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Insect bites are puncture wounds caused by insects. Insects tend to bite either to defend themselves when they are agitated or when they are seeking to feed. Homeopathic medicines for insect bite can help in managing the insect bites where mild to moderate signs and symptoms are present, and are localised to the skin.

The most common insects that tend to bite or sting include bees, mosquitoes, wasps, flies, fleas, ants and bedbugs. Most of the insect bites are mild and only lead to slight discomfort in the majority of the cases.
When an insect bites or stings it injects a venom in the body. This results in a response from the body’s immune system. Usually immediately there occurs redness and swelling at the skin site being stung or bitten. This can be followed by soreness and itching. In a person having sensitivity to insect venom a life threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis may occur that needs immediate medical help from conventional mode of treatment.
Anaphylaxis refers to a severe allergic reaction that arises from  release of certain chemicals by the body’s immune system which can prove fatal if not treated promptly.
Some of the signs and symptoms that indicates severe allergic reaction are hives, flushed or pale skin attended with swelling of the throat and the tongue,  trouble in breathing,  sudden drop in the blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea (loose stool), lightheadedness, dizziness, a rapid pulse and loss of consciousness. In these cases urgent help from conventional mode of treatment is needed as  it can be life threatening if not treated immediately.
There are high chances of severe reaction usually in the elderly people and the children.

Symptoms

The insect bite leads to redness, swelling, inflammation, pain, stinging sensation at the site being bitten or stung. Next blisters (fluid filled eruptions) may develop on the affected skin site. Itching, and irritation on skin can be felt. The site of bite or sting may be hot to touch and may also have numbness and a tingling sensation. These signs and symptoms are not serious and tend to resolve within a few days normally. But in some cases from an allergic reaction urticaria develops on the skin. Urticaria is also known as hives which refers to raised, pale red itchy wheals / bumps on the skin surface that results from an allergic skin reaction. The wheals can be attended with burning and stinging pains.  In rare cases a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to the insect venom may occur. The reaction that will occur varies upon which insect has bitten / stung a person and the sensitivity of a person individually towards it. Sometimes infection occurs in the insect bite cases. In this case there occur pus formation in or around the area of bite, an unwell feeling, fever, flu like symptoms and swelling of the glands.

 

Some of the common insects and their signs and symptoms are as follows:

Mosquito

In case of mosquito bite a small, round bump occurs after bite on the skin being bitten. After that it tends to get hard and red. It also gets swollen along with itching. They may also transmit diseases like dengue fever, malaria, Zika, yellow fever if they are carriers of its infectious agent.

Bedbug

In case of bedbug bite a person gets a rash attended with itching from an allergic reaction. The rash is small red swollen with a dark red center. These appear in the uncovered body parts and occur in a line or in cluster form. Itchy blisters (fluid – filled bumps) or urticaria may occur at the site of being bitten.

Fire ants 

Its bite causes red swollen spots on the skin with a blister on  the top. It is attended with itching pain, stinging and burning sensation. In some of its cases intense allergic reactions can arise which is very dangerous. Its signs are generalised itching, swelling over the body and trouble breathing. 

Fly bites

It leads to skin rash at the bitten area. It is itchy and painful. Sometimes they can cause severe allergic reactions. They can also cause spread of insect – borne diseases.

Flea bites

In case of flea bites usually wheals appear initially that become hard papules within 12 – 24 hours. These are located in clusters on the lower legs and feet. Fleas can also cause transmission of certain disease like typhus 

Tick

In tick bites pain and swelling occurs at the bitten area. The tick usually remains attached to skin for a long time. The ticks may cause skin rash, blisters, burning and problem breathing. Ticks may also lead to Lyme disease (it spreads from tick bite infected by the bacterium of the type borrelia known as Borrelia burgdorferi). 

Lice

The preferred body parts for the lice are the scalp and pubic area and they feed on the blood. They cause red welts at the site of  the bite and this site is intensely itchy.

Horse flies 

When they bite immediately a sharp burning sensation is felt on the skin affected. The site of the bite is red, swollen and itchy. Bruising may also occur at this site. In some cases hives, weakness, dizziness, wheezing, itching of the eyes and lips with redness and swelling can occur.

Chiggers 

Its bites cause painful, itchy rash, next it may lead to wheals, pimples, blisters with itching. These may appear in clusters in folds of  the skin. 

Bees

These cause redness, pain, swelling, itching occurs at the site of the sting. In some cases there may occur a severe allergic reaction (called anaphylaxis) from a bee sting.

Wasps

Wasps cans sting multiple times and tend to cause pain along with burning, itching, redness, swelling at the sting site. Around the sting site a raised welt appears.

Yellow jacket

Yellow jacket sting causes swelling, redness, itching and tenderness at the area being stung.

Homeopathic Remedies for Insect Bite 

Homeopathic medicines effectively reduce the sharp pain stinging, pricking pain at the skin site that has been bitten. These also help to soothe the  itching or burning sensation . They also reduce the redness and swelling at the site of bite and sting. These are helpful for managing the hives / urticaria without any other symptom linked with anaphylaxis. It is to be noted that in severe cases where  symptoms indicate severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis it is strictly advised to take immediate help from conventional mode of treatment as it is a medical emergency and homeopathy has limitations to help these cases.

1. Ledum pal – Top Grade Medicine

It is a natural medicine prepared from plant Ledum Palustre commonly known as wild rosemary and marsh cistus. This plant belongs to family ericaceae. It is prominently indicated medicine for cases of insect bite, stings and mosquito bites. In cases needing the wounded skin parts feel cold to touch. Swelling is also there. In some cases foul pus may come out of the wound site from infection. Other than this it is also well indicated for cases of bee sting, wasps sting and puncture wounds.

2. Apis Mellifica – For Urticaria from Insect Bite and Sting

Apis Mellifica is a very effective medicine for urticaria arising from insect bite and sting. In such cases there appear red wheels on skin. These are painful and tender to touch. Marked burning and stinging sensation is felt in them. Sometimes there occur prickling and smarting in these. Intense itching is also there. The itching is intolerable especially at night time. Next it is indicated for elevated spots on the skin arising after a bite of insects. These spots are sore and painful. These are also sensitive to touch. Another indicating feature for using it is swelling occurring after insect bites. 

3. Hypericum – For Marked Soreness on the Affected Skin

This medicine is prepared from a plant Hypericum Perforatum commonly known as St. John’s Wort. This plant belongs to family hypericaceae. The main indication for using this medicine is excessive soreness at the site of insect bite, sting and puncture wounds. 

4. Arnica – For Swelling after Insect Sting

It is prepared from a plant named Arnica Montana commonly known as Leopard’s – bane or fallkraut. This plant belongs to family compositae. It is a helpful medicine for swelling appearing after insect sting. The swelling is hot, hard and shiny where this medicine is required.

5. Caladium – When Itching and Burning is Marked

It is prepared from plant Caladium seguinum also known as Arum seguinum and Dumb Cane. It belongs to family araceae. This is very useful medicine for cases where there is intense itching present in the skin bite area. Severe burning sensation attends it.

6. Echinacea – For Skin Irritation from Insect Bite
   

This medicine is prepared from plant Echinacea angustifolia. This plant belongs to family compositae.  It is a valuable medicine to manage skin irritation from insect bite. There may occur papules on the skin with redness. The skin may be dry.

Blurred vision is a very common eyesight problem which means lack of sharp vision that causes difficulty to see clearly. It may occur in one or both the eyes. It may arise slowly gradually or all of sudden. Not all the cases are a reason for concern while others may need medical treatment sometimes urgent depending upon the cause behind it. Homeopathic medicines for blurred vision help in improving the vision as well as managing its attending symptoms like eye pain.

Causes

Firstly, it can arise from eye strain. The straining of eyes can result from using electronic devices (like mobile phone, computers) constantly for an extended period. Next it can arise from reading in dim light and driving for long hours without taking a break. 

It can also appear in case of nearsightedness (myopia – in which a person can see close objects clearly but the far away objects appear blurred to them), farsightedness (hyperopia – in this the sufferer can see distant objects clearly but the near objects are blurry to them), astigmatism (a vision problem arising from a defect in the shape of the cornea) and presbyopia (loss of your eyes ability to focus on close objects).

Its third reason is conjunctivitis (inflamed membrane covering the white of the eye) that can occur from viral or a bacterial infection. 

The fourth reason is keratitis (inflammation of the cornea). It can arise from an infection like from herpes virus or other infection. The risk of infection is raised from using contact lenses for a long time or using them without properly cleaning them. 

Another reason is iritis (inflammation of the coloured ring surrounding the pupil of the eye that controls the amount of light entering into the eye).

The sixth reason is uveitis (inflammation of middle layer of tissue in the eye wall)

A few other reasons include corneal abrasion (scratch on cornea), trauma / injury to eye, head injury, cataract (opacification of the eye lens), glaucoma (eye condition in which there occurs damage to optic nerve from abnormally high intraocular pressure).

Other than this, it can occur from age related macular (macula is an area near the center of the retina) degeneration  that results in a loss of central vision.

Dry eye syndrome (a condition arising from inadequate lubrication for the tears) is yet another reason behind it.

Blurred vision can also occur in case of diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure)

Apart from above, it can arise in case of migraine with aura, Ocular migraine (migraine involving visual disturbance), temporal arteritis (a condition arising from inflammation or damage of the temporal arteries) and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve responsible for transmitting visual information from eyes to brain).

