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There are para nasal sinuses (air – filled spaces) located inside the cheek bones, forehead, behind the bridge of nose and between the eyes. These can get inflamed from infection or from allergies. As a result they swell, become congested with mucus and can not drain properly resulting in pressure build up and pain which is referred to as sinus headache. Homeopathic remedies for sinus headache offer a very natural, safe and effective treatment.

The sinus headache can be felt on one or both sides of the head. Additionally pain and pressure can be felt in any of the sinus areas like around the eyes and cheeks, bridge of the nose.

Sinus headaches and migraines are easily confused with each other due to similar symptoms like nasal congestion, nasal discharge, facial pain. However, sinus headache is not attended with nausea / vomiting which is present in migraine. Worsening of headache from noise and bright light is also a feature of migraine and not sinus headache. The duration of sinus headache is for many days together but migraines mostly last few hours or for one or two days.

Causes

They most commonly occur in case of inflamed para nasal sinus (sinusitis). These sinuses can get inflamed from infections or from allergies (hay fever). Sinus infections can lead to sinus headaches. The infections cause mucus build up in the sinuses and cause congestion and headache. The infections can occur from common cold; seasonal allergies; nasal polyps and deviated nasal septum that blocks drainage of mucus from sinus and favours growth of germs that inflame sinus.

Symptoms

Person having sinus headache may feel fullness pressure or pain in forehead, in cheeks, bridge of the nose or brows. The affected sinus area can also be tender to touch and red. The pain tends to get worse when first getting up out of bed, from moving your head suddenly and from leaning forward.

Its other symptoms include sinus infection like stuffy  nose, thick, green or yellow coloured mucus discharge from the nose, post nasal discharge (PND), swelling or puffiness of face, fever, aching in the upper jaw, fatigue. In case of infection of frontal sinus pain / pressure is felt in the forehead, above the eyes. In case of maxillary sinus involvement pain or pressure is felt in the cheek area. In ethmoidal sinusitis pain occurs between / behind the eyes, and the sides of the upper nasal area (medial canthi). When sphenoidal sinus is affected pain appears behind eyes, top of head or back of head.

Homeopathic Remedies For Sinus Headache

Homeopathic systems offer a very natural, safe and effective treatment for sinus headache cases. Homeopathic medicines help to relieve sinus headache by reducing the sinus congestion by treating the root cause behind it. It targets to treat the cause like infections, nasal allergies linked with sinus inflammation leading to sinus headache. These medicines are effective in both acute as well as chronic cases of sinus headache. Along with relieving the headache it also manages the attending nasal symptoms like stuffiness, nasal discharges , sneezing, post nasal discharge.    

1. Belladonna – Top Grade Medicine 

This medicine is prepared from plant deadly nightshade. It belongs to family solanaceae. It is a very effective medicine for sinus headache. It works very well in cases of frontal and maxillary sinusitis. In cases needing it, the frontal headache is marked. A pressive sensation or pressure in the forehead is felt where it is required. This worsens on motion and stooping. It also worsens from going in the open air. Next symptom that indicates its use is swelling of the cheek with pain of burning nature. Face may be red with warmth. Pain in the jaw , especially tearing in nature may also be present.

2. Kali Bichrome – For Headache, Nasal Blockage, Nasal Discharge, Post Nasal Discharge  

Kali Bichrome is another well indicated medicine for these cases. Persons needing it complain of headaches in the forehead especially over one of the eyes. They usually feel shooting pains over the eyebrow. Next they can complain of pain in the forehead in the morning on awaking. They feel distress, fullness, severe pain in frontal sinuses. With this they discharge from the eyes and nose. They also feel weak along with this and may also have fever. Another main symptom that they have is post nasal discharge.  Pain, tightness, fullness or pressure sensation at the root of the nose is also felt. With this they have a constant feeling of a stoppage of their nose. They may have a burning sensation in their nose. They may also feel a fetid smell in the nose. They feel their noses are constantly full of thick mucus. Discharge from the nose of tough, yellow or green color which is stringy, ropy or lumpy is passed. Sometimes there is discharge of crusts from the nose which are tinged with blood. Next they may have pain, shooting in nature in the cheeks mainly left sided. Pressure is also felt in the same region. This pain is also felt across the bridge of the nose.

3. Silicea – For Pain in Forehead and Nasal Discharge

This is the next prominent medicine when pain is felt in the forehead. The pain for using this medicine is mostly throbbing, pulsating type. The pain may worsen from motion, stooping or cold air exposure. Wrapping up your head warmly gives relief. Along with the headache the head also feels very heavy. A major attending symptom is thick, green – yellow, offensive discharge from nose after getting up. Nose may feel stopped in the morning with this.

4. Hepar Sulph – When There is Pain at Root of The Nose 

This medicine is particularly helpful when there is pain at the root of the nose. This pain is most felt in morning time. An attending symptom is a stoppage of the nose in the morning. Thick, offensive smelling discharge from nose can accompany. This discharge may be sometimes blood tinged. A heated sensation and burning is felt in nostrils. Nose is painful and sensitive to touch. Other than this there may be headaches over eyes. Headache worsens when shaking the head. 

