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Diabetes predisposes a person to several skin complaints. One of the common complaints among these is foot ulcers. Diabetic foot ulcer refers to an open wound that may form on the feet in persons having diabetes. Diabetes damages the nerves in the feet (peripheral neuropathy) that results in decreased sensation of pain in the feet. Due to this, feet get prone to an injury as diabetics may not feel a sharp object touching the feet. Along with this the wound healing is also delayed. Other than this, dry skin in diabetics may cause callus (thick, hard area on the skin) formation on the feet. Due to repeated friction, when this callus gets scraped it may lead to an ulcer formation. Diabetes also damages the blood vessels that decreases blood flow to the lower limbs. Due to this, the chances of infection rise in ulcers. Infected foot ulcers are quite serious that need immediate treatment and if not treated timely and rightly, they lead to intense damage that may require amputation. The signs of foot ulcers include drainage of fluid from the affected foot area. This is attended with redness and swelling. Irritation may be felt. Foul smell emanates from the ulcer. Pain or numbness may appear. In serious cases, a black area develops around the ulcer due to a lack of enough blood supply. There may occur tissue death called gangrene around the ulcer. Besides infection and gangrene, other complications include cellulitis (deep infection of skin from bacteria) and osteomyelitis (serious infection of bone). There are certain factors that increase risk of diabetic foot ulcers. These include poor diabetic control, having foot deformities that put high pressure on the feet resulting in callus formation, poor hygiene of the feet, wearing ill-fitted shoes, not trimming toenails properly, use of tobacco and obesity. Some measures can be taken to reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers like controlling blood sugar levels, maintaining proper foot hygiene, wearing properly fitted footwear, proper toenail trimming, changing socks regularly and giving up smoking, in case it is a habit.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathic medicines can be very helpful in managing diabetic foot ulcers. They help in healing skin ulcers along with managing associated signs and symptoms like redness, discharge, foul smell, itching, burning, etc. These are natural medicines that offer healing with zero side effects. There are no specific medicines for diabetic foot ulcers in homeopathy and the best-suited medicine has to be selected individually from among the list of generally indicated medicines of foot ulcers as per the case details. Homeopathic medicines are indicated only for mild cases of diabetic foot ulcers. Always consider the use of any homeopathic medicine after consulting a homeopathic physician.  In no case, self-medication be done. The severe cases need immediate treatment and should be handled with the conventional mode of treatment to prevent serious consequences. In such cases, homeopathy does not offer any help.

Homeopathic Medicines For Diabetic Foot Ulcer

1. Arsenic Album – For Ulcers With Burning Sensation

Arsenic Album is a very helpful medicine for managing ulcers attended with a burning sensation. Ulcers may form on the soles or toes. This medicine is also indicated when there occur blisters on the soles with discharge of fluid at night time. The discharge is yellow-colored and has a foul smell. In addition to the above complaints, the soles of the feet feel as if made of wood. The soles of the feet feel cold. Swelling and itching on the feet may be present. There may be pain in the soles.

2. Graphites – For Crusty Ulcers

Graphites is of great use where there is a tendency of ulcers to form easily. There is slow healing of skin lesions. In cases requiring it, crusty ulcers are formed on the feet. They ooze watery discharge or blood-stained pus. It has a bad smell. Itching and pain are felt in the ulcers along with inflammation. Stinging sensation may be felt. There is excessive sweating on feet.

3. Fluoric Acid – For Foot Ulcers Around The Joints

This medicine is indicated for ulcers on the foot, mainly those that form around the joints. In cases needing it, the ulcers are painful. There is increase in the intensity of pain from warmth. There is relief from cold. The margins of the ulcer may be red. Vesicles (tiny fluid-filled eruptions) may be present around the ulcers. Discharge may appear from the ulcers. Burning sensation is also felt in the feet. Next, there may be stitching pain in the soles. Soreness is felt in between the toes.

4. Kali Bichrome – For Irregular Ulcers Following An Abrasion

This medicine is beneficial when a swelling-like knot follows an abrasion (an area on the skin damaged by scraping) that soon turns into an irregular ulcer. The ulcer is painful to touch and is covered with a dry scab. The ulcers are yellow and oval-shaped. The centre of the ulcer is red. Its base is hard. The ulcer can be deep with regular margins.

5. Merc Sol – For Ulcers With Inflamed And Elevated Margins

This medicine is indicated for ulcers with inflamed and elevated margins. It is attended with pricking type of pain. The ulcers are flat and superficial. The base of the ulcers is whitish-grey. They may exude thin fluid and ooze blood sometimes. The complaint worsens from heat.