Lastly there are some very serious causes behind it that need immediate medical treatment. These include detachment of retina (in which there is tearing of retina from the back of the eye resulting in loss of its blood and nerve supply), stroke (sudden cut off the blood supply to a part of the brain) and  transient ischaemic attack (stroke lasting less than 24 hours).

Symptoms

Some other symptoms that can occur along with blurred vision includes eye pain, redness in eyes, sensitivity to light (photophobia), double vision (diplopia), spots floating before eyes (floaters), eye discharge, itchy eyes,  headache, nausea, difficulty in speech and one sided weakness. The attending symptoms depend upon the cause behind the blurred vision.

Homeopathic Medicines For Blurred Vision

There is a good scope in homeopathy to bring improvement in cases of blurred vision. Homeopathic medicines help in improving the vision as well as managing its attending symptoms like eye pain, redness in eyes, double vision (diplopia), spots floating before eyes, eye discharge, itchy eyes, headache, nausea. These medicines are helpful in cases of mild to moderate intensity arising from mild causes. While in case of severe cases and those arising from some serious cause behind it urgent help is advised from conventional mode of treatment.

It is strictly advised to use any homeopathic medicine for cases of blurred vision under the guidance of a homeopathic physician. This is because only a homeopathic physician can find the suitable medicine needed for a case after detail case study and in case he suspects the blurring of vision to be arising from serious cause then he can advise to take urgent help from conventional mode as homeopathy has limitations in treating such medical emergencies. Some of the indications that are serious and alarm to take urgent help from conventional mode are sudden blurry vision or when it is attended with dizziness, problem in walking, numbness / weakness in one side of body or the face, leg,  arm, on one side of the body, facial droop, difficulty speaking or a severe headache and eye injury.

1. Natrum Mur – Top Grade Medicine For Blurred Vision

Natrum Mur is a leading medicine for managing blurred vision. Persons needing it have difficulty in seeing objects clearly. They also have frequent dimness of vision when reading and writing. Along with this they may also have complaints of double vision. Another symptom they have is seeing fiery, zigzag spots, streaks of light or black spots in front of the eye. They also have eye strain. Aching in eyes is also felt by them. In some cases needing it there may be redness of whites of eyes, watering from eyes, sensitivity to light, inflamed conjunctiva. Along with this there can be smarting, itching and burning in the eyes. It is also indicated for headaches accompanied with disturbed vision.

2. Gelsemium – For Blurred Vision With Headache

This medicine is prepared from the bark of the root of plant Gelsemium Sempervirens commonly known as yellow jasmine. This plant belongs to family loganiaceae. It is a significant medicine to manage blurred vision along with headache. Sometimes there is double vision also. Pain above eyes is felt with this. Next there can be black specks before eyes. There is also difficulty in reading and writing from dim vision. Heated sensation in eyes may occur with this. Pain in eyes is yet another attending symptom.

3. Phosphorus – For Dim Vision With Sensation Of Everything Covered With A Mist

This medicine is beneficial for cases in which there is dimness of vision with a sensation as if everything is covered with a mist. In such cases other symptoms that are present include double vision, and floating black spots before the eyes. It is an effective medicine for blurring of vision after reading. Lastly this medicine is well indicated to improve vision in cases of glaucoma. 

4. Ruta – For Blurred Vision With Eye Pain And Burning In Eyes

It is prepared from plant Ruta Graveolens commonly known as garden rue. This plant belongs to family rutaceae. It is a prominent medicine for cases of blurred vision with pain and burning sensation in eyes. It is also leading medicine for blurred vision with straining of eyes. It is indicated for blurring of vision from reading for an extended period of time and straining eyes at fine work like sewing. Along with above symptoms there may be watering from the eyes.

5. Physostigma – For Dim, Blurred Vision When Object Seems Mixed

This medicine is prepared from beans of plant Physostigma venenosum also called Calabar Bean.  This plant belongs to family leguminosae. It is indicated for those complaining of dim, blurred, hazy vision. To them the objects seem mixed together. They may also see black spots or flashes of light before eyes. Next they have pain in their eyes after using them. They also feel dull pain over the eyes and between the eyes. Sometimes they have double vision too.

6. Euphrasia – To Manage Blurred Vision And Itchy Watery Eyes

This medicine is prepared from plant Euphrasia Officinalis commonly known as eyebright. This plant belongs to family scrophulariaceae. It is very effective to manage blurred vision and itchy, watery eyes. Persons who require it feel better in blurred vision by wiping the eyes. They mostly have dim vision in the evening time. They feel everything is covered in a mist. With this they may have eye pain that can be burning, cutting, stitching in nature. It is a great medicine for managing cases of conjunctivitis and iritis.

7. Belladonna – For Blurred Vision, Eye Redness 

It is prepared from plant deadly nightshade. This plant belongs to family solanaceae. This medicine is useful to manage blurred vision and reduce eye redness. Along with this eye pain can be present. The pain can be aching, pressive or shooting type. Other symptoms that are there include dryness in eyes, a sensation of sand in the eyes and burning sensation in eyes. It also offers help to manage blurred vision along with headache (mostly throbbing type in the temporal region means sides or dimness of vision and eye discharge

This medicine is prepared from plant Pulsatilla Nigricans commonly named as wind flower. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is a significant medicine for managing dimness of vision and eye discharge. There appears a fog or mist before eyes where it is required. Along with this bright streak before eyes may be felt. A feeling of pressure in the eye is another accompanying symptom. It is also indicated for conjunctivitis with  profuse watering or discharge from eyes (yellow, thick) especially during the day and dimness of vision. Burning, itching and sensation of sand in the eye may appear with this.

9. Cyclamen – For Dim Vision Accompanied With Spots Before Eyes

It is a natural medicine prepared from the root of plant Cyclamen Europaeum commonly known as Sow – bread. This plant belongs to family primulaceae. This medicine is recommended when there is dimness of vision accompanied with spots or fiery sparks before eyes. There may also be flickering of different colours, glittering needles before the eyes. There is difficulty to differentiate objects clearly due to blurred vision. Headache is also present with this. 

10. Lac Caninum – For Headache With Blurred Vision And Nausea, Vomiting

This medicine is well indicated when there is headache attended with blurred vision and nausea, vomiting. Next symptoms that can be there include coloured spots before the eyes, difficulty in reading. During reading or looking at objects closely there appears a film over the eyes. Pain in eyes is also felt when reading.

Burning feet is the sensation of excessive heat in the feet. It is a very common sensation that one usually experiences at night. Sometimes burning feet may be painful enough to interfere with sleep. It mostly  arises from nerve damage. The intensity can vary from mild to severe. It can be constant or intermittent. Burning feet may also be attended with tingling, prickling, pin-needle sensation or numbness, redness, swelling, increased sweating and pain in feet.

Homeopathic medicines offer natural, gentle, effective treatment for cases of burning feet. These medicines focus to address the root cause behind it to bring great improvement in these cases. These medicines in addition to relieving the burning of feet also help to improve attending symptoms. The symptoms include tingling, prickling sensation, numbness, redness and swelling, increased sweating and pain in feet. In modern system of medicine, pain killers, ointments, anti-fungal medicines, hypoglycaemic drugs and anti-depressants are given in case of burning feet depending on the cause. While they may exhibit side effects, homeopathy helps cases of burning feet without any side effects.

Homeopathy treats the root cause

Targeting the root cause of the problem is the main aim of homeopathy to treat health issues. As burning of feet can arise from numerous reasons, homeopathy addresses that root cause for effective recovery. It can wonderfully treat burning which is mild to moderate. However in cases with severe burning, help from conventional mode of treatment is recommended.

Customised treatment

Homeopathy offers customised treatment for cases of burning feet. This means medicines are suggested as per the peculiar unique symptoms in every individual case rather than giving the same medicine in every case. This helps to treat cases in totality and offers long-term recovery instead of just temporary relief. For best results, it’s important to take homeopathic medicines after complete case analysis by a homoeopathic physician and self- medication be avoided. A complete course of homeopathic treatment under ther guidance of a homeopathic doctor promises great results in these cases.

Homeopathy heals naturally

Homeopathic medicines for managing cases of burning feet are obtained from natural sources. This is the best part of these medicines as it excludes any chance of side effects. These medicines help overcome this complaint naturally by boosting the  self-healing mechanism of the body in the most gentle and harmless manner.

Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines for Burning Feet

The best homeopathic medicines for burning feet are Sulphur, Kali Phos, Arsenic Album, Medorrhinum, Apis Mellifica, Pulsatilla, Phosphorus and Silicea.

1. Sulphur – Top Grade Medicine 

Sulphur is a leading medicine for burning sensation in feet. Persons needing it have burning especially in soles of feet. The burning worsens at night and it gets them out of bed to cool them. They may also feel burning in soles on stepping after sitting for a long time. Itching may also be present on the soles in addition to the above complaint. Another symptom that can attend it is prickling in the balls of feet when the feet are put on the ground.

When to use Sulphur?

Sulphur is of great use to manage burning sensation in the soles of feet that gets worse at night.

How to use Sulphur?

This medicine is available in both low and high potencies but to start with it is advised to take it in 30C potency once a day. High potencies should be used under the supervision of a physician.