5. Natrum Mur – For Heaviness / Pain in Forehead with Sneezing, Nasal Discharge

It is a very important medicine when there is heaviness / pain in the forehead with sneezing and nasal discharge. A pressing sensation or a sensation of weight may also be felt in the forehead. This worsens from bending your head down. This sneezing is violent and worse in the early morning. The nasal discharge is watery and sometimes there is alteration between nasal discharge and nasal dryness. It’s a top listed medicine for nasal allergies.

6. Hydrastis – For Frontal Headache

This medicine is prepared from the fresh root of the plant Hydrastis canadensis. This plant is commonly known as Golden Seal, Orange-root and Yellow Puccoon. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. This medicine offers great help in case of frontal headache over the eyes. A main accompanying symptom is dropping of mucus from back of nose into throat (post nasal discharge). In many cases the nose feels stuffed up. There is also discharge of thick, white, yellow or green tenacious, stringy mucus from the nose.

7. Pulsatilla – For Pain in Maxillary Sinus (Cheek), Nasal Stuffiness and Thick Nasal Discharge

This medicine is prepared from plants named Pulsatilla Nigricans commonly known as wind flower or pasque flower. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is indicated when there is pain in maxillary sinus (located in cheeks), nasal stoppage and thick nasal discharge. The pain in maxillary sinus is tearing in nature that may extend into the ear. The nasal discharges are thick, yellow green coloured. They get worse indoors and get better in open air. In some cases requiring it dull, heavy sensation over frontal sinuses is also there. 

8. Merc Sol – For Inflamed Frontal and Maxillary Sinus with Headache and  Fluent Nasal Discharge

This medicine is recommended for inflammation of frontal and maxillary sinus. Cases needing it present with headaches of pulsating kind in forehead. There is also pain in cheeks, and aching in jaws. Fluent nasal discharges are present with above symptoms. The discharge is acrid that causes rawness, soreness of nostrils. Sneezing is also there. 

9. Sticta – For Pain in Forehead and Root of Nose, with Stuffy Nose

It is another significant medicine for sinus headache. The key indication for using it is pain in forehead, root of nose along with stuffy nose. Sometimes heaviness and pressure is felt in the forehead. The nasal obstruction gets worse at night. In cases needing it the nasal secretions dry quickly and form scabs and are difficult to be discharged. Excessive sneezing attends it.

10. Bryonia – For Pain, Heaviness in Forehead Worsening from Stooping

This medicine is prepared from the root of a plant named Bryonia alba or wild hops. This plant belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. It is beneficial for persons who complain of pain, heaviness in the forehead specifically from stooping. It may also worsen from motion. Fullness or pressure may also be felt in the forehead where this medicine is needed. It is also indicated for pain in the back of the head. Last indication for its use is pain on top of head in the morning on waking. This pain is mostly throbbing.

11. Kali Iodatum – For Pain Over Eyes and Watery Nasal Discharge

This medicine works well in cases where pain over the eyes is present along with watery discharge from the nose. The discharge is hot, acrid and worsens in cold air. The frontal sinuses are inflamed. Violent sneezing is also there. Tightness at the root of the nose is also felt.

12. Gelsemium – For Pain Over Eyes and Back of Head

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. Its use is suggested for cases presenting with pain over eyes and back of head. A sensation of band around the head accompanies. The nasal symptoms that occur with this are sneezing in early morning, fullness at the root of nose and thin watery nasal discharge.

Brain fog is a term to describe a temporary state of inability to think clearly, confusion of mind, forgetfulness and lack of focus and concentration. It is not a disease, disorder or any medical condition in itself but can be an indicating feature of many other medical conditions. It can have an impact on a person’s day to day life and interfere with ability to work, attend job from concentration difficulty. It can lead to irritability, anxiety, frustration. Homeopathic medicines for brain fog help a person think clearly, improve concentration and focus, treat forgetfulness, confusion of mind, mental fatigue, low energy levels, headache and manage stress, anxieties. 

Reasons 

There are many reasons behind brain fog. 

Firstly it includes long term stress, depression, anxiety ( long term presence of all these three can exhaust the mind leading to difficulty in thinking and problems in paying focus and concentrating in doing any work). Second reason is lack of adequate sleep. 

Next are hormonal changes (like those occurring during pregnancy, menopause), underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), Hashimoto’s disease (an autoimmune disorder that inflames the thyroid),  iron deficiency anaemia, deficiency of vitamin B12 and obesity (being overweight). 

Additionally, certain medications (like sleeping pills, some pain relieving medicines, corticosteroid, chemotherapy drugs, anxiety treating drugs) can cause brain fog. 

Other than this, some medical conditions can have brain fog as an attending symptom in addition to the other major symptoms. These medical conditions include multiple sclerosis (an autoimmune disease in which there is damage to the protective myelin sheath covering of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord), chronic fatigue syndrome (disorder in which a person has extreme tiredness which is not explained by any underlying medical condition. In this concentration issues can arise). 

The next medical condition is Alzheimer’s disease (a progressive brain disorder in which brain cells die that causes decline in memory and thinking ability and eventually the sufferer is unable to carry even the simple tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia. In this symptoms of brain fog can appear). 

Fibromyalgia is another medical condition linked with it (a chronic disorder in which widespread pain in the body is experienced along with general fatigue. In this other complaints like sleep problems, depression and brain fog can also appear too). 

Other medical conditions that can have brain fog as an attending symptom are sleep apnea (it is a serious sleep disorder in which a person experiences momentary pauses in breathing many times during sleep. This causes a person to wake frequently leading to poor quality sleep. This lack of sleep can lead to excessive sleepiness in daytime, headache, irritability and problems to pay attention while awake), diabetes and migraine.

