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E. coli (Escherichia coli) is a bacteria that normally reside in the intestines and are harmless. There are only certain strains of E.coli that can lead to intestinal infection with diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting. One can contract an E. coli infection by drinking contaminated water or contaminated food (especially ground beef, undercooked meat, unpasteurized milk, and raw vegetables.) Homeopathic medicines for E. Coli help manage symptoms of diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and fatigue. Arsenic Album, Aloe, and China are the top homeopathic remedies for E. Coli.

Homeopathic Treatment of E.coli infection

Homeopathic medicines can effectively treat an E.coli infection. Homeopathic medicines help the body to fight with the E.coli infection and get rid of it naturally. Homeopathic treatment for E. Coli varies in every individual case based on the symptoms. It should be noted that in cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome help from conventional mode of treatment should be taken immediately.

Homeopathic Medicines for E.coli Infection

Arsenic Album – Top Homeopathic Medicine for E.coli Infection

Arsenic Album is a natural medicine for an E.coli infection that arises as a result of food poisoning. People needing this medicine have severe diarrhea where the stool is watery, copious and fetid. This is attended with cutting pain in the abdomen. While passing stool, the person may feel chilly, and there may be blood in the stool. Marked fatigue and loss of strength are present. The limbs feel cold, and nausea and diarrhea are also present. Consuming the smallest amount of food or drink lead to stool and vomiting.

Aloe – For Managing Diarrhea in E.coli Infection

Aloe is a natural remedy prepared from the gum of a plant called Aloe Socotrina of the natural order Liliaceae. Aloe is a very effective medicine for managing diarrhea in E.coli infection. The stool is thin, watery, yellow and hot. There is a feeling of fullness in the rectum with a continued urge to pass stool. The urgency to pass stool is also marked. There is also the release of excessive flatus after passing stool. Burning at the anus along with rumbling and cramping in the abdomen during stool are also present.

China – For Diarrhea with Marked Fatigue

China is an effective medicine prepared from the dried bark of the Cinchona Officinalis plant, of the natural order Rubiaceae. It works very effectively in cases of diarrhea where there is marked fatigue due to an E.coli infection. The stool is loose, very copious, frothy with extreme debility due to loss of body fluids. The stool may be yellow or brown. It smells foul and putrid. The person may experience colic before and after every stool.

Veratrum Album – For Copious Watery Stool and Vomiting in E.coli Infection

Veratrum Album offers a natural cure for E. Coli infection prepared from the rootstocks of a plant named White Hellebore (natural order Melanthaceae.) Veratrum Album is highly considered for treating copious watery stool and vomiting where the stool is watery, copious, gushing, and may be mixed with flakes. Pinching colic is felt in the abdomen during stool. Exhaustion and fainting may arise along with copious vomiting. Cold sweat on the forehead and chilliness are marked with the above symptoms.

Croton Tig – To manage diarrhea with sudden, gushing stool in E.coli infection

Croton Tig is a natural homeopathic medicine to manage diarrhea with sudden, gushing stool in an E.coli infection. The stool is watery and passes out of the rectum in one single gush. The stool may be yellow or green and mixed with whitish flakes. Colic tends to precede the stool. Drinking and eating anything leads to a stool. The person may sweat or faint after passing stool. In some cases, there may be vomiting at the same time as the stool.

Podophyllum – For Greenish, Foul Loose Stool in E.coli infection

Podophyllum is a natural homeopathic remedy prepared from a plant Podophyllum Peltatum or May Apply of the order Berberidaceae. Podophyllum is well indicated for green, foul-smelling loose stool in cases of E.coli infection. The stool is painless, profuse and gushing. Fetid flatus passes with the stool. Before stool, nausea is experienced, while during the passage of stool, heat and pain at anus are felt. Exhaustion arises after passing stool.

Merc Sol – To Treat Diarrhea in E.coli Infection

Merc Sol offers a natural treatment for diarrhea in E. Coli infections where the stool is watery, greenish, and frothy with blood. It smells sour. Pinching and cutting colic in the abdomen is felt before and during stool. The person may feel chilly with marked tenesmus. There is an urgent desire to pass stool. Fever and loss of appetite accompany above symptoms.

Colocynthis – For E.coli Infection with Marked Abdominal Cramps

Homeopathic medicine Colocynthis is prepared from the pulp of a fruit of a plant called Citrullus Colocynthis or Bitter Apple (of the natural order Cucurbitaceae.) Colocynthis remains useful for E.coli infection with marked abdominal cramps. In some cases cutting, tearing, pinching pain in the abdomen is felt. The pain in the abdomen is followed by copious stool which is watery, green, yellowish, slimy and may be streaked with blood. Passing stool gives momentary relief in the abdominal pain. Pressure and bending double also help to relieve the abdominal pain. The abdomen in such cases is usually distended, and a rumbling and croaking are felt in the bowels.

Ipecac – For E.coli Infection with Nausea and Vomiting

Ipecac is an effective homeopathic medicine prepared from the dried root of a plant Cephaelis Ipecacuanha of the natural order Rubiaceae. Ipecac is an excellent homeopathic medicine for E.coli infection with persistent nausea and vomiting. Vomiting is copious and comprises of ingesta, or white glairy matter, yellow or green mucus or watery fluids. Soon after vomiting, the desire to vomit is renewed. There is an excessive accumulation of saliva in the mouth. The tongue is clean.

Along with these symptoms, there is diarrhea that appears with colic, and distended abdomen. The stool is watery and often tinged with blood. Cutting pains in the belly are also marked.

Zingiber – For GIT Infections with Diarrhea due to Contaminated Water

Zingiber is prominent homeopathic medicine for GIT infections with diarrhea that is contracted by drinking contaminated or impure water. Thin stool appears with much flatus and may contain brown mucus. Cutting pain in the bowels appears with stool. Burning and itching also arise at the anus.

Carbo Veg – For Excessive gas and diarrhea in E.coli infection

Carbo Veg is considered in cases of E.coli infection with excessive gas in abdomen and diarrhea. Thew flatus is offensive and there is an ineffectual urge to pass stool. The stool is watery, light colored and very fetid. There may be blood in the stool. Sometimes the stool is passed involuntarily and burning is felt in the anus after passing stool.

Symptoms of E.coli Infection

The symptoms of E.coli infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, gas, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and fever. In severe cases, bloody stool, bloody urine, and dehydration may develop. A life-threatening complication can arise in some cases of E.coli infection, a condition known as a hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Amoebiasis is a disease caused by a parasite Entamoeba histolytica. The trophozoites of Entamoeba histolytica invade the large intestine and cause inflammation and flask-shaped ulcers leading to symptoms of diarrhea or dysentery. The infection may enter the bloodstream from the gut and then spread to other organs like the liver, lungs, heart, brain, and kidneys. Amoebiasis is common in developing countries where sanitation facilities are poor and inadequate. Homeopathic medicines treat amoebiasis by boosting the immune mechanism of the body. Aloe Socotrina, Merc Sol, Colchicum Autumnale, Colocynthis, Ipecacuanha, and Nux Vomica are the top homeopathic medicines for amoebiasis.

Homeopathic Treatment of Amoebiasis

Homeopathic medicines treat amoebiasis very effectively. The selection of the homeopathic medicine that will suit a given case of amoebiasis requires a thorough analysis and evaluation in details. Homeopathic medicines treat intestinal amoebiasis and also provide relief from symptoms of diarrhea and dysentery. However, it should be noted that in cases of amoebiasis where complications like a liver or brain abscess are present, conventional medical treatment is essential. One must take homeopathic medicines for treating amoebiasis only under the supervision of a homeopathic physician and avoids self-prescription.

Homeopathic Medicines for Amoebiasis

Aloe Socotrina – For Amoebiasis when there is Mucus in Stool

Aloe Socotrina offers a natural treatment for amoebiasis when there is excessive mucus in the stool. The stool is loose, watery and contains excessive mucus. There is a constant bearing down sensation in the stool. The urgency to pass stool is marked, particularly after eating or drinking anything. There is a release of excessive flatus following the evacuation of stool. Sometimes, there is an involuntary passage of stool. A burning sensation in the rectum and anus is also present in most cases.

