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20/12/2022

*A**l Fissures :

a**l fissure is a tear in the lining of the a**s or a**l ca**l.
One sign of an a**l fissure is pain during or after a bowel movement.

*Signs and symptoms*

• Pain during, and even hours after, a bowel movement
• Constipation
• Blood on the outside surface of the stool
• Blood on toilet tissue or wipes
• A visible crack or tear in the a**s or a**l ca**l
• Burning and itching that may be painful
• Discomfort when urinating, frequent urination, or inability to urinate
• Foul-smelling discharge

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. Meenu Khurana
Homeopathic Physician (since 1999)
Lions Club, Sector 30, Chandigarh.

30/11/2022

Homeopathic medicines for Nasal Problems

1.PHOSPHORUS especially effective in nasal polyps that bleed. people who have a tall and slender build and tend to develop a thirst for cold water as the polyp grows within them. The polyps may bleed regularly and also block the nostrils. polyp may have circular motion when breathing.

2. Lemna Minor: used when there is an intense level of nasal blockage and anosmia or a loss of the sense of smell. Nasal polyps tend to worsen during the wet season and can even cause a thick white discharge from the nose which has a foul smell with much sneezing.

3. Calcarea Carbonica: This homeopathic medicine for nasal pole useful in the cases of people who are overweight, person frequently affected by seasonal changes, such as hot to cold or cold to hot weather. Other symptoms where this medication is applicable are -

Frequent sneezing
Profuse sweating during the night
Sore nose
Small amounts of white discharge
Nostrils are mostly dry
4. Conium Maculatum: Dry nose, which seems to get sudden discharge. Instead of a loss of smell, it has acute sense of smell. If the patient is suffering from frequent sneezes and complains of nasal blocks in the morning, conium can be an effective homeopathic remedy.

5. Sanguinaria Nitricum: It is known to be a great remedy primarily for nasal polyps, which are right-sided or occur within the right nostril of the nose. Some of symptoms are -

Profuse amounts of nasal discharge
Frequent sneezing
Swollen nasal membrane
Right-sided headache along with right-sided blockage of nostrils
THUJA: as a sycotic medicine thuja works best in reducing size and releasing pressure symptoms of the polyp. along with Chronic catarrh; thick, green mucus; blood and pus. Dryness of nasal cavities. Painful pressure at root.
TEUCRIUM: Catarrhal condition of both anterior and posterior nostrils. Mucous polypus. Chronic catarrh; discharge of large, irregular clinkers. Foul breath. Crawling in nostrils, with lachrymation and sneezing. Coryza, with stoppage of nostrils.

25/11/2022

*Part – 1*
*Some Homoeopathic mother tinctures with their uses*


1. Weightloss - Fucus vesicolor, Phytolacca Berry, Gracinia cambogia .They all are effective in aiding weight loss by increasing metabolic rate and speeding up fat reduction.

2. Dandruff - Cochlearia armoracia , Badiaga to treat dandruff and Echinacea to purify blood . They help to reduce soreness and dryness also.

3. Liver complaints - Chelidonium ,Swetia chirata ,Tinosporia, Eclipta alba , Pichroriza, Phylanthus niruri and cardus ma etc are known to be effective both in acute and chronic all liver complaints.

4. Acne - Syzygium for reducing acne as topical , Berberis aquifolium is used topical to reduce marks, Echinacea is applied to sooth skin from any irritation

5. Burn - Cantharis v is used to soothe burns ,Urtica urens for mild burn.

6. Injury - Calendula mother tincture is used topically for cut injuries.

7. In trauma or blunt injuries - Arnica Montana mother tincture is used .Vitex is also helpful.

8. In lice of head - Cocculus and Staphysagria and carbolic acid mother tincture are used alone or with oil to reduce lice.

9. Baldness - Arnica and Jaborandi are most effective to cure baldness.

10. In Diabetes M - Syzygium J and Gymnema S is used internally

11. Warts - Thuja Occ and Sabina mother tincture are used externally on warts to reduce it .

12. Nerve pain – Emblica officinalis , Piper nigrum, Avena sativa and Mimosa pudica etc they allare helpful in all type of nerve complaints.

13. Lufa bindal for Gall bladder stone and Chionanthus for gallstone colic.

14. Renal stone – Berberis vulgaris , Hydrangea, Sarsaparilla etc they all are helpful in kidney stone complaints , for breaking kidney stones, for cleaning of kidney stone and sand in kidney.