Symptoms 

Its symptoms include inability to think clearly or have sharp thoughts in mind, short-term memory problems, forgetfulness, and problems in remembering information. Its next symptom is inability to focus, lack of concentration, short attention span, taking much longer to complete any task even the routine ones. A person having it may also have difficulty following conversations. He feels as if his brain is not absorbing or understanding what other people are talking about and he may lose the train of thought mid way while talking or have problems putting thoughts into words. Along with above symptoms he may have confusion, feels disoriented, feel detached from reality, remain disorganized, is unable to solve problems and make plans. Other than this stress, low energy levels, mental fatigue, trouble sleeping at night, headache are present.

Homeopathic Medicines for Brain Fog

People having brain fog can be highly benefited with homeopathic medicines. These medicines focus to address the root cause behind it to ensure natural and excellent recovery. Homeopathic medicines for treating brain fog are of natural origin and are free from side effects. They are suitable for people of all age groups. 

1. Kali Phos – Top Grade Remedy

Kali Phos is a leading medicine to treat cases of brain fog. It is highly effective when there are memory problems, forgetfulness. It is attended with marked mental fatigue. Low energy levels are also prominent with this. It mostly suits when the brain fog arises from over work, over exertion of mind, over study or some worries. The mind feels dull and sluggish with this. In some cases depression, sadness, much weeping and crying are present. Sometimes anxiety is also there. It is one of the best medicines to manage mental stress and complaints arising from it. Kali Phos is also a prominent medicine for chronic fatigue syndrome.

2. Phosphoric Acid – Inability to Collect Thoughts

This medicine is beneficial for persons who are unable to collect thoughts. They are unable to find the right word when talking. Their thoughts vanish on reading. While reading they could not comprehend it. After reading, they forget everything. They also have loss of ideas and are unable to do any intellectual work. While thinking they feel dizzy. Other than this they have weak memory, dullness of mind and lack of imagination. 

3. Gelsemium – Inability to Think Clearly and Difficulty in Concentration

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. It is very helpful medicine for cases presenting with inability to think clearly and concentration difficulties. Persons needing it are unable to think properly or fix attention. With this they have marked dullness of mind. Confusion of mind is also there with mental exhaustion. They are unable to do anything that requires thought. While doing any mental exertion they have vanishing thoughts. They also have problems in connecting ideas and cannot follow an idea for long. They can be highly irritable along with above symptoms. 

4. Picric Acid – For Brain Fog from Academic Stress

This medicine is indicated for cases of brain fog from over studying. Its use is also indicated for brain fog in people doing excessive literary work. The symptoms that are present include inability to collect thoughts and quick mental exhaustion from using mind, reading / writing a while or doing least intellectual work. With this there is aversion to do any mental work. There is also an inability to exert mind to think or talk. Along with this headache may be present that is triggered from any mental exertion. This headache is better by sleeping at night.

5. Anacardium – with forgetfulness

This medicine is prepared from a layer of nuts between the shell and kernel  of plant Anacardium Orientale commonly known as marking nut. This plant belongs to family anacardiaceae. It is considered in cases of brain fog attended with forgetfulness. Persons needing it have marked forgetfulness and forgets what has happened recently or what they have seen recently. They retain nothing in his memory. They also have a deficient flow of ideas in the brain. With this dullness of mind and problems in thinking are there. They have marked brain fatigue. It is also a top listed medicine for Alzheimer’s disease.

6. Cannabis Indica – For Poor Concentration

It helps cases having poor concentration. In such cases there is an inability to fix thoughts on one subject. The mind appears foggy. In some persons needing it there is forgetfulness while talking. They forget last words or ideas and begin a sentence but are unable to finish it because they forget what they were about to speak. They also cannot recall thoughts or events.

7. Lycopodium – For Confused Thoughts

This medicine is prepared from plant Lycopodium Clavatum (common name Club Moss.) This plant belongs to family lycopodiaceae. It is useful when there are confused thoughts in mind. There appears confusion about everything. There is also difficulty concentrating during conversation. Other than this it is indicated when a person is unable to express oneself correctly he may use wrong words for correct ideas. Sometimes there is difficulty to find the right fitted words. Along with above symptoms the memory is weak, the brain power seems failing. Its use is also made when a person makes mistakes in writing. He makes mistakes in spelling or mixes up letters. Lastly it is well indicated for mental fatigue from intellectual exertion with inability to do mental labor.

8. Argentum Nitricum – For Poor Focus and Concentration

It is prominent medicine when a person complains of poor focus and concentration. He is unable to fix his thoughts on anything and if attempted he gets darkness before his eyes along with a headache. There is weakness of the mind, mental confusion, and forgetfulness in conversation. There may be frequent attacks of anxiety along with impulsiveness and a desire to do things in a hurry. 

9. Natrum Mur – For Sleeplessness

Natrum Mur works well in cases of brain fog when sleeplessness attends it. Other symptoms that can arise are exhaustion, dullness of mind and  difficulty of thinking. The person needing it may have some sort of depression with much sadness and weeping spells. 

10. Calcarea Carb – For Headache

This medicine is valuable to treat cases in which the brain fog is attended with headache. The other symptoms that appear are forgetfulness, difficult thinking, confusion of mind, inability to understand anything read or heard. With this a person often misplaces words. There can be anxiety about the present and future along with above symptoms.

