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Dry and Itchy skin bothering you during Winter? Try these Homeopathic Remedies

The dryness of skin is normal in winter and can be attended with itching. Dry skin is medically known as xerosis. It can be quite annoying, irritating, and uncomfortable. The intensity of dryness and itching varies from case to case. In summer, oil production in skin is more due to high temperature that keeps skin moisturized. During winter, skin moisture lowers due to a decrease in environmental temperature resulting in dry skin. The dryness may get worse from bathing with hot water in winter. Hot water tends to destroy the natural oils of the skin. Additionally, it can damage the upper layer of skin resulting in skin irritation and inflammation.  Next, the use of heaters in rooms during wintwinterers causes reduction in humidity that can worsen skin dryness. Further, excessive exposure to the sun may worsen skin dryness. Another factor is we drink less water during winter that may result in dehydration which may worsen skin dryness. There are also chances of skin conditions, like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, to get worse during winter. Atopic dermatitis or endogenous eczema is a skin condition in which there is skin inflammation and dry, itchy skin. Though skin in any part of the body can be affected by it, the most common areas affected include bends of elbows, area behind knees, face and neck. Psoriasis is a skin condition of autoimmune (in which the immune cells of the body start to damage healthy tissues of the body out of a misdirected response) origin in which there are red, inflamed patches on the skin covered with silvery, white scales/flakes.

Skin dryness and itching can be accompanied with other signs and symptoms varying from case to case. Along with dryness of skin, flaking (scaling) on the skin or cracks can accompany it. Scratching the skin may also lead to bleeding from the skin. A rash may occur from skin dryness and the affected area can be red, swollen and sensitive. Burning and stinging sensation can attend skin dryness sometimes. In some cases, eruptions may appear on the skin.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathic medicines can prove highly effective in managing skin dryness and itching during winter. Along with dryness and itching these also help in managing its attending signs and symptoms like flakes on the skin, cracks on the skin, redness, swelling on the skin and eruptions if present. These medicines suit persons of all age groups and the best part is that these medicines are free from any sort of toxic side effects so are very safe to use due to their natural origin. Homeopathic medicines for dry, itchy skin are selected individually for every case as per the characteristic symptoms presented after a complete analysis. Though homeopathic medicines are entirely safe to use, it is advised to use any medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic physician and self-medication needs to be avoided.

Homeopathic Medicines For Dry And Itchy Skin During Winter

1. Petroleum – Top Recommended Medicine

Petroleum is one of the best homeopathic medicines for managing cases of skin dryness and itching in winter. It is often the first choice of a homeopath for such cases. It is indicated where the skin is very rough, dry and thickened. Along with this, there deep cracks form on the skin. These cracks also tend to bleed easily. Itching is present along with the above symptom. There is also marked sensitivity of the skin to touch. This medicine is highly suitable for cases where the hands get rough, cracked along with marked itching and burning sensation. Petroleum is also one of the leading medicines for managing eczema with dryness and skin cracks that get worse in the winter.

2. Graphites – For Dry, Rough Skin Prone To Cracks

Graphites is a highly recommended medicine for cases of dry, rough skin with a tendency to develop cracks. Besides, itching is quite intense on the skin. The itching is constant at night in cases needing Graphites. After scratching, bumps may form on the skin. The cracks are worse in the skin folds for example between the fingers and toes, bend of joints and behind the ears.

3. Sulphur – With Itching Worse At Night

Sulphur is a highly effective medicine to manage skin dryness and itching that gets worse at night. Itching might be present all over the body. Scratching may be followed by bleeding. It may also be followed by burning sensation. Sometimes, after itching the affected area becomes painful. Itching may keep shifting from one place to another. Sometimes, there is formication (sensation as if insects are crawling on or under the skin) on the skin. Stitching or prickling sensation may be felt on the skin. In some cases, scaling is noticed over the skin.

4. Psorinum – For Dry, Rough Skin In Folds

This medicine is well indicated when there is dryness and roughness in the skin folds. Scabs may also be present in the skin folds. Sometimes eruptions may form in the skin folds. There is a tendency of eruptions to bleed easily. At times, pus gets formed in the eruptions. In cases needing this medicine, the skin complaints go away entirely in the summer and return in the winter.

5. Alumina – With Intense Scratching Until Skin Bleeds

Alumina is a highly beneficial medicine for dryness on the skin and intolerable itching with an urge to scratch until the affected skin bleeds. The skin is dry, rough, and cracked and itching is worse on getting warm in bed. After scratching the skin becomes painful. Insects crawling on the skin sensation is present. There may also occur dry, itchy eruptions on the skin in winter.

6. Arsenic Album – For Dry, Scaly Skin

This medicine is very helpful to manage dry and scaly (flaky) skin. The flakes may fall off from the skin. Sometimes dry eruptions appear on the skin along with with scales. The skin can be over-sensitive to touch as well. There is marked itching on the skin along with a burning sensation. After scratching, the affected parts become painful. The burning sensation gets worse from scratching. Bleeding may follow scratching.

7. Natrum Mur – For Dry Skin With Itching, Pricking, Stinging Sensation

This medicine is of great use to manage skin dryness with itching, pricking and stinging sensation. Crawling sensation is felt all over the body. Natrum Mur is an important medicine for managing dry crusty eruptions forming in the bend of the limbs (elbow crease and area behind the knee). There may occur deep cracks along with crusts. This medicine also works well when fluid-filled eruptions i.e. vesicles appear on the skin.

8. Lycopodium – For Dry, Itchy Skin With Heated Sensation

Lycopodium is a useful medicine for cases of dry, itchy skin with heated sensation. Itching increases from warmth. Skin dryness is marked on the palms. In some cases, fluid or pus-filled eruptions form on the skin. There may be thickening of the skin. Pricking pain is felt on different parts of the skin. Dark red spots on the skin may be noticed sometimes.

9. Malandrium – For dryness, cracks on hands and feet

Malandrium is a highly valuable medicine to deal with cases of dry, cracked skin on the hands and feet in cold weather. Scaling is also noted on the skin. Besides, there is marked itching. Washing makes the condition worse.

 

 

 

 

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Top 10 Homeopathic Medicines for Swollen Anus

Anus is the opening at the lower end of the GIT – gastrointestinal tract. The anus can get swollen from different causes. The first important reason can be external piles. Piles refer to swollen, dilated veins around the anus and or in the lower rectum. External piles are the ones that can be seen or felt on the surface of the anus. Its main signs and symptoms are painful swelling around the anus, hard lump at the anus, itching, and sometimes bleeding. The second cause could be anal fissures which refers to cut, tear,, or crack in the anal lining/ Its symptoms includes anal pain, bleeding at the anus, burning at the anus, anal itching, skin tag near the cut at the anus and foul smelling discharge.

Another reason is anal abscess. Anal abscess is a pus-filled lump near the anus.  Another cause is anal fistula (a tract between the anal canal and the area around the anal opening). Its signs and symptoms include swelling, pain at the anus and fluid drainage from a hole around the anus. The fluid may be pus or blood. The fluid may have an offensive smell. Further causes include inflamed anal lining (anusitis), anal sex and anal cancer. It can also occur in cases of Crohn’s disease (an autoimmune disorder that can cause inflammation in any part of the gastrointestinal tract). Some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), for example HPV – human papilloma virus and herpes, can also lead to swelling around the anus. Scratching the anal area due to irritation or itching as from worms might lead to swelling and redness of the anus. Anal swelling can be attended with some other signs and symptoms varying from case to case. These includes pain, burning at the anus, bleeding from anus, mucus in the stool, pus draining out, tenderness of the anal region and itching at the anus.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a highly effective solution for cases of swollen anus. Homeopathic medicines boost the body’s natural healing mechanism to overcome health issues naturally. These medicines target the root cause behind the swollen anus to provide great relief with zero side effects. The intensity of swelling decreases gradually with the use of these medicines. Along with swelling, any associated signs and symptoms like pain, burning at the anus, bleeding at the anus, mucus in the stool, itching at the anus and pus draining out are also dealt quite effectively with these medicines. Homeopathic prescription for anal swelling varies from case to case depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. So, it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under supervision of a homeopathic physician and avoid self – medication.