6. Lycopodium – For Managing Ulcers With Hard Red Shiny Edges

Lycopodium is a helpful medicine for managing ulcers with red, hard and shiny edges. There is inflammation and swelling around the painful ulcers. There is tearing or shooting type of pain in the ulcers mostly at night. Itching is also present in these ulcers. Burning sensation may be felt as well. A thin discharge may be emitted. Foul smell emanates from the ulcers. At times, bleeding occurs.

7. Carbolicum Acid – To Manage Ulcers Emitting Very Foul Smell

This medicine is valuable for managing ulcers on the feet that emit a very strong foul smell. There is burning sensation in the ulcers. Foul-smelling sweat appears on the feet and they feel heavy along with the above features.

8. Phosphorus – For Ulcers With Thin Pus Discharge

Phosphorus is another important medicine for managing foot ulcers. It is indicated to manage ulcers that secrete thin pus-like discharge. There is redness around the ulcers. There is burning and stinging type of sensation in the ulcers.

9. Pulsatilla – For Ulcers With Burning And Itching

This medicine is indicated for ulcers with burning and itching around its periphery. There is stinging sensation. The edges are red and hard. There is inflammation around the margins. The ulcers are flat. Pain in the ulcers may be smarting or shooting type.

10. Petroleum – For Ulcer Formation On The Toes

Petroleum is an effective medicine for managing cases of ulcers forming on the toes. The ulcers are flat and its edges are hard and elevated. The ulcers are moist with a red base. Feet may get swollen. There is offensive sweating on the feet.

Sinus infection refers to infection of the paranasal sinuses (air–filled spaces present in the skull bone) from infection by bacteria or viruses. A sinus infection (sinusitis) can result in various kind of symptoms with toothache being one among them. Sinus infections can cause pain in the upper teeth due to the involvement of the sinuses that are located near the mouth. Its infection can put pressure on the nerves supplying the sinuses, gums and teeth. Sinus toothache is felt in multiple teeth at a time and not just one teeth. Besides toothache, other symptoms of sinus infection include headache, nasal discharge, blocked nose, facial pain, post nasal discharge (PND), cough, tenderness near the nose, forehead or eyes, earache and loss of smell and taste. Among the infection of different paranasal sinuses, toothache generally occurs from an infection in the maxillary sinus.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy carries great scope in treating cases of toothache that results from sinus infection. Homeopathic medicines gradually decrease the frequency and intensity of this complaint. Along with managing toothache, they also work wonderfully in managing any associated signs and symptoms like nasal discharge, blocked nose, post nasal discharge (PND), headache and facial pain. These work magnificently in these cases by reducing the inflammation of paranasal sinus by fighting the infectious agent. The best part of using homeopathic medicines is that they work in the most natural way to treat a condition without any side effects. The most suitable homeopathic medicine for treating these cases is selected after detailed case analysis based on the individual’s symptoms. So, it is advised to always consult a homeopathic physician before taking any homeopathic medicine. Avoid self-medication in any case.

Homeopathic Medicines For Toothache From Sinus Infection

1. Silicea – Top Recommended Medicine

Silicea is a highly recommended medicine to manage various sinusitis-related complaints. It is also very helpful in managing toothache in such cases. In cases needing it, pain in the teeth gets worse at night which hinders sleep. Along with toothache, there is tearing type of pain in the head. There is excessive salivation in the mouth. Pain from the teeth spreads over the whole cheek. Other sinusitis symptoms include headache, blocked nose, offensive smelling nasal discharge usually green or yellow-colored, loss of smell and taste.

2. Hepar Sulph – To Manage Throbbing Type Of Toothache

Hepar Sulph is the next useful medicine for treating sinusitis. This medicine is recommended if the person complains of toothache and pain gets worse after eating and from drinking cold drinks. It can manage throbbing type of pain in the teeth. Persons needing this medicine complain of nasal blockage in the morning, crust formation in the nose, yellow sticky nasal discharge and a burning sensation in the nose. Besides pain inside the nose, one feels pain at the root of the nose. There may be post nasal discharge tinged with blood.

3. Kali Bichrome – For Toothache Better By Pressure

Another medicine to manage sinusitis-related problems is Kali Bichrome. It can be used in managing toothache that gets a little better by applying pressure momentarily. The pain is usually stitching type. It is best suited for sinus infections to manage post nasal discharge. The discharge is thick, sticky and ropy. In cases needing this medicine, there is thick, lumpy, sticky, ropy discharge from the nose. It is greenish or yellowish colored. The nose feels obstructed. Fetid smell emanates from the nose from the accumulation of nasal discharge. Pain and pressure at the foot of the nose is also prominent. Sinus headache is felt in the forehead above the eyebrows.

