Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for H.Pylori Infection

H. pylori is a bacterium named Helicobacter Pylori that causes stomach infection. In most cases, H. pylori remains in the body without causing any illness with the carrier being unaware of its presence and only in 20 per cent persons, it causes gastric issues and symptoms. Two gastric conditions that it can cause are gastritis (stomach inflammation) and peptic ulcers (open sores in the lining of the stomach or the initial part of the intestine called duodenum). H. pylori bacteria penetrates the lining of stomach and duodenum and starts multiplying. It secretes Urease enzyme which converts urea to ammonia. Ammonia helps this bacteria to survive in the stomach acid. With its multiplication, the lining of stomach and duodenum starts getting damaged resulting in gastritis or peptic ulcer.

Besides these, H. pylori infection is also a risk factor for stomach cancer. The infection is contracted through contaminated food and water. It is transmitted through direct contact with stool, vomit, saliva and other body fluids of an infected person. Few factors increases risk of this infection like unavailability of clean water, living in crowded environment, living with someone having this infection and living in a developing country as sanitary conditions are unhygienic.

Homeopathy is a wonderful healing science that treats H. pylori with natural and safe medicines. In H. pylori infection, homeopathy is the best alternative treatment. Homeopathy works especially well in the initial stages of H. pylori infection by providing symptomatic relief as well as preventing further progression of the infection. However, even in cases where pathological changes in the gastric tract such as gastric ulcers and gastritis appear, homeopathic medicines have a good scope of healing the H. pylori infection but only when the case is mild in intensity without any complications. Conventional mode treats this complaint with the help of antibiotics, proton pump inhibitors and histamine blockers. These may have certain side effects with prolonged use. However, homeopathic medicines for this infection are totally side effect free.

Homeopathic medicines stimulate the disease fighting mechanism of the body to fight the H. pylori infection. As the healing system of the body is strengthened the infection is eliminated. This is a gradual process for which medicine needs to be taken for several months together. The results vary from case to case as per the intensity of problem. Homeopathy is recommended when infection is mild to moderate in severity. But in severe cases like perforated ulcer or when bloody/ black tarry stool is present or in cases of stomach cancer, urgent medical help should be taken from conventional mode as homeopathy has limitation in helping such serious cases.

In homeopathic treatment of H. pylori infection the medicine prescription, its dosage, potency, repetition are decided individually for every case. The medicine is selected as per the peculiar symptoms presented by the sufferer after detailed case evaluation. Individualized prescription is key to get best results in these cases. So it is advised to always consult an expert homeopath for correct prescription and self-medication should be avoided. Homeopathic treatment as per guidelines of a homeopathic physician leads to great results in such cases.

Homeopathic medicines to treat H. pylori infection are derived from naturally occurring substances. Hence these are totally harmless and treat this condition in a very safe, gentle manner.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for H. Pylori Infection

The top recommended homeopathic medicines for H. pylori infection are Arsenic Album, Colocynth, Ipecac, Nux Vomica, Carbo Veg, Natrum Phos and Argentum Nitricum.

1. Arsenic Album – For Managing Burning Sensation In Stomach

Arsenic Album is a highly recommended medicine to manage burning in stomach in cases of H. pylori infection. The burning sensation gets worse at night in most cases needing this medicine. Taking warm drinks offers relief. Nausea and vomiting may appear after eating or drinking something. The sight or smell of food may trigger nausea and vomiting in such cases. Weakness and weight loss may also attend. This medicine is best for treating gastritis as well as peptic ulcers.

When to use Arsenic Album?

Arsenic Album should be highly preferred to manage burning sensation in stomach especially at night in cases of H. pylori infection.

How to use Arsenic Album?

Though it can be used in both low and high power, initially it is advised to take it once a day.

2. Colocynth – For H.Pylori Infection With Marked Abdomen Pain

Colocynth is an effective medicine to manage abdomen pain from H.pylori infection. It is best indicated when there is colicky, cutting pain in the abdomen. Pressure and bending double (bending forward and downward at the waist) relieves pain. It is well indicated to manage gastritis.

When to use Colocynth?