Homeopathic Medicines For Swollen Anus

1. Aesculus – For Swollen Anus With Piles

Aesculus is a highly recommended medicine to manage cases of swelling of the anus from piles. There is marked pain in the anus from piles. The pain is sharp, shooting type. The pain may start after passing the stool and may remain for many hours.  The anus is also sore to touch. Burning is also felt at the anus. The stool is dry and hard along with the above complaints.

2. Muriatic Acid – For Swollen Anus With Tender Piles

This medicine is well indicated for cases of swelling of the anus with markedly tender (painful to touch) piles. Even the slightest touch is not tolerable at the anus due to pain and sensitivity. The piles protrude like a bunch of grapes. The piles look bluish and red colored. Marked stitching pain is felt in the piles. Heated sensation is also felt in the piles. Itching also occurs at the anus. Stool passes with much difficulty. When passing stool, cutting and smarting pain is felt at the anus. In some cases, the prolapse of anus is seen.

3. Paeonia – For Swollen, Painful Anus

This medicine is of great use in cases of swollen, painful anus. It is well indicated for managing cases of piles, anal fissures, anal abscess and anal fistula. In cases needing it, there occurs marked excruciating pain at the anus that continues for long hours after passing stool. Burning is also felt at the anus. In some cases, ulcers are present at the anus that are being covered with crusts. They discharge offensive smelling fluid.

4. Graphites – For Swollen Anus With Fissures

Graphites is a very helpful medicine for managing cases of swollen anus with anal fissures. Persons needing this medicine feel severe, cutting, sharp and stitching pain at the anus while passing stool. The pain continues for long hours. It gets worse at night. Bleeding also occurs from the anus while passing stool. Anal burning is felt at night.

5. Hepar Sulph – For Swollen Anus In Cases Of Anal Abscess And Fistula

Hepar Sulph is an effective medicine for cases of anal swelling in cases of anal abscess and fistula. This medicine helps to speed up the process of pus formation and expulsion and hasten recovery in these cases. Throbbing pain is felt in the abscess and the skin over the abscess is inflamed. It is hot, hard and swollen. There is discharge of pus and blood from the abscess. The pus has an offensive smell. The abscess is painful. Pain gets worse at night in most cases.

6. Sulphur – For Swollen Anus With Itching And Burning

Sulphur is very beneficial for managing swelling of the anus along with itching and burning. There is a constant urge to scratch the anus to relieve itching. Besides swelling, there is stitching pain at the anus. After passing stool, soreness, stitching and also pulsating pain is felt in the anus the entire day. Sometimes bleeding occurs from the anus.

7. Apis Mellifica – For Swollen Anus With Bleeding

This medicine is highly valuable to manage swollen anus along with bleeding. Stinging pain is also felt at the anus. This medicine is also used for cases of piles with burning, stinging sensation at the anus. A feeling of fullness is felt in the anus with heated and throbbing sensation in the rectum. Besides the above, this medicine is also indicated to manage swelling at the anus with an intolerable itching.

8. Sepia – For Swollen Anus With Heat And Burning

Sepia is an important medicine for managing swelling of the anus with heat and burning sensation. In some cases, piles tend to protrude out. The passage of stool can be painful. Moisture can ooze out from the anus. Stitching pain in the anus may be felt that extends upward to rectum and abdomen. Weight is felt at the anus along with above symptoms.

9. Teucrium – For Itchy, Swollen Anus With Worms

Teucrium can be considered in cases of itchy, swollen anus if there are worms in the intestine. A creeping sensation is felt at the anus. The itching and creeping sensation gets worse from the warmth of bed. There is restlessness and sleeplessness.

10. Podophyllum – For Swollen And Very Sore, Sensitive Anus

Podophyllum is a prominent medicine for managing cases of swollen anus with marked soreness and sensitive anus. In cases needing it, multiple piles can be present. Some of these can bleed. In some cases, along with piles, prolapse(displacement) of anus may happen. Anal prolapse may occur when passing stool or sometimes even from a little exertion.

 

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How To Deal With Gastric Issues Along With Weight Loss In Homeopathy

Gastric issues with weight loss indicate that the food is not properly digested and the nutrients from the food are not well absorbed by the body. There are various kind of gastric issues that can be attended with weight loss. The first among these is IBD.  IBD refers to inflammatory bowel disease. It is an autoimmune disorder that includes two diseases named Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In Crohn’s disease, inflammation occurs in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) anywhere starting from the mouth to the anus.
In ulcerative colitis, there appear inflammation and ulcers in the colon (large intestine) and/ or the rectum. The second cause can be celiac disease. Celiac disease indicates a gastric condition in which eating gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, barley) products damages the small intestine due to an autoimmune response. Another reason can be peptic ulcers. Peptic ulcers refer to open sores that form on the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine i.e. the duodenum. Ulcers forming in the stomach are called gastric ulcers and those forming in the duodenum are duodenal ulcers.


IBS can also be one of the reasons for gastric trouble. IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a functional disorder of the colon/ large intestine that results in diarrhea, constipation or an alternation between these two, gas and bloating. IBS does not directly lead to weight loss but taking restricted diet in IBS may lead to weight loss.

Other reasons for gastric issues may include pancreatitis, SIBO, lactose intolerance, Gastroparesis and Whipple’s disease. Pancreatitis denotes inflammation of the pancreas. SIBO is small intestinal bowel overgrowth, a condition occurring from the imbalance of the gut bacteria. Lactose intolerance is defined as the inability to digest lactose in milk due to a deficiency of lactase enzyme. Gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying) is a condition whereby there is slowing down of speed of the passage of food through the stomach due to which food remains in the stomach for a relatively longer time. Whipple’s disease is a rare bacterial infection of the small intestine caused by a bacteria named Tropheryma whipplei. The last cause can be the cancer of digestive tract.

Depending on the reason behind weight loss with gastric issues, some other symptoms may occur. These include pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, mucus/ blood in the stool, tenesmus (an ineffectual urge to pass stool even when bowels are empty), constipation, gas, bloating, nausea and vomiting.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy is very effective in managing gastric issues with weight loss. Homeopathic medicines help magnificently in halting further weight loss. These medicines are entirely safe to use as they are prepared from naturally occurring substances. They have zero side effects. Along with managing weight loss, it also helps in relieving other attending symptoms like pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, mucus/ blood in the stool, tenesmus, constipation, gas, bloating, nausea and vomiting. There are no specific medicines in homeopathy that will suit each and every case of gastric issues along with weight loss. The homeopathic medicines are selected for every individual case separately after detailed case evaluation based on symptom presentation that varies from case to case. So it is advised to use any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic physician. Homeopathic medicines are recommended for mild to moderate cases without any serious cause. In severe cases and cases that occur from serious causes like cancer of gastrointestinal tract, help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken as homeopathy has a limitation to help cases arising from serious causes.

Homeopathic Medicines For Gastric Issues With Weight Loss

1. Arsenic Album

Arsenic Album is a leading homeopathic medicine to manage cases of gastric issues with weight loss. In cases needing it, burning pain in the abdomen is well-marked. Heartburn (burning sensation in the middle of the chest behind the breastbone) is also felt. Burps of bitter and acidic matter irritate the throat. Nausea and vomiting are present. It gets worse after eating or drinking. Along with the above, one may suffer from loose stool. The stool has an offensive smell. Excessive weakness occurs in addition to the above symptoms. In cases needing this medicine, stomach inflammation may be there and ulcers may be present in the stomach.

2. Merc Sol

This medicine is of great use when, along with weight loss, there is loose stool with mucus and blood. Cutting, stitching pain is felt in the lower abdomen. Pain occurs from the right to left side of the abdomen. It gets worse from walking. While passing stool, pinching pain is felt in the abdomen. There is pain in the anus while passing stool after which burning and itching is felt at the anus. There is weakness after passing stool. In cases needing it, there is inflammation, and ulcers in the intestine.

