Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS)

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or ME/CFS, is a complex, debilitating, long-term medical condition. The causes and mechanisms of the disease are not fully understood. Distinguishing core symptoms are lengthy exacerbations or flare-ups of the illness following ordinary minor physical or mental activity, known as post-exertional malaise (PEM)greatly diminished capacity to accomplish tasks that were routine before the illness; and sleep disturbances.Orthostatic intolerance (difficulty sitting and standing upright) and cognitive dysfunction are also diagnostic. Frequently and variably, other common symptoms occur involving numerous body systems, and chronic pain is common.The unexplained and often incapacitating fatigue in CFS is different from that caused by normal strenuous ongoing exertion, is not significantly relieved by rest, and is not due to a previous medical condition.

SIGN & SYMPTOMS 

Symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome can vary from person to person, and the severity of symptoms can fluctuate from day to day. Signs and symptoms may include:

•Feeling generally unwell

•Fatigue

•Headaches

•Broken sleep/Unrefreshing sleep)

•Problems with concentration, thinking and memory (‘brain fog’)

•Enlarged lymph nodes in neck or armpits

•Speech and language problems, including word-finding difficulties

•Extreme exhaustion after physical or mental exercise

•Poor temperature control

•Dizziness

•Being very sensitive to light and sound

•Nausea

•Loss of appetite

•Muscle pain (myalgia)/Unexplained muscle or joint pain

CAUSES 

The cause of ME/CFS is unknown. Researchers speculate that contributing factors may include:

•Infection (a common trigger)

•Environmental toxins

•Weakened immune system

•Physical trauma, such as surgery

•Genetics — ME/CFS seems to be more common in some families

•Physical or emotional stress

•Hormonal imbalances

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT

ANACARDIUM

Mentally tired like students and thinkers. Anacardium is the remedy for mental fatigue from higher studies. It is useful fatigue of literary persons.

ARNICA MON

If physically tired Arnica is effective . Arnica is prescribed when fatigue on account of over use of muscles and brain. The limbs and body ache as if beaten. It removes fatigue of the brain and also of body.                                                                       

ARSENIC ALBUM

Arsenic Album is the best Homeopathic medicine for fatigue  who feel like lying down all the time due to excessive fatigue. Standing, walking and the slightest exertion result in fatigue and lying down provides some relief to the person. Even a little exertion leads to utmost lack of strength and weakness. Such persons also hesitate and have fear exerting because they anticipate exhaustion as a result. Apart from disabling fatigue, anxiety may also show its presence in extreme levels.

COCA

Coca is prescribed when fatigue occurs from journey and travelling, especially during hot weather.

CONIUM MAC

Conium is an excellent remedy for increased fatigue, weakness especially in morning time and from walking. Sexual excesses are also noted here. Depressed state of mind with an aversion to do any work and a desire for loneliness also are marked symptoms.

GINSENG

Ginseng is a  specific remedy for general fatigue.

GELSEMIUM

Gelsemium is the top natural Homeopathic medicine for extreme drowsiness accompanying fatigue. The person needing Gelsemium will complain of sleepiness throughout the day with disabling fatigue. Along with drowsiness and fatigue, heaviness in head may also be felt. A few persons experience dizziness and vertigo due to extreme fatigue and a tired feeling. Muscle weakness and pain also show their impact in such patients. The muscle pain is mostly present in neck, shoulders, back, hips and legs. The patient may also experience trembling and weakness in limbs.

KALI PHOS

Kali Phos is a very beneficial Homeopathic remedy for Chronic Fatigue where the slightest mental or physical exertion leads to extreme fatigue. For such persons, even a little work seems to be a very huge task. This is because of the consequent lethargic and fatigue condition it produces. Extreme prostration, weakness and tired feeling ensue from a little exertion. The person feels worn out as if all the energy has been drained out. Apart from lassitude and exhaustion, the person also complains of a weak memory. Forgetfulness accompanies a weak and impaired memory. Forgetfulness is noticeable while speaking or writing. Stressed mind and worries accompanying Chronic Fatigue are also effectively cured by Homeopathic medicine Kali Phos.

MERC SOL

Merc  sol  is often a good remedy for acute glandular fever (caused by  the Epstein-Barr virus). If those symptoms become more chronic and  result in CFS, then Merc sol may still be a good medicine to give. The  patient may have a persistent sore throat with enlarged cervical lymph  nodes (glands) and have a lot of salivation. They may also be sensitive  to both heat and cold. Insomnia with great restlessness at night and  nightmares may also be a feature. The muscle pains will be deep with  tender bones.

MUREX PURP

Murex is specially indicated to nervous, lively and affectionate women. The patient is greatly fatigued , weak and run down. Fatigue remains for several days , the indicative and peculiar symptom is that she feels more fatigued while sitting or at rest and feels alright on walking. Fatigue re- appears on sitting down.

ONOSMODIUM

Onosmodium is an ideal Homeopathic remedy for Chronic Fatigue patients who have head or vision complaints along with exhaustion. The eye complaints may be of varying characters, including eye pain or blurring of vision, or straining and weakness of eyes. The head complaints may be described as heaviness or pain in head. The headache may be noted in front, back or sides of head. Confusion, decreased concentrating power and memory weakness also come under the sphere for this Homoepathic medicine use. Along with head or eye complaints, the foremost symptom of extreme weariness and tiredness is always present.