05/11/2022

ONYCHOMYCOSIS OR NAIL FUNGAL INFECTION AND HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES

Onychomycosis, also called tinea unguium, is a fungal infection that affects either the fingernails or toenails.A fungal nail infection occurs from the overgrowth of fungi in, under, or on the nail.
A fungal infection of the nail may affect part of the nail, the entire nail, or several nails.

Common signs of a fungal nail infection include:
• A nail injury or foot deformity
• Diabetes
• Weakened immune system
• Venous insufficiency (poor circulation in the legs) or peripheral arterial disease (narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs)
• Fungal skin infections on other parts of the body

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES -

ANTIM CRUD – Top grade remedy for nail fungal infection . Yellow brittle nails specialy of toe nails. Nails growth slow and tenderness on affected area. Nails are discoloured and deformed.

ARSENIC ALBUM – Best suited in nail infection in which nails get brownish and black in colour. Itching and burning on affected area. Irritability with restlessness and thirst for cold water .

ACID NITRICUM – Best suitable in nail fungal infection with profuse perspiration and yellow white brittle nails and white spots on it.

ARNICA – This is indicated for nail fungal infection due to trauma or injury to the nails. Bruised pain under the nails. Black and blue color of the nail.

GRAPHITE –This is suited when nails become brittle and crumbling. Nails deformed, painful, sore, thick and crippled. Nails thick, rough ingrown. Cracks and fissures are seen on tip of fingers. Feet cod and wet and burning in soles and heels is characteristic.

SILICEA –This is an excellent remedy for infection of the nails, especially if white spots on the nails. Blue or gray color of the nails. Nails rough, yellow, crippled, brittle, and having white spots. Ingrowing toe nails with flesh and pus .Finger tips as if suppurating. Finger tips dry, painful at night. Cold feet and arms. Offensive smelling sweat from the feet, hands and armpits is characteristic to Silicea.

THUJA - Brittle, Distorted Nails that are dry, discolored and peel off easily. Brown spots are seen on hands and arms. Perspiration sweetish and strong.

HOW TO MANAGE WITH MEDICINES –
• Wash your hands and feet regularly. Wash your hands after touching an infected nail. Moisturize your nails after washing.
• Keep your nails trimmed.
• Disinfect your nail clippers after each use.
• Wear sweat-absorbing socks or change your socks throughout the day.Choose shoes made of materials that breathe.
• Discard old shoes or treat them with disinfectants or antifungal powders.
• Wear footwear in pool areas and locker rooms.
• Choose a nail salon that uses sterilized manicure tools for each customer.
• Give up nail polish and artificial nails.

02/11/2022

**HYPO TENSION**
LOW B.P.

Hypotension is low blood pressure, especially in the arteries of the systemic circulation. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood.

*CAUSES*
Low blood pressure can be caused by low blood volume, hormonal changes, widening of blood vessels, medicine side effects, anemia, heart problems or endocrine problems.

*HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT*

1-CINCHONA OFF.: dizziness.
fainting.
skipping heart.
everything eaten turns into gas which ll not move up n down.
noises in the ears.
loss of vital fluids.
2-CARBO VEG: with low vitality n flatulence in the upper part of the abdomen.
craving for fanning.

3-CALC PHOS: is indicated in exhaudted.
fast growing young persons.

4-GELSEMIUM: irregular beating of heart.
palpitation.
feeling as if heart would stop beating.
pulse frequnt. sift.
weak.
suffocation.
5-LYCOPODIUM: is indicsted in irritable persons possessing uric acid diathesis with a liverish hue of brownish patches on the skin.
craving for sweets.
rumbling flatulence worse between 4 to 8pm or early morning.
relief from motion.

6-NAT MUR: with craving for salt.faints in the hot sun.

7-SEPIA: yellowish tint with dark circles under the eyes.
pulsations throughout the body.
desire for sours.
relief from violent exercise.
empty all gone sensation in the epigastrium after lunch.
indifference to liee n to love ones.

8-TUBERCULINUM: for persons who are wasting in health.

9VISCUM ALB: puls slow n weak. persistent vertigo.
weight n oppression of HEART as if being squeezed.
unable to lie down.
worse in winter n cold stromy weather.

*NOTE*
Consult your nearest physician.

31/10/2022

*Sciatica*

The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain—and possibly tingling, numbness, or weakness—that originate in the lower back and travel through the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in the back of each leg.