Merc Sol – For Amoebiasis when Stool has Blood and Mucus (Dysentery)

Merc Sol is a natural remedy for amoebiasis when stool contains excessive blood and mucus. The stool is watery, greenish and sour smelling. There is a cutting or colicky pain in the abdomen along with dysentery. Extreme weakness attends the gastric symptoms. The person may also feel chilly. In most cases, the symptoms get worse during the evenings.

Colchicum Autumnale – For Amoebiasis when White Particles Pass in Stool

Colchicum Autumnale is an effective homeopathic medicine for amoebiasis when stool contains excessive white shred-like particles. The stool is green or yellow and smells sour. An ineffectual pressing in the rectum, abdominal distension, fatigue and coldness of the body are present. In some cases, there may be tearing and burning pain at the anus.

Colocynthis – For Intense Abdominal Cramps in Amoebiasis

Colocynthis is an effective homeopathic medicine for amoebiasis when a person has severe abdominal cramps. The cramps are slightly better by bending double or by hard pressure on the abdomen. Taking a slight drink or food worsens the cramping pain. Apart from cramps, there may be colicky or cutting pains in the abdomen. The stool is yellowish greenish, frothy with blood streaks.

Ipecacuanha – For Amoebiasis with Constant Nausea

Ipecacuanha is a natural homeopathic remedy for amoebiasis when there is s persistent nausea along with other gastric symptoms. The stool passed by the patient contains lumps of mucus, blood and has a very rotten smell. Abdominal pain is marked around the navel and may be drawing, cutting, or cramping in nature.

Nux Vomica – For Amoebiasis with Marked Tenesmus

Nux Vomica offers a natural cure for amoebiasis when a person has a constant ineffectual urge to pass stool (tenesmus). Upon going to the toilet, only a little bit of stool passes. Streaks of blood may be present in the stool. The urge for stool is quickly renewed, and there is an unsatisfactory feeling constantly present. A person may also have abdominal pain that gets temporarily better by passing stool. There is often a sharp pain in the rectum after passing stool.

Preventing Amoebiasis

Certain measures can be taken to avoid amoebiasis completely. Washing hands thoroughly after using the toilet and before consuming any food, drinking boiled/adequately filtered water, avoiding raw fruits and vegetables that are not clean, soaking uncooked vegetables in vinegar for 10-15 minutes before cooking, and cleaning the toilets effectively with disinfectants, at regular intervals.

Causes of Amoebiasis

The primary cause of amoebiasis is a parasite called Entamoeba Histolytica. Amoebiasis transmits through the fecal-oral route. A person gets amoebiasis infection by ingesting food or water that contains traces of Entamoeba histolytica. A person may also get infected by accidentally putting any such object in the mouth that has the fecal matter of a person infected with Entamoeba histolytica.

Symptoms of Amoebiasis

A person with amoebiasis may remain asymptomatic or have mild, moderate or severe symptoms. The symptoms include loose stool (diarrhea), dysentery (loose stool with blood and mucus), abdomen pain and fever. The infection can spread from intestines and invade other organs like the liver, lungs, heart, kidneys, and brain.

Complications from Amoebiasis

The various complications that occur in a case of amoebiasis include toxic megacolon, necrotizing colitis, intestinal perforation, liver abscess, brain abscess, and anemia.

Diverticula are small bulging pouches or pockets that can form in the lining of the large intestine or colon. Diverticula develop when weak spots in the intestinal walls bulge out. Diverticula don’t cause any symptoms, but if the pouches of diverticula get infected or inflamed, the condition is known as diverticulitis. Homeopathic medicines for diverticulitis help reduce inflammation of diverticula and symptomatically manage cases of mild to moderate diverticulitis. Colocynthis, Magnesium Phos, and Nux Vomica are the top homeopathic medicines for diverticulitis.

One or more pouches can be inflamed in diverticulitis. The cause for diverticulitis is not exactly known, but there are certain risk factors associated, like aging (it is common after age 40), a low-fiber diet, a sedentary lifestyle, history of constipation, smoking, obesity, lack of exercise and family history of any similar complaint. Apart from these, certain medications like NSAID’s and steroids also raise the risk of diverticulitis.

Homeopathic Treatment of Diverticulitis

Homeopathic remedies for diverticulitis help treat symptoms like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and blood in the stool. But in case of severe diverticulitis where peritonitis (a fatal condition) has developed, it is necessary to seek urgent medical care as homeopathy does not offer any help here.

Homeopathic Medicines for Diverticulitis

Colocynthis – For Abdominal Pain in Diverticulitis

Colocynthis is a natural remedy prepared from the pulp of a fruit of a plant named Citrullus Colocynthis. This plant is commonly known by the name of Bitter Apple of the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Colocynthis is used to manage the complaint of abdominal pain in diverticulitis. The pain is present in the lower part of the abdomen. The pain may be colicky, cramping, griping, sharp, cutting in nature. The pain from abdomen may radiate to thighs or small of the back. The abdomen may also be distended, sensitive and painful to touch. Eating and drinking make the pain worse. Relief appears by bending over double or on lying on the abdomen. Passing flatus may also relieve the pain. Above symptoms may be attended with nausea, vomiting and frequent loose stool.

Magnesium Phos – For Diverticulitis when Abdominal Pain is Relieved by Warmth

Magnesium Phos is a homeopathic medicine for diverticulitis where there is abdominal pain. It is indicated in cases where abdominal pain is relieved by warm applications and by applying pressure. The pain is cramping in nature and there is a lot of flatus present. People needing Magnesium Phos also feel better in abdominal pain by pressure. The abdominal pain may be accompanied by watery diarrhea.

Nux Vomica – For Treating Constipation in Diverticulitis

Nux Vomica is a homeopathic remedy for constipation arising in cases of diverticulitis. People needing Nux Vomica have a frequent, ineffectual urge to pass stool. Every time the person goes for stool only a little is passed, and the urge is renewed again. The stool is dry, scanty and always unsatisfactory. It may also be blood streaked sometimes. Abdominal pain may be felt before passing stool that gets better after passing stool.

Bryonia – For Constipation in Diverticulitis

Homeopathic medicine Bryonia is prepared from the root of a plant named Bryonia alba, White Bryony or wild hops. This plant belongs to natural order Cucurbitaceae. Bryonia is also helpful to treat constipation in diverticulitis. For using Bryonia the key feature is a hard, dry, tough, large stool. Sometimes stool is so dry and dark that appears to be burnt. The stool is passed with difficulty only after much straining. Burning at the anus may be felt. A pinching abdominal colic may also be present. Motion tends to worsen the abdominal pain where Bryonia is indicated.

Arsenic Album – For Diverticulitis with Nausea and Vomiting

Arsenic Album is an effective homeopathic medicine diverticulitis where nausea and vomiting are marked. In cases needing Arsenic Album, vomiting appears soon after eating or drinking. Vomiting consists of ingesta or yellow-green liquid and sometimes clear water. It is attended with excessive nausea. Along with these features, abdominal pain with anxiety and restlessness may be present. Sometimes watery and offensive diarrhea appears. Marked fatigue and weakness arises with the above symptoms

Ipecac – To Manage Constant Nausea in Diverticulitis

Homeopathic medicine Ipecac is prepared from the dried root of A plant Cephaelis ipecacuanha that belongs to natural order Rubiaceae. Ipecac is an excellent remedy to manage constant nausea in diverticulitis. Nausea is extreme, distressing, persistent in nature. Vomiting of white glairy mucus or watery fluid may arise, soon after which nausea reappears. Cutting and pinching colic in the abdomen is mostly present. The tongue is clean.

Nitric Acid – For Diverticulitis Where Blood in Stool Appears

Nitric Acid is an effective homeopathic remedy for diverticulitis where there is blood in the stool. The blood is bright red. The stool is hard, dry, difficult and irregular and may alternate with thin, liquid stools. Splinter-like pain may be felt in the rectum during stool. The lower part of the abdomen is distended and painful to touch.