PICRIC ACID

Picric Acid is the Homeopathic remedy that is prescribed when mental debility with extremely weak memory advancing to complete loss is the main symptom of Chronic Fatigue Symptom. The person is not capable of thinking of or indulging in any kind of mental exertion. Studying or reading a little results in extreme fatigue. Headache also accompanies mental fatigue. Along with mental fatigue, muscle weakness and heaviness in whole body may also be present.

PHOSPHORIC ACID

Phosphoric Acid is a Homeopathic remedy of great help when mental and physical weakness with dullness and impaired memory are marked symptoms. The person seems confused and has difficulty in comprehending. Memory weakness is extreme and a person is unable to find the exact words while writing or talking.

SARCOLACTINUM ACIDUM

Sarcolacticum Acidum is the top Homeopathic remedy for Chronic Fatigue patients who have the feeling of utmost fatigue in morning time. Such persons wake up feeling exhausted in the morning and the fatigue continues throughout the day. The whole body feels powerless. Along with a tired feeling, there is also muscle weakness. The person needing Sarcolacticum Acidum usually complains of tiredness and weariness from doing simple activities. Even writing on a small piece of paper or going up and down the stairs seems to drain out all the bodily energy and leaves the person highly exhausted. The person also has sleeplessness at night.

SELINUM

Selenium ia an ideal Homeopathic medicines for patients of Chronic Fatigue who suffer from extreme prostration from sexual indulgence. For using Selenium, the marked symptoms are excessive weakness both in physical and mental spheres with sexual excesses and seminal losses.

STERCULIA

Fatigue due to any cause. This remedy gives power to sustain prolonged physical exertion without taking food and without the feeling of fatigue.

TUBERCULINUM

Tuberculinum is considered a good remedy for fatigue. Here motion causes intense fatigue, aversion to work, wants to constant change.

ZINCUM MET

Weakness and depression.The memory is poor and the patient is  lethargic, irritable and hypersensitive especially to noise; restless  legs accompanied by muscular twitching are also common features.Numbness and coldness and strange sensations in arms and legs are also  common. All symptoms are worse from alcohol.

INBORN QUALITY OF SOME HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES

INBORN QUALITY OF SOME HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES

Inborn qualities are natural ones which we are born with. 

For Example He had an inborn talent for languages. It is clear that the ability to smile is inborn.

BARYTA CARB - Baryta carb is silly inborn. Indecisive and dependent on others .

CINA - Irritating ill humourd.

CHAMOMILLA - Constant weeping,irritable snaps and Snarls.

CALCAREA CARB - Scrofulous ,fair fat and flabby.

CAUSTICUM - Hopeless ,Fearfull child

CARCINOCIN - Intellectual,artistic.

HYOCYAMUS - inquisitive curious,exceedingly despondent.

IGNATIA - This child is born intelligent.

KALI BROM - Terrified

NATRUM MUR - Sad and withheld.

PULSATILLA -sympathetic Sweet and playfull.

PHOSPHORUS - sensitive and fearfull.

SULPHUR - Dirty.

STRAMONIUM - Terrified.

TUBERCULINUM - Love dancing and music.

TARENTULA - Hyperactive.

Thanks & Regards

Dr.Ranjna Sharma

Himachal Pradesh

IBS

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a "disorder of brain-gut interaction" characterized by a group of symptoms that commonly include abdominal pain and or abdominal bloating and changes in the consistency of bowel movements.

SIGN & SYMPTOMS

The symptoms of IBS may vary from person to person. Symptoms tend to come and go over time, and often last for several days or weeks.  Symptoms can become worse, often during times of stress or after eating certain foods.The symptoms of IBS are often relieved by a bowel movement (passing stool)

Common symptoms of IBS include:

•Abdominal pain and cramps

•Abdominal bloating

•Diarrhoea and/or constipation (sometimes these may alternate)

•Excessive flatulence (wind)

•Mucus in the stool.

•Urgent need to go to the toilet

•Feeling of not having completely emptied the bowels after going to the toilet

Other less common symptoms may also be experienced, such as:

•Lack of energy (lethargy)

•Feeling sick

•Heartburn

The symptoms of IBS can also have a significant impact on a person's day-to-day life and, as a result, some people may experience symptoms of low mood and stress.

TYPES 

IBS is classified into four types.These include:

1. IBS-C (constipation-predominant)

The person alternates between constipation and normal stools. Eating may cause abdominal spasms or severe pain.

2. IBS-D (diarrhea-predominant)

The patient suffers from diarrhea soon after getting up or after he/she eats something. Sometimes, the bowel movement may be involuntary, and the person may need to make frequent urgent visits to the toilet.

3. IBS-A or IBS-M (alternating constipation and diarrhea)

This is an erratic form of IBS, which is characterized by at least one abnormal bowel movement in a day that may lead to constipation or diarrhea.

Thus, IBS-A is a mixed bad wherein you have not set pattern of bowel activity. Nearly 25% of such IBS episodes result in hard or lumpy stools, while another 25% are accompanied by runny stools.

4.IBS-U (unclassified)

Patients who meet the diagnostic criteria for IBS but whose bowel habits do not fit into any of the above subtypes.

CAUSES 

Researchers don’t exactly know what causes IBS. They think a combination of factors can lead to IBS, including:

•Dysmotility

Problems with how your GI muscles contract and move food through the GI tract.

•Visceral hypersensitivity

Extra-sensitive nerves in the GI tract.

•Brain-gut dysfunction

Miscommunication between nerves in the brain and gut.

