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Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines for Stomach Pain along with Nausea and Vomiting

Stomach pain along with nausea and vomiting can arise from various reasons. The first reason could simply be indigestion that may result from eating spicy food, fatty food, or excessive intake of caffeine and alcohol. In indigestion, other symptoms like gas, bloating, stomach burning, and heartburn (burning in the middle of the chest behind the breastbone) may be felt. Other causes include food poisoning and gastroenteritis. Food poisoning mainly results from bacterial infection from consuming contaminated food or water. Gastroenteritis, also called stomach flu, is an infection of the intestine that usually occurs from viral infection. Watery stool and fever can occur along with stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting in both food poisoning and gastroenteritis cases. Stomach pain with nausea and vomiting may also occur in cases of anxiety, stress and depression. Gastritis and peptic ulcers could be some other reasons for stomach pain.

Gastritis refers to an inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It mainly causes burning pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, vomiting, and a fullness sensation in the upper abdomen after eating. Peptic ulcers are sores that may develop in the stomach or upper part of the small intestine (i.e. duodenum). These ulcers can be gastric ulcers that develop in the stomach or could be duodenal ulcers when ulcers develop in the anterior part of the small intestine which is called the duodenum.

Other causes of stomach pain include gall bladder issues, mainly obstruction of bile duct due to the presence of gall stones, kidney stones, and an intestinal obstruction ( it refers to a blockage in the intestine). IBS could also be one of the reasons. IBS refers to irritable bowel syndrome in which there mainly occurs diarrhea, constipation or alternation between the two, cramps in the abdomen, gas and bloating. It may also cause nausea mainly in women. Lastly, it could also arise from causes like appendicitis (inflamed appendix) and stomach cancer.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy is very effective in managing complaints of stomach pain along with nausea and vomiting. Homeopathic medicines are entirely safe to use with zero side effects as these are prepared from naturally occurring substances. Homeopathic medicines bring excellent results in such cases by aiming to treat the root cause behind it. Homeopathic medicines are recommended for mild to moderate cases when no serious cause is linked to it. The most suitable homeopathic medicine for these cases has to be selected for every individual case separately after detailed case evaluation based on the characteristic symptom presentation. In some cases, this complaint could point to serious health problems so it is advised to get every case evaluated by a doctor, take medicine under the supervision of a doctor, and avoid self-medication. In case of serious health issues like appendicitis, blocked bile duct, or stomach cancer immediate help from conventional mode should be taken.

Homeopathic Medicines For Stomach Pain With Nausea And Vomiting

1. Arsenic Album – Top Medicine

Arsenic Album is a highly recommended medicine for cases of stomach pain accompanied by nausea and vomiting. In cases needing it, the nature of stomach pain is mostly burning type. It may be quite intense and best described as arising from the presence of hot coals in the stomach. Besides burning, in some cases stitching, stinging, tearing or cramping pain may be felt in the stomach. The stomach may also be sensitive to touch. The vomit is greenish. Vomiting may occur soon after eating or drinking anything. Along with the above symptoms, burning sensation may also be felt in the throat. Pressure or weight from a heavy stone is felt in the stomach. There can also be loose stool (diarrhea) along with the above complaints. The stool is copious and has a very foul smell. This medicine is prominently indicated for cases of food poisoning and gastritis (stomach inflammation).

2. Ipecac – For Pain With Nausea, Vomiting Before And During Stool

Ipecac is a well-indicated medicine for cases where stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting is felt before and during stool. The stool is loose in cases requiring this medicine. Besides, the abdomen is quite distended. Nausea is almost constant in most of the cases. The vomit may contain food particles of what has been eaten or maybe a green-colored substance. Sometimes jelly-like mucus is vomited. In some cases, sour fluid is vomited. Cutting type of pain is felt near the navel. There may occur pain in the stomach from trapped gas as well. Besides, there is lack of appetite. A very characteristic symptom to the above is an absolutely clean tongue.

3. Colocynth – With Pain Around The Navel

Colocynth is a suitable medicine for managing pain around the navel with nausea and vomiting. Along with this, frequent burping occurs. There is constipation. The pain from the navel tends to radiate to other parts of the abdomen as well. The pain gets better by passing gas. In some cases, pain may occur in the lower part of the abdomen. It gets better by bending double. It is also indicated when there is relief in the stomach pain by lying on the stomach. A bitter taste is felt in the mouth. There is an aversion to drinking water.