2. Kali Phos – For Burning in Soles and Toes

It is a great nerve remedy. It is a very suitable medicine for cases having burning in soles and toes. In some cases needing it, a stinging sensation may be felt  in the soles. It is also indicated when prickling sensation is present in the feet.

When to use Kali Phos?

Kali Phos should be selected to manage burning in soles and toes along with prickling or stinging sensation.

How to use Kali Phos?

Kali Phos is usually recommended in 6X potency twice or thrice a day.

3. Arsenic Album  – For Burning, Swelling of Feet

This medicine works well in case of burning, swelling on feet. There is internal burning; when touched the feet feels cold from outside. Red spots on the feet may be present. Other additional symptoms that can accompany are numbness and weakness of feet.

When to use Arsenic Album?

Arsenic Album should be considered in cases of burning of feet along with swelling and redness on feet.

How to use Arsenic Album?

One may take Arsenic Album once a day in 30C potency.

4. Medorrhinum – For Burning of Feet and Sharp Pain

This medicine is beneficial for cases of burning feet and sharp pain in soles. Persons needing it uncover the feet and fan them to aid relief. Sharp pain is felt in soles while taking the first step in the morning. They may also have swelling of feet. Sore feeling under the feet especially on the left side may be present.

When to use Medorrhinum?

This medicine is an excellent choice to manage burning in feet accompanied by sharp pains.

How to use Medorrhinum?

Initially Medorrhinum should be used once a week in 200C power. Its frequent repetition is not recommended.

5. Apis Mellifica – For Burning in the Toes

This medicine is prominent for burning sensation in toes. There is redness in toes, sometimes numbness is felt in the feet. Feet may become swollen.

When to use Apis Mellifica?

Apis Mellifica works well for burning in the toes attended with redness of toes.

How to use Apis Mellifica?

It can be used in either low or high potency among which the most preferred is 30C potency once or twice a day, depending on the severity of the symptoms.

6. Pulsatilla – For Burning in Back of Feet

It is recommended for burning in the back of the feet. Tearing pain starting from the back of the foot to the heel is present sometimes. Soles of feet may also be painful and feel sore. Redness and swelling of feet can be present. Some people requiring it also have a tingling sensation in the feet while standing.

When to use Pulsatilla?

Pulsatilla is beneficial to manage burning sensation felt in the back of the feet.

How to use Pulsatilla?

It is advised to take it once or twice a day in 30C power.

7. Phosphorus – For Burning Sensation in Feet and Numbness of Toes

This medicine is helpful for burning sensation in the feet and numbness of toes. Burning sensation can be felt in legs also. There may be swelling of feet. Pain in ther soles as if from ulceration can be felt during walking. Another symptom that can attend is a shock-like sensation in the feet.

When to use Phosphorus?

This medicine suits well persons who complain of burning in feet and numbness in the toes.

How to use Phosphorus?

Phosphorus 30C can be used once a day.

8. Silicea – For Burning and Tingling in Soles

This medicine is very useful for burning in soles and also tingling sensation in the soles. The burning is most marked in the evening and night. Besides, there is swelling of feet along with redness. A peculiar accompanying compliant is excessive sweating on feet. The sweat is offensive. Soreness of feet is also there in some cases.

When to use Silicea?

Silicea is a wonderful medicine for managing burning in soles occurring along with a tingling sensation.

How to use Silicea?

Silicea is mainly prescribed in 6X potency two to three times a day.

Causes

1. It most commonly occurs from nerve damage. The nerve damage can be from various reasons. The most common reason is diabetes (diabetes neuropathy). Uncontrolled high levels of sugar in blood for a long time damages blood vessels and nerves. The nerve damage hinders normal travel of nerve signals to many body parts and also feet. Nerve damage in legs and feet refers to peripheral neuropathy. Persons who have high blood pressure, take alcohol, are overweight and smoke are at high risk of nerve damage. In case of diabetic neuropathy along with burning sensations, tingling, numbness, sharp pain, weakness in hands and feet can also accompany.  Secondly, it can arise from excessive intake of alcohol that causes nerve damage called alcoholic neuropathy. Thirdly, it can occur from certain nutritional deficiencies. Deficiency of vitamin B12, B6, folate can lead to nerve damage and burning sensation in feet. Vitamin B deficiency also causes anaemia that contributes to it. Another reason is small fiber sensory neuropathy (SFSN) which is a type of peripheral neuropathy affecting small nerve fibers in the skin. In this, painful burning arises in the feet.

2. Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) is yet another reason behind burning feet. In this condition, swelling appears which puts pressure on nerves and causes a burning sensation. Other symptoms of this condition include weight gain, loss of energy, hair loss and dry skin.

3. Other than these, it can occur in Charcot – Marie – Tooth disease (CMT). A common form of hereditary neuropathy that causes nerve damage in arms and legs. Burning, pins and needles in the feet / hands is among the initial symptoms.

4. Another reason is Athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the foot). It is also known as tinea pedis. In this condition burning, tingling, itching sensation between the toes or in the soles of the feet arise. Besides, fluid-filled eruptions (blisters), cracked skin, peeling of skin, dry or raw skin on the feet may appear. Sometimes toenails get thick, discoloured, crumble and get detached from the nail bed.

5. Long term or chronic kidney disease – When kidneys get damaged and are not able to carry their function properly, means not able to remove toxins from the body, then these toxins build up in blood and damage the nerves.

6. Erythromelalgia – It is a rare vascular disorder in which blood vessels in lower limbs or hands get blocked on and off followed by hyperemia (excess blood flow) and inflammation. Redness, congestion, heat and pain in feet occur though symptoms can also appear in hands, arms, ears, legs, face and other body parts.

7. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) – In this condition, the arteries that carry blood to the legs and feet becomes narrow. It leads to burning in feet and legs.

8. Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) – A condition causing severe pain usually in just one arm or leg and develops typically after an injury or a surgery. Its symptoms are swelling, burning pain, swelling, skin colour or texture change.

9. Tarsal tunnel syndrome – It is a condition arising from compression of nerves that runs from the ankle to the foot. It can arise from swelling or an injury. There is pain, burning, tingling or numbness in the foot.

10. Guillain – Barre syndrome (GBS) – It is an autoimmune disease in which the immune cells attack and cause damage to the peripheral nervous system. In the beginning it is mostly present with numbness, tingling, and weakness in feet.

11. Some other diseases can have burning feet as one of its symptoms. Some examples include Lyme disease ( a tick-borne, infectious disease caused by a bacteria of the type borrelia), HIV, shingles  (a viral disease caused by Varicella zoster virus in which painful skin rash with blisters appears).

12. Pregnancy and menopause – Burning feet may be complained about by some women during pregnancy and menopause. This is due to hormonal changes leading to increase of body temperature.

13. Heavy metal poisoning can also cause it. Exposure to heavy metals like arsenic, mercury and lead can lead to burning sensation in the feet.

14. Side effects of certain medicines like chemotherapy drugs, some medicine used to treat HIV and seizures (fits), overdose of vitamin B6.

15. It can also occur from wearing poor footwear and standing/walking for an extended time period.

Albuminuria refers to a condition in which albumin (a type of protein) abnormally passes in the urine. Albumin is a major type of protein made in the liver that normally circulates in the blood. Homeopathic medicines for albuminuria mainly play a supportive role in managing such cases.

Albumin is the most abundant and significant protein in the blood circulation. It helps in maintaining the right amount of fluid flowing throughout the body and acts as a carrier for fatty acid, thyroid hormones and steroids. The protein should remain in blood and never enter urine under normal circumstances. But when the protein albumin abnormally seeps in the urine it is referred to as albuminuria. 

The kidneys function to filter the blood in the body. When blood passes through the kidneys it keeps the things required by the body like protein but eliminates the things not needed out of the body as urine. The kidneys have got glomeruli which act as filters. When functioning normally, the protein cannot pass through the filter and enter urine  or a very little trace of protein can pass in urine. But in case of damaged kidney excessive albumin can leak out of the kidneys into urine. 

Causes

Some of the conditions that cause a temporary increase of albumin in urine includes dehydration, stress, intense physical activity, cold weather, fever and side effects of some medications. 

Furthermore, the medical conditions that can lead to rise of albumin levels in the urine. First among them is diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure – B.P.), kidney inflammation – nephritis, glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the glomeruli which are the structures made of tiny blood vessels in kidneys that filter blood), nephrotic syndrome (a kidney disorder in which body to pass too much protein in urine).  physical trauma to the kidneys, cardiovascular disease like endocarditis (inflammation of the endocardium which is the inner layer of the heart). These medical conditions need urgent medical help as these can result in severe complications like kidney failure. 

People with diabetes, high blood pressure, elderly people above age of 65 yrs, individuals having family history of kidney disease are at high risk of albuminuria. Such people need to get tested for urine albumin quite frequently so that any kidney damage is detected and managed in time and further complications be prevented.

Types Of Albuminuria

Microalbuminuria

It denotes the start of kidney damage with moderate increase in the albumin levels in the urine. When kidney damage is slight the albumin passes in urine in small  quantities ( around 30mg to 300mg within the twenty four hour time frame ).

Macroalbuminuria

When kidney function is greatly affected there is excessive passing of albumin in the urine denoting macroalbuminuria.  The kidney allows passage of large amounts of albumin into the urine (more than 300 mg within the twenty four hour time frame). It indicates a serious kidney condition.