Aloe – For Managing Diarrhea in Diverticulitis

Aloe is prepared from the gum of leaves of plant Aloe Socotrina of the natural order Liliaceae. Aloe is a significant medicine for managing complaint of diarrhea in diverticulitis. The stool is frequent, thin, yellow and may have undigested food particles. An urgency to pass stool is marked. In most cases, urge to stool appears soon after eating. A constant bearing down in the rectum is felt. There is abdominal pain with bloating (especially left side abdomen). There is also a discharge of much offensive flatus that relieves the abdominal pain.

China – For Diverticulitis with Abdominal Pain and Flatus

Homeopathic medicine China is prepared from the dried bark of a plant Cinchona officinalis that belongs to natural order Rubiaceae. Use of China is considered in cases of diverticulitis where there is abdominal pain, bloating and excessive flatus. The abdomen feels tight with rumbling and moving of flatus. Bending over double gives relief in pain. Along with this profuse, watery, offensive stool may appear frequently. A marked debility arises due to frequent loose stool.

Symptoms of Diverticulitis

The symptoms of diverticulitis include abdominal pain usually on the lower left side, abdominal tenderness, nausea, vomiting, changes in bowel habits (mostly constipation and less commonly diarrhea), blood in the stool and fever. Some complications may appear in cases of diverticulitis. The main ones include abscess formation, peritonitis (most serious one that can be fatal thus require immediate help from conventional mode of treatment), fistula (between bowel and bowel or between the bowel and urinary bladder ) and stricture/blockage in the colon from scarring.

Balanitis is a condition where there is an inflammation of the head (glans) of the penis and the foreskin (the flap of skin covering the glans). Balanitis can be painful but is not usually a serious condition. It is most common in uncircumcised men having foreskin around the head of the penis.

Balanitis can be effectively treated with natural homeopathic remedies. Homeopathic medicines help in reducing the inflammation, swelling, redness of the glans penis and the foreskin very effectively. They manage symptoms of balanitis efficiently including pain, itching on glans and painful urination. Homeopathy does not recommend use of any medicated creams (like anti – fungal or steroid creams) for application on skin or any sort of antibiotics that give temporary relief and suppresses the problem.

Homeopathy treats root cause

Homeopathy not only offer symptomatic relief but also aims to give a permanent cure in balanitis by addressing the root cause behind it. It strengthens the body’s self-healing system to treat the cause in a very gentle and natural manner. Most cases of balanitis having mild to moderate intensity recover completely with homeopathic medicines. The total healing time varies from person to person depending on chronicity and severity of problem.

Recommended for acute / chronic/ recurrent balanitis

Homeopathic medicines are highly suggested for balanitis whether acute or chronic and recurrent type. With proper homeopathic treatment as per the recommended guidelines by a homeopathic doctor, the frequency and intensity of symptoms reduces remarkably. It also helps to reduce chances of any complications. Homeopathy also help reduce the requirement of repeated use of medicated creams and frequent antibiotics.

Individualized medication

Homeopathic medicines are selected individually for every case of balanitis based on the symptom picture. Numerous medicines are indicated in homeopathy to treat cases of balanitis. Only after complete case evaluation, the medicine is selected for every case, so these should be taken only under the consultation of a homeopathic physician.

Homeopathy Is Free Of Side Effects

Homeopathic medicines never cause any harmful side effects. These are highly diluted medicines that manage balanitis in a natural way hence are very safe to use.

Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines for Balanitis

The top 8 homeopathic medicines for treating balanitis are Apis Mellifica, Caladium, Merc Sol, Rhus Tox, Sulphur, Nitric Acid, Cantharis and Thuja.

1. Apis Mellifica – For Balanitis with Burning, Stinging Pains

Apis Mellifica is a highly effective medicine for balanitis. In cases needing Apis Mellifica, there is marked inflammation and swelling of glans. The foreskin is also inflamed. This inflammation is attended with an intense burning and stinging pain. A thin discharge may be present under the foreskin. Painful urination is frequently present along with the above symptoms.

When to use Apis Mellifica?

This medicine is highly suggested for cases of balanitis with marked burning, stinging pains with inflamed glans and a painful urination.

How to use Apis Mellifica?

Both low and high potencies of this medicine work well, however, it is advised to begin with its 30C potency that can be taken one or two times a day.

2. Caladium – For Balanitis With Marked Redness Of The Glans

Caladium is useful for cases of balanitis with marked redness of glans. The glans is covered with reddish spots, and there is marked dryness. The foreskin is also swollen and sore, especially along the margins. Biting pain while urinating is a marked feature in cases needing Caladium.

When to use Caladium?

This medicine is an excellent choice to manage balanitis with markedly red glans with red spots with biting pain while urinating.

How to use Caladium?

It is advised to use Caladium 30C one to two times a day.

3. Merc Sol – For Balanitis With Marked Swelling And Painful Sensitivity

Merc Sol is a prominent medicine for balanitis where there is marked swelling and painful sensitivity of the glans and the prepuce. Small vesicles may be present on the glans and prepuce. There may be oozing of fluid from these vesicles along with a burning sensation. Thin milk-like discharge may be present under the glans penis. Severe burning on urination may also be felt.

When to use Merc Sol?

This medicine can be considered for cases of balanitis with excessive swelling of glans along with tiny fluid filled eruptions (vesicles) and painful sensitivity to touch glans and prepuce.

How to use Merc Sol?

The most commonly used potency of Merc Sol is 30C that can be taken once or twice a day.

4. Rhus Tox – For Balanitis With Dark Red Swelling And Pain

Rhus Tox offers a natural cure for balanitis where there is dark red swelling of the glans and prepuce. It is attended with a lot of pain, itching and stinging sensation on the prepuce. Moist vesicles may also appear on the glans in few cases where Rhus Tox is indicated.

When to use Rhus Tox?

This medicine works well for balanitis with dark red swelling along with marked pain, itching and stinging sensation.

How to use Rhus Tox?

It is advised to begin this medicine with 30C potency to be taken twice or thrice a day as per the intensity of the complaint.

5. Sulphur – For Balanitis With Marked Itching

Sulphur is a leading medicine for balanitis where there is marked itching on the glans and prepuce. There is intense burning. The glans and prepuce become swollen and red. Offensive sweat is present around the genitals in most cases. Copious secretion of fetid smell may be present.

When to use Sulphur?

This medicine is recommended to manage itching and burning sensation on glans and prepuce in balanitis cases.

How to use Sulphur?

It is recommended mainly in 30C power that can be taken once a day in cases of moderate intensity. In mild cases, Sulphur 30C can be used once or twice weekly.

6. Nitric Acid – For Balanitis With Reddish Spots On Glans With Offensive Moisture

Nitric Acid is a highly suitable homeopathic medicine for balanitis where reddish spots appear on the glans along with moisture. The moisture is foul smelling, and small pimples may appear on the glans penis. The foreskin is also inflamed and swollen along with soreness. Burning, sticking, or tearing pains may appear in the foreskin along with the presence of itchy vesicles. Nitric Acid is also indicated for cases of phimosis and paraphimosis along with sharp and stitching pains in prepuce.

When to use Nitric Acid?

This medicine can be used for balanitis with presence of red spots on glans with foul smelling moisture.

How to use Nitric Acid?

One can use this medicine once a day in 30C power.

7. Cantharis – For Balanitis With Painful Urination

Cantharis is an important medicine for managing painful urination in cases of balanitis. The glans is intensely swollen and is very painful to pressure. There is severe pain, burning, smarting on passing urine that may continue even after urination. Sometimes cutting pains appear on urinating. Urine may be scanty with frequent urging. Violent pain in the glans may precede urination.

When to use Cantharis?

Cantharis is a topmost medicine to manage balanitis with marked pain, burning when passing urine that may continue after urination as well.

How to use Cantharis?

It is available in different potencies from low to high, however initially it is advised to take it in 30C potency once or twice a day.