Sclera is the white, outer, tough fibrous protective layer of the eyeball. Scleritis refers to intense inflammation and redness of this white portion of the eye. It is a serious inflammatory disease of the eye. Homeopathic medicines for scleritis help reduce inflammation and redness in the white part of the eye to help manage the condition. 

Homeopathic Medicines for Scleritis 

Homeopathic medicines are very effective to symptomatically manage cases of scleritis. With this they work wonderfully to relieve its symptoms including eye pain, tenderness of eyes., excessive tearing from eyes (lachrymation), photophobia (sensitivity to light), double vision, irritation in eyes and blurred / dim vision. Homeopathic medicines for treating scleritis are of natural origin so help to manage it very safely without any side effects.

For Eye Pain

Kalmia – For Eye Pain Worse from Eye Movement

Homeopathic remedy Kalmia is prepared from fresh leaves of plant Kalmia Latifolia commonly known as mountain laurel. This plant belongs to family ericaceae. It is helpful for cases where eye pain gets worse from eye movement.  The pain may be drawing or stitching. With this itching in eyes may also be felt. If eyes are rubbed, stinging sensation tends to arise. It is also indicated for right sided eye pain that extends to the forehead. 

Spigelia – For Eye Pain on Movement

Spigelia is prepared from plant Spigelia Anthelmintica commonly known as pink – root. This plant belongs to family loganiaceae. It is well indicated for eye pain on movement and profuse watering from eyes. The pain may be pressive, sharp, stabbing, excruciating in nature in cases needing it. The pain may extend to the head from eyes. Eyes may also be sensitive to touch. There is excessive watering from the affected side. The eyes are also very red. 

Cocculus Indicus – For Sharp, Shooting Eye Pain

Cocculus Indicus is prepared from seeds of a plant named Indian cockle. The family of this plant is menispermaceae. It is useful for sharp, shooting pain in eyes. The vision may also be dim with this. Sensitivity to light is another attending symptom. For using this medicine mainly left sided sclera is mostly inflamed.

Bryonia – For Painful, Tender, Sensitive Eyes

Bryonia is prepared from the root of the plant Bryonia Alba having the common name white bryony and wild hops. This plant belongs to the family cucurbitaceae. Its use is made when there is pain in eyes along with sensitiveness and tenderness to touch the eyes. It is indicated for pressing, crushing, sharp needle-like pain in eyes. The pain is worse from the motion of eyes. Along with eye pain there is sometimes pain in teeth and face. Watering from eyes in day and aversion to sunlight are other symptoms.

Hepar Sulph – For Sensitive, Sore, Bruised to Touch Eye

This medicine is indicated when eyes feel sensitive, sore, bruised to touch. The sclera is violet red. Eyes are intolerant to light. There is dimness of vision while reading. Watering from eyes is also present with above symptoms. 

For Redness of Sclera 

Belladonna – For Redness with Pain

Belladonna is prepared from plant deadly nightshade belonging to family solanaceae. It is well indicated when white of the eyes are red. With this eye pain is marked. For using it pain in the eyes is violent deep. Sometimes pain may be throbbing, shooting, pressive, stinging or burning in nature. Eyes are also sensitive and intolerant to light. Other symptoms that appear are double vision and dimness of vision. It is also useful to relieve headaches.

Aconite – For Deep Redness of Sclera

Aconite is prepared from plant Aconitum Napellus commonly named monkshood. This plant belongs to family ranunculaceae. It is beneficial when the sclera is deeply red. With this there is watering from eyes. Itching in eyes may also appear. Sensitivity to light accompanies. Shooting, tearing pain in eyes can also arise.

Merc Sol – For Stitching, Cutting Eye Pain

Merc Sol is useful when there is redness of sclera along with stitching, cutting pain in eyes. The pain is most worse when exerting eyes. Other than this there is profuse watering from eyes and sensitivity to light.

For Sensitivity to Light (Photophobia)

Arsenic Album – For Intense Sensitivity to Light

This medicine is well-indicated when there is intense sensitivity to light along with deep redness of sclera. Eyes are sensitive to sunlight. With this pulsating, throbbing pain in eyes is usually felt. This pain gets worse from moving eyes.

Nux Vomica – For Light Sensitivity with Stitching Pain

Nux Vomica is a prominent medicine for light sensitivity along with stitching pain in the eye. The light sensitivity is worse in the morning. The white of the eye is bright red. With this there is watering from the affected eye. Dimness of vision is there. Tearing pain in eyes can arise.  

Graphites – For Sensitivity and Watering from Eyes

Graphites is an excellent medicine where there is great sensitivity to light and watering from eyes. Eyes are sensitive to daylight. There is profuse watering from eyes. Another symptom is pain in the eye that extends to the head.

For Excessive Tearing 

Euphrasia – For Profuse Tearing

Euphrasia is prepared from plant Euphrasia Officinalis having a common name  eye – bright. This plant belongs to family scrophulariaceae.  It is beneficial for persons who have excessive tearing from their eyes. Along with this they may have light sensitivity and dimness of vision. They may also have cutting, stitching pain in the eyes. Itching in the eyes is yet another symptom.

Psorinum – For Excessive Flow of Hot Tears

Psorinum is most indicated when there is excessive flow of hot tears from the eyes. It is attended with soreness of the eyes with desire to close them frequently. Sharp pain in eyes and aversion to light are other accompanying symptoms.