4. Nux Vomica – With Stomach Cramps, Nausea And Vomiting In Morning

This medicine is beneficial to manage cases of stomach cramps along with nausea, with vomiting in the morning time. The vomit may consist of sour mucus, undigested food or greenish matter. Rumbling or gurgling is felt in the abdomen. Sour taste is felt in the mouth. Cramps are also felt in the stomach after eating. Gas and heartburn may also be present along with the above symptoms. The abdomen is distended from gas accompanied by pain. Weight sensation in the stomach may also appear. It gets worse after eating. The stomach region is sensitive to pressure. This medicine is highly effective for various stomach issues that arise from eating spicy food, or consuming too much coffee or alcohol. In cases needing Nux Vomica, constipation may also be there. There is constipation, unsatisfactory stool along with a frequent ineffectual desire to pass stool. In spite of passing stool several times a day, there is a feeling of unsatisfactory stool. There is a sensation as if some part of the stool still remains behind in the rectum giving rise to a never-get-done feeling.

5. Iris Versicolor – With Burning Pain In Stomach

This medicine is helpful when there is burning stomach pain along with nausea and vomiting. Nausea is constant. The taste of vomitus is mostly intensely sour. The vomitus sometimes may be bitter or sweetish as well. Sour or bitter burps also occur. The stomach pain is better by passing gas and by bending forward. Burning sensation is also well-marked in the stomach. Loose stool and weakness can also be there.

6. Veratrum Album – With Relief In Pain From Passing Gas

This medicine is indicated when there is stomach pain which gets better by passing gas attended with nausea and vomiting. Pain gets worse after eating food. Pain from the abdomen may radiate to the back and thighs in some cases. The pain can be cutting, twisting or burning type. Constriction can be felt in the abdomen. Along with the above, loose stool can occur in the morning.

 

 

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How To Get Rid Of Sour Belching With Homeopathy?

Belching, commonly called burping, refers to the act of air from the stomach getting released through the mouth. Belching may have no taste or they may be sour, bitter or metallic in taste. Belching is quite normal, we all face sour belching once in a while. It may simply be a result of overeating or dietary changes or consuming certain food products like spicy food, fried food, citrus fruits, caffeine, chocolate and alcohol. But recurrent sour belching may arise from some underlying gastric issue that needs to be diagnosed and treated to manage belching.

The most important gastric issue among others is GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease). It refers to a condition in which there occurs back-flow of stomach acids into the food pipe due to the weakening of lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It can cause sour burps along with other symptoms like heartburn (burning in the middle of chest behind the breastbone), sour taste in the mouth, chest pain, lump in the throat sensation, bloating, and bad breath.  Other reasons for sour belching may include hiatal hernia and H. pylori infection. Hiatus hernia is the protrusion of a portion of stomach into the chest cavity from one of the openings (esophageal hiatus) in the diaphragm. It may cause belching, heartburn, water brash, chest pain and difficulty in swallowing. H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) infection is a bacterial infection that tends to cause stomach infection and leads to gastritis (stomach inflammation) or stomach ulcers. The symptoms of this infection include burning in the stomach, frequent burps, nausea, bloating, loss of appetite and weight loss. Gallbladder problems like its inflammation or gallstones can also lead to acid reflux-like symptoms including that of sour belching. Another cause can be delayed gastric emptying (Gastroparesis) which refers to a condition in which stomach takes more than usual time to empty its contents. The use of certain medicines like NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and some blood pressure medicines can also cause sour burps. Sour belching can be attended with some other signs and symptoms depending on the cause behind it. These include heartburn, bloating, nausea, vomiting, pain in the abdomen and bad smell from the mouth.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a highly effective solution for cases of sour belching. Homeopathic medicines work by boosting the body’s natural healing mechanism to overcome health issues naturally. These medicines target the root cause behind burps to provide great relief with zero side effects. With the use of these medicines, the intensity and frequency of the complaint decrease gradually. Besides sour burps, any associated symptoms like heartburn, bloating, nausea, vomiting and pain in the abdomen are also dealt with quite effectively with these medicines. Homeopathic prescription varies from case to case of sour belching depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. It is advised to take homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic physician and avoid self-medication.

Homeopathic Medicines To Relieve Sour Belching

1. Natrum Phos – Top Recommended Medicine

Natrum Phos is the leading medicine to help cases of sour belching. Persons needing it suffer from acidity with sour burps. They may have a complaint of water brash (excessive saliva mixed with the stomach acid rising to the mouth) too. They may suffer from additional complaint of heartburn as well. There is gas in the abdomen. Nausea and vomiting are other problems that could be affecting a person. Vomiting contains sour fluid. It may be as sour as vinegar. There may be stomach pain. Ulcers are present in the stomach in some cases. Sometimes there is attending loss of appetite.

2. Robinia – With Sour Vomiting

This medicine is highly beneficial for cases of sour belching with sour vomiting. The vomit contains intensely sour fluid. It may contain food that has just been eaten. One feels nausea, accompanied by heaviness and pain in the stomach. Stomach is also distended, besides acidity and heartburn. Acidity gets worse at night on lying down which disturbs a good sleep. There is a constant sensation of fullness in the stomach. One may experience burning pain in the stomach.