Signs 

It is mostly asymptomatic in the beginning stages. But when there is passage of a large amount of albumin in urine, there maybe some signs that give an indication towards it. First among them is urine having whitish foam or urine looking frothy. Next sign is swelling of the ankles, hands, eyes, face, legs, belly. The swelling occurs when abundant albumin passes in urine and results in low levels of protein in the blood. The low protein levels in blood leads to movement of fluid through the blood vessels walls into tissue. 

Homeopathic Medicines for Albuminuria

Cases of albuminuria need immediate medical attention to prevent serious complications. Homeopathic medicines mainly play a supportive role in managing cases of albuminuria. These medicines can be used along with conventional treatment for halting its further progression. Additionally they help in reducing oedema (swelling ) linked with it. Other than these homeopathic medicines also work towards managing  associated symptoms like burning / painful urine, frequent urine, scanty urine, kidney pain. Albuminuria can have serious effects on the body and can lead to kidney damage. So one should use homeopathic medicines along with conventional treatment, that too under supervision of a homeopathic physician and never self prescribe any of these medicines.

1. Apis Mellifica – Top Grade Medicine for Albuminuria

Apis Mellifica is a leading medicine for albuminuria. In cases needing it urine is frothy. Urine is also scanty. It can also contain blood. Urine is hot and can have an offensive smell. Along with this there is marked oedema. Here swelling is present on the face, hands, legs, and there is puffing of eyelids. Burning while urinating may also be present. Other than this sudden pain along the ureter can occur frequently. It is also considered for albuminuria with nephritis.

2. Terebinthina – For Early Stages of Albuminuria

This medicine is well indicated for early stages of albuminuria. Along with albumin, blood can also appear in urine where it is required. Pain, especially dull, aching type over kidney region may also be felt. There is swelling of lids, face and feet along with above symptoms. The urine is scanty and appears cloudy. Urine may also be fetid. It is also a prominent medicine for cases of nephritis.

3. Calcarea Arsenicosa – For Frequent Urine with Excessive Albumin in Urine

It is a significant medicine for cases with frequent urine and excessive amounts of albumin in urine. People requiring it pass urine almost every hour. There is burning while urination and urine is scanty. Along with this great sensitivity of the kidney region to pressure is present. Swelling over the face and back of hands is also there. It is also a well indicated medicine for albuminuria during pregnancy.

4. Merc Cor – When Urine is Scanty and Have Albumin and Blood

Merc Cor is a valuable medicine for cases where urine is scanty and contains albumin and blood. Urine is also hot, burning. There is frequent urge to urinate. Urine passes with pain and sometimes in drops. Swelling of the face is also there.

5. Nitric Acid – For Albuminuria with Pressure in Kidney Region

This medicine is indicated for albuminuria with pressure in the kidney region. Urine is highly offensive in cases needing it. Urine appears turbid. Along with albumin urine may also contain mucus, pus and blood. There is frequent urging to urinate with scanty discharge. Oedema of feet, excessive weakness and nausea are other complaints that can attend. 

6. Cantharis – For Albuminuria and Burning, Painful Urine

Cantharis is a very beneficial medicine when there is albuminuria and burning, painful urination. The pain and burning can be felt before, during or after urination. It is a top listed medicine for nephritis with blood in urine. Persons who need it may have pain in the kidney area. Kidney region may also be sensitive to the slightest touch. They have frequent urges to urinate but pass only scanty urine. The urine is turbid and scanty. It may appear cloudy during the night with white sediment. Urine may also contain blood and cylindrical casts.

7. Plumbum Met – When Urine is Scanty and Contains Albumin, Oxalate, Epithelial Cells, Hyaline Casts

Plumbum Met is used when urine is scanty and contains albumin, oxalate, epithelial cells, hyaline casts. It may also contain RBC’s (red blood cells). Along with this there is excessive oedema (swelling) of eyelids. Intense weakness can accompany these symptoms.

8. Dulcamara -For Albumin in Urine, Swelling and Kidney Pain

This medicine is prepared from fresh green stems and leaves of plant Solanum dulcamara having the common name Woody Nightshade and Bitter – sweet. This plant belongs to family solanaceae. It is indicated when the urine contains albumin and there is swelling in body tissue and pain in the kidney region. Along with this there is a constant desire to urinate. Urine is turbid, scanty, offensive and may contain  tough, jelly – like, white or red mucus. 

9. Ferrum Iodatum – For Albuminuria, Diabetes

 This is a well indicated medicine for albuminuria and diabetes. There is swelling of lower limbs where it is required. There may also be pain in the kidney , especially the left side. The urine is frequent and profuse. It may be  thick and have milky / white sediment.

10. Helonias – For Kidney Pain with Albuminuria 

This medicine is prepared from the root of plant Helonias dioica also known as Blazing Star. This plant belongs to family melanthiaceae. Its use is suggested when there is kidney pain with albumin in urine. Other than this weight and burning sensation is felt in the kidneys. The right kidney may be sensitive. There is frequent urge to urinate and burning scalding pain can be felt when urinating. 

11. Uranium Nitricum – For Albuminuria and Constant Pain and Soreness in Nack

The indicating feature to use this medicine is albuminuria and constant pain and soreness in back. With this the urine is profuse and can be painful. It can be milky and have specific ammoniacal odour. There is frequent urination mainly at night. Excessive weakness and heaviness / pain, weariness in legs are few other accompanying symptoms.

12. Chimaphila – For Advanced Stage of Albuminuria

This medicine is prepared from plant Chimaphila Umbellata commonly known as Pipsissewa and Ground Holly. It belongs to the family pyroleae. This medicine is indicated for the last stages of albuminuria. In cases needing it constant pain is felt in the kidney region. Urine is  scanty, fetid, very thick and contains albumin.  Sometimes urine contains thick, ropy, bloody mucus. There is frequent desire to urinate with scanty urine. Scalding and smarting pain is felt during and after urination.

Vaccines during childhood give protection to children against many serious diseases. For example DPT vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis); MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps, rubella; OPV protects against polio; HiB vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae type B infection. Though vaccine use is safe but like many other medicines any of the vaccine can cause some side-effects though mild in most cases. This occurs from a natural response of the body while it is directed towards immunity building  against the disease for which vaccination is given. These side effects last from a few hours to one or two days after vaccination. Homeopathic remedies for vaccine side effects offer a very natural, effective, safe and gentle management of various ailments that arise after vaccination.

Side Effects

Some of the side effects that can occur after inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV), DPT, Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), Haemophilus influenzae type B vaccine (HiB vaccine). They mostly appear within 24 hrs of vaccination. These include mild fever; pain, soreness, tenderness, swelling or redness at the site of the injection; loss of appetite; diarrhoea; vomiting; tiredness; sluggishness and irritability; fussiness; secondary blister elsewhere on the body.

Other than this side effects can occur 6 to 10 days after injection in case of MMR vaccine. These include mild fever, measles like rash, cough, runny nose, puffy eyes, swelling of salivary glands and loss of appetite.

Next vaccine is rotavirus vaccine that can sometimes lead to diarrhoea, abdominal pain, restlessness and irritability in children. 

Other side effects that can occur after vaccination include small, red lump at the injection site. In some vaccines temporary headache, muscle or joint pain, runny nose, nasal congestion, trouble sleeping or drowsiness and being sleepy than usual.

In case of high temperature rarely febrile seizures or fits can occur in young children. The chance of febrile seizure is high if a child has a history of such seizure earlier in his life or have a family history of seizures.

In any of the vaccinations there are very rare chances (even less than one in million) of severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Swelling of face, hives, difficulty in breathing and even collapse can occur in severe allergic reactions. This tends to happen within minutes of taking the vaccination. This needs medical help right away without any delay.

Homeopathic Remedies for Vaccine Side Effects

Homeopathy offers a very natural, effective, safe and gentle management of various ailments that arise after vaccination. These medicines are helpful to manage complaints of fever, diarrhoea, stomach pain, skin complaints, sleeplessness, redness, inflammation and swelling of arm, weakness headache, excessive sleep , runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, muscle or joint pain. In case of seizures use of homeopathic medicine should be considered along with conventional treatment. It is to be noted that homeopathic medicines have their own limitations to treat cases of severe reaction – anaphylaxis ( some of its signs and symptoms are swelling of tongue, throat, trouble breathing, rapid heartbeat, sudden drop of blood pressure). In such cases one must take immediate medical help from conventional mode of treatment without delay as it is a life threatening condition.

1. Thuja – Top Grade Medicine 

This medicine is prepared from fresh green twigs of plant Thuja occidentalis commonly named as Arbor Vitae. This plant belongs to family Coniferae. It is a leading medicine for managing numerous complaints arising after vaccination. Firstly it is indicated for diarrhoea after vaccination. It also helps in stomach pain in such cases. Secondly it is indicated for skin complaints, skin eruptions and skin growths that follow vaccination. Its third indication in these cases is seizures. Next it works effectively to manage sleeplessness that follows vaccination. Lastly it helps cases of weakness of legs that occur after re vaccination.