Thuja – When Eyes are Full of Tears

Thuja is prepared from green twigs of plant Thuja Occidentalis commonly known as Arbor Vitae. This plant belongs to family coniferae. This medicine is excellent where eyes are full of tears and eyes are blood red. Along with this there is constant pain in the eyes. Pain worsens from bright light. Vision also feels dim. There is also double vision. Intolerance to light and tenderness of eyes are the rest of the symptoms experienced by persons requiring this medicine. It works well for both acute as well as chronic scleritis. 

For Blurred / Dim Vision

Gelsemium – For Dim Vision

Gelsemium is prepared from the bark of the plant Gelsemium Sempervirens. This plant belongs to family loganiaceae. It is effective to manage complaints of blurred or dim vision. Persons needing it also have eye pain, aversion to light, and double vision along with blurring of vision.

Kali Iod – For Blurred Vision and Profuse Watering

Its use is indicated when there is blurred vision and profuse watering from eyes. Sensitivity to light is present with this in most cases needing it.

For Double Vision (Diplopia)

Merc Cor – For double vision

Merc Cor is significant medicine when there is double vision. Excessive sensitivity to light is also felt. With this there is shooting, tearing pain in eyes. Pain is severe at night time. 

Aurum Met – For Double Vision and Constant Watering 

Aurum Met is a wonderful medicine for cases where a person complains of double vision and constant watering from eyes. There are complaints of stitching, burning pain in eyes. The sclera is red and the eyes are very sensitive to touch. Extreme light sensitivity is also there. 

For Eye Irritation

Natrum Mur 

Natrum Mur works well when irritation of eyes is prominent. There is also an itchy burning sensation in the eyes. The eyes are red with lachrymation (watering from eyes). Sensitivity to bright light, mainly sunlight is present. Lastly there is dimness of vision and double vision along with the above symptoms.

For Rheumatic Scleritis

Chininum Mur 

This medicine is specifically indicated for scleritis in case of rheumatic joint inflammation. The symptoms indicating its use are pain in eyes, tearing from eyes, and sensitivity to light. 

 Scleritis Following Eye Injury

When scleritis follows eye injury then the prominent medicines to deal with it are Aconite, Arnica, Ledum Pal and Symphytum. These medicines help to recover from effects of injury and reduce inflammation, redness of the eye. They also help to bring relief in the pain and soreness in the eye in these cases in a very effective manner.  

 Causes and Risk Factors 

The exact reason behind it is unknown. But there are theories that suggest it is autoimmune in origin where the body’s immune cells attack and destroy the body’s own healthy tissues. In scleritis T-cells (that are normally meant to fight and destroy disease causing organisms that enter the body) start to attack and destroy eye’s scleral cells. The reason why the T-cells start this destruction is not clear yet. 

Women are at more risk of developing scleritis as compared to men. Persons having any of the following conditions are at risk of developing scleritis:Rheumatoid arthritis – It is an inflammatory disorder of autoimmune origin causing joint inflammation with pain, swelling and stiffness of joints.

Sjogren’s syndrome – An autoimmune disorder that mainly presents with dry eyes and a dry mouth.

Systemic lupus erythematosus – In this immune system attacks healthy tissues of the body in many of the body parts.

Scleroderma – A group of diseases in which the skin and connective tissues tighten and harden

Wegener’s granulomatosis – A disorder that causes inflammation of the blood vessels

Inflammatory bowel disease – It includes crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. In this there is long term inflammation of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract.

Infection or Trauma / injury to the eye

Symptoms 

The main symptom of scleritis is severe eye pain. The eye pain gets worse from eye movement. The pain may extend to face, head, or jaw. The eyes may also be tender to touch. There is marked redness of white of the eye (sclera). The sclera may also have purple or bluish tinge in some cases. Other symptoms that appear are excessive tearing from eyes (lachrymation), photophobia or sensitivity to light and decreased / blurred vision. In case of posterior scleritis eye pain from eye movement, double vision, deep – seated headaches and irritation in eyes appear.

Types of Scleritis 

It has broadly two types – anterior and posterior.

Anterior scleritis: in this the front portion of sclera is inflamed and it is the most common form of scleritis. In most of the cases it is related to an underlying autoimmune disease. It further has following  types:

Diffuse scleritis – it is very common and easily treatable. In this there is inflammation of sclera throughout the front part.

Nodular anterior scleritis –  in this there is formation of one or more immobile, firm tender nodules in sclera

Necrotizing anterior scleritis with inflammation (it is the most serious one) and necrotizing anterior scleritis without inflammation.Posterior scleritis – In this type the back portion of sclera is inflamed.  It is rare form of scleritis. In this usually no autoimmune disease is related. It can cause complications like retinal detachment and angle closure glaucoma

Abnormal uterine bleeding refers to any heavy or prolonged bleeding from the uterus, or bleeding in between periods. Other features of abnormal uterine bleeding include passing large clots in menstrual blood, bleeding after sexual intercourse and bleeding after menopause. Homeopathic medicines for abnormal uterine bleeding offer a very natural, safe and effective treatment.    

The causes of abnormal bleeding include uterine fibroids, uterine polyps, some birth control pills or the intrauterine device (IUD), bleeding disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, thickening of uterine lining, hormone changes during menopause, cancer of the cervix / uterus. Other causes include bleeding associated with early pregnancy, like a miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy.