3. Iris Versicolor – With Heartburn

Iris Versicolor is very effective when sour belching is attended with heartburn. Heartburn is a burning sensation felt in the middle of the chest behind the breastbone (sternum). Burning may also be felt in the mouth and stomach, besides nausea. It gets worse from any sort of irregularity in diet. Thin watery sour fluid is expectorated through vomiting. The sour fluid may scrape and damage the throat. Before vomiting, pain may be felt in the stomach. Along with these gastric symptoms, a person may suffer from headache.

4. Carbo Veg – For Sour Burps After Eating Or Drinking

This medicine is very helpful in managing sour burps that occur after eating or drinking. The burps smell bad. Belching can be quite frequent and almost constant. It is attended with excessive gas and bloating of the abdomen especially in its upper part. It causes a feeling as if the stomach would burst. The trapped gas may cause stomach pain. Heaviness and fullness is felt in the stomach. Burning also occurs in the stomach. Even the simplest food causes gastric complaint, where this medicine is required.

5. Nux Vomica – For Sour Burps Worse In Morning

This medicine is helpful when sour burps get worse in the morning. Heartburn is felt along with water brash. It gets worse before breakfast. One feels nausea after eating.  The vomit may contain sour mucus, food or any drink consumed or oily/greasy substance. Stomach feels distended and is sensitive to pressure. After eating, pressure is felt in the stomach with inability to bear tight clothing. One feels heat in the stomach. There is loss of appetite. This medicine is one of the best medicines to manage acidity and gastric issues that occur from taking coffee, spicy food and alcohol.

6. Lycopodium – With Excessive Gas In Abdomen

It works very well in cases of sour belching with excessive gas formation. Besides, bloating occurs immediately after eating even very little food. The gastric issues worsen from eating certain food like beans, cabbage, and food that cause excessive gas production. Besides, there is heartburn and water brash. Vomiting also occurs of sour substance. A constant pain is felt in the stomach. The pain can be burning, tearing or pressing type. Burning sensation may extend from the stomach up to the throat. After eating, there may occur a sensation as if everything eaten is rising up to the throat.

7. Sulphuric Acid – For Sour Offensive (Bad Smelling) Burps

This medicine is considered in cases of sour, bad smelling burps. Sour vomiting might occur especially after eating. There is heartburn and weakness is well marked along with the above symptoms. It proves very effective for sour burps that occur from excessive alcohol intake.

8. China – With Bloated Abdomen

This medicine is very useful for sour burps with bloated abdomen. The whole abdomen feels bloated in cases needing this medicine. It is due to the accumulation of excessive gas in the abdomen. Pain occurs in the stomach from trapped gas sometimes. A heated sensation is also felt in the abdomen. The stomach feels heavy even after eating a very small quantity of food. Gastric issues that occur after consuming milk or tea are best managed with this medicine.

 

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Top Homeopathic Medicines For Irregular Bowel Movements

Bowel movements refer to the normal process of emptying waste material of the gastric system that does not serve any purpose in the body. In our body, nutrients are absorbed from whatever food we eat and the rest of the waste material is eliminated from the body as stool via anus. Bowel movements mean how often a person passes stool and what is the consistency of stool. It differs in each individual and there is no fixed definitive pattern of normal bowel movements. A person can pass stool once or many times a day or may skip a day or two without passing stool. But in general, three stools in a day to three stools per week are assumed to be normal. The stool may also be soft, hard or loose. Bowel movements might vary at times in a person and any occasional change is not to be worried about. However, if there occurs any sudden or significant change in the regularity, frequency or consistency of bowel movements then it refers to as irregular bowel movements.

It might simply be arising from some changes in the diet, change in daily routine, stress, anxiety, as a part of ageing, changes in the gut bacteria or it could indicate some underlying health problem needing treatment. One very common such health issue is IBS i.e. Irritable Bowel Syndrome. IBS refers to a functional disorder of the colon (large intestine) in which bowel movements get altered, means there occur diarrhoea or constipation or alternation between these two, bloating of abdomen and stomach cramps. Another health issue could be IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) that includes two inflammatory condition of digestive tract – ulcerative colitis and crohn’s disease. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of large intestine and rectum. Crohn’s disease leads to inflammation in any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. Next health condition is celiac disease (a gastric disorder in which eating gluten which is a protein present in wheat, rye, barley set off an immune response which leads to damage to small intestine and causes symptoms including bloating, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain, fatty stool, anemia and weight loss).

Other reasons could be food intolerance, thyroid issues, neurological issues like multiple sclerosis (a disease in which the immune cells damage the protective myelin sheath of the nerve fibers and hinders communication between brain and rest of the body parts). Besides use of some medicines like antibiotics and pain killers may result in irregular bowel movements. With irregular bowel movements one may get diarrhea or constipation or alternation between these two. Depending on the cause, other symptoms may also attend like pain in the abdomen, bloating, straining to pass stool, feeling of incomplete bowel emptying, urgency to pass stool, mucus in the stool, undigested food particles in the stool, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, passing blood in the stool, weakness and weight loss.