3. Nux Vomica

Nux Vomica can be considered for weight loss cases where constipation is a prominent gastric symptom. The key indication of constipation is a frequent ineffectual urge to pass stool. The stool is unsatisfactory. There is scanty passage of stool several times in a day. There is always a never-get-done sensation with a feeling as if some part of stool still remains behind in the rectum that needs to be passed. The stool is dry and hard. Sometimes, blood passes with stool. Pain in the rectum is of sharp type which occurs after passing stool.

4. China Officinalis

Homeopathic medicine China Officinalis is a prominent medicine when weight loss is attended with prominent diarrhea. Stool is loose, foul smelling with passage of excess gas. Stool is brownish or yellow, frothy and may contain undigested food particles. There is pain in the abdomen before and after passing stool. Sometimes stool passes involuntarily. Loose stool is accompanied by intense weakness and trembling. There is gas in the abdomen with a marked bloated abdomen.

5. Lycopodium

Lycopodium is highly beneficial when there is weight loss with the main symptom of excessive gas in the abdomen. Gas is produced soon after eating even a slight amount of food. There is bloating in the abdomen. Gas is most prominent in the lower part of the abdomen. There may occur constipation along with the above complaints. The gastric issues in cases needing this medicine get worse from eating beans, cabbage and gas-forming food (flatulent food).

6. Carbo Veg

This medicine is highly important for cases where bloating of abdomen is prominent along with weight loss. Gas is mostly present in the upper abdomen. It gets worse from the intake of little food or even the simplest kind of food. The gas may get trapped and cause stomach pain. Bloating in abdomen is well marked. It worsens on lying down. Tight clothes are unbearable around the abdomen. Sour burps may occur. Additionally, there may occur burning in the stomach.

7. Phosphorus

This medicine is helpful for cases where burning occurs in stomach after eating. Pain also occurs in stomach. Pain gets better specifically from cold drinks. Sour burps with sour taste in mouth occur after eating every meal. Vomiting may also occur. There may also occur an empty feeling in the stomach. The stool may be loose. Excessive weakness can follow passing stool. Burning is felt in the rectum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Top Homeopathic Medicines for Hair loss during Menopause

Hair loss during menopause is a common concern that occurs from a drop in the levels of hormones — estrogen and progesterone. As per several studies, it is estimated that about 50 per cent of all women during menopause suffer hair loss to some extent.

Menopause is the point in a woman’s life that denotes the end of the menstrual cycle which means no menstruation for 12 consecutive months. Menopause occurs when one is in her late 40s and the occurrence may get delayed up to early 50s.

Due to hormonal changes during menopause, women face many health issues among which hair loss can be one along with other symptoms like hot flashes, weight gain, emotional disturbance, vaginal dryness, loss of libido, etc. Estrogen and progesterone are the hormones that carry out so many functions like regulating the menstrual cycle, keeping bones strong, and also helping with hair growth. These hormones speed up the growth of hair, boost hair density, and help to retain the hair on the head for longer.

During menopause, these hormones decline that sometimes results in slow growth of hair as well as lead to shedding of the hair and thus hair loss. A decrease in such hormones can further increase androgen (male hormones) hormone production. Under normal conditions, there are reduced androgen hormones in the women. An increase in the androgen hormones is known to shrink the hair follicles on the scalp which leads to hair loss which is known as androgenic alopecia. Androgen hormones can result in hair growth on the face (like on the chin, and upper lips) in some women.

Along with hormone imbalance, certain contributory factors like stress, nutritional deficiencies, and age-related health issues can play a role in hair loss during menopause. Hair loss can occur around perimenopause time or menopause time or post-menopause time. Perimenopause means the time period before menopause is attained when hormone fluctuation has begun and menses have become irregular though not stopped entirely. In some women, hair loss can start when menopause has occurred thereby meaning when a woman has gone without periods for 12 consecutive months. Post-menopause means after menopause has already occurred.

There could be thinning of hair all over the scalp, there could be falling of hair in bunches while combing or washing them, the scalp may be visible when women part their hair, visible patches due to hair thinning (especially on top of the head – at the centre parting) but it may also occur near front hairline or at the back of the head).

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathic mode of treatment helps manage hair loss in women during menopause. Homeopathic medicines halt further hair loss and prevent its worsening. These even help in hair regrowth depending on the intensity of hair loss. Along with hair loss homeopathic medicines also help to manage other complaints associated with menopause like hot flashes, weight gain, emotional changes, vaginal dryness, and loss of libido. Homeopathic medicines for treating hair loss are made of natural substances, hence are very safe to use without any toxic side effects. Homeopathic prescriptions to treat hair loss vary on a case-to-case basis depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. Homeopathic medicines to treat hair loss should be taken under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor and self-medication should be avoided.

Homeopathic Medicines For Hair Loss During Menopause

1. Sepia – Top Remedy

Sepia is the best medicine to manage various health concerns during menopause. Hair loss is one of the important concerns among these. To deal with hair loss during menopause, Sepia leads the chart of all homeopathic medicines. Those who need it have excessive hair fall, the scalp gets dry, and painful to touch. While combing one’s hair, the scalp feels very sensitive. Sometimes little red pimples are present along the front hairline. Besides hair loss, its use is highly preferred to manage several other complaints during menopause. Some of these are hot flashes, weight gain, facial pigmentation, emotional disturbance like sadness, irritability, feeling depressed, hair growth on the face, vaginal dryness, and loss of libido.

2. Phosphorus – For Hair Loss In Bunches

The next prominent medicine to manage hair loss during menopause is phosphorus. This medicine is administered when there is hair fall in bunches (a quantity that fills the hands). Though hair loss may occur from any of the scalp areas most prominent is from the front part of the scalp. Hair is dry mostly at the roots. Flakiness on the scalp and also itching may occur along with the above complaint.

3. Calcarea Carb – For Hair Loss Worse Combing

It is another effective medicine to manage hair loss during menopause. It is a suitable medicine when excessive hair loss happens while combing. The hair gets dry. There is pain in the roots of the hair. Increased sweating on the scalp occurs. There may be yellow-white scales on the scalp.

4. Natrum Mur – For Hair Loss From Front And Sides Of Scalp

Natrum Mur is a beneficial medicine to help those cases where visible hair loss occurs from the front and sides of the scalp. The hair shedding takes place even from touching the scalp. The scalp is oily. Dandruff with whitish scales and itching on the scalp may be present. Eruptions along the hairline can be seen in some cases. Those few who need it may have a headache.

5. Lycopodium – For Hair Loss From the Top Of the Scalp

This medicine is recommended when the hair loss is marked from the top of the scalp. Hair loss from the sides of the scalp may occur after this. Itching on the scalp can be there. There is dandruff and a burning sensation on the scalp. The scalp may present a foul smell.

6. Graphites – For Bald Spots On the Scalp

Graphites are useful when there are bald spots on the scalp that are smooth and shiny. It is helpful in case of hair fall from any area of the scalp, especially, the sides of the scalp. This medicine helps other menopausal complaints as well like weight gain, constipation, and sadness with bouts of weeping.

7. Phosphoric Acid – For Hair Thinning Or Falling

This medicine is administered if there is a hair fall or thinning of the hair. Hair gets greasy. Also, the scalp may get itchy. There can be marked general weakness along with the above indications. Those who need it can be very sad and have indifferent behaviour.

8. Sulphur – For Dry Hair That falls Off Easily

This medicine is applicable in those cases where hair becomes dry and falls off easily. Hair comes out in clumps while combing. Scalp gets very itchy, especially in the evenings and it is sore to touch. There are intense hot flashes along with a sensation of heat in the head, hands, and feet.

9. Thuja – For Dry, Split Hair That Falls

Thuja is effective in case there is hair thinning. The hair gets dry, splits, and breaks off. White scaly dandruff is present on the scalp. An itching, stinging sensation on the scalp is felt that gets better from scratching.

 

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Homeopathic Medicines to Improve Strength and Sexual Stamina in Males

Sexual stamina in males is defined as the duration for which a man can continue sexual activity till he needs a break or reaches an orgasm. A man can face low stamina at different times but if it is persistently an issue that is bothering him then he should consult a doctor to rule out any associated reason and its treatment. It is also to be kept in mind that each man’s sexual stamina is different and subjective and any thought of fitting into some standard idea of stamina may lead to sexual performance anxiety. So a man should give a deep thought to this complaint and if it is really a problem, then should get his case evaluated by a doctor for proper treatment.