Homeopathic Medicines for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Homeopathy is very beneficial to manage the complaint of heavy periods, prolonged menstrual bleeding, bleeding in between periods and bleeding arising after sexual intercourse. The top grade homeopathic medicines for  abnormal uterine bleeding are Sabina, Thlaspi, Phosphorus, Ferrum Met and Trillium Pendulum. Each of these medicines have their own characteristic features to use them

1. Sabina – For Profuse Bleeding

Sabina is a remedy prepared from the young, fresh tops of the branches of plant Sabina Officinalis commonly known as Juniperus Sabina or Savine. The natural order of this plant is Coniferae. Sabina is a top listed medicine for abnormal uterine bleeding. Females needing Sabina suffer from very profuse periods. The bleeding is gushing, bright red and contains dark clots. The blood may be offensive too. Slight motion worsens the bleeding. Along with copious bleeding, there is marked pain from the sacrum to the pubis. The pains are contractive in nature. The periods last for long durations. This remedy also works well in cases of inter menstrual bleeding and for excessive bleeding due to uterine fibroids.

2. Thlaspi – For Bleeding with Prolonged Periods

Thlaspi is prepared from a plant Thlaspi Bursa Pastoris commonly named as Shepherd’s Purse, of the natural order cruciferae. Thlaspi is very useful for treating abnormal uterine bleeding where periods last too long. They may last from one to two weeks altogether. Periods are profuse with expulsion of clots. Bleeding is attended with severe uterine colic and cramps. Exhaustion results from prolonged periods. There is also tendency for frequent periods. It is one of the best medicines for managing prolonged, profuse and frequent periods in cases of uterine fibroids.

3. Phosphorus – For Inter-menstrual Bleeding

Phosphorus is a highly valuable remedy to manage inter menstrual bleeding in cases of abnormal uterine bleeding. There may also be attending complaint of too profuse and lengthy periods. The uterine bleeding is bright red, and there may be a severe pain in the back during bleeding, followed by great weakness.

4. Ferrum Met – For Pale, Watery, Profuse Blood Flow

Ferrum Met is a significant medicine to manage abnormal uterine bleeding in cases where the blood flow is pale, watery and profuse. Even the smallest movement increases the flow. The bleeding is prolonged. During periods, the face may become fiery red, and sometimes be attended with a ringing in ears. Marked debility is present with the above features. Anaemia may be present in females requiring Ferrum Met.

5. Trillium Pendulum – For Profuse and Bright Red Bleeding

Trillium Pendulum is prepared from fresh root of a plant called Three-leaved Nightshade of the natural order Smilaceae. Trillium Pendulum is very beneficial for treating abnormal uterine bleeding which is profuse and bright red. The bleeding is gushing in nature and is attended with backache and pain in the hips. A great bearing-down sensation is felt in the pelvis which gets worse when walking and standing. Excessive bleeding may also cause dizziness and fainting.

6. Ustilago – For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding of Profuse, Dark Blood

Ustilago is well-indicated for treating cases of abnormal uterine bleeding with profuse, dark blood. The blood is highly coagulated and may form long, black strings. The blood may have fetid odour. Extreme pain arise during menstrual period. The bleeding may last for ten to fourteen days. It is also also indicated for frequent periods that arise every three weeks with dark, clotted blood.

7. Calcarea Carb – For Early, Profuse and Prolonged Periods

Use of medicine Calcarea Carb is considered in cases of abnormal uterine bleeding when there are early, profuse and prolonged periods. Periods arise every two weeks and tend to last around two weeks in duration. Vertigo may develop during periods. Other attending complaints during periods that may arise with above includes labor-like pains in the abdomen and back, pain in hip bones, headache, anxiety and restlessness. Weakness in the legs is also felt from frequent periods.

8. Ipecac – For Profuse Bleeding with Nausea, Vomiting

Ipecac is prepared from the dried root of a plant named Cephaelis Ipecacuanha of the natural order Rubiaceae. Ipecac is an excellent medicine for cases of abnormal uterine bleeding where profuse blood flow is attended with nausea and vomiting. The nausea vomiting is almost constant. The bleeding is bright red in colour and copious. Large clots may pass in the blood. It is accompanied by a cutting pain around the umbilicus. There is attending chilliness, dizziness and headache, and great weakness follows copious bleeding. Menses may appear every fourteen days in cases needing Ipecac.

9. Sepia – When Bleeding arises after Sexual Intercourse

Sepia is a remedy indicated for abnormal uterine bleeding with complaint of bleeding after sexual intercourse. Apart from this, Sepia is also indicated for profuse periods where flow is most excessive during the night. The bleeding is attended with bearing down pain in the pelvis. There may be feelings of sadness and irritability along with a headache during periods.