*Homeopathic Medicines for Sciatica*

*Colocynth. 200, 1M*

A good Homeopathic medicine for sciatica. Left-sided sciatica. Pain along the course of the left sciatic nerve. The pain starts in the lower back and radiates down the leg to toes. In some cases, the pain is located in the left hip or pain in hip radiates to the knee. The pain may be drawing, tearing, shooting in nature. it may be lightening, shock-like or cramping in some cases, followed by numbness and partial paralysis. Pain is better by hard pressure and lying on the effected side and warm application also. also offers relief in some cases. Pain worse from any motion, and especially aggravated by cold. The pain is paroxysmal,

*Magnesia Phos. 30*

Wonderful Homeopathic medicine for sciatica of right side. The sciatica pain is cutting, shooting, stabbing or stitching in nature. Pain starts in the lower back and extends down the right hip, thigh, hollow of knee and leg. Pressure or warm applications may offer relief. Pain worse by cold or uncovering the part.

*Gnaphalium Pol. 30*

It is the most useful medicine for pain in the sciatic nerve when attended with numbness. It is also indicated where sciatica pain alternates with numbness. Folding thighs onto the abdomen provides some relief. It is also prescribed in sciatica cases where the pain is confined to the calves and feet. The whole trunk and the main branches seem affected, worse when lying down Worse from motion, stepping. Better whiles sitting in a chair.

*Rhus Tox. 200, 1M*

The pains are worse during rest, and first motion. It is the best remedy for a combination of lumbago and sciatica. Sciatica arising from over-exposure to wet. 4. Sciatica that arises from lifting a heavy weight. Great relief from warmth and continuous movem.

*Arnica 200*

Sciatica arising from injury to the back. It is advised in case of sciatica with excessive soreness of lower limbs. The slightest touch is unbearable on the affected side.

*Bryonia Alba 200*

Sciatica that gets worse from walking. The slightest motion may worsen sciatica. Pain is better by Lying down absolutely.

*Kali Iod 200*

Sciatica that offers great help where sitting or standing worsen pain. The sciatica is worse at night. The person may wake from sleep in the middle of the night due to the pain. Walking provides some relief.

*Hypericum Perf. 200*

It is considered when the sciatic pain is attended with tingling, burning or numbness in the affected leg. The spine is also very sensitive to the touch. Walking or stooping is impossible from intense pain in the back and lower limb.

*Nux vomica. 200*

From its action on the spinal cord, Nux is frequently the remedy in sciatica.
It has lightning-like pains, with which twitching of the parts. Violent pains, has to change position; pains shoot down into the foot. The limb is stiff and contracted and the parts feel paralyzed and cold.
Better when lying on the affected side and from the application of hot water. Constipated bowels and sedentary habit

*Plumbum 12, 30*

It also has lightning-like pains and in paroxysms.
Pains and cramps along sciatic nerve, and especially where atrophy is present. Use potencies not lower than the 12th to the 30th

*Ruta. 200*

It has shooting pains down the back, down the sciatic nerve on first moving or on rising after sitting. The patient is obliged to walk about constantly during the paroxysms o;f pain. The pains are felt most in the region of the knee. It is worse during damp or cold weather and from cold applications

*Valariana Off. 30*

Best Homeopathic prescription for sciatica where standing increases pain.

*Cotyledon Umbilicus 30*

It is a well indicated medicine for intense sciatica pain where it is accompanied by high sensitivity in lower limbs. Heaviness in the lower limbs may also be felt. There is stinging pain in the left hip,

27/10/2022

Homoeopathic Medicines for Dyspepsia

ABIES CANADENSIS– Mucous membranes are affected and gastric symptoms are most marked, and a catarrhal condition of the stomach is produced. There are peculiar cravings and chilly sensations that are very characteristic. Tendency to eat far beyond capacity for digestion.

ABIES NIGRA- A long-acting remedy, in various forms of disease, whenever the characteristic stomach symptoms are present. Most of the symptoms are associated with gastric disturbances. In dyspeptic troubles of the aged, with functional heart symptoms, also after tea or to***co. Pain in stomach always comes on after eating. Sensation of a lump that hurts, as if a hard-boiled egg lodged in the cardiac end of stomach.

ALETRIS FARINOSA- Disgust for food, least food causes distress. Nervous dyspepsia

ANGUSTURA VERA- Bitter taste. Irresistible desire for coffee. Pain from navel into sternum. Atonic dyspepsia. Belching with cough.