A male having weak erections or having ED – erectile dysfunction (difficulty/inability to achieve or maintain an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse) can face a problem of having low stamina. ED may result from low testosterone levels. Decreased testosterone also leads to low sex drive/libido (desire to engage in sexual activity), decreased energy levels, and mood swings. Besides erection issues (erectile dysfunction), low stamina in males can be a result of many reasons, including PE means premature ejaculation (a common sexual complaint in which male ejaculates in less than one minute of penetration, and is unable to delay ejaculation every time and may also avoid indulging in sexual activity as a result of this problem). There are many other health conditions too associated with ED, like high blood pressure, thyroid problems (it affects libido and ejaculation time), excessive bodily stress, depression (it lowers testosterone levels), tiredness, lack of exercise, drug abuse (it can cause low blood circulation and low energy along with hormonal imbalance) and wrong lifestyle/eating habits.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can be very helpful in improving sexual power and stamina in males when some medical reason is linked with it for example erection issues, premature ejaculation, depression and stress. Homeopathic medicines help in this condition naturally without causing any side effects. These medicines help to address the cause behind this problem to bring excellent results. The results vary from case to case depending on the severity of the problem. There are numerous homeopathic medicines for improving stamina in males and the most suitable medicine is prescribed after a detailed analysis of the individual case. Hence, it is advised to take any homeopathic medicines after consulting a homeopathic physician and avoid self–medication in any case.

Homeopathic Medicines For Building Stamina In Males

1. Damiana – Top medicine

Damiana is a top-grade natural homeopathic medicine to deal with cases of low stamina in males. It has a wide action on male genitalia. It is a well-known tonic to boost strength and stamina in males. It is highly effective in dealing with sexual weakness in males. It is a top-recommended medicine when low sexual stamina is related to erectile dysfunction. It improves stamina by treating erections issues in such cases. Additionally, this medicine helps to improve energy levels and take away fatigue. Damiana also helps to improve sexual desire in males.

2. Caladium

Caladium is the next suitable medicine to improve sexual stamina in males when the issue of erection is associated with it. Males needing it have normal sexual desire but have weak erections and even no erections at times. The parts remain relaxed during excitement. It is also indicated when there is premature ejaculation along with erection issues. In cases needing it, a person may be suffering from depression besides erection problems.

3. Selenium

This medicine is helpful when there is low stamina along with the issue of premature ejaculation (quick discharge of semen during sexual activity). Those needing it have an increased desire to indulge in sexual activity. They may have erection issues as well – weak erections or no erections. There may be complaints of involuntary semen discharge during sleep or when passing stool.

4. Yohimbinum

This medicine is also known to stimulate the function of the male genitals. It helps to boost sexual strength and stamina and acts as an effective aphrodisiac which helps to increase sexual desire and pleasure and enhances sexual performance.

5. Lycopodium

This medicine works well in males who face performance anxiety and erections issues. Males needing it have performance anxiety, means anxiety before indulging in sexual activity and with thoughts that they will not be able to perform well in the sexual act. They have weak erections or erections lasting only for a short time as well. Lycopodium will function to manage performance anxiety and erection issues to improve the male’s stamina.

6. Agnus Castus

It is a natural medicine that proves effective when there is absence of sexual desire and lack of ability to get erections. The genitals remain relaxed and cold. This medicine functions to enhance sexual desire and strengthen sexual organs to get an erection. This medicine is also well indicated to treat involuntary seminal discharges while passing urine and stool.

7. Phosphoric Acid

This medicine is well indicated when there is sexual weakness and low stamina due to sexual excesses in the past. In cases needing it, erections are weak and quick emissions can occur. There is a feeling of weakness all over the body. Involuntary seminal emissions may occur during sleep along with dreams related to sexual subjects. This medicine will also help to revitalize energy levels in the body along with improving the above said concerns.

8. Avena Sativa

Avena Sativa has a very important action on male sex organs and is beneficial to improve their functioning wonderfully. Its use is suggested for cases where sexual desire is low along with general weakness. There are weak erections. Seminal emissions may occur involuntarily without any erection. This medicine is also known to help cases where a person is addicted to drugs like tobacco, cocaine or alcohol.

9. Conium

This medicine is indicated when there is low stamina and erections last for a very short time. Though sexual desire is present strongly, erections are weak, imperfect and last for a very short time. There is a tendency to have quick semen discharges. Cutting pain may be felt in the urethra when semen is ejaculated.

10. Ginseng

Ginseng is also a valuable homeopathic medicine to improve strength and stamina in males. This medicine is a stimulant to sex organs and helps to overcome a feeling of tiredness and bring back energy and vigor in the body. In cases needing it, there is weakness in the male genitals. There may be a tendency of painful erections while sitting in cases requiring it.

 

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Causes and Homeopathic Remedies to treat Swelling in Scrotum

Scrotal swelling refers to enlargement of scrotum, a sac that contains the testicles. It can arise from several reasons like fluid build–up in the scrotum, an injury or inflammation of the scrotum. The swelling can be localized to a part of the scrotum or may be present in the whole scrotum varying from case to case. Swelling can be on one side or both. It can come on suddenly or appear gradually over a period of time. Depending on the cause behind it, swelling can be attended with pain, lump, redness, heat and visible enlarged veins in the scrotum. Though scrotal swelling is usually harmless but in some cases it may lead to damage to the testicles and result in infertility, so one should always seek medical help in such cases for proper diagnosis and treatment at the right time.

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic medicines are very effective in managing swelling of the scrotum. These medicines treat the underlying cause behind the swelling to bring great recoveries. Along with swelling, they also manage any associated pain or redness in the scrotum. These medicines are of natural origin that ensure natural recovery with zero side effects. The homeopathic medicines are prescribed for every individual case based on the characteristic symptoms. It is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor and avoid self – medication. In case of excessive swelling, severe pain and serious causes like testicular torsion, immediate help from conventional mode of treatment should be sought as homeopathy has its limitation to handle such acute, severe and serious cases.

Homeopathic Medicines For Scrotal Swelling

1. Apis Mellifica – Top Medicine

Apis Mellifica is a top grade medicine to help cases of scrotal swelling. The swelling could be due to various reasons including hydrocele, orchitis, epididymitis where this medicine is required. Pain in the testicles attends swelling which are sore to touch. The scrotum may be red too. Itching may also be felt on the scrotum.

2. Rhododendron – From Hydrocele

This is a leading medicine for swelling of the scrotum called hydrocele. Along with swelling, the testes are painful. Pain gets worse while sitting and gets better by walking. Testes may also be painful to touch in some cases. Pain may extend to the abdomen and thighs from the testes. It is also indicated when swollen scrotum occurs in case of orchitis (inflamed testicles).

3. Clematis – For Swelling With Pain

Clematis is a prominent medicine for swollen scrotum along with pain. The pain gets worse from touch and when walking in cases requiring this medicine. There may be pain in the testicles that goes to the groins and the thighs. There may be swelling and inflammation in the testicles. It is very suitable for cases of orchitis and hydrocele.

4. Hamamelis – In Case Of Varicocele

This medicine is well indicated for swollen scrotum arising from varicocele (enlargement of veins). It can be accompanied with pain all the time. Hamamelis helps to bring relief in swelling and pain by promoting proper blood flow in the veins of the scrotum. In cases needing it, the pain may radiate to the groin and back. There may be heated sensation mainly in the right testicle.

5. Arnica – For Swelling From An Injury

Arnica is highly effective in managing swelling of the scrotum due to injury. The scrotum appears painful and tender. The scrotum may appear red. Arnica is also a prominent medicine to manage swelling of the scrotum due to varicocele.

6. Conium – With Pain Extending From Scrotum To Penis

Conium is indicated to manage scrotal swelling when pain from the scrotum radiates to the penis. There may be testicle pain too. It gets worse at night. It is a suitable medicine for treating orchitis. Testicles may be hard in cases requiring this medicine.