Photophobia or light sensitivity is a symptom where a person experiences discomfort or pain in the eyes upon exposure to bright light. People who have photophobia tend to blink often, squint, are unable to open their eyes fully on exposure to light and tend to close their eyes. People who have light sensitivity are troubled by bright light, but in severe cases any sort of light is intolerable. People having photophobia tend to experience symptoms like eye strain, eye pain, burning in the eyes, and excessive tear production. They may also experience headaches. Homeopathic medicines for light sensitivity (photophobia) work in cases where the cause of photophobia is not related to any serious issue related to the eye or brain.                                                       

Homeopathic Medicines for Light Sensitivity

There are excellent medicines in homeopathy to manage the complaint of photophobia. Homeopathy medicines help manage photophobia effectively by correcting the root cause of it. The top listed medicines to treat photophobia are Euphrasia, Belladonna, Natrum Mur, Conium, and Glonoine. Before using these medicines for photophobia, it is important to rule out the cause of it. Cases of photophobia where some critical eye or brain disorder is suspected should be treated immediately under the conventional mode of treatment.

1. Euphrasia – Top Grade Medicine to treat Photophobia

Euphrasia is prepared from a plant Euphrasia Officinalis commonly known by the name of Eyebright. The natural order of this plant is Scrophulariaceae. Euphrasia is top listed medicine to treat cases of photophobia. Eyes are very sensitive to light, and there may be spasm of the lids in some cases. Photophobia is worse during the day and in sunlight, and the affected person has a desire to remain in a darkened room. Eye pain and pressure, aching and darting-type pain is felt in the eyes when exposed to light. The eyes become red and there may be itching. Burning, biting in eyes, with smarting, hot, excoriating lachrymation is also present. A sensation of dust or sand in eyes is felt. Euphrasia is prominently indicated for photophobia in cases of iritis, keratitis, conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers.

2. Belladonna – For Photophobia with Dry Eyes

Belladonna is prepared from a plant named Deadly Nightshade. The natural order of this plant is Solanaceae. Belladonna is useful to manage the complaint of photophobia with dry eyes. There is intolerance to light with a desire to remain in dark room in cases needing Belladonna. The eyes get congested and look very red. Photophobia worsens on exposure to artificial light. Along with this, a gritty sensation in the eyes may be felt. Pain in the head and eyes are present, and it may be stinging or shooting in nature. It gets worse from movement and light. There may be a heated sensation present in the eyes. Belladonna is also indicated for keratitis with a congested eye, pain in eye and photophobia.

3. Natrum Mur – For Spasmodic Closure of Lids

Natrum Mur is a significant medicine for cases of photophobia where the eyes tend to close on exposure to light. The eyes may water and there may be a burning sensation. Severe pain in the temples may be felt along with blurring of vision. Natrum Mur is also a high-grade medicine to treat cases of blepharitis where photophobia is marked. In such cases, other symptoms are also present that include acrid eye discharge and burning/smarting in eyes.

4. Conium – For Photophobia with Excessive Flow of Tears

Conium is a well-indicated medicine for managing photophobia with an excessive flow of tears. The photophobia is severe and the flow of tears is profuse. The person feels better in a dark room. The borders of the eyelid may be swollen. There may be ulcers present on the cornea. This medicine is indicated in cases where the eye pain gets better by pressure.

5. Glonoine – For Photophobia with Headache

Glonoine is highly beneficial for photophobia that appears with a headache. The headache is throbbing and congestive in nature. Headache is marked in the temporal region, and the person feels as if the head would burst from pain. Heat is also felt in the head, and there is a marked sensitivity to light. Flickering or black spots may also be seen before the eyes. The eyes get red, and there may be a dimness of vision. In some cases, vertigo also accompanies the above symptoms.

6. Arsenic Album – Where there is a Burning Sensation in the Eyes

Arsenic Album is a helpful medicine for photophobia with a burning sensation in the eyes. The eyes are sensitive to light, especially to sunlight. The person may lie in bed with the face buried in a pillow. Profuse, hot and acrid lachrymation is present, and the eyelids may stick together due to it. The eyes appear red swollen, the vision may become dim and a tearing pain around the eyes may arise from exposure to light.

7. Phosphorus – For Managing Photophobia with Pain in Eyes

Phosphorus is a helpful medicine for managing photophobia with pain in the eyes. The pain is intense and shooting in nature. There may be dimness or blurring of vision. The person may see black points or sparks before the eyes. Phosphorus also helps in cases of glaucoma with intense photophobia.

8. Sulphur – For Photophobia with Stitching Pain in the Eyes

Sulphur is suitable for cases of photophobia where stitching pain in the eyes is present along with sensitivity to light. There may be a feeling of fullness in the eyes when exposed to bright light. In some cases where Sulphur is indicated, there may be violent, pressive pains all around the orbit of the eye that arises upon exposure to sunlight. Redness of eyes is also marked. A sensation as if the eyes are full of sand is prominent. Itching and burning sensation in the eyes may also be present. Ulcers on the cornea with excessive photophobia and intense redness of eye also point towards the use of this medicine. Another indication for using Sulphur is keratitis with photophobia.

9. Merc Sol – For Burning Pains and Acrid Lachrymation

Merc Sol is indicated for cases of photophobia with burning pain in the eyes along with acrid lachrymation. There is a flow of hot tears from the eye. Along with this, tearing pains in forehead attend. Pain in the eyes may be present along with inflammation.

Causes of Photophobia

The causes of photophobia vary from mild to serious. The most common cause of photophobia is migraine headaches. The eye conditions that can lead to photophobia include corneal abrasion, dry eyes, conjunctivitis, keratitis, iritis, uveitis, blepharitis, detached retina, and cataracts. Sometimes photophobia arises following eye surgery. Photophobia may arise in certain brain conditions including encephalitis, meningitis, brain injury. Some medicines including furosemide, quinine, antihistamines, non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and sulfonamides can also lead to photophobia.