ANACARDIUM- Neurasthenics; such have a type of nervous dyspepsia. Weak digestion with fullness and distension. Empty feeling in stomach. Eating relieves the Anacardium dyspepsia.

ARGENTUM NITRICUM- Neurotic effects are very marked. Upper abdominal affections brought on by undue mental exertion. Very characteristic is the great desire for sweets, the splinter-like pains.

LYCOPODIUM- Adapted more especially to ailments gradually developing, functional power weakening, with failures of the digestive powers. Immediately after a lights meal abdomen is bloated, full.

NUX VOMICA- Nausea in the morning, after eating. Weight and pain in stomach; worse eating, some time after. Epigastrium bloated, with pressure as of a stone, several hours after eating. Dyspepsia from drinking strong coffee.

QUASSIA–PICRAENA EXCELSA- Acts on gastric organs as a tonic. Atonic dyspepsia, with gas and acidity. Heartburn and gastralgia. Dyspepsia after infectious diseases; especially grip, dysentery. Tongue dry or with brown sticky coating

ROBINIA- The remedy for hyperchlorhydria. The gastric symptoms with the most pronounced acidity are well authenticated, and are the guiding symptoms. The acidity of Robinia is accompanied by frontal headache.

25/10/2022

**DENTITION**

the arrangement or condition of the teeth in a particular species or individual.

"mammals can be reliably identified from a study of their dentition alone"

**HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT**

1-CHAMOMILLA head remedy. child is peevish n fretful with greenish n offensive diarrhoea.
the gums are red n tender.
screams with pain n refuses food.drink n toys
when offered.
want to be covered.

2-CALC CARB slowness in teething. sweat on forehead is the leading indication.

3-CALC PHOS suitable in emaciated children with open fintanelles n who are slow in teething n whose teeth decay rapidly owing to deficiency of bone tissues.
diarrhoea during dentition.

4-COLOCYNTH when a baby bolts his food too rapidly ir else seems to dislike it. windy tummy pains.

5-KREOSOTE an excellent remedy where dentition is painful n difficult. gums are spongy.
constipation n undigested diarrhoea stools.

6-TUBER for emaciated children where development us arrested mentally n physically.
non appearance of teeth as a result of weakness.

7-PHYTOLACCA when the child bites the teeth n gums together.

8-PULSATILLA when the child is gentle fair type fearful n only comforted by patting.

9-ZINCUM MET tendency to press the gums together.gnashing o the teeth during difficult dentition.
loosening of the teeth n bleeding gums.

**NOTE**

kindly consult your nearest doctor.

20/10/2022

SOME COMMON TONGUE PROBLEMS AND THEIR HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES

The tongue is the only visible part of the digestive tract and therefore, considered as the mirror that reflects the conditions of the body's internal organs, particularly the organs of digestion and metabolism. The tongue also reflects the overall digestive, nutritive and metabolic conditions of the entire organism.

1. AURUM MURIATICUM - Tongue hard like leather and warts on the tongue.

2. APIS MELLIFICA - Tongue fiery red, swollen , sore and raw with vesicles as if varnished, tongue feels scalded, red, wet, trembling.

3. ANTIMONIUM TARTARICUM - Coated pasty thick white with reddened papillae and red edges, dry in middle, on the tongue there is small pustules which are painful, thirstless tongue in most of complaints.
4.ARUM TRIPHYLLUM - Tongue is raw and bleeding with profuse acrid salivation, strawberry tongue .

5.ARSENIC ALBUM - Tongue blackish or bluish and cracked.

6.ANTIM CRUD - Thicky coated white tongue, as if white washed.

7.BAPTISIA TINCTORIA - At first tongue is white with red papillae, dry and yellow brown in centre, later dry, cracked, ulcerated .

8.BRYONIA ALBA - Dry tongue.Coated along centre, red at base with great thirst for large quantity of cold water at long intervals.

9.COLCHICUM - Loss of sensibility of tongue.

10.HYDRASTIS - Dirtl yellow and moist tongue.

11.KALI MUR - The tongue is coated white or there is a grey coating at the base of the tongue.

12.MERCURIUS SOL - Furrow in the middle of the tongue.A tumour under the tongue.It is main remedy for this type of inflammation of the tongue.

13.RHUS TOX - On the tip of tongue has triangular redness and cracked.Firey red tongue.

14.RANUNCULOUS - Peeling off of the skin of the tongue.

11/10/2022

*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.

*O***m 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 O***m*

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.