7. Pulsatilla – In Orchitis Cases

Pulsatilla is a highly valuable medicine to deal with cases of swollen scrotum due to orchitis. In cases needing it, there is pain in the testicles along with a burning sensation. The testicles may be sore to touch. The pain in testicles can be tearing, tensive or lacerating type.

8. Mezereum – For Painless Swelling

Mezereum is a prominent medicine when swelling of the scrotum occurs without any pain. The testicles may be enlarged in cases requiring it. The penis may be swollen. There may be a history of gonorrhea where this medicine is indicated.

What Causes Swelling In Scrotum?

1. Hydrocele – It is the most common cause of swelling in the scrotum as a result of fluid build-up in the sheath surrounding the testicles. It leads to heaviness and dragging sensation in the scrotum. One may feel pain in the scrotum.

2. Varicocele – It is an abnormal enlargement of the veins (pampiniform plexus) in the scrotum. It presents with scrotal swelling or a lump in the scrotum. In case of severe varicocele, enlarged veins may be visible in the scrotum. In most cases, varicocele generally causes no symptoms but dull, throbbing pain, heaviness in the testicles may indicate varicocele. It may lead to decreased sperm production and infertility.

3. Cysts – Cyst is a small pocket filled with fluid. These may occur after an infection or injury.

4. Hernia in groin (Inguinal hernia) – In this condition, a part of the intestine protrudes out through a weak spot in the lining of abdominal wall. This part of the intestine may drop down into the scrotum causing pain and swelling.

5. Orchitis – It means inflammation of testicles usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. It can cause swollen scrotum, tenderness in scrotum along with testicle pain/heaviness. The rest of the symptoms can include groin pain, pain/burning during urination and painful ejaculation.

6. Epididymitis – It refers to an inflammation of the epididymis – coiled tube at the back of the testicle that stores sperms while they mature and then carried from the testes to the vas deferens. It results usually from a sexually transmitted infection (like chlamydia, gonorrhoea), or an infection of urinary tract. It may lead to scrotal swelling, pain in the testicles, redness and tenderness of the testicles, painful ejaculation and painful urination.

7. An injury

8. An infection of scrotal skin

9. Testicular torsion – It is a serious condition in which the testicle twists resulting in loss of blood supply to that particular portion. It needs immediate medical treatment because it can cause permanent damage to the testicular tissue if immediate treatment is not taken.

10. Tumor – In very rare cases, swollen scrotum may be resulting from a tumour or cancer.

11. Idiopathic – When no cause behind the cases of scrotal swelling is identified, it is referred as idiopathic case.

 

 

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Top 9 Homeopathic medicines for UTI in women

Urine infection or Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) can trouble a lot of women. Though men also get urine infections, women are four times more at risk of acquiring UTI than men. Urine infection happens when bacteria gain entry into the urinary tract via urethra and start multiplying in the urinary bladder. The most common bacteria that tends to cause urine infection is Escherichia coli (E.coli). Urinary tract infection can occur in any part of urinary tract. When infection occurs in the urethra and the bladder, it is termed as lower urinary tract infection. Infection involving the ureters and the kidneys is referred to as upper urinary tract infection.

Why are women more at risk of urine infection? First among many reasons is that urethral opening in the females is very close to the anus. Due to this, bacteria around the anus easily travel to the urethra. Second is the urethra in women is short as compared to men. So the bacteria have to travel less distance to get into the bladder from the urethra. Next, use of diaphragms (for birth control) or spermicidal (contraceptive substances that destroy sperms) agents also increases risk. Sexual activity can also be the cause in young sexually active women. Some women are predisposed to frequent urine infection initially after marriage. This is termed honeymoon cystitis. Besides these women around menopause also are more predisposed to get urine infection. The reason is decrease in estrogen levels that leads to certain changes in the urinary tract that heightens UTI risk. The symptoms include pain/ burning sensation during urination, frequent urge to urinate, urgency to pass urine, pelvic pain, strong smell from urine and cloudy or bloody urine. In case of upper tract UTI symptoms include fever, chills, pain in the upper back and sides, nausea and vomiting.

Homeopathic Treatment

Homeopathic mode of treatment carries a great scope to treat cases of urine infection in females. Homeopathic medicines help in fighting urine infection naturally by boosting the self-healing mechanism of the body. The symptoms of urine infection are well managed with these medicines. These medicines help to manage the symptoms. Homeopathic medicines for treating urine infection are made of natural substances, hence are very safe to use without any toxic side effects. Homeopathic prescription to treat urine infection varies from case to case based on the characteristic individual symptoms. Homeopathic medicines to treat urine infection should be taken under supervision of a homeopathic doctor and self-medication should be avoided.

Homeopathic medicines for UTI in women

1. Sepia – Top Remedy

Sepia is a top recommended medicine to manage urine infection in women. This medicine gives wonderful results in managing pain and the burning sensation occurring while passing urine. There is frequent urge to pass urine. A constant pressure on the bladder is felt. An urgency to pass urine is present with the need to rush to pass urine hurriedly without any delay. If desire to pass urine is not attended immediately, urine passes involuntarily. There is pelvic pain or bearing down in the pelvis and tension in the lower abdomen along with above symptoms. Urine may have an offensive smell. It can be dark in color and cloudy as well. Urine may be scanty and sometimes only few drops of urine pass.

2. Cantharis – For Marked Burning And Pain

This medicine is the next prominent medicine for treating urine infection in females. It is helpful when burning or pain is felt while passing urine as well as before and after passing urine. The urine passed may be scanty and at times in drops. In some cases, drops of blood may pass in the urine. There is a frequent urge to urinate. Even the smallest quantity of urine in the bladder leads to an urge to pass urine. The urge to pass urine increases while standing and walking and gets better on sitting. Heaviness is felt in the bladder.

3. Apis Mellifica – For Burning When Passing Last Drops Of Urine

This medicine works best when there is burning, especially on passing the last drops of urine. There is a frequent urge to urinate in cases needing it. There is an urge almost every half an hour to pass urine but only little urine is passed at a time. Stinging pain may also be felt on passing urine.

4. Staphysagria – For Urine Infection In Young Married Women

This medicine is highly recommended to treat urine infection in young married women. This condition is referred to as honeymoon cystitis. Females needing it feel burning when urinating. Urine frequency is increased and urine passes in thin stream or drop by drop. Urine is yellowish- red. The pressure persists in the bladder as if it didn’t get empty. There is a sensation as if a drop of urine is continuously rolling in the urethra. A needle-like stitching pain is also felt in the urethra.

5. Pulsatilla – For Burning During and After Urination

This medicine is very beneficial for managing burning during and after urination. Besides, frequent desire to urinate occurs as pressure builds up in the bladder. It seems as if the bladder is too full.  There is an urgency to pass urine and it is impossible to delay passing urine. Mucus sediments pass in the urine. It is also indicated for cutting and stinging pain during urination.

6. Merc Cor – For Intense Burning In Urethra

This medicine is suitable for cases when there is intense burning in the urethra. There is frequent urge to urinate. But inspite of passing urine several times, there is a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder. Urine may pass in drops with pain. Urine is hot.  Blood may be present in the urine in some cases.

7. Sarsaparilla – For Burning When Passing Last Part Of Urine

This medicine is well indicated for managing burning felt when passing the last part of urine. Urine is scanty that passes in thin stream. Urine may contain pus and blood. The bladder may be tender to touch. There is frequent ineffectual urge to urinate with decreased urine secretion.

8. Lycopodium – For Frequent Urine And Bearing Down Pain Over Bladder

This medicine is helpful for managing frequent urination along with bearing down pain over the bladder region. The urine contains yellow or red sediments and has a foul odor. Pain gets worse on lying down mainly at night. Bladder feels heavy. Dull pressing pain in the bladder and abdomen may also be felt. In some cases stitching pain might occur. Urine is pale or dark colored. Itching in the urethra may be there.

9. Equisetum – For Pain After Voiding Urine

This medicine works well in cases where severe pain is felt immediately after urine is passed. Bladder region along with the lower abdomen can be tender to pressure. There is also dull pain in the bladder not relieved after urination. There is a constant desire to pass urine but only small amount of urine is passed every time.

