

It proves effective for leg cramps that are felt while sitting or lying in bed and get better by walking.

How to use Rhus Tox?

It can be used in low as well as high potencies. Initially it is advised to use it in 30C potency two to three times a day.

4. Calcarea Carb – For Leg Cramps At Night

Calcarea Carb is a highly valuable medicine for leg cramps felt at night. The leg gets tightened with a hard knot in the calf muscles. Cramps may appear in the thigh, calves of legs, or the soles of the feet or toes. Extending the legs also leads to leg cramps.

When to use Calcarea Carb?

This medicine can be used for cases of leg cramps in leg occurring at night time.

How to use Calcarea Carb?

It can be taken in 30C potency once a day.

 5. Anacardium Orientale – For Cramps In Legs Due To Walking

Anacardium Orientale is well indicated for cramps in the leg felt after walking. Lying down makes one feel better. Anacardium Orientale is also helpful for leg cramps that appear on rising from a seat. Tensive pain in the calves of the legs with sleeplessness also indicates the need for this medicine.

When to use Anacardium Orientale?

This medicine works well when leg cramps are experienced when walking and gets better by lying down.

How to use Anacardium Orientale?

It works well in 30C potency. Normally, the use of this medicine is limited to once a day in 30C power. Higher potencies are not recommended until a physician asks you to do so.

6. Causticum – Homeopathic Remedy For Leg Cramps In The Morning

Causticum is suggested for leg cramps that appear in the morning while in bed. Severe tearing and drawing pains are felt in the leg. Causticum is also indicated for cramps in the foot and Tendo-Achilles, especially upon stretching the foot. A tearing, beating, or boring pain in the lower leg and feet with every movement may also be present with the above features.

When to use Causticum?

Its use can be considered for cases of leg cramps occurring in morning with severe pains in leg.

How to use Causticum?

It can be used once a day in 30C potency.

7. Sulphur – For Leg Cramps From Stretching Legs Or Feet

Homeopathic medicine Sulphur is indicated for leg cramps arising upon stretching the legs or feet. The cramps may appear in the legs, feet or toes. Cramps in the calves while dancing or when walking is also indicative of its use. A burning sensation in the soles of feet is present in most cases of leg cramps.

When to use Sulphur?

This medicine can be opted for leg cramps when stretching legs or feet with a prominent burning sensation in soles of feet.

How to use Sulphur?

Initially 30C potency of Sulphur is advised that can be taken once a day.

Causes of Leg Cramps

Leg cramps can arise from a variety of reasons. The major reasons behind leg cramps include intense exercise involving the overuse of leg muscles, fatigue, dehydration, mineral deficiencies, electrolyte imbalance, and prolonged sitting/standing.  The use of certain medications (osteoporosis drugs like raloxifene, medications used to lower B.P.) also put a person at a risk of leg cramps. Athletes, elderly people, and pregnant women are at increased risk to get leg cramps. Besides, there are some diseases in which muscle cramps are a symptom. These diseases include multiple sclerosis (an autoimmune condition in which the protective covering of the nerves is damaged out of a misdirected response), chronic kidney failure, Addison’s disease (a condition in which enough hormones are not produced by adrenal gland). The other diseases are hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), liver cirrhosis (scarring in liver resulting in liver damage), peripheral artery disease (narrowing of arteries in legs or arms), and venous insufficiency (blockage of blood flow in veins in legs). However, there is no particular reason for leg cramps in many cases.

Symptoms of Leg Cramps

The major symptom of leg cramps is intense, excruciating pain in the leg. The affected muscle also feels relatively hard to touch. The person cannot use the leg while the muscle is actively cramping. Once the cramp passes, the muscle relaxes but pain and tenderness in the leg may persist for a while.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, commonly called BPPV, refers to a disorder that causes mild to severe attacks of vertigo resulting from a problem within the inner ear. BPPV gets triggered by changes in the head position leading to spinning sensation of oneself or inside the head. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is one of the most common causes of vertigo.

A homeopathic mode of treatment can help treat BPPV efficiently and gently. Homeopathic medicines address the core problem to bring excellent results and prevent movement of calcium carbonate crystals from the utricle to the inner ear. Homeopathic medicines help reduce the frequency and intensity of the associated vertigo spells. These medicines also help relieve the associated nausea and vomiting. They prove equally effective in managing acute as well as chronic cases of BPPV. After treating BPPV in its acute stage, homeopathic medicines aim to prevent frequent recurrence of vertigo episodes. In mainstream medicine motion sickness medicines are prescribed to relieve symptoms that may cause side effects with long-term use. Homeopathy stimulates the body’s healing mechanism to overcome health issues including BPPV naturally with zero side effects.

Prescribing a suitable homeopathic medicine for a particular case of BPPV requires detailed case analysis. The homeopathic medicines to treat BPPV are selected individually for every case. Homeopathy works wonders when the medicine is prescribed following this individualized approach. It is advised that one should consider the use of homeopathic medicine for BPPV under the supervision of a homeopathic physician, and avoid self-medication.

Homeopathic medicines for BPPV being sourced from natural substances are very safe to use.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for BPPV

The top listed homeopathic remedies for treating BPPV are Conium Maculatum, Gelsemium Sempervirens, Belladonna, Cocculus Indicus, Phosphorus, Bryonia Alba and Calcarea Carb.

1. Conium Maculatum – For Vertigo Felt On Turning Head Sideways

Conium Maculatum is a well-indicated medicine for BPPV when vertigo appears upon turning the head sideways. A whirling sensation is felt in the head, and the person wishes to keep the head entirely still. Vertigo from shaking the head also indicates the need for this medicine. Vertigo may worsen from turning over in the bed or from stooping. A person may feel as if the bed is floating.