•Improper functioning of the immune system (over or under active)

•Abnormal amounts of bacteria and other organisms (like viruses and fungi) in the gut (microbiota)

RISK FACTORS 

A few of the risk factors associated with IBS are as follows:

•Age

IBS tends to occur in people of the 25-50 age groups

•Gender

IBS seems to be more common in Women than Men. It is thought that the female hormones play a role in this

•Family History

Genes or a shared environment or both in combination may play a role in risk of IBS

•Mental Health Problems

Anxiety, depression and other mental health issues are associated with IBS

GENERAL TIPS TO RELIEVE IBS SYMPTOMS 

DO'S

✓Cook homemade meals using fresh ingredients when you can

✓Keep a diary of what you eat and any symptoms you get – try to avoid things that trigger your IBS

✓Try to find ways to relax

✓Get plenty of exercise

✓Try probiotics for a month to see if they help

DON'TS

•Do not delay or skip meals

•Do not eat too quickly

•Do not eat lots of fatty, spicy or processed foods

•Do not eat more than 3 portions of fresh fruit a day (a portion is 80g)

•Do not drink more than 3 cups of tea or coffee a day

•Do not drink lots of alcohol or fizzy drinks

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT 

ALOES

Aloes is an effective remedy for IBS. Constant bearing down in rectum . Bleeding rectum feels sore and hot, and is relieved by cold water. Lot of mucus and wind is expelled with stools and the pain remains in the rectum after passing stools. There is gurgling in abdomen, fecal incontinence and the ability to control the runs.

ARGENTUM NITRICUM

In this remedy there is a lot of wind, with very loud and forceful belching or flatulence. There is nausea and indigestion associated with nerves or anxiety, especially when anticipating a stressful event like a job interview or exam.

ARSENICUM ALBUM 

Stomach cramps that are worse after taking cold. This remedy suits people who always feel chilly; so much so that even eating cold food such as ice cream aggravates. There is a great deal of diarrhoea that can come on after drinking whilst moving around makes everything worse. Taking regular sips of a warm drink and lying down to rest bring relief.

ASAFOETIDA 

Asafoetida is also a very effective remedy for IBS. There is a feeling of constriction in all directions, especially if muscular contractions in the intestines and oesophagus seem to be moving in the wrong direction strongly indicates this medicine. The person may have a feeling that a bubble is stuck in the throat, or that a lump is moving up from the stomach. The abdomen feels inflated, but the person finds it hard to pass gas in either direction to get relief. Constipation brings on griping pains. Diarrhoea can be explosive , and the person may even regurgitate food in small amounts. Moreover the person may exhibit a strong emotional or hysterical element this remedy is needed.

BRYONIA ALBA

A useful remedy in IBS that is aggravated after eating bread and where the thirst is increased. The stomach may feel so heavy that it is like a stone is sitting there. Belching relieves the pain and tastes of undigested food. Tight clothing and walking about also worsen the condition.

CARBO VEG

The remedy is well-suited to older people or those suffering from general fatigue with stomach pains that are burning, sore or pressing. There are cramps which feel like the stomach is being contracted with a lot of bloating after eating. Butter, fats & rich foods can cause belching, heartburn and indigestion with weakness or faintness.

CHINA OFFICINALIS

Stomach acidity with a great deal of bloating & bitter or sour belching. The appetite swings from being ravenous to being completely off food, with a feeling of fullness after eating a small amount. Fruit and milk aggravate and the pains are pressing or sore. Digestion in general is very slow.

COLOCYNTHIS

This remedy has terrible stomach cramps that are better for doubling up and may be worse from anger or indignation. The pains are short, sharp & pinching and aggravated after eating, especially fruit. Heat & pressure give some relief to the pains which can extend to the lower back or into the buttocks. It is also a very useful remedy for sciatica and neuralgic pain in general.

LILIUM TIG

When this remedy is indicated, the person may make frequent unsuccessful efforts to move the bowels all day and have sudden diarrhea the following morning. A feeling of a lump in the rectum, worse when standing up, is common. Hemorrhoids may develop. Constricting feelings are often felt in the chest. The person is likely to be worse from excitement and strong emotions, and may tend toward irritability or even rage.

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM 

This remedy is well-suited to people with IBS & food intolerances, especially onions, oysters, cabbage and beans. The pains are worse in the evening, typically from 4- 8pm and are relieved by passing wind. The inflamed digestive tract struggles to get enough nutrition from food, so there can be loss of weight with fullness and bloating in the abdomen. The appetite is very changeable and can go from being ravenous to very full after a few mouthfuls.

NATRUM CARB

This remedy is often indicated for mild people who have trouble digesting and assimilating many foods and have to stay on restricted diets. Indigestion, heartburn, and even ulcers may occur if offending foods are eaten. The person often is intolerant of milk, and drinking it or eating dairy products can lead to gas and sputtery diarrhea with an empty feeling in the stomach. The person may have cravings for potatoes and for sweets (and sometimes also milk, but has learned to avoid it). A person who needs this remedy usually makes an effort to be cheerful and considerate, but, when feeling weak and sensitive wants to be alone to rest.

NATRUM MUR

Indigestion after too much starchy food with sour belching & terrible hiccough. There are painful stomach cramps, aggravated by touch. Strong emotions such as grief, or stewing on the past can aggravate the condition.

NUX VOMICA 

This remedy suits people who burn the candle at both ends, working hard and playing harder. Eventually, this stressful lifestyle takes it’s toll and the digestive system suffers. There are severe stomach cramps and acid reflux that are aggravated by mental exertion. Hiccough, belching, fullness and indigestion are worse after coffee, spicy foods and smoking. There can also be a lot of nausea and feelings of being sea-sick. The remedy is also very useful to treat a hangover.