 

 

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Top 10 Homeopathic Remedies For Cough Along With Vomiting

Cough is the body’s protective mechanism to clear the airway of any dust, smoke, mucus and any microbes (like virus, bacteria). In some cases, coughing is so marked in intensity that it results in vomiting. A continuous high intensity cough which results in vomiting is termed as spasmodic cough. The muscles that are involved in coughing also work while vomiting which is one of the reasons why cough can lead to vomiting in some cases. Vomiting with cough may happen frequently in younger kids. Older kids and adults know how to spit out mucus but younger kids don’t. So vomiting is a way the body is trying to get rid of the mucus that has been coughed up. In case excessive mucus gets into the stomach and causes nausea, even then vomiting may occur. Homeopathic medicines prove very useful in cases of cough with vomiting. These medicines bring natural recovery by treating the root cause behind it.

Top Homeopathic Medicines For Cough Along With vomiting

1. Ipecac – Top grade medicine

Ipecac is a leading medicine when a fit of coughing is followed by vomiting of whitish mucus or of food. In cases needing it, cough is loose, rattling type. The chest feels full of mucus. Vomiting seems to relieve cough. There occur frequent attacks of cough that shake the entire body. Cough is attended with difficult breathing and suffocation. It is a very exhausting cough and is mostly triggered after a meal. Cool air also worsens cough. This medicine is helpful when cough occurs at night along with vomiting.

2. Cina – For Cough In Children

This medicine is well indicated to manage cough that ends in vomiting in children. In children requiring it, there occur fits of constant cough especially at night. Sleeplessness may also occur from coughing episodes. Cough is very violent that brings tears in eyes and at the end vomiting. Any kind of movement as well as talking, tend to trigger an episode of cough where this medicine is required, so the child needing it fears to speak or move. Some of the attending symptoms are sneezing, loss of appetite and throat pain.

3. Coccus Cacti – When Complaint Gets Worse In Morning

Coccus Cacti is the most important medicine when cough gets worse in the morning. It is worst when the person walks for the first time in the morning. An attack of cough is followed by vomiting of thick and sticky mucus. Sometimes violent cough is followed by vomiting of ropy mucus. If cough occurs at six or seven specifically, then Coccus Cacti is the best indicated medicine. Another very characteristic feature to use this medicine is cough arising from brushing teeth. Besides these, an indicating feature is cough getting better by consuming cold drinks or inhaling cold air.

4. Drosera – When Complaint Gets Worse Lying Down At Night

When cough increases while lying down at night, Drosera is the best medicine. The cough is dry, irritative type that occurs in fits at very short intervals. It forces the sufferer to sit up. Vomiting follows coughing. The vomiting may be of mucus, water or food varying from case to case. Vomiting finishes the coughing fit after which excessive weakness is felt. Stitching pain in chest may occur along with cough. This medicine is very suitable for children who have night cough as soon as they hit the bed.

5. Bryonia – For Dry Cough

Bryonia is a wonderful medicine to deal with cases of dry cough along with vomiting of food. Cough gets worse after eating or drinking and also on taking deep breath. After coughing, the vomit consists of food that had just been eaten. During coughing, pain in the head and chest may occur. In cases requiring Bryonia, cough may also increase from movement and talking.

6. Antimonium Tart – For Loose Rattling Cough

Antimonium Tart is a leading medicine when it comes to manage loose rattling cough. It feels as if the lungs are full of mucus. Vomiting sets in after coughing. In cases needing it, cough gets worse by eating. Chest pain may attend it. Thera may be difficulty in breathing. A characteristic feature is relief in cough from lying on the right side.

7. Pertussin – For Repeated Fits Of Coughing

This medicine is well indicated when there are repeated fits of coughing. Each fit of cough is followed by vomiting. Mostly cough is dry. Due to persistent cough, the face appears flushed (red). Cough is excited by a tickling sensation in throat and fauces. Difficulty in breathing may attend coughing.

8. Ferrum Met – When Cough Worsens After Eating Food

Ferrum Met is a useful medicine when cough worsens after eating food. Vomiting occurs after eating and all the food eaten is thrown up. Cough can be attended with soreness and stitching pain in chest. Vomiting eases the cough. Besides, this medicine is also indicated for cough with blood stained sputum.

9. Conium – For Cough At Night

This medicine is helpful when cough along with vomiting occurs frequently at night. Coughing occurs continuously until vomiting arises. Vomiting is of frothy mucus with yellow center. Mostly cough begins with a tickling sensation in the throat and triggered when talking or lying down. Cough leads to exhaustion. In children needing it, pain in abdomen also occurs while coughing.

10. Nux Vomica – For Cough With Headache, Abdomen Pain And Vomiting

This medicine is of great value in managing cases in which a person complains of cough with headache, abdomen pain and vomiting. Cough is violent with vomiting and exhaustion. Cough gets worse at night, especially when lying on the back and disappears when lying on the side. It leads to sleeplessness. Yellow or grey mucus may be expectorated along with cough. The mucus may be sour or sweet to taste. Nux Vomica is well indicated for cough occurring from exertion and from tobacco use. Warm drinks may relieve the cough.

11. Mephitis – For Cough Episodes Every Few Minutes At Night

Mephitis is prominently indicated when cough episodes happen every few minutes (about 10 minutes) at night. There is rattling of mucus along with cough.  Vomiting occurs after cough. It is also indicated for cough with runny nose and suffocative feeling.

What Are The Causes Of Cough that Can Result in Vomiting?

1. Post nasal drip – Dripping of nasal secretions from the back of nose into the throat. It may happen from various reasons like allergies, sinusitis, common cold etc.

2. Cigarette smoking – Cigarette smoking can cause cough. In this condition, cough arises as a part of the defence mechanism of the body to clear out the chemicals of cigarette that have entered airways and lungs.

3. GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) – GERD refers to back flow of stomach acid into the food pipe. The acid may reach the throat as well giving rise to cough. Cough related to GERD mostly occurs at night or after a meal and worsens on lying down.

3. Asthma (a respiratory condition arising when airways get narrow, swell and produce excessive mucus giving rise to breathing difficulty, cough and wheezing from chest) and cough variant asthma (a type of asthma presenting only with symptom of cough which is dry, non – productive type)

4. Bronchitis (inflammation of bronchial tubes that carry air to and from lungs) and pneumonia (infection that causes inflammation of air sacs of lungs)

5. Certain medicines like ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) used to treat high blood pressure

6. In children, some other causes include Pertussis (whooping cough – a contagious respiratory tract infection characterized by fits of severe hacking cough followed by high-pitched whoop sound as the person breathes in) and RSV infection (Respiratory Syncytial Virus causes a viral infection of lungs with symptoms like cough, sneezing, runny nose, wheezing and fever) that frequently causes bronchitis and pneumonia in babies.

Note: Vomiting that accompanies cough is not something of major concern and is not a medical emergency. But in case bloody expectoration, difficulty breathing, blue coloration of face/lips/tongue, fever with chills, dehydration or loss of consciousness occurs, seek immediate medical attention.

 

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Cough at night? Top Homeopathic medicines for relief

Cough is the body’s protective mechanism to clear the airway of any dust, smoke, mucus and any microbes (like virus, bacteria). Though cough can trouble a person regardless of time, certain kinds of cough get worse at night. Cough at night (also called nocturnal cough) is distressing that keeps a person awake disturbing night’s rest that can be very exhausting and impact the day’s activities. At night, while lying down flat, the mucus, acid and other irritants find it easier to rise to the throat which is one of the factors that can make cough worse. Besides, the quality of air in the bedroom at night also affects coughing, basically dry indoor air can irritate nose and throat and worsen cough.

Depending on the cause, cough may be attended by sputum production, expectoration (clear, yellow, green, brown or blood stained), wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain, stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, heartburn, burping, night sweat, fever. PND (post nasal drip), GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), asthma, allergies, cough from cold or flu are some of the main reasons for worsening cough at night.

Homeopathic Treatment 

Homeopathy proves highly effective in managing such cases of cough. The homeopathic medicines target the root cause of the problem to bring long term improvement in cases of cough. These medicines boost the body’s own healing mechanism to fight back the disease and bring self-recovery in the most natural way. Homeopathic medicines are of natural origin with zero side-effects so are safe to use among persons of all age groups.