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathy proves highly effective in cases of irregular bowel movements. Homeopathic medicines help to regularize the bowel movements in very natural way. Homeopathic treatment for this complaint is done on symptomatic basis in every case. An individualized treatment is done based on the characteristic symptom of the individual. Homeopathic medicines are of natural origin, so are 100 pc safe to use with zero side effects. As there are no specific medicines for treating this complaint and the treatment is given purely based on the individual’s symptoms, it is advised to get your case evaluated by a homeopathic physician for right prescription and dosage.

Homeopathic Medicines For Irregular Bowel Movements

1. Aloe Socotrina – Top Medicine For Diarrhea

This medicine is the leading medicine to manage cases presenting with diarrhea. In cases needing it, stool is loose with an urge to pass stool immediately after eating or drinking. There is a sudden urgency to pass stool with a need to rush to the toilet. Gas may pass along with the stool. In some cases, mucus occurs in the stool. There may be abdomen pain before and while passing stool. A constant bearing down sensation can be felt in the rectum. At times, stool is passed involuntarily when passing gas.

2. Podophyllum – For Copious Watery Stool

This medicine is beneficial when the stool is copious and watery. The stool passes out in a gush means suddenly with intense force. The stool can be yellow or green coloured. It may contain mucus or undigested food particles. The stool has offensive smell. There may be sudden urge to pass stool.

3. China Officinalis – For Loose Stool With Weakness

China Officinalis works well in cases of loose stool accompanied with weakness. Stool is profuse and attended with excessive gas in the abdomen. Abdomen pain may occur due to gas. Abdomen is bloated. Stool smells bad. Rumbling occurs in the stomach.

4. Croton Tiglium – For Sudden Stool After Eating / Drinking

This medicine is recommended for cases where a sudden urge to pass stool appears immediately after eating or drinking. Stool gushes out with a great force. Pain in the abdomen on passing stool can occur. Nausea may be felt while passing stoolwhich  be yellow or greenish. It may contain mucus or white flakes.

5. Nux Vomica – For Constipation With Frequent Urge For Stool

Nux Vomica is the best choice of medicine for managing constipation with a frequent almost constant ineffectual urge to pass stool. It may be recommended for persons who pass scanty stool several times a day, stool is unsatisfactory. Despite passing stool frequently in a day, they feel as if the bowels are not completely emptied and there is still more stool to pass giving a never got done feeling. They may feel pain in the abdomen. Nausea and vomiting especially in the morning may be felt.

6. Bryonia – For Constipation With Dry, Hard Stool

This medicine is very effective when there is constipation with dry, hard stool passed in lump form. The stool passes with difficulty and seems as if burnt. Besides, there is distension of abdomen.

7. Alumina – For Constipation With Absence Of Urge For Days Together

Alumina is a helpful medicine for cases where a person has no urge to pass stool for days together. Stool is passed when large faecal matter has accumulated in the intestines. When urge occurs, the stool is passed with intense straining efforts either with hard or soft stool.

8. Antimonium Crudum – For Alternate Constipation And Diarrhea

This medicine is highly suitable to manage cases in which an alteration occurs between constipation and diarrhea. Watery stool occurs with little hard lumps or undigested food particles in it. Cutting pain may be felt in the abdomen before passing stool. Vomiting may also attend. During constipation, there is passage of dry, hard stool with difficulty. There may be trapped gas in the abdomen. A characteristic feature that attends gastric complaint in most of the cases is thickly white coated tongue.

9. Lycopodium – For Alternate Diarrhea And Constipation With Bloating

This medicine is prominently indicated for alternate diarrhea and constipation with bloating. Persons needing it complain of gas and distension of abdomen after eating even a little amount of food. Gas and bloating is marked in the lower abdomen. Some specific food items that worsen the complaints includes cabbage, onions and beans.

 

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How to handle Stomach Pain due to Gas in Homeopathy

Gas forms normally in the gastric tract of every person during the process of digestion. A person gets relief from excessive gas by burping (expelling gas from the stomach through mouth) or passing gas from the anus (flatus). In case gas gets stuck somewhere in the digestive tract or is not going normally through the digestive tract, then pain can arise. Symptoms occurring from excessive gas and subsequent pain may include burping, passing gas from the anus, pain/cramps in the abdomen, heaviness/fullness in the abdomen, bloating and distension of the abdomen. Diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, blood in the stool and weight loss may occur depending on the cause. A person can have gas simply from eating food that produces excessive gas or due to a medical condition, for example irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and celiac disease.

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic medicines are very effective in managing stomach pain from gas. These medicines are natural and safe remedies that are highly suitable to persons of all age groups. These medicines target the root cause behind the problem and work naturally in cases of gas pain. These aid release of the trapped gas and bring relief in stomach pain effectively. The most suitable medicine is selected individually for every case based on the signs and symptoms. Though these medicines are safe to use but should be used only after consulting a homeopathic physician and self-medication should be avoided.