When to use Conium Maculatum?
It is the best choice of medicine for BPPV when vertigo worsens from turning head to sides, shaking head, stooping or turning in bed.

How to use Conium Maculatum?
Though it can be used in different potencies like 30C, 200C, 1M, but the most frequently recommended potency is 30C that can be used twice or thrice a day.

2. Gelsemium Sempervirens –For Vertigo from Sudden Head Movement with Loss of Balance

Gelsemium works well in cases of BPPV when dizziness arises from sudden head movement with loss of balance. The person staggers while walking as if intoxicated. Head feels light, sometimes attended with dimness of vision. A feeling of a band tied tightly around the head above the ears is another prominent symptom.

When to use Gelsemium Sempervirens?
This medicine can be used in BPPV cases when vertigo happens from sudden movement of head along with loss of balance, dimness of vision and tight band sensation around head.

How to use Gelsemium Sempervirens?

One may take it in 30C potency two to three times a day as per severity of complaint.

3. Belladonna – For Vertigo on Turning in Bed

Belladonna is beneficial for cases of BPPV with vertigo spells appearing on turning in bed. There is a sensation as if everything is turning around in a circle. There appears a rush of blood to the head, and it may be attended with noises in the ear. Vertigo may be followed by a headache of throbbing nature. Belladonna is also useful for vertigo that appears when getting up in the morning.

When to use Belladonna?
This medicine can be considered in BPPV when vertigo occurs when taking turn in bed with sensation of things turning in a circle.

How to use Belladonna?
It is available in different potencies from low to high potency, initially, it is advised to take Belladonna in 30C potency one to three times a day.

4. Cocculus Indicus – When Nausea and Vomiting Attend Vertigo

Cocculus Indicus is useful in cases of BPPV when nausea and vomiting are present along with episodes of vertigo. For using Cocculus, the vertigo attacks appear mostly when rising from the lying position. Things appear to be whirling around, and there is marked nausea and vomiting. A headache and ringing in the ears may also be present. A person may fall due to vertigo in some cases.
When to use Cocculus Indicus?
This medicine is the topmost medicine for BPPV when vertigo is accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
How to use Cocculus Indicus?
It is recommended to use this medicine in 30C potency once or twice a day.

5. Phosphorus – For Vertigo While Moving The Head Up Or Down

Phosphorus offers a natural treatment in cases of BPPV when vertigo appears from moving the head up or down. Other symptoms that indicate the need for this remedy include vertigo that arises upon rising from a seat. A sensation of floating may be felt. A sensation of emptiness may be felt in the head along with vertigo. Fainting and exhaustion may be the other guiding symptoms.

When to use Phosphorus?
This medicine is advised in cases of BPPV chiefly when vertigo occurs from upward or downward movement of head or when rising from sitting position.

How to use Phosphorus?
One may consider its use in 30C power once a day.

6. Bryonia Alba – BPPV when Dizziness Arises from Least Motion

Bryonia is another effective medicine for BPPV. The main symptom to use Bryonia Alba in BPPV is dizziness arising from the least motion. Vertigo on stooping is also indicative of using Bryonia. There appears a feeling of looseness of the brain in the skull. A feeling that the head is turning in a circle is also present. Along with vertigo, there is pain in the back of the head (occipital region).

When to use Bryonia Alba?
This medicine is mainly prescribed when dizziness/vertigo happens from the slightest movement attended with pain in the rear part of the head.
How to use Bryonia Alba?
This medicine can be taken one to two times in a day in 30C potency.

7. Calcarea Carb – Vertigo upon Turning Head Suddenly

Calcarea Carb is helpful for BPPV with vertigo appearing on turning the head suddenly. In cases needing Calcarea Carb, a sudden head movement (even at rest) triggers a vertigo spell. There may be nausea and vomiting, and one may fall backward or sideways.

When to use Calcarea Carb?
This medicine is effective for BPPV when vertigo is triggered from sudden head movement.

How to use Calcarea Carb?
It is recommended to use it in 30C power one or two times a day.

Symptoms of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – BPPV

The primary symptom of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo – BPPV is dizziness/vertigo with a sensation as if you are spinning or the surroundings are spinning. The vertigo episode lasts from a few seconds to a minute or two. The attacks of vertigo vary from mild to intense in nature. Severe vertigo attacks may lead to falling. Vertigo triggered by different kinds of head movements like turning the head up or down, tilting the head, sudden head movements, turning in the bed or getting out of the bed are other indications. Keeping the head still brings relief in vertigo cases. There may be nausea or vomiting. The patient may also experience difficulty in standing and walking, along with a loss of balance and unsteadiness.

Causes behind BPPV

Our inner ear has a labyrinth and semicircular canals that contain fluid and delicate hair sensors. The movement of the fluid inside the ear moves the hair that lines the labyrinth. The hair movement helps send nerve messages to the brain via the vestibular nerve about the position of the head, thereby helping maintain a proper balance. BPPV is thought to arise when a calcified stone otolith (that is usually present in the utricle) gets dislodged and enters the semicircular canal. When the head moves, these calcified stones in the semicircular canal also move. The movement of these stones brushes the hair cells in semicircular canals and sends messages to the brain via the vestibular nerve. As a result, upon moving the head, the brain gets confused with the signals from the (affected) ear and (the unaffected) ear, resulting in a spell of vertigo. The reason for dislodging the otolith is not clear. A person above 50 yrs of age is at greater risk of developing BPPV. An injury to the head is another contributing factor. The chances of getting BPPV are more in females as compared to males.