Homeopathic Medicines For Cough At Night

1. Drosera –Top Grade Medicine

Drosera is a top-listed medicine to manage cases of cough at night. Its use is highly recommended for persons having cough that starts immediately after lying down at night. Cough forces them to sit up in bed. The cough is entirely absent during daytime. In cases requiring it the cough is usually dry irritative type. In some cases, however, yellow expectoration occurs. There are fits of coughing. One attack of cough is soon followed by another. At the end of the cough, vomiting may occur. This medicine is of great help to manage night time cough in children who start coughing as soon as they hit the bed.

 2. Sambucus – For Cough With Breathing Difficulty In Children

Sambucus is highly useful for managing cough with breathing difficulty in children at night (means suffocative cough). Children needing it suddenly wake up at night with coughing, breathing trouble and excessive sweating. Such attacks of cough occur more specifically around midnight. There is excessive crying in children. Whistling sound from chest may occur. Sambucus is well indicated for asthma attacks at night in children. Blockage of nostrils may be marked in cases needing this medicine.

3. Cina – For Cough Ending In Vomiting In Children

Cina is an excellent medicine for managing violent cough occurring in children at night when cough ends in vomiting (means spasmodic cough). The children needing it have cough occurring continuously which ultimately leads to vomiting. Tears appear in eyes along with difficult breathing. The cough is dry and occurs in fits in between intervals.

4. Belladonna – When Cough Is Short, Dry, Tickling

Belladonna is a very effective medicine for managing short, dry, tickling cough that occurs at night. The cough wakes the sufferer from sleep. A very characteristic feature is renewal of cough even from the slightest movement in bed. Cough is attended with pain in head, along with tearing pain in chest. A sensation of inhalation of dust prevails in most cases. This medicine is of great use in case of cough related to sore throat and enlarged tonsils. Belladonna can be highly beneficial for managing cough in children. In children needing it, dry cough tends to wake up the child and child tends to cry before coughing. Cough may be attended by grinding of teeth.

5. Arsenic Album – For Cough After Midnight (12:00 am)

For cough that troubles a person after midnight (means after 12:00 am), Arsenic Album is the top-grade homeopathic medicine. Though this medicine can be given for any sort of cough but especially of most help in cases of asthmatic cough. Those needing it have to sit up as soon as cough begins at night. Cough is mainly dry in nature.  It is accompanied by shortness of breath, oppression of chest and whistling/wheezing sound from the chest. Inclining the chest forward brings relief. Before coughing, anxiety and restlessness may occur. Cough is followed by excessive sweating and marked weakness.

6. Rumex – For Dry, Tickling Cough Preventing Sleep

Rumex is an important medicine to manage dry, tickling cough that prevents sleep. Cough seems to trigger from irritation in the throat. Cough gets worse while lying on left side. For cough occurring around 11:00 pm, Rumex is a specific remedy. Cough also worsens from inhaling cold air and talking.

7. Conium – For Continuous Dry Cough

Conium is very suitable for cases of dry cough occurring almost continuously during night. It wakes up the sufferer frequently disturbing sleep. The sufferer gets exhausted. Cough occurs from a dry spot in larynx or from irritation in throat pit / chest. It is accompanied with intense headache in most cases. Watery nasal discharge is also commonly present. Stitching type of pain in the sides of the chest is also felt. Conium is a prominent medicine for cough, following influenza. In such cases the cough may occur continuously until vomiting occurs.

8. Ipecac – When Vomiting Attends Cough

Ipecac is a very suitable medicine to manage cough at night attended with vomiting. There is excessive rattling of phlegm in chest. In most cases, cough gets worse after eating meal at night. Cough seems to get excited from taking each breath. There may occur a fit of cough that ends with vomiting.

9. Antimonium Tart – When Cough Is Loose Rattling Type

Antimonium Tart works wonderfully in cases of loose rattling cough at night. It seems as if chest is full of mucus but only less is expectorated. It is accompanied with suffocation. Persons who require this medicine have to sit up to cough or breathe. At times, vomiting occurs with cough. A very unique feature is relief in cough by lying on the right side. The cough is violent that shakes the entire chest. Headache and marked exhaustion occurs. This medicine is very helpful in bronchitis cases. There occurs thick, white expectoration in cases needing it.

10. Kali Bichrome and Corallium Rubrum – For Cough With Marked Post Nasal Drip (PND)

PND is one of the main causes of night time coughing. To deal with it, two most important homeopathic medicines are Kali Bichrome and Corallium Rubrum. These medicines work in reducing PND to bring relief in the cough related to it. Corallium Rubrum is considered for fits of dry, short, rapid, suffocative cough. There occur almost continuous fits of coughing. One coughing fit is soon followed by another quite rapidly. There is profuse dripping of mucus from posterior nares into the throat. Kali Bichrome is used when the mucus dripping in throat is very thick, sticky and ropy (can be drawn into threads) in nature.

11. Carbo Veg and Natrum Phos – To Manage Cough With Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is another important cause behind coughing at night. For managing this issue, Carbo Veg and Natrum Phos are leading medicines. These medicines basically help to treat the root cause i.e, acid reflux to relieve cough.  In cases needing Carbo Veg, there occurs short, dry, hard cough especially before midnight. Mucus is felt in throat at night that cause choking sensation on coughing. It gets better by moving or sitting up. In addition, acid reflux symptoms like heartburn, sour burps are present. Natrum Phos is useful for cough from tickling in throat attended with hawking and chest pain. Acid reflux symptoms like heartburn, sour burps appear, and vomiting of sour matter is also there.

Conditions that cause worsening of cough at night or when lying down are:

It can occur from disease of airway (upper or lower), GIT or cardiovascular system. Various causes are enumerated below:

1. Post nasal drip (PND) – It refers to dripping of mucus from the back of the nose into the throat. This mucus irritates nerve endings in the throat, exciting cough. PND can be an attending symptom in cases of cold, nasal allergy, sinusitis.

2. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

It refers to the back flow of stomach acid into food pipe. The stomach acid can rise up on lying down at night causing cough as soon as one lies down in bed.

3. Cough related to Cold and Flu (viral infection of upper respiratory tract – URTI) and allergies

4. Bronchitis (inflamed bronchial tubes that carry air to and from lungs), asthma (respiratory disease characterized by difficult breathing, wheezing  and coughing), cough variant asthma (asthma presenting with only cough usually a dry, non-productive and constant cough), bronchiectasis (permanent enlargement of parts of airway of lungs leading to mucus build up), tuberculosis of lung (infection caused by bacteria mycobacterium tuberculosis)

5. Chronic tonsil enlargement

6. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID -19)

7. Nerve problem – neurogenic cough arising by irritation of nerves supplying larynx

8. ACE inhibitors (medicine to treat high blood pressure)

9. In some cases, the reason could be more serious needing urgent medical help such as:

a). Heart failure

b). Lung cancer

c). Severe lung infection (Pneumonia)

 

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Tarentula Hispanica: Homeopathic Medicine – Its Use, Indications and Dosage

Tarentula Hispanica is a great remedy having profound action on nerves and mind. Extreme restlessness is one of the top most indication for its use. It is a leading homeopathic medicine for managing cases of restlessness, twitching, jerking, chorea (movement disorder in which there is involuntary, unpredictable muscle movement) and hysteria (an uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear characterized by laughing, weeping, fits of rage or anxiety). Oversensitivity to music is another key indication for its use.

Chorea

Chorea

The ‘Tarentula Hispanica’ Constitution

This medicine is well suited to nervous, hysterical persons prone to involuntary muscle movements (chorea) and destructive impulses.

Drug Action

This medicine’s sphere of action is most marked on nervous system and mind. It also acts well on female and male genitals. Its action is also seen on limbs, back, urinary organs and skin.

