The immediate reaction on seeing any abnormal swelling or lump in the body, particularly one that does not subside and is located in a sensitive part, is to go in for surgery and have it removed. In case of Hernia too, surgery is often considered the only option by the patients. Homeopathic remedies for Hernia, can effectively treat the condition and that too without any side effects.
What is Hernia?
In medical terms, the protrusion of an organ or a part of an organ through an abnormal opening in the wall of the cavity that normally contains it is referred to as Hernia. The main cause of Hernia is the weakness of the abdominal muscles. This can either be congenital or acquired. The congenital weakness of abdominal muscles is present since birth and the acquired muscle weakness results from various factors like surgical incisions, repeated pregnancy, excess fat in abdomen, chronic cough, constipation and even excessive weight lifting. Homeopathic medicines, which are sourced from natural substances and are completely safe with zero side effects, are of great help in curing various types of Hernia.
Types of Hernia
Inguinal Hernia: This is the commonest type of Hernia. It can occur in infants or adults and since the swelling is in the groin, the panic button is pressed quite early. In InguinalHernia, a part of abdominal contents, mainly intestines, protrudes through the inguinal region of the abdominal wall. The inguinal region is present in the groin.
Umbilical Hernia: This Hernia is more common in females than males and also in infants. In Umbilical Hernia, the abdominal contents bulge out from the umbilicus or navel of abdomen.
Femoral Hernia: This Hernia is also more common in females and very uncommon in children. In Femoral Hernia, the abdominal contents protrude through the femoral canal present in the upper inner thigh region.
Obstructed/Incarcerated Hernia: In this type of Hernia, the lumen of intestine (colon) gets obstructed, leading to intestinal obstruction.
Strangulated Hernia: In this type of Hernia, the arterial supply of the contents of Hernia stops along with intestinal obstruction. Femoral Hernia is most liable to get strangulated.
Symptoms of Hernia
The main symptom of Hernia is swelling or formation of a lump. In Inguinal Hernia,the swelling appears in the groin.In Femoral Hernia, the swelling appears in the upper inner thigh region and in Umbilical Hernia, the swelling is apparent around the navel. Swelling is often accompanied by discomfort or a dragging type of pain around the swelling. In case of obstructed or strangulated Hernia, abdominal colic, vomiting, distended abdomen and constipation are the main symptoms.
Top Homeopathic Remedies for Hernia
1. Nux Vomica: Top Remedy for all Types of Hernia
Nux Vomica is a natural medicine which is of great help in treating all types of Hernias — be it femoral, inguinal or umbilical. It can be given to patients of Hernia in whom the abdominal muscles have been weakened due to long-standing constipation. The patient complains of a constant urge to pass stool or poop but scanty unsatisfactory stool is passed. Such a patient also usually feels very cold. There’s also an excessive craving for stimulants like alcohol or coffee. Weakness and soreness in the abdominal muscles are always experienced. For treatment of Umbilical Hernia in infants, Nux Vomica is very beneficial.
2. Calcarea Carbonica: For Hernia in obese people
Calcarea Carbonica is a top medicine for treating Hernia. It is mainly prescribed for obese people with weak abdominal muscles due to excessive fat in the abdomen. Such patients cannot bear tight clothes around the waist. Calcarea Carbonicaalso gives excellent results in treatment of Hernia in children who sweat excessively on the head. The patients requiring this medicine are sensitive to cold air. There is alsoan unusual craving for boiled eggs or chalk or lime.
3. Lycopodium Clavatum: For Hernia with Weak Digestion, Excessive Flatulence
Lycopodium Clavatum is of great help to patients of Hernia who suffer from weak digestion and excessive flatulence in the abdomen. The patients requiring this medicine loveto eat sweets and have a craving for hot food and drinks.
4. Rhus Toxicodendron: For Hernia due to Excessive Weight lifting
Rhus Tox is very beneficial for treatment of all such cases of Hernia where the abdominal muscles become weak due to excessive strain by lifting heavy weights. Rhus Toxicodendron helps the patients by strengthening the abdominal muscles.
5. Silicea: For Hernia with Excessive Perspiration on Feet
Silicea is a medicine of great help for patients of Hernia who experience excessive and offensive perspiration on the feet. The patient always feels very chilly and desires warm clothing. Silicea is also a very helpful remedy for the treatment of Hernia in children who are weak, very obstinate and headstrong.
Other Important Remedies
Lycopodium Clavatum is an excellent Inguinal hernia remedy, specially benefcial for treating Inguinal Hernia of right side. The main symptoms for using this medicine are excessive flatulence in abdomen. Excessive craving for sweets and hot drinks is usually experienced by patients requiring this medicine. For treating left-sided Inguinal Hernia, Cocculus Indicus is of great help. For prescribing Cocculus Indicus, the symptoms are distended abdomen due to flatus with relief when lying on the side and a craving for cold drinks. Nausea is almost always felt by patients requiring Cocculus Indicus. For left-sided Inguinal Hernia in children, Nux Vomica gives best results. The child is usually very angy and suffers from chronic constipation.