PHOSPHORUS

In IBS, the patient complains of constipation alternating with diarrhea. Stools are offensive and there is much urging for stools when lying on the left side. Marked weakness after stools. Highly sensitive to external impressions such as light, sound, odors, touch, thunderstorms, etc. Restless, excitable, nervous individuals. Affects the kidneys causing albuminuria and haematuria; patient has profuse, pale, watery urine with intense weakness. There is increased susceptibility to colds amongst children.

PULSATILLA NIG

Pulsatilla is also indicated for IBS. There is painful distension of the abdomen with rumbling and pressure in the abdomen. Tightness in abdomen after a meal. Watery, rumbling stools; no two stools alike.Pulsatilla is more indicated mild yielding persons

SILICEA

Silicea is also considered a good remedy for IBS. -Loss of appetite and disgust for meat and warm food in general. Bloated feeling in the abdomen. Colicky pain in the abdomen with constipation. Stool is hard and comes with great difficulty. On the other hand patient may also develop diarrhea that has an offensive odor. Silica positively influences nutrition as well and hence its one of the prominent remedies used for rickets in children.

SULPHUR

Stomach cramps aggravated by touch, with burning pains worse in the morning and at night. Appetite is usually increased, especially around 11am with an ‘all-gone’ sensation. The stomach feels very heavy straight after eating.

TYPES OF RENAL CALCULI (NEPHROLITHIASIS

TYPES OF RENAL CALCULI (NEPHROLITHIASIS)

There are five main types of kidney stones:

•CALCIUM OXALATE 

The most common type of kidney stone which is created when calcium combines with oxalate in the urine. Inadequate calcium and fluid intake, as well other conditions, may contribute to their formation.

•CALCIUM PHOSPHATE

Calcium phosphate stones are much less common than calcium oxalate stones.

Calcium phosphate kidney stones are caused by abnormalities in the way the urinary system functions /renal tubular acidosis,often occurs simultaneously with calcium oxalate stones.

•URIC ACID

This is another common type of kidney stone. Foods such as organ meats and shellfish have high concentrations of a natural chemical compound known as purines. High purine intake leads to a higher production of monosodium urate, which, under the right conditions, may form stones in the kidneys. The formation of these types of stones tends to run in families.

•STRUVITE

These stones are less common and are caused by infections, such as a urinary tract infection. These stones can grow quickly and become quite large, sometimes with few symptoms or little warning.

 

•CYSTINE 

These stones form in people with a hereditary disorder called cystinuria that causes the kidneys to excrete too much of a specific amino acid.These stones are rare and tend to run in families.

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT 

•ARGENTUM NITRICUM 

Argentum Nit used for treating kidney stones, which develops due to kidney congestion.

Dull backache and ache in the bladder are experienced, along with dark urine, containing deposits of uric acid and blood.

Increased urge for urination, but a very small amount of urine is passed at once.Burning sensation while passing urine is indicated along with swelling of the urethra.

•BERBERIS VULGARIS 

Renal colic < left side. Stitching, cutting pain from left kidney following course of ureter into bladder & urethra. Burning & soreness in region of kidneys. Pain in small of back, very sensitive to touch in renal region <when sitting & lying, from jar, fatigue. Numbness, stiffness & lameness with painful pressure in renal & lumbar regions. Bubbling sensation in kidneys. Urine greenish, blood red, with thick, slimy mucus, transparent, reddish or jelly like sediment. Rheumatic & gouty complaints with urinary diseases. < motion, any sudden jarring movement, walking, carriage riding.

•BELLADONNA 

Violent spasmodic pains in kidney region especially of the right side. Pain comes suddenly, last indefinitely & cease suddenly. Pains usually in short attacks. Redness of eyes & face, throbbing of brain & carotids. Abdomen tender, distended, < least jar, even of the bed, slight noise, light, lying down. > pressure, tight bandaging, wrapping up. Bilious lymphatic plethoric constitutions.

•CANTHARIS 

Constant urging to urinate, passing but a few drops at a time, which is mixed with blood. Intolerable urging before, during & after urination. Violent paroxysms of cutting & burning in whole renal region. Violent tenesmus & strangury. Urine scalds him & is passed drop by drop. Membranous scales looking like bran in water. Urine jelly like, shredy. Pain raw, sore, burning in every part, internally & externally. Over sensitiveness of all parts. Drinking even small quantities of water increases pain in bladder.

•CALCAREA RENALIS

It is a specific remedy for renal stones.Helps to break tendency to form stones. 

•CHAMOMILLA

Insupportable pains in loins & hips. Pains seem unendurable, drives to despair < by heat, evening before midnight, with heat, thirst & fainting with numbness of affected parts, eructations <. Violent pains, drive him out of bed, compels to walk about. Over sensitive to pain, to open air. Cannot endure anyone near him, is cross, irritable, easily angered.

•CHINIUM SULPH

Small amount of urea & phosphoric acid with excess of uric acid & abundance of chlorides. Bloody urine. Albuminuria. Chronic interstitial nephritis. Turbid, slimy, clay coloured, greasy sediment. Complaints from suppressed malaria

•COCCUS CACTI

It is a medicine of wide-ranging action in treating complaints originating from the presence of stones in kidneys. Its action is more prominent on the right kidney. Lancinating pains travel from kidneys along ureters to the bladder with or without painful urination. There is urging to urinate and urine is deep-colored and thick and contains brick-dust sediment.