8. Thuja – For Balanitis Linked To Gonorrhoea Infection

Thuja is of great use in balanitis cases that arise due to a gonorrhea infection (a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae). In cases needing Thuja, the glans is very sensitive and has red sores. Burning between the prepuce and glans penis is also marked. There is yellow-green discharge and scalding pain while urinating.

When to use Thuja?

It is indicated to manage balanitis associated with gonorrhea infection with red sores on glans with sensitivity to touch and yellow-green penile discharge.

How to use Thuja?

In the beginning of the treatment, it is suggested to use Thuja 30C once a day.

Symptoms of Balanitis

The main signs of balanitis include redness and swelling of the glans and foreskin. The symptoms include pain and itching of glans, pain while urinating, soreness of glans, bad smell on the glans, and discharge under the foreskin. Some of the main complications of balanitis include phimosis (inability to retract foreskin from the head of the penis) in chronic balanitis, the decreased blood supply to glans and scarring or narrowing of the penis opening.

Causes of Balanitis

Balanitis can be caused by infections from overgrowth of yeast and bacteria under the foreskin. Poor hygiene is the main contributing factor. Other factors that predispose a male to balanitis include not completely rinsing the soap from the penis while washing, irritation of the glans from chemicals present in perfumed soaps, lotions, shower gels, condoms or lubricants, uncontrolled diabetes, and reactive arthritis. Too much cleansing or over washing can also irritate the glans and contribute to balanitis. STIs (sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, syphilis), skin conditions like eczema, and some medicines like tetracycline can also predispose one to balanitis.

Vomiting (medically known as emesis) refers to a forceful ejection of stomach contents through the mouth. Vomiting is a symptom rather than a disease and can arise from a wide range of causes. Some of the reasons for vomiting include overeating, indigestion, food poisoning, and gastrointestinal infections. Homeopathy can be used to manage episodes of vomiting along with other symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. The top homeopathic medicines for vomiting include Ipecac, Arsenic Album, and Veratrum Album.

Some other medical conditions that can cause vomiting include disorders of the gastrointestinal tract like Crohn’s disease, gastritis, pancreatitis, celiac disease, gastroparesis, peptic ulcer, GERD (gastro-esophageal reflux disease), milk allergy, liver disease, intestinal obstruction, inflammed gallbladder (cholecystitis), morning sickness of pregnancy, inner ear disorders including Meniere’s disease, migraines, BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo), motion/travelling illness, certain medications, chemotherapy, anaesthesia, brain injury/tumor and excessive intake of alcohol.

Homeopathic Treatment of Vomiting

Homeopathic remedies offer a natural and safe treatment for vomiting. Numerous homeopathic medicines are used to treat vomiting. The most suitable among them is selected for every individual case depending upon the characteristic symptoms.

Homeopathic Medicines for Vomiting

Ipecac – For Vomiting with Intense Nausea

Ipecac is a natural medicine for vomiting prepared from the dried root of a plant named ipecacuanha. The natural order of this plant is Rubiaceae. Ipecac is very useful in cases of vomiting attended with intense nausea. The nausea is almost constant. The vomiting may be of white glairy mucus, watery fluid, yellowish/greenish colored matter or undigested food. It is usually in copious quantities and may be attended with cutting or colicky abdominal pains and a loss of appetite. A characteristic feature is a clean tongue with the above symptoms. Apart from these, there may be a cough attended with vomiting (a spasmodic cough).

Arsenic Album – For Vomiting Due to Food Poisoning and GIT Infections

Arsenic Album is a natural remedy for vomiting in cases of food poisoning and GIT infections. In cases where Arsenic Album is indicated, the vomiting may be green, yellow, bitter, sour, or clear. It may also contain blood in some cases. Vomiting appears soon after eating or drinking. Diarrhea with loose, watery, copious, offensive stool also arises. There is a complete loss of appetite with vomiting. Burning in the stomach is present in most cases, and abdominal colic and shivering may be present. There may be marked fatigue and anxiety. Arsenic Album is also indicated in cases where of food poisoning, stomach infections, cholera, and gastritis.

Veratrum Album – For Vomiting With Diarrhea

Veratrum  Album is an effective natural medicine for vomiting prepared from the rootstocks of a plant called White Hellebore. The natural order of this plant is Melanthaceae. Veratrum Album is very beneficial in cases of vomiting attended with diarrhea. Vomiting is accompanied with continued nausea, retching, and weakness. The vomiting is copious and forcible, of bile or food and drink. Vomiting and diarrhea are usually attended with cold sweat especially on the forehead. Ther stool is frequent, watery, gushing with abdominal cramps or severe pinching colic. Pains may also appear in calves and feet. During stool, the person feels chilly and may shiver. Episodes of fainting may appear with the above features. Veratrum Album is also a top listed homeopathic medicine for treating cholera infection.

Colocynthis – For Vomiting With Abdominal Pain

Colocynthis offers a natural cure for vomiting accompanied by abdominal pain. It is prepared from the pulp of a fruit of a plant called Cucumis Colocynthis, also known as Bitter Apple. The natural order of this plant is Cucurbitaceae. The vomiting may be of food or yellow-green substances. The abdominal pain tends to get relieved by bending over double or applying pressure. This pain may be crampy, colicky, cutting, or griping in nature, and is most marked around the navel region. Obstructed flatus is present with the above symptoms. Watery stool appears in some cases.

Ferrum Met – For Vomiting While Eating or Soon After Eating

Ferrum Met offers natural relief from vomiting that occurs soon after eating, or in some cases, even while eating. The vomiting is sour and acidic, and there is pain or pressure in the pit of the stomach. The pain tends to get better after vomiting. Eructations of sour, foul taste appear in most cases. Ferrum Met is also helpful in cases of a cough that worsens upon eating and is followed by vomiting.

Sepia – For Morning Sickness and Vomiting

Sepia is an excellent homeopathic medicine for vomiting related to morning sickness in pregnancy. Vomiting of food and bile is marked during the morning. In some cases, milky fluid is vomited. Even the simplest food leads to vomiting. There is marked nausea present in the morning as well as after eating. Even the smell of food or cooking can bring on nausea. In severe cases, even the thought of the food causes sickness.

Iris Versicolor – For Headache/Migraine With Vomiting

Iris Versicolor is a homeopathic remedy for vomiting prepared from the fresh root of a plant named Blue Flag. This plant belongs to the family Iridaceae. Iris Versicolor is a wonderful homeopathic remedy for headache/migraine attended with vomiting. There is marked nausea and pain in the forehead. The pain feels like a constricted band on the forehead. The vomiting is bilious, acidic of intensely sour nature, and burns the throat. Heartburn may also be present. A headache may begin with a blur before eyes and cause disturbances in sleep.

Cocculus Indicus – For Motion Sickness causing Vomiting

Cocculus is a homeopathic remedy prepared from the seeds of a plant called Cocculus Indicus. This plant belongs to the natural order Menispermaceae. Cocculus is a very valuable homeopathic medicine for vomiting in cases of motion sickness or vomiting that occurs while traveling. There appear nausea and vomiting from moving in a car, a train, boat. Vomiting may be bitter or sour and foul. It may be accompanied by bitter, putrid belchings. There is also profuse salivation with above.

Robinia – For Sour Vomiting and GERD

Homeopathic medicine Robinia is prepared from the fresh bark of root and young twigs of a plant called Robinia Pseud-acacia of the natural order Leguminosae. Robinia offers a natural homeopathic treatment for intensely sour vomiting. Along with vomiting, there may be acidity and heartburn. Oppression in the pit of the stomach is also present. Taste of mouth may be foul and bitter. Robinia is a top-grade medicine for GERD (gastro-esophagal reflux disease) with intense heartburn and sour vomiting. It is also used to treat a migraine coupled with intense sour, acid vomiting and nausea.

Nux Vomica – For Vomiting with Marked Retching

Nux Vomica is a significant homeopathic medicine for vomiting coupled with marked retching. The vomiting may be greenish, oily/greasy or of undigested food. Stomach pains are present that tend to get better after vomiting. Along with this constipation may be present with a constant ineffectual desire to pass stool (but passing a little at a time.) Nux Vomica is also used in cases of vomiting arising from the intake of alcohol.