2. Silicea – Another Significant Medicine

Silicea is another highly valuable medicine for managing many issues that follows vaccination. Here it is well indicated for managing redness, inflammation and swelling of the arm that can appear after vaccination. Next it helps to manage weakness and lack of stamina in such cases. Another main indication for its use is nausea and loose motion that appear after vaccination sometimes. Headache, excessive sleep from vaccination are also well managed with this medicine. Apart from above indication seizures and weight loss are the rest of complaints where this medicine is indicated. 

3. Ledum Pal – For Swelling, Redness and Inflammation of Arm

This medicine is prepared from plant Ledum Palustre commonly known as  wild rosemary and also marsh cistus. This plant belongs to family ericaceae. It is a foremost medicine in homeopathy for puncture wounds as arising from needle prick. Here it is beneficial medicine to manage swelling, redness and inflammation of the arm after vaccination injection. This medicine is also considered as a preventive for side effects of vaccination.

4. Belladonna – To Manage Fever after Vaccination 

This medicine is prepared from plant deadly nightshade. It belongs to family solanaceae. It is very effective to manage fever after vaccination. In cases needing it the heat stage is prominent. There is burning heat over the whole body but especially most prominent in the head and face. Body feels burning hot like fire. With this redness of face is also there. Anxiety and restlessness is present with the internal heat of the body. There is excessive thirst during the heat stage. The heat stage alternates with the chill stage. In this stage there is coldness of limbs with heat in head. Violent chill is felt in the back. Apart from above it can also be used for managing redness, inflammation and swelling of the arm appearing after vaccination injection.

5. Podophyllum – To Manage Diarrhoea

This medicine is prepared from plant Podophyllum peltatum commonly known as May Apple. This plant belongs to the family berberidaceae. It is a well indicated medicine to manage diarrhoea. In cases requiring it the stool is watery, profuse and gushing. It can be yellowish or greenish in colour and has a very offensive smell. The stool can be frothy and have mucus in it sometimes. There is a sudden urge to pass stool. Fetid flatus is present with this. There is an urge for stool immediately after eating and drinking. Diarrhoea is usually painless where it is required. Intense nausea can be present before passing the stool. After passing stool, extreme weakness is felt by the person.

6. Apis Mellifica – For Managing Skin Rash

It is a prominent medicine for managing skin rash appearing after vaccination. Violent itching is present in the rash where it is required. The itching is worse from warmth of bed and is better in the open air. Stinging and burning is marked in the rash. Skin is also sensitive to the slightest touch along with above symptoms. 

7. Sulphur – For Skin Eruptions Following Vaccination

It is a very beneficial medicine for skin eruptions that can occur after vaccination. The eruptions are pustular where it is required. These eruptions are most marked on the scalp, face, and legs. It is also indicated for scabby eruptions on scalp, arms and legs appearing after vaccination.

8. Arsenic Album – For Runny Nose and Nasal Congestion

Arsenic Album is a very helpful medicine for managing runny nose and nasal congestion. In cases needing it there is profuse and watery discharge from the nose. It can lead to burning sensation, excoriation in the nostrils. In some cases stoppage of the nose and fluent runny nose alternate with each other that requires this medicine. Great weakness may attend the above symptoms.

    9. Drosera – To Manage Dry, Irritative Cough

This medicine is prepared from plant Drosera Rotundifolia having a common name round – leaved sundew. This plant belongs to family droseraceae. It is an effective medicine to manage dry irritative cough. Along with cough roughness, dryness and tickling sensation is felt in the fauces. People needing it mainly complain of cough getting worse from lying down in the evening and from warmth. 

10. Antimonium Tart – For Loose Rattling Cough

This medicine offers great help in cases of loose cough with rattling of mucus in the chest. Cough is present day and night. Chest feels congested from mucus in the chest. Scanty, thick, phlegm is expectorated in these cases. Expectoration is difficult. 

11. Rhus Tox – To Manage Joint Pain and Muscle Pain

Rhus Tox is a very effective medicine to manage joint pain and muscle pain. It brings great relief in this complaint. The pain may be worse at rest and better by motion where this medicine is required. In cases needing it, stiffness of joints may also be present. The stiffness tends to get better by warmth and also by massage.

12. Cicuta – For Seizures after Vaccination

This medicine is prepared from the fresh root of plant Cicuta Virosa having the common name water hemlock. This plant belongs to the family umbelliferae. This medicine can be used along with conventional treatment for managing seizures after vaccination. In cases needing it the fits occur with frightful distortion of the limbs or whole body. Loss of consciousness and frothing at mouth may occur with this. High fever is present along with above symptoms. 

13. Malandrium – For Dry, Rough Skin

Homeopathic medicine Malandrium is particularly indicated for managing cases where dryness, hardness and roughness of skin occurs after vaccination.

Angioedema refers to edema or swelling underneath the skin that can become severe. It usually occurs from an allergic reaction. This swelling can appear with hives that’s why it is sometimes called giant hives. Hives also known as urticaria refers to itchy, elevated, red welts/wheals or bumps on the skin surface that occur mostly from an allergic reaction. Homeopathic Remedies for Angioedema are beneficial in all types of angioedema with symptoms having mild to moderate intensity.

Angioedema is a harmless condition in most cases and gets well in a few days. However, in serious cases the tongue that can cause blockage of airways and difficulty in breathing that needs prompt medical help. Severe angioedema may be a part of a dangerous medical condition called anaphylaxis needing emergency treatment. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction in which there appears swelling of lips, tongue and throat that blocks airways and leads to breathing problems, rapid heartbeat, sudden drop of blood pressure, dizziness and sometimes fainting. Anaphylaxis is a severe life threatening condition that should be urgently treated with conventional treatment.

Causes

It most commonly arises from an allergic reaction and this type is known as allergic angioedema. The allergic reaction can occur from certain foods like eggs, peanuts, fish, shellfish and milk. This reaction can also occur from insect bites, pollen, animal dander, latex and poison ivy. The body detects a substance (like any of the above) as something dangerous. Following this there is release of histamine by the body that causes dilatation of the blood vessels and fluid leakage. In severe cases of allergic angioedema, anaphylaxis can occur with swelling of throat, difficulty in breathing and sudden drop in blood pressure. It is a medical emergency needing immediate medical help.

It can also arise from the use of certain medicines called drug – induced angioedema. Few medicines that can lead to it include aspirin, NSAID’s (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs), penicillin, antibiotics and some of the medicines used to control high BP (blood pressure). 

Thirdly, it may occur after an infection or with illnesses like SLE (It is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks and damages healthy tissues of the body. It can affect skin, kidneys, blood vessels, lungs, heart, nervous system, muscles, bones, eyes). Another medical condition linked with it is leukaemia (cancer of blood cells). Other than this a medical condition lymphoma is associated with it. Lymphoma refers to a cancer beginning in lymphocytes which are cells of the immune system that help to fight with infection. In case of lymphoma these lymphocytes change and keep multiplying out of control.  

Rarely it can occur in people having a family history of it where it is called as hereditary angioedema. Here a person has inherited this condition from a parent through genetic transmission. In hereditary angioedema the body is unable to make a blood protein called C1 esterase inhibitor in the right amount that results in fluid movement from the blood into tissues resulting in swelling.

Other than this it can arise if a person has a weak immune system where it is called as acquired angioedema. 

Lastly, it can be idiopathic type where no cause is ruled out behind swelling. Some factors linked with it include stress, anxiety, intense exercise, exposure to heat and cold and minor infection.

Symptoms

Its main sign is swelling below the skin. The swelling can develop suddenly or gradually in a few hours. Sometimes it may be attended with swelling and welts on the surface of the skin (hives) that may be painful and itchy. Redness, warmth and pain can appear in the swollen area. The swelling mainly occurs on the face especially around the eyes, lips; around the mouth; hands, feet, arms, legs; tongue. In severe cases the swelling can spread to other body parts. The  swelling can also occur around the genitals and in intestines. Apart from above abdominal cramping, intense vomiting, redness irritation of eyes, diarrhoea (loose motion), weakness and dizziness can also occur. In some cases swelling appears in the throat with hoarseness, and difficulty in breathing. In case of swelling of the throat and tongue with difficult breathing, urgent medical help needs to be taken as it can be dangerous.

Homeopathic Remedies for Angioedema

There is a great scope of treating angioedema in homeopathy. There are many natural homeopathic medicines that are very effective for reducing the swelling in these cases and treating hives. In case of allergic cases it brings great recovery by moderating the immune system which is causing allergic reaction. Homeopathic medicines are helpful to manage recent cases and long standing or recurrent cases. It is to be noted that homeopathic medicines can be safely taken as long as there is no swelling of throat, airways, tongue attended with difficulty breathing. In the severe cases where there is swelling of throat, airways, tongue that obstructs breathing immediate treatment with conventional mode is needed. Also homeopathy has a limitation in treating cases of anaphylaxis reaction where urgent help from conventional treatment is required without any delay.

1. Apis Mellifica – Top Grade Medicine

Apis Mellifica is a leading medicine for cases of angioedema. Persons needing it have swelling over the face mainly eyelids, lips; mouth; and hands, feet. Redness and heat in the face is marked. In males swelling can also appear in testicles. In females the swelling can occur on labia. Burning stinging pains are complained in the area of swelling. Along with these symptoms there are hives with wheals on skin. The wheals are red with intense burning, stinging sensation. They are painful, tender and itchy. The itching mostly gets worse at night time. Apart from above symptoms there may be redness and itching in the eyes. Symptoms of angioedema occurring after bee sting are also well treated with this medicine. These symptoms include stinging, burning sharp prickling pain in skin and excessive swelling. 