This medicine should be considered to manage abdomen pain better by pressure and bending forward in cases of H.pylori infection.

How to use Colocynth?

Usually it is utilized in 30C potency two to three times a day.

3. Ipecac – For H. Pylori Infection With Intense Nausea And Vomiting

Ipecac is prescribed when nausea and vomiting are prominent. Nausea is present all the time. Vomiting of white glairy mucus or food appears, but the nausea is not relieved even after vomiting. Ipecac is one of the best homeopathic medicines for H. pylori infection with symptoms of this kind.

When to use Ipecac?

This medicine is well indicated medicine to manage nausea and vomiting due to H.pylori infection.

How to use Ipecac?

In beginning it is suggested to use it in 30C potency once or twice a day. Its higher potencies are also available but that should be used under supervision of a homeopathic doctor.

4. Nux Vomica – For Managing Stomach Burning And Vomiting

Nux Vomica is very helpful in managing burning sensation in the stomach and for releiving vomiting. There is vomiting after consuming any solid or liquid food, even the smallest quantity of water is not tolerable. There is rumbling and gurgling in the abdomen and the abdomen feels distended with gas. Pain is felt in the abdomen and passing stool brings momentary relief from pain.

When to use Nux Vomica?

This medicine should be opted to manage H.pylori cases with vomiting after eating / drinking and also abdomen pain momentarily that gets better by passing stool.

How to use Nux Vomica?

When using in 30C power, this medicine can be taken one to two times a day. While in 200C power, it should be taken once a day only.

5. Carbo Veg – To Manage Bloated Abdomen And Burping

Carbo Veg is the most useful where bloating of abdomen is a major concern. There is distension of abdomen with flatus. Sour burps are prominent in such cases. Burning sensation and soreness is felt in stomach.

When to use Carbo Veg?

Carbo Veg should be selected to manage bloating of abdomen and sour burps occurring in H. pylori infection.

How to use Carbo Veg?

It is usually recommended in 30C potency once or twice a day.

6. Natrum Phos – For Burps Having Sour Taste

Natrum Phos is one of the best homeopathic medicines for H. pylori with belching of sour, acrid nature. Water brash may appear along with belching. Intense acidity and flatulence is also marked.

When to use Natrum Phos?

Natrum Phos is a beneficial medicine for excessive burping having sour taste in H. pylori cases.

How to use Natrum Phos?

Natrum Phos works well in 6X potency that can be taken twice or thrice a day.

7. Argentum Nitricum – For Managing Gastric Ulcers

Argentum Nitricum is most prominently indicated for treating gastric ulcers in this condition. The main symptom to use this medicine is pain in the stomach radiating to other parts of abdomen. The pain is mainly stitching, gnawing and burning in nature.

When to use Argentum Nitricum?

Argentum Nitricum is a wonderful medicine to manage gastric ulcers with stomach pain that can be stitching, gnawing or burning type.

How to use Argentum Nitricum?

One may take this medicine once a day in 30C potency.

What Are The Symptoms Of H. Pylori Infection?

Symptoms may not appear in most cases of this infection. When symptoms occur, these are related to gastritis or peptic ulcers occurring from damage of inner lining of stomach. The symptoms of H. pylori infection include:

1. Pain or burning in abdomen. The pain is worse when stomach is empty or in early morning. Eating something relieves the pain

2. Bloated abdomen

3. Nausea, vomiting, belching

4. Loss of appetite

5. Weight loss

6. Bloody/ black tarry stool or bloody or black vomit or vomit looking like coffee grounds. This is a serious sign and if one has any of these signs, urgent medical help should be taken.

Complications

1. pylori infection may lead to gastritis and peptic ulcers.

A) The complications mainly related to peptic ulcers as follows:

1. Internal bleeding presenting as bloody/ black stool or bloody/ black vomit

2. Perforation (hole) in stomach wall. It increases chance of serious infection in abdominal cavity called peritonitis.

3. Obstruction blocking food passage in digestive tract

B) Another complication is stomach cancer: H.pylori increases risk of stomach cancer (mainly adenocarcinoma)