Aethusa – For Vomiting Due to Intake of Milk

Aethusa is prepared from a plant Aethusa Cynapium commonly known by the name of Fool’s Parsley. This plant belongs to natural order Umbelliferae. Aethusa is a top grade homeopathic remedy for vomiting that occurs due to the intake of milk. Aethusa works well in people, especially children and infants who cannot tolerate milk. The milk is vomited soon after consumption in the form of large curds or cheesy matter. The child feels weak and tends to fall asleep after vomiting. In some cases, loose stool with greenish mucus may also be present.

Pulsatilla – For Vomiting After Eating Fatty Food

Pulsatilla is a natural homeopathic medicine prepared from a plant called Pulsatilla Nigricans (commonly known as windflower.) This plant belongs to the family Ranunculaceae. Pulsatilla is helpful for cases of vomiting with stomach derangement from taking fatty food like creams, pastries, ice creams. Abdominal colic, loose stool, and nausea appear with vomiting. Chilliness and pale face are attending features.

Phosphorus – For Vomiting With Blood (Hematemesis)

Homeopathic remedy Phosphorus is used in cases of vomiting where there is blood (hematemesis). Vomiting may contain pure bright/brown blood-like matter. The blood may be mixed with bile and mucus.

Chelidonium – For Vomiting in Liver and Gall Bladder Diseases

Chelidonium is a natural remedy for vomiting in cases of liver and gallbladder diseases. There appears vomiting of bilious, sour, greenish matter. The person needing Chelidonium is unable to retain anything. This is most times attended with giddiness and nausea. Pain in the region of liver and gallbladder are also prominent.

Symptoms Attending Vomiting

Nausea is a common attending symptom of vomiting. Other symptoms that may attend with vomiting include dizziness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever. A common complication of vomiting is dehydration and loss of body electrolytes. Some features of dehydration include a dry mouth, decreased/dark urine, headache, and confusion.
It should be noted that vomiting for more than 12 hours that contains blood and when attended with a stiff neck is an emergency and needs immediate medical treatment.

Pancreatitis refers to the inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas has two main functions – exocrine and endocrine. The exocrine function is to aid digestion, and the endocrine function is to regulate the blood sugar levels in the body. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic; in an acute condition, there is a sudden, short-term inflammation, while in chronic cases, there is long-lasting inflammation of the pancreas that can last for months or years. Homeopathy essentially plays a supportive role in treating pancreatitis. Homeopathic medicines should be used in conjunction with other conventional methods of treatment to help in the symptomatic management of pancreatitis. Homeopathic medicines help manage the symptoms of pancreatitis like abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

There are many causes that lead to pancreatitis, but the main ones include excessive intake of alcohol and the formation of gallstones. Other causes of pancreatitis are smoking, high levels of calcium or triglycerides, infection, injury, cystic fibrosis, narrow or blocked ducts of the pancreas and certain medications. In around 15 to 30 percent of the cases of pancreatitis, the cause remains unknown.

Homeopathic Management of Pancreatitis

The most suitable homeopathic medicine for pancreatitis is selected individually based upon the prominent symptoms of the patient. Finalizing homeopathic prescription for pancreatitis requires a detailed case analysis followed by its evaluation. Since it is a supplementary treatment to be taken with regular medicine, homeopathic treatment for pancreatitis should be taken under the supervision of a homeopathic physician and self-medication should be avoided.

Homeopathic Medicines for Pancreatitis

Belladonna – Natural Medicine for Abdominal Pain in Pancreatitis

Belladonna is a natural medicine prepared from a plant called Deadly Nightshade. The plant belongs to the natural order Solanaceae. Belladonna is well indicated for abdominal pain in cases of pancreatitis. For using Belladonna the nature of pain can be griping, cutting, pinching or clutching type. The pain is severe and may be relieved by pressing the abdomen. Most of the times, episodes of pain in the abdomen come on suddenly, last for a shorter time, and disappear almost suddenly.
Heat in the abdomen may be felt along with pain. The abdomen is sensitive even to the slightest touch. Tenderness of the abdomen worsens from least movement, and there may be abdominal distension.

Colocynthis – Homeopathic Medicine for Pancreatitis where Abdominal Pain gets Better by Bending Forward

Homeopathic medicine Colocynthis is an effective plant remedy used to treat pancreatitis. It is prepared from the pulp of a fruit of a plant named Citrullus Colocynthis or Bitter Apple. This plant is native to Turkey and it belongs to the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Colocynthis is also helpful for abdominal pain in cases of pancreatitis. The pain appears in the upper abdomen and worsens after eating or drinking the smallest amount of food or drink. Bending forward and applying hard pressure over the abdomen helps relieve abdominal pain. The pain in the abdomen may be colicky or cutting in nature. The abdomen is sensitive and painful to touch and may be followed by a watery stool. A constant inclination to vomit may be present along with the above symptoms.

Arsenic Album – Effective Homeopathic Remedy for Diarrhea and Vomiting in Pancreatitis

Arsenic Album is a natural medicine for diarrhea and vomiting in cases of pancreatitis. The stool in such cases is watery, profuse, often mixed with mucus and undigested food. Diarrhea gets worse after eating and worsening of diarrhea at midnight is prominently noted. A marked weakness is present along with diarrhea. Vomiting soon after eating or drinking something is another symptom. The vomit is of green-yellow liquid and tastes bitter. There is constant nausea present along with vomiting. Loss of appetite, cutting or tearing pains in the abdomen, and nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are usually present. There may be a burning sensation in the abdomen. Intense anxiety and marked restlessness are some other attending features.

Iris Versicolor – Effective Homeopathic Remedy for Pancreatitis with Burning Distress

Iris Versicolor is a homeopathic medicine prepared from the fresh root of a plant known as Blue Flag. This plant belongs to natural order Iridaceae. The use of this homeopathic medicine is highly considered in cases of pancreatitis where there is a burning distress in the region of the pancreas. The burning is so marked that even consuming cold water does not offer relief. Along with these features, there may be abdominal colic that gets better by bending forward. Passing flatus also helps relieve the pain. Abdominal pain may be attended with watery diarrhea and sweetish vomiting. The stool may be greasy or fatty in nature. Iris Versicolor is also indicated in cases of pancreatic diabetes.

Conium – Homeopathic Treatment for Sudden Vomiting and Diarrhea in Acute Pancreatitis

Conium offers a natural cure for pancreatitis in cases where there is a sudden attack of vomiting and diarrhea (acute pancreatitis.) A night aggravation of diarrhea and vomiting is often noted. There is vomiting of a white substance along with an ache and pressure in the upper abdomen. There is hardness and distension of the abdomen along with great sensitivity. The person has a constant urge to evacuate the bowels. The stool is a liquid mixed with hard lumps, undigested food and passes with loud emissions of flatus.

Phosphorus – Natural Remedy for Pancreatitis with Stool that is Greasy and Oily

Phosphorus is significant homeopathic medicine for pancreatitis with prominent greasy, oily stool. Other attending features include sensitivity in the abdomen which is painful to touch, abdominal distension and incarcerated flatus. Jaundice may also be present and the eyes, face, trunk, and limbs appear brownish-yellow. There is vomiting of food, sour matter or of white or yellow bitter substance. The stools are profuse and mixed with lumps of white mucus.

Leptandra – Natural Medicine for Jaundice in Pancreatitis

Leptandra is is a natural homeopathic medicine prepared from the root of a plant called Leptandra Virginica or Black Root. This plant belongs to natural order Scrophulariaceae. There is vomiting of bile with marked nausea. Loss of appetite, excessive fatigue, and diarrhea that is worse in the morning hours are some other attending features.