1. For Umbilical Hernia
Calcarea Carbonica is considered the best Umbilical hernia remedy. It is of particular help for treatment of Hernia in patients who also have an abundance of fat in the abdomen. The abdomen is sensitive to the slightest pressure. An unusual craving for eggs may be felt and milk always makes the condition of such patients worse. Nux Vomica is a natural remedy which can help in treating Umbilical Hernia which is accompanied by constipation of long duration. Strangulated hernia of umbilicus can also be treated with this medicine. For treating Umbilical Hernia in children, Chamomilla gives good results. The children requiring this medicine usually complain of intense pain in the umbilical region. Irritability of the utmost degree is always noticed in such children.
2. For Femoral Hernia
Both Nux vomica and Lycopodium Clavatum are equally good medicines for treating Femoral Hernia. The patients requiring Nux Vomica feel very cold and sufferfrom chronic constipation. They have a craving for fatty food, alcoholic drinks or coffee. The patients requiring Lycopodium Clavatum are weak, emaciated and suffer from excessive flatulence in abdomen. They crave for warm drinks and warm food. The complaints are always worse between 4pm and 8pm in patients requiring Lycopodium Clavatum for Femoral Hernia.
3. For Treatment of Obstructed Hernia
Opium is the top medicine for treating patients of Obstructed Hernia. The patients requiring Opium have an extremely bloated abdomen, which is hard to touch, with retention of faeces in intestines. There is also no desire to pass stool and vomiting containing faecal matter is always experienced. Tabacum is of help to patients of Incarcerated Hernia in whom the abdomen is distended and is painful to touch. Such a patient wants to uncover the abdomen. The patient also experiences excessive nausea along with constipation. Vomiting of faecal matter occurs as well.
4. For Strangulated Hernia
Plumbum Metallicum is an excellent medicine for the treatment of Strangulated Hernia. This is prescribed when the patient complains of extreme colic in abdomen with obstruction of stool and flatus. The patient feels as if a string is pulling the abdominal wall towards the spine. Colocynthis can help in relieving the colicky pain in abdomen in Strangulated Hernia where the patient is relieved by bending double or by applying pressure on the abdomen.
Dear Doctor,
I have inguinal hernia in right side and also in left side, I love chilly, problem in hot, constipation and flatulence problem, feeling pain in lower abdomen,I love meat,I have given my information please suggest me the appropriate medicine in regards, thank you.
I was Prof in Biochem in MedicalCollege. Retired. Age 75 yrs. Operated for inguinal hernia of both sides before 2 and half years. Mesh of 6″×6″ placed on both sides. One stent placed in LAD before 20 years during heart attack. Developed LBBB ( left bundle branch block) before 10 years. Constipation, flatulence, insomnia, aching of all skeletal muscles and recurrence of all earlier homeopathically cured ailments was developed after a homeopathic medicine given for urge incontinence.. These conditions were cured partially after treatment by another homeopathic, Constipation was still continued with flatulence reduced. Now urge incontinence, flatulence, Constipation and inguinal hernia of both sides, more prominent of left side is apparent from last 5-6 months. Kindly suggest your medication with their potencies. I shall be obliged.
Hello, Dr.Sharma.
What the best potention of Nux vom. and Lycopodium you can recomend in case of uncomplicated inguinal bilateral hernia, biger in right inguinal region?
My mom, aged 76, had hernia operated more than 10 years ago. She has again developed hernia and due to use of back support belt, she is undergoing pain in the left side recently. Can she try having Nux Vomica or Lycopodium? What should be the dosage? And how long should she continue? Thanks for all your guidance.
Dr. Sharma,
I am 44 years old. I have umbilical hernia after my pregnancy. My daughter is 9 years old. My hernia swells up some time and have slight pain as if a pin is pocked. I would like to know can homeopathy medicine cure it.
If you could help me regarding this.
Mrs. D. Banerjee
Ignuinal hernia in right side…..what medicines should be taken?
Dear doctor, I am a male, 74 not overweight, BMI 24. I have had BPH for over 20 years which I treat with Sabal Serralatum Q and 30. Recently I have had a small Inguinal hernia on the left side. There is sometimes mild burning on the left side groin going upto the the left testicle along with flatulence. Please advise.
sir I am suffering engine hernia .from 7 years .I have taken medicine rostocks 200 .Knox 200 .calcaria floor 200 x .my hernia position is not for surgery .but still now I am not cure .only stay position .I am feeling gas .digestive problem .to this position se appropriate Homeo medicine .for better relief .thank you .I am 75 years old .