2. Urtica Urens – For Hives and Marked Swelling of Face, Hands, Feet

It is prepared from a plant called Stinging – nettle that belongs to the family Urticaceae. The fresh plant in flowers is used for preparing homeopathic medicine. It is well indicated for hives and marked swelling of face, hands, feet. In cases needing it the fingers and hands are much swollen with itching. Lumps and red spots on hands are present.  The face, hands and feet are swollen with stinging, burning and redness. The eyelids are intensely swollen and can be scarcely opened. In the case of hives raised red blotches are there on skin. This is attended with itching, burning and stinging. It also helps cases of hives from eating shellfish.

3. Rhus Tox – For Hives with Oedema of Lids

It is a very beneficial medicine like above to medicines for cases where hives are present with oedema of eyelids. For using this medicine the hives usually occur from getting wet and in cold air. The hives have burning and itching in it. Affected skin appears tense and shining. The wheals are excessive mostly on hand and forearm. There is marked stitching pain in the eruption

4. Arsenic Album – For Oedematous Swellings with Burning Pain

This medicine is prominently indicated when oedematous swellings are attended with burning pain. Along with this urticarial eruptions are present. These eruptions also have much burning in them. Marked  restlessness attends this. A general weakness may accompany the above symptoms. This medicine also helps to manage vomiting and loose stool in these cases. Urticaria from eating shellfish is also an indicating feature for using this medicine.

5. Agaricus – For Swelling and Itching

It is the next important medicine for cases of angioedema. For using it the main symptoms are swelling, itching, redness, burning of skin. There appears circumscribed oedematous lesions. Itching is there that changes place on scratching.

6. Hepar Sulph – For Angioedema and Recurring Urticaria

Hepar Sulph is a very useful medicine for cases of angioedema and long standing recurring urticaria. Swelling is mainly present on upper lip, hands and feet in cases requiring it. The wheals mainly appear on hands and fingers. Few general symptoms that are present include sticking, pricking on skin and sensitivity of skin to slightest touch. 

7. Antipyrinum – Another Well Indicated Medicine For Angioedema

Antipyrinum is also a well indicated medicine for angioedema. People needing it also have urticaria. In them the urticaria appears and disappears suddenly. It may be attended with internal coldness. Most intense itching is present in the eruptions. For using it the eruptions are mostly present between the fingers.  

8. Helleborus – For Sudden Swelling of Skin

This medicine is prepared from the root of a plant called Helleborus Niger commonly known as Black Hellebore and Christmas Rose. It belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is indicated when there occurs sudden swelling of skin. Edema occurs on the face along with redness. Edema also appears on legs.

Guillain Barre Syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves of the peripheral nervous system (PNS). It is a serious disorder and the initial symptoms are weakness, tingling and numbness in the limbs. It can eventually lead to paralysis. Homeopathic Remedies for  can be used along with conventional mode of treatment to manage the symptoms.

Causes

The exact reason behind Guillain – Barre syndrome is still unknown. In this syndrome the immune system (that normally comes in action to destroy the microorganisms like bacteria, virus, parasites) starts to attack the nerve cells out of a misdirected response. It has multiple types and among them the most common form is AIDP (acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy). In AIDP the protective covering of the nerves known as myelin sheath is damaged. Due to this damage the nerves are not able to send proper signals to the brain and weakness , numbness and paralysis can arise. It has been found that in most cases it  occurs some days or weeks after a respiratory illness or a digestive tract infection. Persons of any age group can be affected with this but the risk increases with advancing age. Its chances are more in males as compared to females.

It can be triggered after an infection with campylobacter jejuni bacteria (most times found in undercooked poultry). Some other infections have also been associated that can trigger it. These include cytomegalovirus, influenza virus, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), AIDS causing HIV virus,  mycoplasma pneumonia and zika virus. Hepatitis A, B, C and E, Hodgkin’s lymphoma are also associated with the occurrence of this syndrome. Apart from above other triggers linked with it are a recent surgery and vaccination.

Symptoms 

In the beginning tingling sensation or weakness is felt in the feet, toes and legs. Afterwards it spread to the upper body, arms, fingers. However in some of the cases (around 10%) the initial symptoms can occur in the arms or face. With the progression of the condition paralysis may appear after muscle weakness. Its signs and symptoms may include tingling, prickling sensation or pins and needles sensations in fingers, wrists, toes, ankles. Next is muscle weakness in legs that spread  to the upper body. There is difficult / unsteady walking and sometimes a person with this is unable to walk or climb stairs. Other symptoms include difficulty in  moving face (from loss of control over facial  muscles) that causes difficulty in talking, chewing or swallowing; and difficulty in  eye movement and double vision. Rest of the symptoms that can arise includes intense pain in lower back; severe shooting, cramping pain that may increase at night; difficulty or loss of bladder control or bowel control; rapid heart rate; difficult breathing; low or high blood pressure and paralysis. There are chances of progression of the symptoms quickly  resulting in a serious condition in a matter of just a few hours in some people. 

Types

This syndrome has many types. The major types are as follows :

1. Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP) – in this the muscle weakness begins in the lower part of the body and ascends upward.
2. Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) – in this case paralysis begins in the eyes.
3. Acute motor axonal neuropathy (AMAN) and acute motor-sensory axonal neuropathy (AMSAN)

Complications

The complications includes difficulty breathing when the weakness / paralysis involves muscles that control breathing; weakness, numbness and other sensations even after recovery;  blood pressure problems; heart problems like cardiac arrhythmias; blood clots; bedsores that can happen from long immobility; severe nerve pain; problem with bladder and bowel function.

Homeopathic Remedies for Guillain Barre Syndrome

Homeopathic mode offers supportive help in these cases along with conventional treatment for symptom relief. These medicines help in halting further worsening of this condition and provide symptomatic relief. It is a serious disorder and the most suitable medicine for managing its symptoms is selected after complete case analysis. So one must take any homeopathic medicine as per the guidance of a homeopathic doctor and never self prescribe them.  In case of complications like breathing difficulty, heart problems and others it is strictly advisable to take immediate help from conventional mode of treatment. 

1. Conium – Top Grade Medicine 

Conium is a leading medicine to manage cases of Guillain barre syndrome. The main indicating feature to use this medicine is paralysis of lower limbs followed by upper limbs. Next indication for using it is weakness in legs. Along with this there is difficulty in walking and staggering gait. Sometimes there is an inability to walk. Numbness and weakness is also felt in thighs. Persons needing it may complain of heaviness and tiredness, weakness in all limbs. They may also have numbness of fingers and toes. Hands and feet may feel cold. Other than this it is also helpful when there is tearing pain in the limbs.

2. Aconite – For Tingling beginning in Feet and Spreading Upwards

This medicine is prepared from plant Aconitum Napellus commonly known as monkshood. It belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is a prominent medicine for cases in which tingling starts in the feet followed by its spread upwards. In most cases needing it the tingling in limbs is accompanied by shooting pains. Shooting pains are marked in legs, knees, ankles, toes. There may be coldness and sweating of hands and feet. Numbness in legs and feet can also be present.

3. Causticum – For Weakness and Paralysis

This is a very suitable medicine to manage cases of  weakness, paralysis and loss of bladder control. It is well indicated for weakness or paralysis of the limb. It is also indicated for weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles. Some other indications for its use are hand numbness, weakness in ankles, difficulty of speech, unsteady gait with easy falling. Apart from above it is a top grade medicine for managing cases having loss of bladder control.

4. Lathyrus – For Weakness in Lower Limbs

This medicine is prepared from plant Lathyrus sativus commonly known as chick – pea. This plant belongs to family leguminosae. It is prominent medicine for cases having weakness in lower limbs. For using it the left side is more weak than right. There is difficulty in standing and walking with this. It is also indicated for paralysis of legs. 

5. Picric Acid – For Weakness, Numbness, Pricking in Legs

It is a very helpful medicine for weakness, numbness and pricking in legs. Along with this heaviness is also felt in lower limbs and there is difficulty in lifting legs from the floor.

6. Agaricus – For Prickling Sensation in Feet, Toes and Uncertain Gait

This medicine is well indicated for cases having prickling, tingling sensation in feet, toes. Shooting pain is also present with this. Another marked symptom for using it is weakness and weariness of lower limbs. The legs feel heavy. The gait is uncertain. There is also pain in legs and a sensation of paralytic numbness in lower legs. There is difficulty going upstairs from pain and weakness in legs. Apart from above weakness and paralytic sensation in the arm especially the left side also indicates its use.

7. Arsenic Album – For Tingling, Prickling in the Fingers

It is a very beneficial medicine for managing tingling sensation in fingers. Weakness and exhaustion in limbs is also present. Limbs feel heavy with this. It is also well indicated for weakness and numbness in feet. 

8. Phosphorus – for Tingling, Weakness and Paralysis of Limbs

It is another significant medicine for these cases. Firstly it is helpful when there is tingling sensation in limbs. Secondly, it is beneficial for weakness of limbs. In cases requiring it the arms are weak with difficulty in moving them. The lower limbs are also weak and weakness is mainly felt while going upstairs. Thirdly it offers help to manage numbness in hands and arms. Lastly it is indicated for paralysis that begins from ends of fingers and toes and ascends upwards. 