Pancreas and its Functions

The pancreas is a gland present in the abdomen and has four parts i.e. head, neck, body, and tail. The pancreas is approximately 6 inches to 10 inches in length and performs both exocrine as well as endocrine function. Around 95 % of pancreas gland performs an exocrine function, and the rest consists of cells called Islets of Langerhans that perform the endocrine function. The enzymes pancreatic protease (trypsin and chymotrypsin), serum amylase and lipase perform the exocrine function. The pancreatic protease help to digest proteins, serum amylase aid digestion of carbohydrates and serum lipase help for digesting fats. Insulin and glucagon perform the endocrine role that controls the blood glucose levels.

Signs and Symptoms of Pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis: The signs and symptoms of acute pancreatitis include pain in the upper abdomen that radiates to the back. Eating and drinking make the pain worse. Leaning forwards may bring pain relief while lying flat on the back worsens the pain. Tender abdomen, nausea, vomiting, fever, jaundice, diarrhea are other features attending pain in the abdomen.

Chronic pancreatitis: A case of chronic pancreatitis presents itself with almost similar symptoms as that of acute pancreatitis. It includes recurrent episodes of abdomen pain, nausea, and vomiting. Other features that accompany these symptoms are appetite loss, weight loss due to poor absorption of food, jaundice, smelly and greasy stool. Chances are also there to develop diabetes if the cells that produce insulin get damaged.

Scanty or light periods is a condition medically known as hypomenorrhea. While scanty periods occurring once in a while should not be a cause of concern, any changes in the menstrual flow accompanied with pelvic pain for several months should be brought to a doctor’s notice. Homeopathic medicines for scanty periods offer a natural solution to the problem. Pulsatilla, Sepia, and Graphites are the top homeopathic remedies that are used to treat scanty periods. Homeopathy can help improve the menstrual flow by addressing the underlying cause that is contributing to scanty periods.

The leading causes of scanty periods include emotional stress, excessive exercise, being underweight, an eating disorder where a person has intense calorie restriction, hormonal imbalance, using oral contraceptive pills (OCP’s), using intrauterine devices (IUD’s), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), anovulatory menstrual cycles, and hyperthyroidism. In some cases, a woman may experience scanty periods during the perimenopausal period (transition into menopause). A rare but possible cause of scanty periods is Asherman’s Syndrome (formation of scar tissue in the uterus cavity.)

Homeopathic Treatment of Scanty Periods

Homeopathy offers natural treatment for scanty periods. Since homeopathic medicines are very mild and made of natural substances, they treat scanty periods without any side effects. Homeopathic medicines are selected individually for every case after a detailed case analysis, thereby offering a highly individualized treatment.

Homeopathic Medicines for Scanty Periods

Pulsatilla – Natural Homeopathic Medicine for Scanty Periods

Pulsatilla is prepared from the fresh plant of Pulsatilla Nigricans commonly known by the name of Windflower. The natural order of this plant is Ranunculaceae. Pulsatilla is natural medicine to help improve the menstrual flow in cases of scanty periods. Female needing Pulsatilla generally tends to have scanty and late periods. The menstrual flow is mostly present in the daytime and may change appearance. Pulsatilla also works well in cases of suppressed periods.
Along with scanty flow, menstrual colic with restlessness and chilliness may be present. The colic may lead to vomiting. The woman may be sad and want to weep during the periods. There may be an attending complaint of leucorrhoea before or after menses. Pulsatilla is also highly useful for treating scanty periods in cases of PCOS.

Sepia – Homeopathic Medicine for Scanty Periods with Irregular Menstrual Cycle

Sepia is a natural cure for irregular menses causing scanty periods. In cases needing Sepia, the menses may be too early or too late, but the menstrual flow is always scanty. A bearing down pain in the pelvis may be marked. Abdominal distress, pain in the back and constipation may precede the menses. Acne on the face before menses may also be present. A feeling of sadness along with a persistent headache may appear during menses. It is well indicated for cases of infertility in women who have scanty and irregular periods.

Graphites – Effective Homeopathic Remedy for Scanty and Painful Periods

Graphites offers a natural cure for scanty periods that are also painful. The key feature to use Graphites in cases of scanty periods includes bad colic during the menses. There is griping, abdominal spasms, colicky or labor – like pains in the uterus with hip pain and backache. Tearing pains in the ovaries may also be felt. There may be a sensation of heat in the abdomen. The menstrual flow may be thick or thin, pale or dark in color. The periods also last for a shorter duration. Other accompanying symptoms include pain in the vagina along with dryness.

Lachesis – Natural Treatment for Scanty Periods with Blackish Flow

Lachesis is indicated for scanty periods with a blackish flow. The flow may be offensive, and the periods become shorter in duration (sometimes for as less as an hour.) Marked ovarian pains may appear during menses. The pain may be pressing or sharp, shooting or stitching in nature. Labor-like pains in the uterus and pain in small of the back may also appear during menses.

Conium – Homeopathic Medicine for Scanty Periods of Shorter Duration

Conium is an effective homeopathic medicine for scanty periods that are brief. A person needing Conium may tend to get late periods that are delayed by two to three months. Pain in the hypogastric region (central part of the lower abdomen) extending down the thigh and legs. A marked attending feature is a pain and soreness in the breast before periods. The breast pain worsens while walking and leucorrhoea may follow menses.

Kali Carb – Natural Homeopathic Remedy for Scanty Menses with Pungent Odor

Kali Carb is a homeopathic remedy indicated for scanty menses with a pungent odor. Menstrual flow in such cases may also be acrid. Before the menses begin, there may be hot flashes, shooting / violent colicky pains over the abdomen and a feeling of chilliness. During the menses, there may be a headache, aching pains in small of back, lethargy, and sleepiness.

Viburnum Opulus – For Scanty Periods that Last Few Hours

Viburnum Opulus is prepared from the fresh bark of a plant named High Cranberry. The natural order of this plant is Caprifoliaceae. Viburnum Opulus is helpful when the menses are scanty and last only for a few hours. Blood is thin, light-colored and may have an offensive odor. Periods are attended with cramping uterine pains. The pain from uterus tends to radiate down the thighs. Nausea and nervous restlessness may be present with the pain. Before the menses begin, there may be bearing down or excruciating pain in the uterus, aching in the sacral region and sharp, shooting pain in the ovaries.

Manganum Aceticum – Natural Treatment for Scanty, Early Periods

Manganum Aceticum is a natural homeopathic medicine for scanty and early periods. Females needing Manganum Aceticum start their periods too early and have a scanty flow. Menstrual flow is pale colored and lasts only for two days. This medicine is also indicated for scanty and early periods due to anemia.

Natrum Mur – Homeopathic Cure for Scanty Menses Followed by Profuse Flow

Natrum Mur is an excellent homeopathic medicine for menses that are scanty for a day or two followed by a profuse flow. The flow is more during the night. Uterine cramps appear with cutting pain in the groins. Anxiety, sadness, irritability, pressing headache arise before menses. Natrum Mur also works well in cases of scanty and delayed periods in anemic women. Natrum Mur is also thought of in cases of sterility in females with late and scanty periods.

Ignatia – For Scanty, Stringy Periods with Dark Clots

Use of homeopathic medicine Ignatia is considered in cases where the menses are scanty and stringy with dark clots. During periods, griping, cutting uterine colic may appear. Uterine spasms seem to get better by pressure. Burning heat in the vagina before the menses may be felt. Other symptoms include heaviness in the head, sensitivity to light, anxiety, palpitation, extreme prostration before and during menses is present.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the women’s upper genital tract including the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes. Pelvic inflammatory disease is mainly caused by sexually transmitted bacteria that ascend the genital tract from the vagina and cervix. The homeopathic medicines that help treat pelvic inflammatory disease include Sepia Succus, Merc Sol, Phosphorus, Sabina Officinalis, Medorrhinum and Kreosotum.

Many bacterial infections can cause PID, but the most common ones include Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. In some cases, bacteria that are usually harmless and present in the vagina can cause PID. This can occur after abortion, miscarriage or childbirth. There are certain risk factors for PID. These risk factors include an of age less than 25 years, having more than one sexual partner, or having intercourse without the use of a condom.

Homeopathic Treatment of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

There is an excellent scope of treating many gynecological conditions including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in the homeopathic system of medicine. Homeopathic medicines boost the body’s natural defense mechanism to fight with the infectious agents and clear up the infection to treat PID naturally. These are selected individually for every case of PID.