Homeopathic Medicines For Stomach Pain Due To Gas

1. China – Top Recommended Medicine

China is a leading medicine to manage stomach pain occurring due to gas. In cases requiring it stomach pain occurs from trapped gas. The pain gets better by bending forward. There is excessive gas in the abdomen. Gas remains for a long time after eating. Digestion is very slow and weak. Bloating and distension of the entire abdomen is well marked. There is burping that may have bitter taste but it does not relieve bloating. Besides, a heated sensation is felt in the abdomen. A sensation of weight in the stomach is also felt after eating even a small quantity of food. It is highly suitable for gastric troubles occurring from drinking tea, milk and eating fruits.

2. Colocynth – When Pain Gets Better By Bending Double And Pressure

Colocynth is the best medicine when stomach pain tends to get better by bending double (bending forward) and from applying pressure on the stomach. Lying on the abdomen can also relieve pain as well as passing gas. The pain can be cutting, cramping type. Pain may worsen from taking any food or drink. Fullness is felt in the stomach. At times, burning sensation may be felt. In some cases, vomiting may occur.

3. Lycopodium – For Pain With Gas In Lower Abdomen

Lycopodium is a prominent medicine for relieving pain from gas accumulation in the lower part of abdomen. There is excessive gas and bloating soon after eating even in little quantity. There is excessive rumbling and croaking of gas in the abdomen. There may be constipation along with above complaints. This medicine is also important for pain occurring specifically on the right side of abdomen. Lycopodium is of great help when gastric complaint gets worse from eating food like cabbage, beans, and food that cause excessive gas production. Lycopodium is also well indicated for managing stomach pain in babies from gas especially towards the evening.

4. Carbo Veg – For Pain With Gas In Upper Part Of Abdomen

This medicine is most valuable to treat pain occurring from gas collection in the upper part of the abdomen. The pain gets worse from eating even the slightest food. Gas and bloating occur from eating the simplest of food. There is bloating in the upper abdomen. It gets worse when lying down. It is relieved by burping (passing wind from the mouth). The burps are sour or smelly. Tight clothing is unbearable around the abdomen. Burning may be felt in stomach that extends to the back.

5. Asafoetida – With Marked Distension Of Abdomen

This medicine can be used when there is stomach pain from gas with excessive distension of abdomen. It seems as if abdomen would burst. The type of pain can be cutting, stitching type. Pain gets better by passing wind. Pulsations are felt in abdomen. There is gurgling and rolling of gas in abdomen. All gas moves in upward direction and not downwards. Loud burps occur with much difficulty. Diarrhea (loose stool) may be present.  

6. Raphanus – For Relieving Pain From Trapped Gas

This medicine is very effective when there is excessive gas formation and gas gets stuck in the stomach. It does not move either upward or downward. Abdomen is distended with gas and pressure over it is unbearable. Abdomen seems hard on applying pressure. Nausea, loss of appetite and burning in the abdomen may attend. This medicine works wonderfully in releasing gas from stomach and relieving pain naturally.

7. Magnesia Phos – When Pain Is Better From Warm Applications

It is the most suitable medicine when there is relief in stomach pain from warm applications. The pain also gets better by bending double, applying pressure and rubbing abdomen. There is bloating, fullness in the abdomen with burps. Pain is accompanied with loose, watery stool in many cases needing it. This medicine is also recommended to deal with gas pains in stomach in children.

8. Chamomilla – For Gas Pain In Babies

This medicine is recommended for gas-related pain in babies. In cases needing it the abdomen is distended like a drum from gas accumulation. The gas gets stuck in the stomach causing pain. There may be relief by warm application over abdomen.

What Causes Stomach Pain Due To Gas?

Gas enters the stomach unnoticeably by swallowing air while eating or drinking anything. Excessive air is passed out of the mouth as burps. Gas is also naturally produced during the digestion process. Gas is produced in our intestines when bacteria break down the undigested carbohydrates. There are certain food products that cause excessive gas production like high-fiber food which includes fruits, beans, vegetables; dairy products; carbonated drinks like soda. Besides some medical conditions can lead to excessive gas production and pain. These are as follows:

1. IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) – A disorder of the large intestine that leads to changes in bowel habits i.e. diarrhea, constipation or alteration between diarrhea and constipation, gas, bloating and stomach cramps.

2. Celiac disease – A gastric disorder in which eating gluten (a protein present in wheat, rye, barley) triggers a immune response that causes damage to small intestine. The signs and symptoms include gas, stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, fatty stool, anaemia, and weight loss.

3. SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) – It is a condition arising from an increase in the number of bacteria in small intestine, specifically bacteria that are not commonly present in the gastric tract. The symptoms include diarrhoea, gas, bloating, abdomen pain, loss of appetite and unintentional weight loss.