9. Argentum Nitricum – For Weakness of Lower Limbs and Staggering Gait

Use of this medicine is considered in cases having weakness in lower limbs. The legs also feel heavy with this. People needing it have staggering, tottering gait. Pain in calf muscles may accompany it. 

10. Stannum Met – For Weakness of Arms

It is a great medicine for weakness of arms. The persons who need it complain of easy tiredness in arms from slight exercise. Things seem to fall down from their hands. Heaviness of arms is also felt by them. They may have a burning sensation in their hands along with above symptoms.

11. Gelsemium – For Weakness of All the Limbs

Homeopathic medicine Gelsemium is prepared from the bark of the root of plant Gelsemium Sempervirens commonly known as yellow jasmine. This plant belongs to family loganiaceae. This medicine is valuable for cases presenting with weakness of all the limbs. Persons who need it have weakness and tiredness in arms. They feel arms are powerless. Pain in arms may attend it. Numbness of arms can also be there. Next they have weakness in lower limbs. The lower limbs feel tired from slight exercise. They have difficulty in walking and have an unsteady gait. Shooting, cramping pain may be present in legs along with these symptoms. It also works well in case of double vision.

12. Alumina – For Staggering Gait

This medicine works well in cases presenting with staggering gait.

People needing it have heaviness in lower limbs and staggering gait.

Tearing, tension, cramping  in thighs and legs can be felt. Sometimes legs feel numb mostly at night.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition in which small, inflamed painful lumps form under the skin. The lumps can break open and release fluid or pus that can have an offensive smell. The tunnels can also form under the skin from connection of these lumps. This skin condition usually occurs in areas where the skin tends to rub together like in armpits, the area under breast or groin (the crease area where the upper part of the thigh and the lower part of the abdomen meet). This condition is also known as acne inversa. It is a non – contagious condition which means it doesn’t spread through direct skin to skin contact.

Homeopathy proves highly successful in managing cases of hidradenitis suppurativa. Homeopathic medicines work naturally in these cases to help to heal the lumps, reduce pain and clear off the associated pus discharge. These medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances and hence are very safe to use. In conventional mode, antibiotics, pain killers and steroids are used for cases of hidradenitis suppurativa. In severe cases, this mode recommends surgical intervention. This treatment offers short-term relief and can have side effects as well. But in homeopathy, the results are long- lasting that too without any side effects.

Homeopathy boost self – healing mechanism

Homeopathy stimulates body’s own healing mechanism in the body to promote natural recovery in cases of hidradenitis suppurativa. For this homeopathic medicines are prescribed following individualized approach. This means the medicine for every case of hidradenitis suppurativa is selected depending on the signs and symptoms peculiar to every case. This well-selected individualized medication serves great help in dissolving the cysts and lumps by working on the internal body system for long-term recovery.

Effective for acute / chronic cases

Homeopathic treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa helps in healing the lumps, nodules, cysts and boils in acute cases as well as chronic cases. These medicines also work in treating the recurrent tendency of skin lesions. Though homeopathy takes a few months’ time for proper and complete healing as it brings results gradually, but it is a great alternative treatment option due to its high effectivity, long-lasting results and lack of any side effects. It is to be noted that homeopathy is recommended for mild to moderate cases of hidradenitis suppurativa. But in severe and complicated cases of hidradenitis suppurativa, it has limitations and here it is advised to take help from conventional mode of treatment.

Safe natural medicine

Homeopathy uses highly diluted medicines prepared from naturally-occurring substances to treat cases of hidradenitis suppurativa. Such medicines never cause any side effects and are thus considered 100% safe to use. These work in the gentlest way treating the condition in a harmless manner.

Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Homeopathy offers a very effective treatment for complaints of hidradenitis suppurativa. These medicines also work in treating the recurrent tendency for skin lesions of this complaint. These medicines help to heal the lumps, reduce the pain and clear off the pus discharges. These medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances and hence are very safe to use without any side effects. 

1. Silicea – Leading Medicine for Cyst, Boils, Lumps in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Silicea is a top-listed medicine for treating cases of hidradenitis suppurativa. It is very effective to treat boils, lumps, and cysts under the skin. In case of boils, it is indicated when there is pus discharge that can be slight or excessive. It is also indicated when there is thin watery discharge or brownish discharge. The discharge is very offensive where this medicine is required.

When to use Silicea?

Silicea is the most frequently prescribed medicine to manage lumps, boils with pus discharge in cases of hidradenitis suppurativa.

How to use Silicea?

The most commonly used potency of Silicea is 6X. Silicea 6X can be used three to four times per day depending on the intensity of the problem

2. Hepar Sulph – For Painful Boils in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

This is a very beneficial medicine for painful boils. The pain may be throbbing or beating type. The pain tends to get worse at night. There is much inflammation, heat and swelling over the boils. In cases needing it, the pus discharge from boils is blood-stained and very offensive. A person needing it may have a tendency to develop acne (pimples). These are often filled with pus.

When to use Hepar Sulph?

Hepar Sulph is an excellent medicine for managing Hidradenitis Suppurativa with boils that have marked pain especially throbbing or beating type that gets worse at night.

How to use Hepar Sulph?

It can be used in different potencies from low to high as per severity of the complaint, however initially it is advised to use this medicine in 30C potency once or twice a day.

3. Myristica – To Speed up Recovery of Boils

Myristica is a natural medicine that proves very useful to help cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa for healing of boils. It has a well-known action of hastening the process of pus formation and expulsion that cut short the healing time aiding quick recovery in cases of boils. Surgical intervention is often prevented by timely use of this medicine in these cases.

When to use Myristica?

Myristica is the best medicine to speed up the process of pus formation and expulsion in boils resulting in quick recovery in cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

How to use Myristica?

Myristica is usually used in 30C potency that can be taken once or twice a day.

4. Belladonna – For Boils in Initial Stage with Redness, Heat and Swelling

This medicine is indicated in initial stages when there are boils with redness, heat and swelling. The affected skin area is also sensitive to touch.  Another peculiar indication to use this medicine is recurrent and periodical boils that recur every year specifically in spring season.

When to use Belladonna?

The use of this medicine should be considered for boils in the early stages with redness, heat and swelling occurring in Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

How to use Belladonna?

This medicine can be used in low 30C potency once or twice a day. It can also be used in 200C potency but not more than once a day.

5. Calcarea Sulph – For Boils with Thick Yellow Pus Discharge

It is another helpful medicine for treating boils in Hidradenitis Suppurativa cases. In cases needing it there is presence of thick yellow pus discharge. This medicine offers help in both acute cases and as well as chronic cases. It also helps to treat one’s tendency to have recurrent boils.

When to use Calcarea Sulph?

Calcarea Sulph works well for cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa with boils that discharge thick yellow pus.

How to use Calcarea Sulph?

It is advised to use this medicine in 6X power twice or thrice a day.

6. Sulphur – When One Boil Heals followed by Another Boil

Sulphur is an important medicine for Hidradenitis Suppurativa when a boil in one place heals and is followed by another boil at a different location. The boil discharges pus, sometimes blood-stained. It can be yellow and offensive in nature. The boil is very painful and is much inflamed at the base. Besides, it is also valuable medicine to treat cases where boils come in crops in different body parts.

When to use Sulphur?

This medicine is well-indicated for Hidradenitis Suppurativa when boils keep forming one after another as soon as the previous heals. It is also indicated for multiple boils forming in crops in different areas on body.

How to use Sulphur?

Initially Sulphur 30C can be taken once or twice a week. Its frequent repetition should be avoided.

7. Conium – For Cysts and Hard Lumps / Nodules

Conium is a highly valuable medicine to treat cases of Hidradenitis Suppurativa where cysts or lumps / nodules are present under the skin. The lumps or nodules are hard. This medicine works effectively in dissolving the cysts, lumps and nodules in a gradual manner.

When to use Conium?

Conium should be selected to dissolve cysts and hard lumps / nodes under the skin in Hidradenitis Suppurativa cases.

How to use Conium?

It is recommended to use Conium once a day in 30C potency.

Causes

The exact reason behind this condition is not yet clear. It is not caused by an infection and it doesn’t arise from poor hygiene. This condition is known to begin from blockage of hair follicles. It is thought that genetics play a role in it as it is seen to run in families. Next, hormonal changes are also thought to have a role in its development as it tends to start after puberty. Another factor that is linked with this condition is an overactive immune system that becomes over responsive to little infections in the clogged hair follicles. Apart from the above, other factors that are thought to be associated with development of it includes smoking, being overweight and having acne (pimples).

Women are at more risk to develop this condition as compared to men. Having a family history of this condition also increases the risk. Persons in the age group of 20 to 39 yrs are at risk.

In addition to the above, there are certain medical conditions that raise its risk. The first among them is a metabolic syndrome that refers to a group of five conditions which increases the risk of developing a heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. These conditions include increased blood pressure, excess fat around the waist, high blood sugar, high levels of triglyceride and low level of good cholesterol. The other two are diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is a term to describe two disorders in which there occurs chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. First among these disorders is ulcerative colitis and another is Crohn’s disease.