Homeopathic Medicines for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Sepia Succus – Natural Medicine for PID with Pain in Lower Abdomen/ Pelvic Area

Sepia Succus is an excellent homeopathic medicine for treating PID with marked pain in lower abdomen or pelvic area. Along with pelvic pain, a prominent bearing down sensation in the pelvis assist. In some cases needing Sepia Succus, burning or griping in the uterus is present. Vaginal discharge of yellowish or greenish may also arise that may be offensive.

Merc Sol – Effective Homeopathic Medicine for PID with Vaginal Discharge

Merc Sol is a natural medicine for PID with excessive vaginal discharge. The symptoms that indicate the need for Merc Sol include acrid, excoriating, and itchy discharges that cause a burning sensation in the vagina. The discharges may be purulent, yellow or green. The discharges tend to get worse upon urination.
In some cases, a stitching uterine pain may be present. Additionally, there may be a stinging ovarian pain.

Phosphorus – Natural Remedy for PID with Bleeding from Uterus between Periods

Phosphorus is a beneficial homeopathic medicine for treating PID cases where there is bleeding from the uterus between periods. The uterine bleeding tends to be profuse. Weakness usually follows the menstrual bleeding. Other symptoms include ovarian pain (specifically left-sided). The ovarian pain is felt the most during menses. Leucorrhoea of white or watery mucus may be present. A weak sensation in the abdomen may be present along with leucorrhoea.

Sabina Officinalis – Effective Homeopathic Treatment for PID with Heavy Periods

Sabina Officinalis is a well-indicated homeopathic medicine for pelvic inflammatory disease with heavy periods. The periods are profuse and gushing in nature. The bleeding is bright red colored with dark clots in it. The blood may have an offensive odor. Motion tends to worsen the blood flow. Pain in the sacral back extending to pubes is a primary accompanying symptom. This remedy is also recommended for inflammation of uterus and ovaries that may occur following childbirth or an abortion.

Medorrhinum – Natural Homeopathic Medicine for PID with Painful Periods

Medorrhinum is a significant homeopathic medicine for PID where the woman experiences intensely painful periods. There is an excruciating pain the pelvic area along with ovarian pains that get better with pressure. The menstrual bleeding is copious, dark and offensive. Vaginal discharge of acrid nature and a fish-like odor is also present in some cases.

Kreosotum – Natural Treatment for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease with Pain during Intercourse

Kreosotum is a natural medicine PID when there is pain during intercourse (dyspareunia). Burning in the genitalia is felt along with pain. Kreosotum is also useful in cases of pelvic inflammatory disease where there is bleeding after intercourse. Along with the above symptoms, there may be offensive, itching, corrosive leucorrhoea. The leucorrhoea worsens in between menses and often leaves a yellow stain on clothes.

Symptoms of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

In many cases of a pelvic inflammatory disease, there are no symptoms and the condition goes undiagnosed. When the symptoms of PID do arise, they include pain in the lower abdomen or pelvic area, pain/bleeding during intercourse, and vaginal discharge of yellow/green or offensive nature. Other symptoms include uterine bleeding in between periods and painful urination. In some cases heavy, painful periods are present. Sometimes fever with chills and nausea/vomiting may be present along with above-said features. The above symptoms vary from mild to severe from case to case. Some other complications related to PID include infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and the formation of an abscess in the fallopian tubes or ovaries and long-term pelvic pain.

Varicose veins refer to enlarged, twisted, or engorged veins. Varicose veins can develop in any part of the body but most commonly appear in the legs and feet. Varicose veins in the legs develop as a result of the pooling of blood due to improper functioning of valves in the veins of the legs.    

Homeopathy has an excellent scope for treating varicose veins. It can effectively manage its symptoms like pain, cramping, tiredness, and a feeling of heaviness in the legs. Homeopathy works on strengthening the valves of the veins in the legs, reducing blood engorgement to give symptomatic relief in the varicose veins. One of the biggest benefits of using these remedies for varicose veins is that they cause no side effects. These medicines are made of natural substances and are highly diluted, yet potent, and they work to prevent the backflow of blood in the veins.

The conventional treatment for varicose veins usually involves techniques like sclerotherapy, laser surgery, endoscopic vein surgery, and endovenous ablation therapy. Despite an invasive surgery, the chances of recurrence of the problem are common. On the other hand, homeopathy can treat varicose veins gently and prevent surgical interventions in most of the cases having mild to moderate intensity. Homeopathy works to restore the internal healing mechanism of the body. This helps address the medical condition naturally and effectively. Unlike conventional treatment, homeopathy offers long-term relief from varicose veins. Once homeopathic treatment for varicose veins has been successfully administered, the chances of the condition recurring are rare or maybe none.
Homeopathic prescription for varicose veins is done based on the law of individualization. This means the characteristic symptoms in every individual case are studied in detail to decide homeopathic prescriptions for any case of varicose veins. Such individualized medicines work best to treat varicose veins. There is an excellent scope to treat mild to moderate cases of varicose veins in homeopathy. However, severe cases and cases having associated complications require conventional treatment as homeopathy has its limitations in helping such cases.

Top 9 Homeopathic Medicines for Varicose Veins

The top nine homeopathic medicines for varicose veins include natural medicines like Hamamelis Virginiana, Pulsatilla Nigricans, Calcarea Fluor, Fluoric Acid, Arnica Montana, Carbo Veg, Calcarea Carb, Vipera Berus, and Lachesis Muta.

1. Hamamelis Virginiana – For Tiredness/Aching in Legs

Hamamelis is prepared from a plant commonly named witch–hazel. This plant belongs to the family Hamamelidaceae. Hamamelis Virginiana is a highly effective remedy to reduce engorgement of blood in veins in cases of varicose veins. Its most prominent symptom indication is tiredness or aching in the legs. Along with this, a tense feeling in the legs may be present. The varicosities may look like hard and knotty swellings in the legs. A dragging sensation in the legs may be present. Pain in varicose veins from the slightest motion is another feature. Soreness of varicose veins may also arise. Hamamelis Virginiana can help to reduce the engorgement of blood in veins and its related symptoms. Deep-rooted, circular ulcers with stinging, pricking pain and high sensitivity are other prominent features of using the homeopathic medicine Hamamelis Virginiana.

When to use Hamamelis Virginiana?

This medicine is most recommended to manage varicose veins with tired, aching feeling in legs along with pain from the slightest movement by working to reduce engorgement of blood in veins.

How to use Hamamelis Virginiana?

One may take this medicine in 30 C potency one to three times a day depending on the severity of pain.

2. Pulsatilla Nigricans – For Varicose Veins that are Painful

Pulsatilla Nigricans for varicose veins in women when the symptoms worsen during menses and for varicose veins on lower limbs, forearms, and hands.

When to use Pulsatilla Nigricans?

It is a wonderful choice of medicine for varicose veins with pain of drawing, cramping type worse from hanging down limbs when sitting

How to use Pulsatilla Nigricans?

Its use is advised in 30 C potency once or twice a day.

3. Calcarea Fluor – For Hard, Knotty Varicose Veins

Calcarea Fluor is a highly recommended remedy for varicose veins. It is a biochemic medicine for varicose veins that works wonderfully in reducing the engorgement of blood in veins and improving blood circulation. A few indications for using Calcarea Fluor are enlarged veins, hardened veins, and knotty veins on lower limbs. The attending features are dry, cracked skin on the legs.

When to use Calcarea Fluor?

One may opt for its use in cases of hard, knotty veins on legs that can be attended by dry cracked skin on legs.

How to use Calcarea Fluor?

Its use is preferred in 6X potency and can be taken three to four times a day.

4. Fluoric Acid – For Varicose Veins Worsened By Warmth

Fluoric Acid is a valuable remedy for varicose veins treatment. The most characteristic feature of using Fluoric Acid is painful varicose veins in the legs that are made worse by warmth. Fluoric Acid is used to treat long-standing, obstinate cases of varicose veins. Apart from the above symptoms, Fluoric Acid is useful for varicose ulcers with red margins. Pain in ulcers is intense, and warmth worsens the pain while cold application relieves the pain.