4. Lactose intolerance – In this condition a person is unable to digest lactose present in the milk due to deficiency of enzyme lactase. It results in diarrhea, fatty stool, gas and bloating.

5. Crohn’s disease – One among the two diseases of the IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) that cause inflammation in any part of the gastrointestinal tract. It results in gas, bloating, abdomen pain, diarrhea, weakness and weight loss.

 

 

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Burning Sensation in Stomach? Homeopathic Medicines That Work Wonders

Burning stomach pain is a very common problem that we ignore if it happens once in a while due to an upset stomach or indigestion. If it happens frequently, it can be a manifestation of different problems like gastritis, peptic ulcers or acid reflux. The common symptoms to look out for are bitter burping, gas, heaviness and bloating in the belly along with a burning sensation in stomach.  

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathic medicines help to reduce the frequency and intensity of the burning in the stomach gradually. Along with this, the accompanying symptoms like gas, feeling of fullness after eating, bloating, burping, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, cramping, rising up of food or stomach acid can be well managed with these medicines. Homeopathic medicines bring relief in these symptoms by acting on the root cause behind it. The homeopathic prescription for a case of stomach burning varies from person to person depending on the attending symptoms and the cause behind it. So, it is advised to take medicine under the guidance of homeopathic physician. In case the symptoms are very severe or arising from some serious cause like stomach cancer, conventional mode of treatment is strictly advised.

Top Homeopathic Medicines For Stomach Burning

1. Arsenic Album – Top-Grade Medicine

It is a leading medicine in homeopathy for cases of stomach burning. Persons needing it have intense burning in the stomach which is sensitive to touch. The next attending symptom is a feeling of placing some heavy weight on the stomach. Another symptom that occurs is acid reflux (rising of stomach acid upward to food pipe). Vomiting may also occur; in case of inflamed stomach, there is vomiting of grass green fluids. Nausea is felt with inability to bear sight or smell of food. Arsenic Album is a very effective medicine for cases of gastritis and stomach ulcers.

2. Carbo Veg When Stomach Burning Is Attended With Gas, Bloating

It is a very useful medicine for cases in which stomach burning is accompanied by gas and bloating. The burning sensation gets worse from eating. Cramps in stomach may also occur with desire to bend double (bending upper part of body forward and downward). Other than this, stomach feels full, and discomfort and pressure in stomach is felt after eating. Sour and putrid belching happens after eating or drinking. Heartburning is also felt. It is a very suitable medicine for cases of acid reflux (rising of stomach acid upward to food pipe).

3. Iris Versicolor For Burning In Stomach And Diarrhoea   

This medicine is prepared from plant commonly known as ‘blue flag’. It is very beneficial in persons feeling burning in stomach and diarrhea. The diarrhoea is watery which results in excessive weakness. There can be vomiting where food is vomited an hour or so after meals. There may also be vomiting of bitter, sour, acrid water. Sour and bitter burps can attend above symptoms, along with continuous nausea.

4. Nux Vomica  For Stomach Burning With Vomiting

This medicine works well in cases of burning stomach pain with vomiting. Person needing it vomits anything consumed even if it just plain water.  The stomach feels distended and is sensitive to pressure. This condition is felt in the morning and also after meals. Stomach feels full which gets relieved by belching. The stomach feels heavy and gets worse from eating. There is loss of appetite. Constipation is also a very characteristic symptom with a constant ineffectual urge to pass stool. The stool is passed multiple times but it is unsatisfactory with a never- get-done feeling. It is a well-indicated medicine for stomach problems arising from taking alcohol, coffee and spicy food.  

5. Phosphorus  For Stomach Burning That Worsens From Eating

This medicine is well indicated for persons who have burning pain in stomach worse from eating. The burning is relieved by drinking cold water. There is loss of appetite as well. Burps with sour taste is a common complaint after every meal. Fullness and pain in stomach is also felt. Gurgling sounds are palpable in the pit of the stomach. The person also complains of regurgitation (rising of swallowed food upward to mouth) of food soon after eating. This medicine is well indicated for cases of gastritis and stomach ulcers.

6. Robinia For Stomach Burning, Acidity, Heartburn

It is prepared from fresh bark of young twigs of a plant Robinia Pseudacacia, commonly known as ‘yellow locust’. Use of this medicine is considered when there is stomach burning, acidity and heartburn. The acidity gets worse at night on lying down, in such cases this medicine can be effective.  There is regurgitation of acid and bitter substances. It is one of the best medicine for acid reflux. Along with above symptoms, there is distension of stomach, nausea is also felt. Sour belching and vomiting of sour fluid occurs. Lastly, there may be heaviness and dull ache in stomach.

7. Argentum NitricumFor Stomach Burning And Ulcerating Pain

This medicine is well indicated for burning and ulcerating pain in stomach. Besides, there is gas and painful swelling of stomach. There are bitter vomits along with diarrhea. There may be a feeling of fullness in the stomach. It is a very effective medicine for stomach ulcers.