•COLOCYNTH

Pains on urinating over whole abdomen. Vesical catarrh, discharge like fresh white of egg. Red hard crystals. Renal colic < left side. Agonising pain in abdomen causing patient to bend double, with restlessness, twisting & turning to obtain relief. > hard pressure. Pains < eating & drinking > warm application. Shooting pains like electric shocks. Complaints from anger, indignation, mortification.

•CROCUS SATIVA

Urinary calculi, urates & uric acid. Brick red sediment. Haematuria. Deep coloured thick urine. Dysuria, urging to urinate. Lancinating pains from kidneys to bladder. Chronic bronchitis complicated with gravel.

•DIOSCOREA

Renal colic with pains radiating to the extremities. Colic pains < bending forward & while lying. > on standing erect or bending backwards. Violent twisting colic, occurring in regular paroxysms as if abdomen were grasped & twisted by a powerful hand. Pain suddenly shift to different parts, appear in remote localities as fingers & toes.

•EPIGEA REPENS

Renal calculi, gravel, uric acid deposits. Fine sand in urine of a brown colour. Dysuria, tenesmus after urination. Burning in neck of bladder while urinating. Chronic cystitis, mucopus, pyelitis, incontinence of urine.

•ERYNGIUM AQUATICUM

Renal colic. Pain behind pubes. Congestion of kidneys with dull pain in back, running down the ureters & limbs. Difficult & frequent micturition. Strangury with nervous erethism. Tenesmus of bladder & urethra. Thick yellow mucus discharges.

•FABIANA IMBRICATA—PICHI 

Excoriating urine & calculi. Uric acid diathesis. A terebinthine diuretic. Vesical tenesmus & burning after urination. Dysuria, cystitis, prostatitis, gonorrhea. Cholelithiasis & liver affections.

•HEDEOMA

Dull burning pain over left kidney. Pain along left ureter. Dragging pain from kidney to bladder. Red sand in urine. Frequent urging, cutting pains. Frequent intense desire to urinate & inability to retain urine for more than few minutes, better urinating.

•HYDRANGEA 

It is considered as a stone breaking remedy. Renal calculi, gravel, profuse deposit of white amorphous salts in urine. Renal colic, sharp pain in loins, especially left. Burning in urethra & frequent desire. Urine hard to start. Bloody urine, heavy deposit of mucus. Great thirst with abdominal symptoms & enlarged prostate.

•IPOMEA

Renal colic, aching in small of back & extremities. Pain in left lumbar muscles on stooping. Aching in top of right shoulder.

•LYCOPODIUM

Renal colic, right sided. Pain shooting across lower abdomen from right to left. Pain in back relieved by urinating. Urine slow in coming, must strain. Retension. Polyuria during night. Red sand in urine. Uric acid diathesis. Child cries before urinating. Pains drawing, aching < 4-8 pm. Upper part of the body emaciated, lower part semidropsical. Ailments from fright, anger, mortification, reserved displeasure. Avaricious, greedy, miserly, malicious, pussilanimous. Excessive accumulation of flatulence, lower abdomen. > warm food & drinks.

•MEDORRHINUM

Renal colic. Painful tenesmus when urinating. Severe pain in renal region > by profuse urination. Intense pain in ureters, with sensation of passing of calculus. Urine flows very slowly. Ailments from suppressed gonorrhea. Women with chronic pelvic disorders. < thinking of ailments, day time. > lying on abdomen.

•NUX VOMICA

Renal colic, right sided. Pain extends to the right thigh & to the genitals. Frequent ineffectual urge for urination with dribbling of urine. Haematuria, strangury. While urinating, itching in urethra & pain in neck of bladder. Backache, must sit up or turn over in bed. Adapted to thin, irritable, zealous, nervous, literary, studious, responsible persons. Bad effects of coffee, tobacco, alcohol, highly spiced food, overeating, long continued mental exertion. Over sensitiveness to all external impressions. Frequent ineffectual urging for stool.

•OCIMUM CANUM

Renal colic, right sided. Uric acid diathesis. Red sand in urine. High acidity, formation of spike crystals of uric acid. Turbid, thick, purulent, bloody, brick dust red or yellow sediment. Odour of musk. Pain in ureters, cramps in kidneys.

•PAREIRA BRAVA

Renal colic, pain going down the thighs. Neuralgic pain in the anterior crural region. Constant urging, great straining. Can emit urine only when he goes on his knees, pressing head firmly against floor. Black, bloody, thick mucus urine. Dribbling after micturition. Urethritis, prostatitis.

•PIPERAZINUM

Urinary calculi, uric acid diathesis. Constant backache. Urine scanty. Rheumatic urethritis.

•POLYGONUM PERSICARIA

It is an effective remedy for renal colic and calculi.

•SARSAPARILLA 

Passage of small calculi or gravel, renal colic, stone in the bladder. Excruciating pains from right kidney downwards. Severe almost unbearable pain at conclusion of urination. Urine bloody, scanty, slimy, flaky, sandy, copious, passed without sensation, deposits white sand. Painful distension & tenderness in bladder, urine dribbles while sitting, passes freely when standing. Air passes from urethra, child screams before & while passing urine.

•SENECIO AUTEUS

Renal colic, great heat & constant urging. Nephritis. Scanty, high coloured, bloody with much mucus & tenesmus. Irritable bladder with headache. Backache of congested kidneys. Functional amenorrhea.

•SEPIA

Red adhesive sand in urine. Chronic cystitis, slow micturition with bearing down sensation above pubes. > by violent exercise, warm application. Involuntary urination during first sleep. Urine highly offensive, must be removed from the room. Pains from other parts to back, attended with shuddering. Sensation of ball in inner parts. Weeps easily, indifference to those loved best.