When to use Fluoric Acid?

Fluoric Acid is suitable to treat varicose veins on legs when the condition gets worse from any kind of warm application externally. Besides, it is also beneficial for managing varicose ulcers with red borders attended with pain.

How to use Fluoric Acid?

Among various available potencies of Fluoric Acid, it is best to start with its 30C potency that can be taken once or twice a day as per the intensity of the problem.

5. Arnica Montana – For Varicose Veins with Soreness

Arnica Montana is prepared from the plant ‘Leopard’s Bane’ which belongs to the natural order Composite. Arnica Montana is a valuable remedy for varicose veins accompanied by extreme soreness. A fear of touching the legs is present as a result of the soreness. Exertion worsens the complaint. An aching, bruised sensation in the legs is also felt in some cases. A bruised feeling in the legs as if beaten may also be present. The skin of the legs may also be swollen, red, and hot.

When to use Arnica Montana?

This medicine can be selected for managing varicose veins attended with marked soreness means pain on touching.

How to use Arnica Montana?

It is most commonly used in 30 C potency. Arnica 30C can be used twice or thrice a day.

6. Carbo Veg – For Spider Veins

Carbo Veg is a prominently indicated remedy for spider veins. The veins appear reddish bluish. The skin feels cold and sweaty, and the person may experience itching that gets worse during the evening. Varicose ulcers that bleed easily also indicate the need for Carbo Veg.

When to use Carbo Veg?

It is a highly preferred medicine for spider veins with a reddish bluish appearance.

How to use Carbo Veg?

It has proven to be effective in 30C power that can be taken one to two times a day.

7. Calcarea Carb – For Painless Varicose Veins

Calcarea Carb is an excellent remedy for varicose veins. It is useful for varicose veins that are painless and appear only as prominent veins on the legs. Burning sensations in veins may be present in a few cases. A marked coldness in feet, excessive sweat on feet (sour-smelling), and varicose veins on the legs and thighs are well-treated with Calcarea Carb.

When to use Calcarea Carb?

This medicine can be used in cases of varicose veins without any sort of pain.

How to use Calcarea Carb?

This medicine can be taken in 30C potency only once a day.

8. Vipera Berus – For Bursting Sensation in Legs

Vipera Berus is a well-indicated remedy for varicose veins with a marked ‘bursting’ feeling in the legs. A pain of an unbearable nature that gets worse on hanging down the legs is present. Elevating the legs brings relief. Severe cramping pain in the legs is also present. Swollen, tender veins and blueness of overlying skin are highly indicative of using the medicine Vipera Berus.

When to use Vipera Berus?

Vipera Berus can be prescribed in cases of varicose veins with a prominent bursting sensation in the legs and pain in the legs which gets worse in the case of hanging legs and better by elevating the legs.

How to use Vipera Berus?

Its use is done on an infrequent basis like one dose once or twice a week in 30 C power.

9. Lachesis Muta – For Varicose Ulcers

Lachesis Muta is an important medicine for treating varicose ulcers. People needing Lachesis Muta have ulcers with bluish-purplish surroundings. There is a thin, offensive discharge from the ulcers. Pus discharges may also be there in a few cases. Bleeding may arise from the ulcers, and an intense burning sensation may be present. There is extreme pain and high sensitivity to touch on the ulcer. Applying warmth to the ulcers helps relieve the pain. Itching that gets noticeably worse after sleeping is another characteristic feature.

When to use Lachesis?

Lachesis is an excellent choice of medicine indicated for managing varicose ulcers having bluish-purplish margins with a thin, offensive discharge with a burning sensation.

How to use Lachesis?

It is a strong medicine so should not be taken frequently. It is advised to use Lachesis 30C one dose once in a week only.

What are the Symptoms of Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins may not cause any symptoms in most of the cases and only appear as dark/purple-colored prominent veins in the leg. General symptoms include aching, tired or heavy feeling in the legs, throbbing and cramping in legs, and worsening of pain from sitting or standing for extended periods.
Color changes, swelling/inflammation, and ulcers on the legs may be indicative of severe changes like phlebitis (inflammation in a vein) and venous ulcers and should be addressed promptly.

Spider Veins are Not Varicose Veins

Spider veins are dilated clusters of tiny (<1mm diameter) superficial blood vessels developing close to the surface of the skin. They are also called telangiectasias. Spider veins appear as thin, red, blue, and purple lines or as web-like networks of blood vessels on the surface of the skin. These look like a spider’s web. They mostly appear on the face, legs, and feet. They don’t usually cause any problems and are mainly considered to be a cosmetic issue. These are generally common in older adults.

Varicose Veins – How Do They Develop?

The veins in our legs contain one-way valves. These valves of the veins in the legs allow only one-way blood flow (from the legs to the heart) when the muscles squeeze the veins in the leg.
When the muscles contract, the valves open and blood from the legs pushes upwards to reach the heart. When these muscles relax, the valves close to prevent the reverse flow of blood back into the legs. In case these valves don’t function properly, it results in a reverse flow of blood and stagnation of blood in the leg.
This causes the veins to become enlarged, twisted, and engorged, and they are known as varicose veins.

Factors that Contribute to Varicose Veins

Obesity: Obese people often develop varicose veins without any knowledge, as the veins are not visible beneath the layers of the skin (due to accumulated fat). With time, the pressure from the leaking veins causes damage on the surface of the skin, and the problem becomes visible. This also puts many overweight people at a higher risk of developing leg ulceration.

Standing/Sitting for a Long Time: Sitting or standing for long durations causes leads to poor blood circulation in the legs. When we sit, it becomes harder for the veins to move the blood to the heart. Over time, this can cause swelling in the ankles, blood clots, and varicose veins. Sitting with the legs crossed or bent for long durations can make the problem worse.

Old Age: With age, the veins lose elasticity and cause them to stretch. This causes the valves in the veins to become weak. As a result, the blood that should be moving towards the heart starts flowing backward.

Pregnancy: During pregnancy, it is very common for a woman to develop varicose veins since the volume of blood in the body increases, but overall, the flow of blood from the legs to the pelvis decreases. Varicose veins often develop or become worse during the later stages of pregnancy since the uterus starts to exert increased pressure on the veins in the legs. This condition often improves post pregnancy within three to twelve months.

Age: The chances of developing varicose veins increase with age. Aging causes the wear and tear of the valves in the veins, allowing blood to flow back into the veins where it gets collected.

Gender: Females are more likely to develop varicose veins due to hormonal changes they experience throughout their lifetime. Pregnancy, pre-menstruation, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and the use of birth control pills all cause hormonal changes in a woman’s body. Female hormones are known to relax the walls of the veins.

Family History: A family history of varicose veins makes a person susceptible to developing the condition.

Complications Related to Varicose Veins

1.Bleeding: Veins that are close to the skin may rupture and bleed. The bleeding may occur spontaneously or be the result of a minor injury.

2.Venous Ulcers: A venous ulcer is a painful sore that develops on the skin of the inner side of the leg, immediately above the ankle in case of varicose veins. Swelling of the leg, ankle, and heaviness in the leg, foul-smelling discharge from the ulcers, itching, burning, and pain of varying intensity may be present. A high fever may also be present in cases of infection.

3. Varicose Eczema: Varicose eczema (also known as stasis / gravitational eczema) is another complication of varicose veins. It affects the lower legs, where the skin gets dry, red, itchy, scaly, and flaky.

4. Superficial Thrombophlebitis: Superficial thrombophlebitis refers to an inflammation of the veinnear the surface of the skin caused by a blood clot.

5. DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis): Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to the development of a blood clotwithin a vein deep inside the body (usually in the leg). DVT may lead to severe complications like pulmonary embolism (when blood clots in veins break and travel via the bloodstream to lodge in the lungs) which is an emergency condition needing immediate medical help. Common symptoms of pulmonary embolism include sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, rapid pulse, and spitting of blood.