8. Colocynth For Burning In Stomach And Cramps

It is prepared from pulp of fruit Citrullus colocynthis/ cucumis colocynthis, commonly called ‘bitter apple’. It is a very effective medicine when there is burning pain in stomach and cramps. There is a feeling of fullness in stomach. The cramps get worse from eating or drinking. Relief occurs from bending double, lying down on the stomach and by pressing the stomach hard. There is griping pain in the stomach which gets worse after each meal. Lastly, the pit of stomach may be very sensitive to touch.

9. Lycopodium For Stomach Burning, Fullness And Bloating

This medicine is prepared from plant Lycopodium Clavatum commonly known as ‘club moss’. It is prominently indicated for stomach burning and bloating. The burning sensation may extend up to the throat. With this, a pressure is felt in the stomach after eating. A feeling of the eaten food rising up may also attend. There is accumulation of gas in the stomach after eating even a little quantity of food. Fullness in stomach soon after eating is also marked.

10. Apis MellificaFor Stomach Burning, Pricking, Soreness     

This medicine is indicated when there is stomach burning along with pricking sensation and soreness. Fullness in the stomach is also felt, along with tenderness in the belly and vomiting. Distension (bloating and swelling) of stomach can also be there.

What Are The Causes Behind It?

The first reason behind it is indigestion (also known as dyspepsia, meaning an upset stomach) which is a general term to describe discomfort in the upper abdomen. It can cause stomach burning and other symptoms include feeling of fullness, gas, heartburn, bloating and nausea.

The second reason is acid reflux (GERD – gastroesophageal reflux disease) in which backflow of stomach acid towards the food pipe occurs. It leads to symptoms including heartburn, stomach burning, sour taste in the back of mouth, problem in swallowing, gas and bloating.

The other cause may be gastritis, a condition in which there is inflammation in the lining of the stomach. The symptoms include burning sensation in stomach and nausea, vomiting, and stomach fullness after eating. Another main cause behind it is peptic ulcers (it refers to sores that appear in the inner lining of stomach and upper part of the small intestine). Its major symptom is a burning feeling in the stomach along with other symptoms like stomach fullness, bloating, heartburn, burping and nausea.

Other than this, stomach infections (mainly H. pylori infection) can lead to burning stomach pain. IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) can also lead to stomach burning. It is a disorder affecting the large intestine with symptoms like abdomen cramping/ pain; diarrhea or constipation, or both; gas and bloating. It can also have an attending symptom of stomach burning.

Burning stomach pain can also occur from use of certain medicines (eg. aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen), smoking, alcohol consumption and food intolerance (for example intolerance to milk, dairy or gluten). Lastly, it can be a symptom of stomach cancer.

What Are The Symptoms?

It can be attended with symptoms depending on the cause behind it. These include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, gas, feeling of fullness after eating, bloating, burping, weight loss, diarrhea, constipation, cramping, regurgitation (rising up of food or stomach acid up to the mouth).

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Natural and Quick Homeopathic Remedies for Common Stomach and Digestion Problems

Homeopathic remedies for stomach and digestion problems

Homeopathic Remedies for Stomach Problems

Homeopathic Remedies for Stomach Problems

Stomach and digestive problems spare no person. At times, the stomach disorder is of a short duration and at other times longer. Both stomach and digestive problems indicate that there is something inherently out of order and the body needs immediate help. The discomfort that accompanies stomach and digestive problems can hinder life’s activities and become an embarrassment too. Homeopathy has a cure for both stomach and digestive problems. The natural Homeopathic remedies for stomach and digestive problems are not only of great help in getting rid of stomach problems but also eliminate the root cause of the digestive disorders. The Homeopathic treatment is completely safe with zero side effects and proves to be of immense benefit in the long run.

Top homeopathic Remedies for Stomach and digestion problems

Nux Vomica: Best Homeopathic remedy for stomach problems

Homeopathic medicine Nux Vomica is of great help in the treatment of various stomach problems. It is the best Homeopathic remedy for heartburn that occurs after taking coffee, spicy food or alcoholic drinks. Nux Vomica is also the ideal Homeopathic treatment for constipation. For using this medicine for constipation, the prominent indicating symptom is the constant urge to pass stool or poop but the stool is insufficient and unsatisfactory. Homeopathic medicine Nux Vomicais also used to relieve the heaviness and sensation of weight in the stomach after eating.

Pulsatilla: Top Homeopathic remedy for gastric problems after eating fatty food

Pulsatilla is the best Homeopathic medicine to deal with the gastric problems that arise as a result of consuming fatty food like pastries, ice creams, ghee and butter. Most of the patients requiring this medicine have a complete absence of thirst. Homeopathic medicine Pulsatilla can also be used for treatment of loose stools. The prominent symptom to use this medicine in case of loose stools is the changing nature of stool every time it is passed. Chilliness also accompanies loose stool.

