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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.
Dr Sharma,
I have gone through TKR surgery recently. Kindly suggest homeopathic treatment for early recovery from muscular inflammation and pains after physiotherapist’s help for rehabilitation.
Hi dr Sharma ,
Do you have any experience to treat genetic involvement disease like Familaial Mediterranean Fever , and Trophaceous systemic gout these are auto inflammatory diseases periodically manifesting all information response to variou layers of body and very high uric acid . , high ESR, high CRP . If so pl connect to my e mail . Vgbalark @ aol . Com
I saw a homeopathic remedy for pain which was from cobra venom. I have always understood homeopathic is “like cures like” so how does cobra venom fit in there? Perhaps if it were triturated until it was in the vibratory range. It seems if the poison was put in the body it would increase over time and eventually harm or kill the person.
I use these remedies from low to high acutely & chronically since 1975. I live in Palm Springs. We are without a homeopath. People of your culture could benefit collectively. I would enjoy referring them to your practice. What is your opinion? The internet has altered the world for me and my homeopaths are dead. We are all blessed to have their hearts and works still with us. Louis Dion,RIP, Cindy Rounsavilles’s father trained me 20 years. 1986 til his passing 2006. His mentor Dr. Robin Murphy, RIP, I was affiliated with since 1995!
I am an advocate for Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Autopathy & Feldenkrais. Diet, iH20, Sun, Sleep, Fastijg, Meditation; Last yet not least the only battle, PRAYER B
I have gouts problems in toe,and Hand toe and back of neck and also problem of prothoria,passing a protine in urine.pl suggest me the best medicine in Homeopathy.Thank and regards.
I have Crohn’s Disease with a lot of 8nflammation at the ileum. What would be the best thing to take?
hello-
I have lupus and dermatomyositis. I can usually control well with some supplementation and diet. I have done a gut reset with an functional medicine doctor and it has helped a lot. I am currently having a flare up with a lot of redness and rash on my face, hips and hands. Would you recommend apis mellifica for my condition? If so how do I take it and where can I get it?
thank you!
Good day Dr Sharma, I had a knee replacement OP in 2022 and a year thereafter I developed a septic arthritic knee which was treated with IV antibiotics, which didn’t help.I was operated twice whereby the pus removed but still the knee is swollen,red and painful.I was given several courses of antibiotics and was on a wound draining machine 3×..What can you recommend as homeopathic treatment? Lorato
Both lower leg from knee to toes are swellen since 20 years. Apis mellifica used, it help to reduce but not cure.
My entire right side is inflamed eye ear jaw neck cranial arm wrist between fingers hip front n back part of leg and bottom of foot. Sometimes lightning throbbing at the side of my temple area. At its worst. My eye féels like a flat tire. Is there any solution for me?
I have been experiencing angioedema for 3 months—since contracting a bad case of poison ivy. I started on Apis mellifica a week ago, and the swellings have worsened. Is this part of the healing process and should I continue?
Thank you.
Heather
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I have inflammation and stiffness in both ankles, for 8 months & now knees, left is worse. Please what homeopathic remedy will cure?
i hope u are not diabetic and bp patient
if u not then take natrum nitricum 200 potency 1 dose or 5pills only one time
i hope u are not diabetic and bp patient
if u not then take natrum nitricum 200 potency 1 dose or 5pills only one time
after wait for 2weeks then reply me on mail
Hello Dr Sharma. Hope you have advise for me – I have an area of injury in my back that has pinched the nerve. I had a pain block which unfortunately did nothing to relieve the pain. Have subsequently been put on painkillers, which help to a degree, but long term side effects worry me. I have always believed in natural remedies but have no idea for this injury?? Suggestion please. Chronic meds at present are Bio Ameridone, Serdip and Adco Zopimed which have been prescribed for about 15 years – zopimed I only take randomly as needed. Thank you and blessings for any help
Dear Dr. Sharma,
is there any homeopathicum after acute pancreatitis? I had 2 atacks (june and during diet again in august 2023, both times in hospital). Which can help to cure pancreas and help it to be fully health with no demages?
They said (in hospital) it looks like it happened due to gallstones (around hand of Small ones and one until 0,8 – 0,9 cm). They found it on sono (USG) in 2020, in that time I had pains in the middle exactly where chest finished (ribs), looks like stomachache. Suddenly it became strong like a rock and I couldn’t breath. After changes in eating those pain episodes change from every 2-3 days on 1 per half of year. I was still trying to figure out can and can’t eat. I was exhausted, no help of professionals on diets. This year I finished in hospital (first time in my life) with acute pancreatitis and second again. As I heard from doctors, my from ambulancie made several mistakes (no enzymes, no antibiotics, no other control test even the results were still bad), so I get another attack. I was asked if I have gallbladder. They wanted to operate it out. I asked them just remove the stones. They don’t do that here.
Which homeopathic will help my gallbladder and save it, reverse the process of creating gallstones and “undo” them? Looks like stones create due to extrémne stress with, fortunately, long-term ex-boyfriend/later ex-husband, maybe in connection with giving birth.
Thank you very much for your time and advices to homeopathics to fully heal pancreas after 2 atacks of acute pancreatitis and save my gallbladder with gallstones (help them dissappear for ever).
Kind regards
Zlatka
Hello Doctor Sharma,
My name is Patricia and I have a medical issue that I have been dealing with for almost a year.
It seems that I have a timer of some kind inside the labia of the vagina. It also involves the urethra but it does not hinder my being able to urinate but I have had urinary incontinence for years which has gotten worse with this condition. There is very light bleeding which I can’t tell is from the urine or from leaking from the area. Once in a while, there is a little bright red blood after urinating. I also have prolapsed uterus and bladder. The main chronic and painful symptoms there is intense burning, intense itching, intense inflammation and intense swelling of labia. I cannot be on my feet for more than a few minutes at a time due to the pressure of standing and the pain, so need to be lying down most of the time.
There is also a red hot burning stabbing pain that runs from that are to my shin. I feel it periodically and only in my shin area below my knee and my ankle.
Thank you for your time,
Patricia
Hi there
I have had pain in Heels speciallh right leg and it goes from heel to ankle and upto calf. what homeopathy would you recommend .
i live in London UK so its easy for me to go local Homeo shop.
I would really appreciate
mang thanks
waseem
Hi there, I wear wax ear plugs for years due to traffic nearby. I put my finger in my right ear to clean it and I aggravated it. Now my ear is all red and sore and a bit swollen I think. I’ve been looking up homeopathy remedies. Unfortunately in Ireland I can’t buy remedies anymore but I have some rhus tox left. What would you recommend please. I can go to a homeopath too. Many thanks Nora
Hi do you treat animals? I have a 14 year old male cat that was diagnosed with malignant melanoma. after a lump was removed from his mouth. A month later a secondary lump appeared in his neck lymph node and the vet said it was a metastasis from the first lump. I started treating him with 7 drops of Carcinosin 200C on the 31/08/2023 followed 3 days latter by 7 drops of Aurum muriaticum 200C and started today 7drops of Mercurius vivus 200C. I plan to alternate these every 3 days. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless.
Hello dear Dr. I managed to break the end point of one of the 2 front teeth of the lower jaw. The other tooth is ready to be taken out as it was moving front and back. The broken part produced an ulcer which opened one day ago and some pus and blood came out. The dentist said I must take antibiotics so he can work. But I don’t want to have 7 days of taking 1.800ml Augmentin
I have severe blephoritis in my eyelids, severe dry eye and corneal abrasions happening spontaneously. I