•SOLIDAGO

Urine scanty, reddish brown, thick sediment, dysuria, gravel. Pain in kidneys extends forward to abdomen & bladder. Urine difficult & scanty, albumen, blood & slime. Kidneys sensitive to pressure. Backache of congested kidneys.

•TABACUM

Renal colic, violent spasmodic pains along ureter, left side. With deathly nausea & vomiting. Vomiting violent, with cold sweat, on least motion, with faintness > open air. Nausea incessant as if seasick > in fresh cold air. Vertigo, death like pallor, on opening the eyes. Face pale, blue, pinched, sunken, collapsed. Terrible, faint, sinking feeling at the pit of stomach. Icy coldness of surfaces.

•THLASPI BURA PASTORIS

Renal colic. Accumulation of gravel. Brick dust sediment. Urine heavy, phosphatic. Dysuria & spasmodic retension. Uric acid diathesis. Renal & vesical irritation. Urethritis, urine runs away in little jets. Haematuria & albuminuria.

Gynecomastia

GYNAECOMASTIA AND ITS HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES

Gynecomastia is a condition of overdevelopment or enlargement of the breast tissue in men or boys. The breasts become larger. They may grow unevenly.Male breast tissue swells due to reduced male hormone (testosterone) or increased female hormone (oestrogen).

Gynecomastia often happens when a preteen or teenage boy is going through the hormonal changes of puberty. 

Gynecomastia can be a side effect of certain medicines, such as antidepressants, antibiotics, chemotherapy, prostate cancer medicines, ulcer or cardiovascular medicines. Illegal drugs, such as anabolic steroids, heroin, or marijuana can also cause gynecomastia.

Gynecomastia  may have in one or both breasts. It may start as a lump or fatty tissue beneath the nipple, which may be sore. The breasts often get larger unevenly. Discharge from the nipple of one or both breasts. painful or tender breast . There is swelling of breast

Some investigations to rule out gynecomastia :- 

Blood tests including liver function tests and hormonal studies

Urine tests

A low-dose X-ray of your breast (mammogram)

A small breast tissue sample (a biopsy) may be removed and checked for cancer cells

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES - 

BARYTA CARB - In old age gynecomastea Patients with timid,cowardly, shy of strangers, and is not very confident.

CONIUM -  It effects breast tissues either one or both mammary glands with hardness and induration of gland. useful in breast pain and inflammation and for prominent nipples having milky,sticky discharge from the breast. Very useful for those patient suffering from emotional disturbance, severe embarrassment, anxiety, and also useful when gynecomastia is the result of testicular swelling.

CALCAREA IODATUM –Best suited in flabby and obese person, hormonal changes during puberty.gynecomastia because of thyroid disease.Useful for thyroid enlargement in males during puberty .

CALCAREA PHOS –Best suitable in person with gland enlargement, anaemic and spinal bone pain.Also useful when gynecomastia is cause due to Kline filter syndrome.

LYCOPODIUM - This medication can be used if the right breast enlargement is greater than the left. Lycopodium is an energy-giving herb. 

PHYTOLACCA - Gynecomastia with aching,soreness as well as sensitiveness in breast.It has wonderfully effected on fibrous tissue and also useful in those patients where obesity is the main cause of gynecomastia.

THYROIDINUM – Best suitable in improper functions of thyroid.There is stony hard glands of adrenal or testes.

THUJA – It helps to relieve in all glandular diseases and helps to increase testosterone level and also helpful to regulation of hormones .

TESTOSTERONE –It is useful when gynecomastia is due to low testosterone level.It help in reducing the oestrogen level in a male’s body and increasing the level of testosterone.

YOHIBINUM -It is useful when gynecomastia is due to hormonal imbalance.

Thanks & Regards

Dr. Ranjna Sharma

Himachal Pradesh

Psoriasis Diet

Avoid

Red Meat, Soda, Apple, Animal Fat Product, Alcohol, Caffiene Drinks, Avoid Gluten Rich Products (Like Oats, Wheatgerm, wheat), Salty Foods, Oily Foods, Sugary Diet, Sour Citric Foods. Dairy Products, Citrus Fruits, Chocolate, 

Indulge

Nuts, Avocado, Blueberries, Fresh Veggies, Omega3, Vitamin A C D B Complex, High Fibers Diet (Like Whole Grains Coreals, Lentils), Antioxidants rich foods (Like Carrots, Berries, Apricots) Drink more nd more water, Sweet potatos, Turmeric, Garlic, Brocally, Fatty fish,

Grey Hair

Homeopathy Medicines

Grey hair is natural in old age but premature greying is a disease. It is called premature greying (palit rog). This disease occurs due to the lack of nutritious elements in the body.

Use of different medicines in a condition of grey hair:            

1. Thyroidinum: If hair become grey due to old age, first of all the patient should take Thyroidinum 30 and then take Thyroidinum 200 once a week for getting relief. This medicine should take for 6-7 weeks continuously.    

2. Lycopodium and Acid phos: If a person suffers from grey hair in early age, first of all he should take Lycopodium and then Acid phos. If these medicines make no impression within 3 months, he should take Acid phos after 15 days of Lycopodium for getting relief. The use of these medicines in this way is very effective. 

3. Natrum-mur: If hair become grey due to any chronic disease, he should take Natrum mur 30. Its use provides a lot of relief. 4. Pilocarpus: If well chosen drugs make no continuously for few months. Its use impression in the case of grey hairs, he should take Pilocarpus 1m once in a month

provides relief.