China: Homeopathic medicine for letting out gas from bloated abdomen

China is the most efficient Homeopathic medicine to relieve the bloated abdomen where the whole abdomen is full of gas. The gas may also cause severe pain in the abdomen. China is also the ideal Homeopathic remedy for diarrhoea with extreme weakness. Diarrhoea consequent to eating fruits can be very efficiently treated with this Homeopathic medicine.

Arsenic Album: Top Homeopathic medicine for gastric trouble after food poisoning

Arsenic Album is the best Homeopathic medicine for gastric troubles that occur as a result of food poisoning. The patients requiring the Homeopathic treatment of Arsenic Album have the symptoms of nausea, vomiting, loose stool and stomach pain. These complaints get worse after eating or drinking anything. The patient also feels an extreme burning sensation in stomach.

Lycopodium: Homeopathic medicine for stomach feeling full after eating very little

Homeopathic medicine Lycopodium is an ideal remedy when the stomach feels full and there is a distention of abdomen even after eating very little. There is rolling of gas in stomach with burps that cause burning in the throat. Lycopodium is even the Homeopathic cure for acidity due to intake of farinaceous(starchy) and flatulent food. The patients requiring this Homeopathic medicine at times also show a craving for hot drinks.

Robinia, Natrum Phos and Nux Vomica: Homeopathic treatment for stomach and digestion problems with heartburn and acidity

Homeopathic medicine Robinia proves to be an effective treatment for digestive disorders when patient complains of heartburn and burps that cause burning in throat and acidic vomiting. Natrum Phos is recommended for the Homeopathic treatment of heartburn with sour burps and sour vomiting. Nux Vomica is the Homeopathic remedy for acidity that occurs after eating spicy food, coffee or alcoholic drinks.

Colocynth, Magnesium Phos and Nux Vomica: Homeopathic Remedies for stomach pain

Homeopathic medicine Colocynth is mainly used for the treatment of cramping type of stomach pains. The patient requiring this medicine usually gets relief from pressure or bending double. Homeopathic medicine Magnesium Phos is an ideal remedy for stomach pain of various kinds like cutting, sharp, cramping or shooting pains. Application of warmth on the stomach soothes the stomach ache most of the times in patients requiring Magnesium Phos. Nux Vomica is the Homeopathic medicine recommended if the stomach pain is relieved after passing stool.

Carbo Veg, Lycopodium and China: Homeopathic medicines for gas in the abdomen

Homeopathic medicines Carbo Veg, Lycopodium and China are natural remedies for digestive disorders that are very effective in treating gas in the abdomen. These Homeopathic medicines can be used as per the site of gas in abdomen. Carbo Veg is the best Homeopathic remedy when gas is present in upper abdomen and burps may give a slight relief. Lycopodium is the Homeopathic cure for gas in lower abdomen. Homeopathic medicine China gives best results when the whole abdomen is full of gas and is bloated.

Arsenic Album: Homeopathic cure for vomiting

Homeopathic medicine Arsenic Album is of great help in treating vomiting and stomach issues. This is given when the stomach does not seem to retain any kind of food or liquid. It is immediately vomited out as soon as it reaches the stomach.

Ipecac: Homeopathic medicine for treatment of nausea

Ipecac is a natural Homeopathic medicine that can be taken by all the patients who have a persistent and extreme nauseating feeling. The nausea can be present alone or in addition to any gastric complaint.

Aloes, Colocynth and China: Homeopathic remedies for stomach and digestion problems with chief complaint of diarrhoea

Homeopathic medicine Aloes is the best remedy when the person has to immediately rush to the closet toilet to pass stool. The stool is watery and the condition gets worse after consuming any kind of food or drink. The person also experiences pain in stomach but feels relievedafter passing stool. If cramps are present along with loose stool, Colocynth is the ideal Homeopathic remedy. Homeopathic medicine China is mainly used to treat diarrhoea when the person is exhausted by frequent loose stool with extreme weakness. Bleeding in stool with diarrhea can occur due to Ulcerative colitis . Read more on Homeopathic medicines for Ulcerative colitis in our other feature

Bryonia Alba, Nux Vomica and Alumina: Homeopathic medicines for constipation

Homeopathic medicine Bryonia Alba can be used in all those cases of constipation where the stool is very hard and dry. Homeopathic medicine Nux Vomica gives excellent results when there is a frequent urge to pass stool but the stool is very insufficient and unsatisfactory. And for patients who have no urge to pass stool for many days,Homeopathic remedy Alumina is of great help.

Carbo Veg: Homeopathic medicine for pain in head due to gas

Carbo Veg is the best natural Homeopathic medicine for the treatment of pain in head due to excess gas in stomach. The abdomen is bloated and gets tense with gas. Slight relief is felt by burping. Use Carbo Veg to get rid of pain in head due to gas.

 

 

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