Signs and Symptoms

This condition can appear in one or several areas of the body. The most common areas involved in it includes armpits, area under breast, groin, inner thighs, anal area and between buttocks. In case of hidradenitis suppurativa red, pimple – like bumps, painful lumps, deep nodules (solid, elevated under the skin), cyst (a lump containing fluid or other substance) under the skin and boils (pus-filled bumps) can develop. The bumps can be itchy. The boil can drain fluid, pus or blood with an offensive smell. With passing time, tunnels (sinus tract) that connect lumps may form under the skin. In this condition the lumps tend to occur on both sides of the body.

The bumps keep going away and coming back. The bumps may occur on the same site every time or they may keep changing location. This condition may get worse from stress, being overweight, hormonal changes, heat and smoking.

Stages of Hidradenitis Suppurativa

This condition is classified into three stages (called Hurley stages) depending upon its severity.

Stage 1 –  In this stage ,there is single or multiple nodules / boil with little scarring and no sinus tract

Stage 2 – In this stage, there is more than one bump with little scarring and limited tunnelling.

Stage 3 – In this stage, multiple bumps with extensive scarring and tunnelling appear involving the entire area of the body

Complications

In severe cases or the cases that are left untreated, some complications can arise. First among them is infection on the affected skin area. Second is scarring / pitting on the healed part of the skin and thickening of the scar. Next is restriction of movement from painful lesions and scar mainly when it affects the axilla. In some cases fistula (a hollow passage) can form inside the body. Another complication is swelling in arms or legs when the lumps or scars (that occurs in body areas that are near lymph nodes) obstruct the drainage of lymph. Depression can occur in the person with this condition when they avoid going out in public and self-isolate themselves due to draining from the lesion and offensive smell from it. Severe and advanced cases carry a very rare chance of squamous cell carcinoma (skin cancer type).

 

Low milk supply during breastfeeding means a mother is not being able to produce enough milk in a sufficient quantity needed to meet nutritional demand of her baby. It is also known as hypogalactia or hypo galactorrhea. Agalactia is a term used for absence or failure of milk secretion after giving birth. Homeopathy for low milk supply during breastfeeding uses medicines of natural origin that are very safe to use without any side effects.

There are few things that don’t point towards low milk supply as lay man may relate to from misconceptions. These includes – a baby is not getting enough if he is nursing frequently, if breast isn’t leaking milk, breast suddenly became softer, baby has increase frequency and lengths of feeding session, baby is fussy, if baby takes  bottle of formula milk even soon after nursing, when women do not feel a let down sensation or on pumping very little milk comes out. They are not related to low milk supply and are not valid ways to check if milk supply is low or not.

If a baby is gaining weight when exclusively breast fed then it means the milk supply is sufficient for his growth. Some of the actual signs that indicate that baby is not getting sufficient milk needed for growth are poor weight gain, not enough wet  diapers (less than 8 – 10 diapers) in a day, have signs of dehydration (like lethargy, dark rings around eyes, sunken fontanelle, yellowish urine), getting weaker, or signs of not growing well.

Causes 

It can firstly arise if breastfeeding is started late after childbirth. Next it can happen if the baby is not latching properly. It means the baby is not sucking properly to draw enough milk from the breast. If the breast milk is not removed time to time then its production reduces. Next it can arise if the baby is taking infrequent feeds or taking feed for a short time approx less than 5 minutes. This is because frequent extraction or draining of milk from breast boosts or triggers milk supply but allowing the milk to remain in the breast for long decreases milk supply. Use of pacifiers and supplementing feeding with infant formula milk unnecessarily in initial weeks also decrease milk supply. Starting breastfeeding as soon as possible after childbirth, making sure the baby is latching properly during breastfeeding, frequently breastfeeding around every 2 – 3 hrs during initial weeks, avoiding bottles and pacifiers in the early week can help in cases having above reasons. 

Premature birth, jaundice, tongue tie in baby also tend to decrease milk supply because with these conditions baby can’t suck properly leading to low milk supply.  

Other than above factors related to low milk supply are stress, exhaustion, not taking enough sleep, not drinking enough water, use of certain medicines (like zyrtec D),  use of hormonal pills, history of previous breast surgery, injury to breast, underdeveloped (hypoplastic breast) being underweight or obese, drinking alcohol, smoking and taking excessive caffeine.   

Apart from above there can be a medical reason which is causing true low milk supply. In such cases the medical reasons have to be treated to establish good milk supply. The medical reasons include hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), anaemia, post partum haemorrhage (Blood loss of more than 500 ml to 1000 ml of blood within the first 24 hours after childbirth), Hypopituitarism (decreased secretion of hormones by the pituitary gland), hyperprolactinemia (medical condition with deficiency of prolactin hormone). Prolactin is lactogenic hormone or milk hormone which is responsible for breast growth during pregnancy and for breast milk production after delivery for breast feeding the baby), recent mastitis (inflammation of breast), retained placenta, breast cancer,  pregnancy induced high blood pressure, insulin dependent diabetes which is poorly controlled.

Homeopathy for Low Milk Supply During Breastfeeding

Homeopathic medicines are very effective to improve milk supply during breastfeeding.  They help in enhancing milk supply naturally by treating the medical reason behind it. Some of these medicines not only help to boost breast milk production during lactation but also helps to improve its quality. Though these are entirely safe to use but one must take them under supervision and guidance of a homeopathic physician who will suggest the medicine name, dose and repetition based on every individual case analysis.  

1. Pulsatilla – When Milk Quantity is Scanty, Thin and Watery

Homeopathic medicine Pulsatilla is prepared from plant Pulsatilla Nigricans commonly known as pasque flower or wind flower. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is valuable medicine to increase milk flow when it is little in quantity, thin, watery and lacking true milk globules. Swelling of breast may be present. Females needing it may have mild, sensitive nature with weeping tendencies. They weep every time a child is put to breast.

2. Chamomilla – To Establish Flow of Milk when Absent with Sore Breasts

It is a very helpful medicine for increasing breast milk. It is indicated for women who have soreness of breast and absent milk. The breast may be hard and tender to touch. Drawing pain in the breast can be present too. With this they may have profuse lochia (vaginal discharge that occurs after childbirth). it is also indicated when there is suppressed milk from anger spells. 

3. Urtica Urens – For Cases with Complete Absence of Milk (agalactia) with Pain 

This medicine is prepared from a plant known as small stinging – nettle. This plant belongs to family urticaceae. This medicine is considered in cases in which milk is entirely absent after childbirth. Along with this pain of burning, stinging nature is present in the breast. Swelling of breast is also there. In such cases this medicine helps in establishing milk flow and relieves breast pain. There may be a history of a lump in the breast in the past in the cases needing it.

4. Ricinus – To Enhance Milk Flow

It is a natural medicine prepared from plant Ricinus communis commonly called castor oil bean that belongs to the family euphorbiaceae. The leaves of this plant have very strong action on female genitals and breasts. Its use for enhancing milk supply has been done since ancient times. There are records by Hale that in ancient times in the Cape Verde Islands the leaves of this plant were applied to the breasts of females after childbirth to boost the flow of milk. Homeopathically this medicine is effective as oral medicine to enhance milk flow in nursing women.

5. Lactuca Virosa – A Galactogogue to Stimulate Milk Production

This medicine is prepared from plant Acrid Lettuce of family compositae. As per Dr.Boericke this medicine is a  true galactogogue (herbs and medicines that help to increase breast milk flow in lactating mothers). In cases needing it there can be agalactia ( means entire absence of milk in breast).

6. Lecithinum – Another Galactagogue to Increase Milk Supply 

Lecithinum is another prominent homeopathic medicine which act as a galactagogue to increase milk quantity. In addition to this it also makes milk more nourishing and nutritious.

7. Bryonia – For Inflamed Breast with Suppressed Milk Flow

This medicine is prepared from the root of plant Bryonia Alba commonly known as wild hops. This plant belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. It is very beneficial for cases having inflammation of breast (mastitis) with suppressed milk flow. The breasts are swollen, hard, heavy with scanty milk secretion where it is required. Burning, tearing pain in the breast is also present. Nipples can be very hard with this. Other than above it is also useful for cases where lumps in breast are there with retarded milk flow.

8. Alfalfa – To Improve Quantity and Quality of Breast Milk

This medicine is prepared from plants called Medicago Sativa, California Clover or Lucerne. This belongs to the family papilionoideae. It is a very effective medicine to improve the quantity as well as quality of milk. Additionally it is a great tonic to increase energy, stamina and give strength to the body.

9. Asafoetida – For Re-establishing Milk Flow When it has Dried 

This medicine is prepared from gum resin of the living root of plant Gum of the Stinkasand. This plant belongs to the family umbelliferae. This medicine carries a great ability to reestablish milk flow in cases where it has dried up a few days after delivery. Females who need may have a very sensitive nature. 

10. Lac Defloratum – To Improve Milk Secretion 

This medicine works very effectively to improve milk flow. It quickly helps to bring milk flow in a few hours or a day. Females who require it may have decreased in size of breasts.

11. Calcarea Carb – For Cases having Scanty Milk with Hard, Distended Breast

This medicine offers help when the breast is hard, distended with scanty milk flow. Nipples may be hard with this. Stitching pain in the breast can be felt when child nurses.

12. Causticum – For Suppressed Milk Flow from Fatigue or Anxiety

It is a wonderful medicine to trigger milk flow when it has been suppressed from fatigue or anxiety. Females who need it also have complaints of cracked nipples. They also have intense itching about the breast. Pain in the breast during nursing can also be felt by them.