JAIN CLINIC

Insect Bites

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES FOR STINGS AND BITES

A bite is when an insect (like a mosquito, flea, or bedbug) uses its mouth to break a person's skin, usually so it can feed. Insect bites usually itch. A sting is when an insect uses another body part, such as a barbed stinger at its tail end, to pierce the skin and inject venom (like a poison).

 The bite of an insect, such as a bee or mosquito, which usually causes mild symptoms.While insect bites or stings alone may be harmless, in some cases they may transmit other diseases such as malaria or Lyme.Most bites cause mild stinging or itching. Some bites can trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires emergency.

SYMPTOMS - .

• swelling.

• redness or rash.

• pain in the affected area or in the muscles.

• itching.

• heat on and around the site of the bite or sting.

• numbness or tingling in the affected area.

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES - 

BELLADONA – Best suited in stings of insects especially in the mouth .Anaphylactic shock.

CARBOLIC ACID – Usefull in allergic reactions after stings and bites.Anaphylactic shock.

HYPERICUM – Best suited when bites and strings are extremely painful.

LEDUM PAL – One of the best remedy fo any biteor sting .Pain relieved from cold applications.

LACHESIS – This medicine is suitable when sting or bite sight bluish discolouration.swellining from venomous bites.

LATRODECTUS MACTANS – Poisonous stings and bites especially spider bites.pain in the affected part with heart palpitations.

PLANTAGO – This medicine sooth bee and wasp stings.

TARANTULA CUBENSIS – This medicine is suitable for stings and bites sight painfull and in septic conditions.

URTICA URENS – In this medicine patient feels itching,stinging allergic reactions with urticarea.

VESPO CRABRO – This medicine suitable in case of stings from bees and wasps with a cutting sensation or being pulled by a hook .

Thanks & Regards 

Dr Ranjna Sharma

Himachal Pradesh

Photophobia

*PHOTOPHOBIA AND IT'S HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT*

Light sensitivity is a condition in which bright lights hurt the eyes. It is also called as photophobia.

Mild cases make the person squint in a brightly lit room or while outside. 

In more severe cases, this condition causes considerable pain when the eyes are exposed to almost any type of light.

*Causes*

1.conjuctivitis

2.scleritis

3.corneal abrasion

4.migraine

5.dry eye

*Symptoms*

1.pain or burning in the eye

2.redness

3.the sensation that there is something in your eye

4.severe headache

5.blurry vision

6.severe itching 

*Homoeopathic management*

*Aconite*

Red, inflamed (acute conjunctivitis). Feels dry and hot, as if sand in them. Lids swollen, hard and red. Aversion to light (photophobia). Profuse watering after exposure to dry, cold winds.

*Argentum nitricum*

Spots before the eye. Blurred vision. Photophobia in a warm room. Purulent ophthalmia. Great swelling of.conjunctiva; discharge abundant and purulent. Chronic ulceration on margin of lids; sore, thick, swollen. Unable to keep eyes steadily fixed.

*Belladonna*

Throbbing deep in the eyes on lying down. Pupils dilated. Eyes feel swollen and protruding, staring, brilliant, conjunctiva red; dry, burns; photophobia; shooting pain in the eyes. Exophthalmos. Ocular illusions; fiery appearance. Diplopia.

*Benzolum*

Illusions of vision with wide open eyes. Twitching of lids. Photophobia, objects blurred. Aching in eyes and lids. Marked dilation of pupils.

Failure to react to light, particularly daylight.

*Conium mac*

Photophobia and excessive lachrymmation. Corneal pustules. Dim sighted; worse, artificial light. On closing the eyes, he sweats. Paralysis of ocular muscles. In superficial inflammations, as in phlyctenular conjunctivitis and keratitis. The slightest ulceration or abrasion will cause the intensest photophobia.

*Mercurius corrosivus*

Pain behind the eyeballs, as if forced out. Phlyctenulae; deep ulcers on the comea. Excessive photophobia and acrid lachrymation. Iritis, ordinary or syphilitic. Pain severe at night; burning, shooting, tearing. Little tendency to pus formation. Iris muddy in color, thick, neither contracts nor dilates. 

*Nux vomica*

Photophobia; worse in the morning. Smarting dry sensation in the mercanthi. Infra-orbital neuralgia, with watering of eyes. Optic nerve atrophy from the habitual use of intoxicants. Paresis of ocular muscles, worse, tobacco and stimulants. Orbital twitching radiating towards the occiput.

*Sulphur*

Burning ulceration on the margin of lids. Halo around lamp light. Heat and burning in eyes. Black motes before eyes. First stage of corneal ulceration. Chronic ophthalmia with severe burning and itching. Parenchymatous keratitis. Cornea like ground glass.

By-Arushi Agarwal

     Solan

Schizophrenia

SCHIZOPHRENIA AND ITS HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT

It is a disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave properly. The exact cause of schizophrenia is still unknown, but certain mental conditions, environment play an important role.

*Signs and symptoms*

1.There may be behavioral changes like social isolation, excitability, hostility, compulsive behavior. 2.Cognitive like thought disorders, delusion, illusion.

3.Slow in activity, confusion.

4.Mood disorder like anger, anxiety, inappropriate emotional response.

5.Psychological changes like hallucination, delusion, fear, hearing voices; with fatigue, memory loss .