Female with Bilateral Inguinal hernias. Age mid 60’s. Average weight for height 120 lbs. Surgical intervention 20 years ago-mesh and staples. Very healthy diet/ life style. Return of hernias over the past year. Surgical consultation, they are hesitant to recommend more surgery due to possibility of poor outcome. Homeopathic user for decades. Have used Lycopodium 200 followed by daily 12c helping though not quite curing or lasting.
Dr. Sharma please send me report what homeo.medicine I will wsed.Thanku.Dilip Mukherjee.Age 75yrs.left side inguinal harnia from seven yrs.I have gases for indigedation.please send proper medicine. Dilip mukherjee.
Which potency of nux vom and rhus tox should be given in inguinal hernia
sir I am suffering engine hernia .from 7 years .I have taken medicine rostocks 200 .Knox 200 .calcaria floor 200 x .my hernia position is not for surgery .but still now I am not cure .only stay position .I am feeling gas .digestive problem .to this position se appropriate Homeo medicine .for better relief .thank you .I am 75 years old .
Dr. Sharma please send me report what homeo.medicine I will wsed.Thanku.Dilip Mukherjee.Age 75yrs.left side inguinal harnia from seven yrs.I have gases for indigedation.please send proper medicine. Dilip mukherjee.
My mother 67y has 1.5 cm umbilical hernia with gastric problems and have light pain sometimes.
Please let me know suitable medicine.
Scanning of wall with high frequency transducer showa defect in left Inguinal Region of anterior abdominal wall measure 3.1 cm wide with protrusion of bowel loops during coughing& valsalva s/o hernia
Left Inguinal Hernia
Sir, I am suffering from inguinal hernea and rt. Side hydrocele. Kindly prescribe suitable homeo medicines. I am 80 years old.
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Sir,
Just formed inguinal hernea in the right Side .Kindly prescribe suitable homeo medicines. I am 58 years old.
Sir,
Just formed inguinal hernea in the right Side .Kindly prescribe suitable homeo medicines. I am 56 years old.
Please doctor am from Ghana am seriously surfing from hernia the hernia has entered into my scrotum it giving me abdominal and stomach pain each and every minute I have done first surgery but it couldn’t solved the problem please am seriously in pain and I need your help please help me
14 year old male with pain in groin area off and on..xray and ultrasound came back normal. urologist examined and suspects a hernia(no swelling or growths just pain in a certain spot when pushed and occasional swelling in testicle). without a formal diagnosis i wonder if it would make sense to start a remedy if so how often and dosages? educational purposes only of course thanks
I had umbilical herinia with 2 cm reduceable intestine is possible to treat and cure without surgery in homeopathic medicine
Dear Dr. Sharma! My mum age 83 is recently diagnosed with eosephagitis, duodentitis and hernia abdomen. She is very tired and sleeps a lot. No pain in abdomen, and no womiting, but a lot of flatulence. She lost 7 kilos of weight the last four months and loss of apetite. She also got bad hearing after long -covid. A MR- picture shows she had a small brainstroke on left side and that`s the reason of her loss of hearing. Lately she also seems to be more forgetful than earlier. I am very worried about her condition. But the worst case is the oesophagitis and duodentitis and the hernia in her abdomen that grow big in short time recently. The doctor gave her Somac ( hydrochloric acid inhibiting).
I am 85 and have been diagnosed with right-sided inguinal hernia. My dr has advised for ‘watchful wait’. A suitable homeo med is requested, if you pl. Thanking you.
Hello, My son was diagnosed with Femoral and Inguinal Hernia. The Doctors will not operate on him due to him having a stint in heart and his heart beats faster then normal. I was told herbs could heal them. Can you possibly let him know what he can buy to heal himself.
Hi Dr. Sharma, I had an ultrasound on Friday last week and was informed that I have 2 hernia’s. One is in the umbilical area just above the navel and the other one above that. Can homeopathy medication cure the hernia’s? Thanks, Gordon.
My kid 3.9 years old ,is having a bulge in left groin or testicle area ,in the left lower portion near lower abdomen there is slight swelling .we had been to doctor & told ,may be there is hernia & hydrocele .what medicines can be given to my kid to treat it permanently.we dont want surgery .pls prescribe medicines
My girl child 3.6year old,n inguinal hernia in left side detected,some swelling but no pain ,plz help mam,
Dr saying operate it .plz reply
Hi doctor, am 37 year old with epigastric hernia can it be healed without sur
Nux 30 was two drops daily and als c.flour 3x 2 tab three time daily
We having hernia on the left hand side of Urine bladder side for 4 days. Kindly advise and ake medicine without surgery.
Hi doctor
Have swelling in the groin and right testicles since many years. The entire scrotum is on right side. It pains at times when trying to pass stools. Please suggest remedy. Am 50 years
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