Clinical Indications

Nervous disorders, restlessness, ADHD twitching, chorea, restless legs, hysteria, mania, kleptomania, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, pruritis vulvae, nymphomania, sexual mania, dysmenorrhoea, leucorrhoea, fibroids, uterine displacements, coccygodynia, cystitis, boils

Scope As A Homeopathic Remedy

1.Mind Complaints (Restlessness, Mood Changes, Music Sensitivity, Hysteria, Mania)

The foremost action of this medicine is seen on the mind. The most important indication to use this medicine is intense restlessness that compels the sufferer to walk. They have to be in constant motion even if walking worsens the problem. The persons needing it are very impatient, anxious and impulsive. They may have impulses to cause destruction, they may strike themselves or others. It is one of the most prominent medicine to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) with extreme restlessness and compulsion to hurry. There may occur sudden mood changes with lack of emotional control. The person may indulge in intense laughter followed by screaming. Cheerfulness may alternate with anger and irritability.

Another top listed indication guiding feature to use Tarentula is sensitivity to music. Music causes great excitement and the person dances up and down, laughs, runs and makes gestures on listening music. They may also roll on ground from side to side, strike with feet or roll the head and rub it. It is also well indicated for cases of kleptomania (a recurrent urge to steal). It is a highly valuable medicine for hysteria (an uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear characterized by laughing, weeping, fits of rage or anxiety) and mania (abnormally elevated changes in mood, emotions and activity levels).

Key Indicating Features

Intense restlessness compelling the sufferer to walk

Impatience, hurriedness and impulses to cause destruction

Hypersensitivity to music

Sudden mood changes, intense laughter followed by screaming, cheerfulness alternating with anger and irritability

Mania (abnormally elevated changes in mood, emotions and activity levels)

2. Limbs (Chorea, Restless Legs, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s Disease)

Tarentula has a well-marked action on the limbs. It is of great help in cases of chorea. In cases needing it, there may occur irresistible movement of left hand and foot or right arm and leg. Another characteristic symptom to use this medicine is the trembling of body and great agitation in all the limbs. It is relieved by listening to music. Tarentula is also a valuable medicine for managing cases of Sydenham’s chorea earlier known as St Vitus’ dance. There is rapid jerking movement of face, hands and face in a person who suffers from this disease.

It is highly suited for cases of twitching and jerking. It proves highly effective for restless legs. There is excessive restlessness of lower limbs with need to change position frequently. Its use is also considered in epilepsy (tendency to fits). The person falls down unconsciously with rigidity of body, teeth grinding, squinting of eyes, tongue biting followed by dizziness. It is also an important medicine for cases of Parkinson’s disease (a nervous system disorder that starts with tremors at rest in one hand followed by other symptoms including slowness of movements, rigid muscles, impaired posture, balance issues and changes in speech). This medicine is indicated when there is marked trembling of left leg that extends to head and tongue. Pricking is felt in fingers and toes, memory is diminished and there is inability to do any fine work. It has shown great clinical improvements in numbness and weakness of legs too.

Key Indicating Features

Chorea – irresistible movement of left hand and foot or right arm and leg

St Vitus’ dance with rapid jerking movements of face, hands and face

Restless legs with a need to change position frequently

Trembling of body and great agitation of all the limbs, gets better from music

Parkinson’s disease with trembling of left leg extending to head and tongue, pricking in fingers, toes, diminished memory and inability to do any fine work

3. Female Problems (Pruritis Vulvae, Nymphomania, Painful Menses, Leucorrhoea, Fibroids, Uterine Displacements)

It has a marked action on female genitals. Tarentula is a very beneficial medicine for managing itching of vulva (pruritis vulva) felt after menses. There is dryness, heat and rawness in vulva and vagina along with itching. The itching increases at night. Scratching makes the itching worse. It is well indicated for managing cases of nymphomania (excessive, uncontrollable sexual desire in women). The females needing it are unable to suppress sexual desire. Its use is highly effective in managing painful menses (dysmenorrhoea). During menses, there is marked sensitivity in the ovaries. Females needing it mainly have painful menses more during cold weather and less in warm weather. This medicine can be given in cases of vaginal discharge (leucorrhoea). The discharge is of clear, sticky lumps alternating with bloody discharge. Another complaint where it can be used is uterine fibroids (non-cancerous growths in uterus). The guiding features for its use is fibroids with bearing down pains. It is further useful for early and copious menses with pain in uterus and extreme sexual excitement. Use of Tarentula can also be considered for cases of displacement of uterus attended with urine retention and difficulty in passing stool.

Key Indicating Features

Itching of vulva and vagina after menses

Nymphomania (excessive, uncontrollable sexual desire in women)

Vaginal discharge of clear, sticky lumps alternating with bloody discharge

Uterine fibroids with bearing down pains

Displacement of uterus attended with urine retention and difficulty in passing stool

4. Male Problems (Extreme Sexual Excitement, Gonorrhoea, Pain)

This medicine can be helpful in managing some male problems as well. It is a highly recommended medicine to manage extreme sexual excitement in males. Males needing it have unrestrained sexual behavior amounting almost to madness. The genitals are highly sensitive. Next it can be used in gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae). There is irritation in urethra with smarting (sharp) pain while urinating. This medicine can also be given to manage pain in testes mainly on touching and pain in groin. Lastly, it is indicated for heat sensation in penis during emission of semen. Semen may contain some blood.

Key Indicating Features

Extreme sexual excitement and unrestrained sexual behaviour in males almost to madness

Gonorrhoea with irritation in urethra with smarting while urinating

Heat sensation in penis during emission of semen

5. Back Concerns (Tail Bone Pain, Sensitive Spine)

If we talk of back complaints, Tarentula mainly acts well on the coccyx (tail bone that lies at the bottom portion of spine). It is a very suitable medicine to manage pain in coccyx (coccygodynia). Persons needing it have worsening of this pain from little movement and touch. It gets better by standing. It is a prominent medicine when pain in tailbone occur in a woman specifically after delivery of child. It is accompanied with burning smarting vaginal discharges. The pain worsens by movement, sitting, lying and from the least pressure. It feels better while standing. Second indication for using this medicine is increased sensitivity of spine to touch. A slightest touch on spine cause pain in chest and heart.

Key Indicating Features

Tailbone pain worse from little movement and touch, better by standing

Pain in tailbone in women after delivery of child

Tailbone pain in women accompanied with burning, smarting vaginal discharges

Increased sensitivity of spine to touch

6. Urinary Issues (Urinary Incontinence, Cystitis)

Tarentula acts wonderfully on urinary organs. Here it is effective in managing complaint of urinary incontinence (involuntary escape of urine). The guiding feature to use it is involuntary urination while coughing or laughing. It is beneficial for cases of cystitis (inflammation or infection or urinary bladder). The bladder feels hard, painful and swollen. There is frequent urination along with pain which worsens at night. Urine smells foul, it may contain sandy particles. Fever may attend cystitis.

Key Indicating Features

Involuntary urination while coughing or laughing

Cystitis with hard, painful and swollen bladder, frequent urination with pain

7. Skin Complaints (Boils, Abscess, And Carbuncles, Itching)

Lastly, it has magnificent action on the skin. The first indication for its use is boils (pus- filled lumps under the skin). It works well when boils are painful with burning sensation. It is also indicated for other skin complaints where pus formation occurs including carbuncles (cluster of multiple boils) and abscess (pus-filled pocket in tissues of the body or organs) that are deep. This medicine aids pus expulsion from all kind of skin lumps. Secondly, this medicine shows good results in case of itching in the skin along with sensation of insects crawling on skin.

Key Indicating Features

Boils with pain and burning

Deep abscess and carbuncles

Skin itching with sensation of insects crawling on skin

Modalities

Worsening factors: Complaints get worse from rest, touch, noises, damp, cold, after menses, periodically

Relieving factors: Complaints get better from music, open air, pressure, bright colours, in sun and from warm water

Dosage

It works well in both low and high potency. Its potency needs to be selected as per the individual case presentation. The low potencies can be taken often, but high potency should be taken in infrequent doses.

Relationship With Other Remedies

Antidoted by: Pulsatilla, Magnesia Carb, Moschus, Cuprum Met, Gelsemium, and Carbo Veg

It antidotes: Lachesis

It can be compared with other medicines including Agaricus, Arsenic Album and Magnesium Phosphorica

 

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