4. Merc Sol – For Toothache Marked In Daytime

Merc Sol is useful for managing toothache most marked in the day time. The pain gets better at night. There is increased salivation. The pain from the teeth extends to the side of the head. This medicine is also recommended for managing throbbing pain in upper jaw which gets worse at night. There may be swelling on the face, besides sneezing, and profuse nasal discharge. Nostrils are inflamed and swollen from the inside. At times, crusts form inside the nose that bleed on cleaning the nose. Besides, there is pain in the forehead, cheeks and ears. This pain is tearing type.

5. Belladonna – To Manage Throbbing Pain In Teeth

This medicine is of great help when there is throbbing type of pain in the teeth. The pain is attended with earache. Besides these complaints, the face is red with heated sensation. Belladonna is a top-grade medicine for helping cases of sinus headache. Other symptoms include mucus discharge from nose tinged with blood, frequent sneezing and tickling sensation in the nose.

6. Pulsatilla – When Toothache Is Worse On Eating

Pulsatilla is an effective medicine to manage toothache that gets worse on eating. Pain also increases from taking warm food/drink specifically. A draught of cold air brings relief. Pain is mainly marked in teeth on the right side of the face. The pain gets worse in the evening. The severity of the pain makes it difficult for a person to sit quietly. The pain may extend to the ears and sides of the head. Besides toothache, there are other sinus-related complaints like yellow-green discharge from the nose, alternate nasal discharge, nose blockage and frontal headache. Tearing type of pain is felt in the maxillary sinus in cheeks that may extend to the ears.

7. Spigelia – For Right Sided Toothache

This medicine is recommended when there is pain in teeth on the right side of the face. The pain is not felt during the day but begins at night when one rests the head on the pillow. It is useful when the pain is throbbing in nature. Burning pain is felt in the malar bone. The face may be swollen. There is nasal discharge, itching in the nose and post nasal drip as well.

8. Lycopodium – For toothache with swollen cheeks

Lycopodium is a beneficial medicine to manage toothache along with swelling of the cheek. It gets worse from warm drinks. Pain may increase from the slightest touch. Toothache gets worse at night. With this thick, yellow nasal discharge occurs from the nose. Headache in the forehead is also prominent. The nose feels blocked with trouble breathing at night.

9. Natrum Mur – For Pain In Teeth Extending To Ears

This medicine is well suited for managing pain in teeth that extend to ears. The cheek is swollen. The pain increases after eating. Pressure is felt in the teeth. There is profuse nasal discharge which alternates with nose blockage. At times, there is clear mucus discharge from the nose. There is excessive sneezing every morning. Burning sensation is felt in nasal bones and cheek area. There is also soreness in the nostrils. Loss of smell and taste is another prominent feature where this medicine is required. Besides the above complaints, pressure is felt on the forehead. It gets worse while bending the head down. Applying pressure over the head relieves this complaint. In some cases, there is pain in eyeballs along with the forehead.

Loss of smell medically known as anosmia can be due to various reasons. Cold and nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis) are among the major causes behind it. These conditions tend to cause swelling and blockage in the nose that may result in loss of smell. There may be partial or complete loss of smell varying from case to case. Cold refers to viral infection of the nose and throat resulting from different kind of viruses among which rhinovirus is the most important virus. Common cold is contagious means it spreads from direct contact with infected persons. It can cause various symptoms that include runny nose, blocked/ stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, PND (post nasal drip means dripping of mucus from back of the nose into the throat), headache, weakness, body aches and low-grade fever. In some cases, it can result in loss of smell and taste as well. Nasal allergies (allergic rhinitis) refer to an overreaction of the immune system to an inhaled allergen like dust mites, pollens, etc. It results in symptoms including watery nasal discharge, sneezing, itching in the nose, blocked nose, and red watery itchy eyes. In long-term cases, a reduced power of smell may be noted along with the above symptoms.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a natural and very effective treatment for cases of loss of smell from cold and allergies. The homeopathic medicines used for treating these cases are prepared from natural substances so do not have any side effects. They help in improving the sense of smell by treating the root cause behind it. Along with loss of smell, they also manage well any associated symptoms like nasal discharge, sneezing, nasal dryness, post nasal discharge and blocked nose. Homeopathic medicines for treating loss of smell are selected based on the individual symptoms in each and every case. It is recommended to consult a homeopathic physician before taking any homeopathic medicine to treat loss of smell. Self-medication should be avoided in all cases.