*Homoeopathic management*

*HYOSCYAMUS NIGER*

Suspicious, Talkative, Lascivious mania, Jealous, inclined to laugh at everything, Delirium with attempt to run away, deep stupor, Low muttering speech. Thinks others are making plots against him. Perception that he will be poisoned.

*LACHESIS MUTUS* Great loquacity, Sad in the morning, no desire to mix with the world, Restless and anxiety, Jealous, nightly delusion of fire, Religious insanity, he imagines that he is in control of some supernatural power.

*PLATINUM METALLICUM*

 Irresistible impulse to kill, arrogant, everything seems to be changed, superiority complex.

*PHOSPHORUS* Fearfulness, as if something were creeping out of every corner, Clairvoyant, loss of memory, dread of death when alone, insanity with an exaggerated idea of one’s own importance, Restless, indifferent.

*ANACARDIUM ORIENTALE*

Fixed ideas, hallucinations, thinks he is possessed of two person’s or wills, anxiety when walking as id pursed, tendency to use violent language, easily offended, Suspicious, hear voices far away or of dead. 

*STRAMONIUM* Beseeching and ceaseless talking, loquacious, delusion about  his identity, thinks himself tall and double, religious mania, can not bear solitude or weakness, delirium with desire to escape.

By-Arushi Agarwal

      Solan

Palpitations

*Palpitations - Homeopathic Remedies*

*Staphysagria 30*

Palpitations due to anger - Acute outbursts of anger leading to Palpitations.

*Aconite 30*

Palpitations due to fright. Palpitations due to sudden fright. Along with Palpitations, restlessness, anxiety and increased thirst for cold water may also be present. 

*Opium 30*

Medicine when Palpitations are caused due to fright related to some past, long ago, unusual occurrence.

*Ignatia 30*

Palpitations that are a result of grief. 

*Coffea 30*

Palpitations brought on by a sudden joyful moment. It also covers Palpitations as a result of sudden pleasant surprises.

*Arsenic Album 30*

Palpitations with anxiety. There is a marked restlessness and fear of death. When there is an increased thirst for water for small quantity and short interval. Desire for open air 

*Sumbul 30*

Palpitations that result due to the intake of beer. Pain in left side of chest and left arm may also be present along with Palpitations.

*Nux Vom.30, 200*

Palpitations due to intake of coffee, 

*Thea Cinensis 30*

Palpitations because of excessive consumption of tea. Along with Palpitations, the person also feels chest oppression.

*Convallaria,30*

Thus the remedy when a person complains as if the heart is beating in the whole chest. The Palpitations get worse by even slight exertion. The pulse is also very rapid.

*Kalmia 30*

Palpitations with a slow pulse.  The heart rate may be as low as 35-40/minute with Palpitations. The Palpitations get worse from stooping in a forward position.  The patient feels a flutter in the chest and anxiety.

*Tabacum 30*

Ot with very weak pulse often, which is imperceptible. Pulse may also show intermittency.

*Iberis, 30*

When the slightest exertion gives rise to Palpitations. Along with Palpitations, there is vertigo.

*Digitalis 30*

It is the most effective remedy when the slightest movement causes Palpitations. The patient usually feels that the heart will stop its action if he or she moves and it is better at rest.The pulse is irregular and it intermits mainly at every 3rd, 5th and 7th beat. Mitral Disease may be the underlying pathology with irregular heart action.

*Spigelia 30*

If along with violent Palpitations excited by the least of movement, there is pain in heart region with arm pain. 

*Ferrum Met 30*

Palpitations due to anemia which get worse with movement. The face looks quite pale. Usually the pulse feels very soft and weak. 

*Natrum Nur 200*

Palpitations due to anemia, there is a constricted sensation in the chest. The pulse rate remains high and is often found to be intermittent. Craving for salt.

*Nux Vomica and Opium*

Palpitations due to over-use of allopathic medicines 

*Amyel Nitrosum 30*,

Palpitations at the time of menopause.

Palpitations getting worse from even a little excitement. Constricted feeling in the heart region is an accompanying symptom. Hot flushes and extreme anxiety are the other symptoms

*Glonoine 30*

Palpitations during menopause.  Palpitations lead to difficulty in breathing and get worse from exertion. Palpitations can be felt throughout the body.

*Lachesis 200*

It is of great help in the treatment of Palpitations during menopause. For using .  There is fainting occur along with Palpitations during menopause. And an aversion to wear any tight clothing.

*Iodum and Spongia* are the two top medicines for Palpitations in a hyperthyroid patient.

*Iodum 30*

It works best for palpitations in hyperthyroid patients where the palpitations get worse with the slightest of exertion. The chest feels constricted and compressed.

*Spongia 30*,  when a hyperthyroid patient complains of Palpitations on lying down. Walking brings relief to the patient.

*Lycopodium 200*

Palpitation due to gastric acidity, symptoms, excessive gas fills the abdomen, resulting in Palpitations. The gas is not passed easily and remains obstructed with Palpitations. 

*Abies Can 30*

It is suited when overeating is followed by a bloated abdomen with a burning stomach and Palpitations. 

*Lilium Tig  30*

Palpitations with an increased heart rate. The heart beat may even rise to 150/minute. Patient feels violent pulsations throughout the body. Fluttering in heart region may be accompanied by chest pain on left side and weight in chest.

*Aurum Met 200*

Violent Palpitations with irregular heart action. The patients feel that the heart has stopped suddenly for a few seconds varying from 2 to 3 seconds and then suddenly starts beating again. The pulse seems irregular, with high blood pressure.

*Dr Amaan A Khan*

9341730301

akhanamaan8@gmail.com

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh