Inflammation refers to swelling, redness, pain and heat in the body part as a result of some infection or injury. Whenever any infectious agent such as bacteria, virus enters our body or there occurs an injury, our immune system gets activated. Inflammatory cells are released that begins to trap infectious agents and initiate healing process. It results in signs and symptoms of inflammation including pain, redness, swelling and heat in affected parts. Along with these symptoms there may occur fever, muscle pain, tiredness depending on cause behind inflammation. Besides infection and injury, inflammation may also occur from auto-immune process (in autoimmune process the infection fighting cells in body start to damage body’s own healthy tissue out of a misdirected response) resulting in auto-immune diseases. Other factors increase risk of inflammation includes drinking excessive alcohol, obesity, smoking, chronic stress and exposure to industrial chemicals. Inflammation can occur in any of the body part from head to toe. Some of the inflammation prone zones in the body are throat, tonsils, sinuses, eyes, ears, nose, joints, muscles, tendons, urinary tract, stomach, intestine, rectum, liver, skin.
Types
1. Acute inflammation – This type of inflammation occurs suddenly for example as a result of injury or bacterial infection. It begins rapidly and could last from a few hours to a few days.
2. Chronic inflammation – It is a long-term inflammation that develops gradually over a period of several months to even years. For example, in case of arthritis (joint inflammation) chronic inflammation can be present.
Homeopathic Management
Homeopathy is a great choice of safe and effective treatment option for inflammation and pain. Homeopathic remedies work naturally to reduce inflammation and manage pain, swelling, redness and heat. These give excellent clinical results in vast number of such cases. These firstly halt further progression of inflammation and decreases the inflammation already occurred. There is huge list of homeopathic medicines to manage inflammation. Among this list the most suitable medicine is selected as per every individual case based on body part involved and its characteristic symptoms. It is to be noted that homeopathy is recommended only for mild to moderate cases. It is advised to always consult a homeopathic physician before using any of these medicines. Homeopathic physician will evaluate the case and prescribe the most suitable remedy. In case of severe intensity and also serious cause behind inflammation that needs immediate medical help like appendicitis (inflamed appendix), pneumonia (inflamed air sacs of lungs), encephalitis (brain inflammation), it is strictly advised to take quick help from the conventional mode of treatment as homeopathy has limitation in treating such critical cases.
Homeopathic Medicines For Inflammation
1. Belladonna – Top remedy
Belladonna is top recommended medicine to manage inflammation and pain. It works wonders in reducing inflammation in various body parts like throat, tonsils, ears, nose, sinuses, urinary bladder etc. In cases where it is needed there is marked redness, heat, pain and swelling in affected part. It is also a leading medicine to manage inflammatory fever which means fever that occurs as a result of inflammation.
2. Merc Sol – For Throat Inflammation (Sore Throat) And Tonsillitis
Besides Belladonna which is top medicine for managing sore throat and tonsillitis, Merc Sol is also prominently used medicine to manage this complaint. This medicine is used when there is bluish red swelling in throat, tonsils look dark red and ulcers may also be present on the tonsils and throat. There is pain in throat and tonsils, and pain may extend to ears especially when one swallows. Pain is usually stitching in nature. Salivation is increased along with above-mentioned complaints along with bad smell in the mouth.
3. Natrum Mur – For Inflammation of Lining Of Nose (Rhinitis)
Natrum Mur is a very suitable medicine to manage rhinitis. It is indicated for thin watery discharge from the nose. With this there is sneezing. Nasal blockage and loss of smell are other accompanying symptoms.
4. Kali Bichrome – For Inflamed Paranasal Sinuses (Sinusitis)
Kali Bichrome is a very effective medicine to manage sinus inflammation. The main symptom indicating its use is PND — post nasal discharge that indicates dripping of mucus from back of the nose into the throat. Next prominent indication for its use is thick, sticky, ropy mucus discharge from nose which is yellow or green in colour. With above-mentioned complaints there is headache in frontal region (forehead) of head and pain at the root of the nose. There occurs fetid smell in the nose.
5. Pulsatilla – For Ear Inflammation and Pain
Pulsatilla is a natural remedy to manage ear inflammation. It can manage inflammation of middle as well as inner ear really well. In cases requiring it there is ear pain especially marked at night. There is discharge from ear that is thick and yellow. It has a foul smell. Hearing becomes difficult.
6. Euphrasia – For Conjunctiva Inflammation (Conjunctivitis)
Euphrasia is best choice of medicine to deal with inflammation of conjunctiva (thin membrane lining eyelid and white of the eye). It is used when there is redness in the eye, excessive watering of the eye along with burning sensation in the eyes. Itching is also well-marked in the eyes. A sensation of dust in the eyes is also felt.
7. Rhus Tox – For Joints Inflammation and Pain
Rhus Tox is best choice of medicine to treat joint inflammation. It can be used for inflammation in any of the joints in the body. It helps reduce joint inflammation and managing pain, swelling and stiffness of joints magnificently. In cases where it is needed the joint pain get worse during the resting period and when the first movement begins. Pains get better after continued motion.
8. Bryonia – To Manage Inflamed Muscles
This medicine is very beneficial for managing muscle inflammation. This medicine is useful for reducing muscle inflammation in any part of the body. In cases where it is needed there is marked muscle pain that worsens on slightest movement. It gets better by lying still and rest.
9. Ruta – For Tendon Inflammation (Tendonitis)
Tendons are band of strong fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones. Ruta is a leading medicine to manage cases of tendinitis. It works well in managing inflamed tendons anywhere in the body. It is very suitable in cases where tendons get inflamed from overstraining or there is overuse of tendons like from repeated exercise or an injury. It helps to reduce tendon inflammation and its associated pain and soreness.
10. Arsenic Album – For Stomach Inflammation (Gastritis)
Arsenic Album is very useful in managing stomach inflammation. The key feature to use this medicine is burning pain in the stomach. It gets worse from eating slightest food or drinking any fluid. It worsens mainly due to drinking cold liquid, and gets better from drinking warm liquid.
11. Cantharis – For Inflammation Of Urinary Bladder (Cystitis) And (Urethra)
To manage inflammation of urinary bladder (cystitis) and (urethra), Cantharis is the top recommended medicine. It is indicated when there is burning or pain while passing the urine or before and after passing of the urine. There is a frequent urge to urinate from smallest quantity of urine in the bladder. The urine may be scanty. Sometimes it may come out in droplets.
12. Merc Cor – For Inflamed Large Intestine (Colitis) Or Rectum (Proctitis)
Merc Cor is an important medicine to manage inflammation of the large intestine and rectum. It is needed if there is mucus and blood with loose stool. Burning in the rectum while passing stool may be felt. There is a marked tenesmus (frequent ineffectual urge to pass stool even when bowels are completely empty). Every time a person goes to relieve himself, a scant stool is passed and there is a sensation of the bowels not being empty.
13. Apis Mellifica – For Skin Inflammation
Apis Mellifica is a beneficial medicine to deal with cases of skin inflammation. Those needing it have markedly red, sore and sensitive skin. Burning and heat in skin is felt. Stinging type of pains can be felt on the skin.
14. Chelidonium – For Liver Inflammation (Hepatitis)
Chelidonium is most valuable medicine to help cases of liver inflammation. Those who need it have liver pain that may radiate to the back. Liver may be enlarged and sore to touch. Jaundice can be present with dark stool and offensive urine.
Hi Dr Sharma,
What is the cost for consultation?
Thank y you
Karen
Hi Dr Sharma,
What is the cost for consultation?
Thank y you
Karen
Hi Dr. Sharma, My husband completed radiation and chemotherapy almost 5 months ago to treat an HPV mediated Squamous cell carcinoma at the base of his tongue. Swallowing pain plagued him for almost 2 years before it was finally identified. The tumor was approx. 2.5cm at time of diagnosis. Now, following treatment, his PET scan is lighting up slightly in the area where the tumor was. The oncologist believes that is due to inflammation and irritation from the radiation (35 tx over 7 weeks) vs cancer cells. Laryngoscope looks ok except for seeing some irritation/inflammation, but no signs of tumor. He has some lymphedema in his neck as a couple of lymph nodes were fried in the radiation process. We do daily massages to redirect the fluid, and this is helping a lot. I am wondering what homeopathic treatment, if any, there is for this particular issue of neck lymphedema and inflammation/irritation related to radiation therapy. Thank you!
Hello
I had varicose vein op yesterday. All ok. Now my feet are inflamed. Would belladonna help.
I’m currently taking arnica
Thanks
My dad had a very rare form of fungal meningitis and had two shunts put into his brain, they both have tubing that goes into his stomach to drain excess fluid from his brain. To place to tubing he had surgery on his abdomen, brain, and neck. This was done a few times, 7 surgeries in total. He’s had a lot of uncomfortable bloating in his stomach area ever since. His abdomen will get hard, but he doesn’t feel like it’s gas related. Sometimes the pain will increase with cramping and make him throw up. These stomach issues are really the only bad side effects he’s had besides short term memory loss and head aches. He’s on a few medications but mostly just his fluconical which is the anti fungal. Do you have a remedy that can help?
What is recommended for RMA? I just had knee replacement surgery. I was on Celebrex and had many side effects but the inflammation was gone. I’m now off of Celebrex and my RMA has come back. I’m also still recovering from surgery.
i had reverse shoulder replacement a year and a half ago. i watch what i lift and keep my gym routine to what the surgeon requested, probably less. Ibuprophen works best, which i sometimes take 800 mg first thing in the morning. i hate taking pain relievers due to the long term dependence on them. suggestions on over the counter natural medicines. i already take a multivitamin, b complex, turmeric, magnesium, and zinc as well as atorvastatin, and two rx’s for blood pressure. i drink about 95 percent of my fluid intake is sugar free…welcome for any suggestions. am currently working on weight loss…
Dr Sharma, do you suggest any homeopathic remedies for breast inflammation not caused by nursing. Thank you.
I have inflammation and probably arthritis in my both legs . They hurt on different parts different times. I have and have been taking rhu tox , bryonia, belladonna, ruta, but don’t know how much of which to use to get daily relief. Thank you. Julie
Would like remedy for Hashimotos and chronic inflamation
Hello,
I am suffering from severe L4/5 stenosis causing acute sciatica. I have no pain when sleeping. I experience acute pain when I move the leg/hip/glute when I try to get out of bed.
The sciatica is on the left side. I can walk a quarter of a block then I have to stop due to pain and discomfort.
I have been using Arnica Gel for topical relief as well as prescribed T3s throughout the day. I am awaiting surgery in the next couple of months.
I want to reduce and get off prescribed medication. What remedy would be best for me at this time and for post surgery?
PS – I have been using homeopathic remedies since the 80’s 😀.