Homeopathic Medicines For Loss Of Smell From Cold And Allergies

1. Pulsatilla – Top Recommended Medicine

Pulsatilla is a highly recommended medicine for managing loss of smell in cases of cold. A very characteristic feature for using this medicine is thick yellow green discharge from the nose. Nose feels blocked, pressure is felt at the root of the nose. Nose may be sore to touch. Pain in the forehead can also attend. A constant tickling sensation can be felt in the nose. This is attended with violent sneezing in most of the cases. Along with loss of smell, there is also loss of taste where this medicine is required. It can be accompanied with loss of appetite.

2. Calcarea Carb – For Loss Of Smell With Dry, Blocked Nose

Calcarea Carb is the next well-indicated medicine for managing loss of smell. In cases needing this medicine, there is dryness and blockage of the nose at night. There is difficulty in breathing through nose at night. Yellow nasal discharge flows during the day. In some cases, nasal discharge is blood-stained as well. In addition to the above complaints, there may be constant sneezing in the morning on waking up. There may be bleeding from the nose in the morning.

3. Silicea – For Loss Of Smell And Taste

Silicea is a prominently indicated medicine for treating cases of loss of smell and taste accompanying cold. There is nasal blockage. Thick green yellow foul discharge may flow from the nose. Itching is felt in the nose. There is swelling in the nostrils. In some cases, the nose becomes dry with crusts inside. There may be alteration between dryness and discharge from nose. The inflammation of frontal sinus (frontal sinusitis) may be seen. Throbbing pain is felt in the forehead. Sometimes pain from the tip of the nose extends to the forehead.

4. Natrum Mur – For Loss Of Smell With Profuse, Clear Nasal Discharge

It is a very important medicine used in cases of cold and nasal allergies. It also works very effectively for managing cases of loss of smell with clear-white profuse nasal discharge. There is frequent sneezing. Nasal discharge and sneezing are worse in the morning. The nostrils are swollen with difficulty in breathing through the nose. Burning sensation is felt in the nose. Headache occurs almost daily in the morning on waking up.

5. Phosphorus – For Loss Of Smell With Alternate Nasal Discharge And Blockage

Phosphorus is a useful medicine for cases of loss of smell with nasal discharge and blocked nose alternating each other. There may be discharge from one nostril and blockage of the other at a given time. The nasal discharge is yellow green or blood streaked where this medicine is needed. In some cases, the nasal discharge dries up to form crusts and sticks in the nose. Sore pain is felt in the nostrils on touching the nose. There may also be a tendency of recurrent bleeding from the nose. One may feel a sore throat. There is loss of taste most of the times.

6. Hepar Sulph – With Nasal Discharge And Burning In Nostrils

Hepar Sulph is a helpful medicine for cases of loss of smell with nasal discharge and burning in the nose. The nasal discharge is yellow and sticky. Pain is felt in the nose that also affects the eyes. Nose feels blocked in the morning. Crusts and scabs can be present in the nose. Itching is felt in the nose that leads to sneezing. In some cases, mucus drips from the back of the nose into the throat (PND). The mucus can be blood stained.

7. Kali Bichrome – For Loss Of Smell With Ropy Stringy Nasal Discharge

This medicine can be considered in cases of loss of smell with ropy, stringy discharge from the nose. The discharge is thick and yellowish or greenish in color. The nose feels blocked along with the above symptoms. There is difficulty in breathing through the nose due to blockage. Pain or pressure is felt at the root of the nose. There is intense sneezing in the morning. Kali Bichrome is also a leading homeopathic medicine for managing cases of sinusitis.

8. Arsenic Album – With Watery Nasal Discharge

Arsenic Album is of great help when there is loss of smell and watery discharge from the nose. The nose feels blocked even if there is free flow of nasal discharge. Burning and itching in the nostrils is well marked. There is frequent sneezing along with the above complaints.

9. Psorinum – For Loss Of Smell With Tough Mucus In Nose

Psorinum is yet another homeopathic medicine for managing loss of smell in case of cold. It helps relieve tough mucus from the nose. Soreness is felt in the nose. Nose is sensitive to inhaled air. Sometimes, dry nose is attended with nasal blockage. Along with cold, there is cough with yellow-green expectoration. There may be post nasal dripping means dripping of mucus from the back of nose into throat. It disturbs the most at night.