Adenomyosis is a condition where endometrial tissue of the uterus grows into the muscle wall of the uterus. Women having a history of operation like cesarean section, an operation to remove fibroids, and women in the age group of 40 to 50 are at most risk for adenomyosis. Homeopathy for adenomyosis can help reduce the intensity and frequency of symptoms of the disease.    

The reason behind adenomyosis is not clearly known yet but there are many theories to explain the cause of adenomyosis. One theory suggests that the endometrial tissue might be deposited in the muscle layer of the uterus during birth that tends to grow during adulthood. Next theory says inflammation of uterus following childbirth may result in adenomyosis. This is due to a break in the confined boundary of the cells that lines the uterus. As per another theory, adenomyosis arises from direct invasion of endometrial cells into the muscle layer of the uterus that may be due to incisions made during surgeries like cesarean section.

Symptoms of Adenomyosis

Some women having adenomyosis may not have any symptoms of the problem. In cases where symptoms do appear, they include heavy periods, prolonged menstrual bleeding, severe cramps/pain during periods (dysmenorrhea), bloating, painful intercourse, and spotting between periods.

Homeopathy for Adenomyosis

Homeopathy is highly useful for symptomatic management of adenomyosis. The symptoms including heavy/prolonged menstrual bleeding, pain during periods/intercourse, and spotting between periods can be managed effectively with homeopathy.

1. Sabina – To Manage Heavy, Bright, Red Menstrual Flow

Sabina is prepared from young, fresh tops of the branches of a plant Sabina Officinalis of the natural order Coniferae. Sabina is highly beneficial to manage complaint of heavy periods in adenomyosis cases. Females needing Sabina complains of very copious menstrual flow that tends to have heavy clots. The blood is bright red in color and flows in gushes. The menses may also last for a longer duration and are frequently attended with pain and colic. The characteristic pain goes from sacrum to pubes. In some cases, intermenstrual bleeding also appears.

2. Thlaspi – For Prolonged Menstrual Bleeding

Thlaspi is prepared from a plant Thlaspi Bursa Pastoris of the natural order Cruciferae. Thlaspi is very beneficial to manage prolonged menstrual bleeding in cases of adenomyosis. The menstrual bleeding may prolong for ten to even fifteen days where Thlaspi is indicated. The bleeding is also profuse with clots. Uterine colic appears during menses. Marked exhaustion attends excessive bleeding. The next periods start without recovery from the previous one. Sometimes the menstrual bleeding is profuse in every alternate month.

3. Ustilago – For Heavy, Dark Menstrual Flow

Ustilago is an excellent medicine to manage heavy menstrual flow dark in color in adenomyosis. Sometimes long black stringy clots pass with the dark blood. The blood may also have an offensive odor. Motion tends to worsen the flow and the menses are also prolonged. Extreme pain may attend menstrual flow.

4. Trillium Pendulum – For Bleeding between Periods

Trillium Pendulum is prepared from the fresh root of a plant named Three-leaved Nightshade of the natural order Smilaceae. Trillium Pendulum works effectively to manage the complaint of bleeding between periods in cases of adenomyosis. For using Trillium, the menstrual flow appears at every two weeks duration. The blood is profuse and gushes out of the uterus and is bright red in color. This may cause the woman to faint. A bearing down pain in the pelvis is also felt. Pain in the hips and small of the back is also marked with a sensation as if they will fall into pieces.

5. Calcarea Carb – For Early, Profuse and Prolonged Periods

Calcarea Carb is a well-indicated medicine for treating early, profuse and prolonged periods in adenomyosis. Pains of cutting nature appear in the uterus during periods. Pain in the back also arise. Nausea may attend with the pain during periods. In some cases, headache and vertigo may be felt during periods. Anemia may be present due to frequent and profuse periods of long duration.

6. Colocynthis – For Severe Cramps during Periods in Adenomyosis

Colocynthis is prepared from the pulp of the fruit of plant Citrullus Colocynthis of the natural order Cucurbitaceae. It is very useful for managing severe cramps or pain during periods in adenomyosis. The pain tends to get worse after eating or drinking. Relief in the pain is obtained by bending double or by hard pressure where Colocynthis is indicated. The abdomen may be distended with a sensation of distress along with uterine colic. In cases requiring Colocynthis, the uterine pain may also begin to be felt before the periods. Great restlessness attends the menstrual colic.

7. Magnesia Phos – For Painful Periods

Magnesia Phos is another effective medicine for treating painful periods in adenomyosis. To use Magnesia Phos, the uterine pain may be cramping, drawing, darting, shooting, lightening like or cutting in nature. Warm applications tend to relieve the pain in cases needing Magnesia Phos. Along with uterine colic, a bruised sensation in the abdomen may also be felt.

8. Viburnum – To Manage Uterine Pain Radiating down Thighs

Viburnum is prepared from fresh bark of plant Viburnum opulus commonly named as High Cranberry of the natural order Caprifoliaceae. Viburnum is beneficial to manage uterine pain radiating down thighs in cases of adenomyosis. The entire pelvic region feels full and congested. Pain in the back also arises along with nausea. The menstrual flow is profuse and contains large clots. The blood may also be offensive.

9. Sepia – For Painful Intercourse

Sepia is considered in cases of adenomyosis to manage the complaint of painful intercourse. There may also be a tendency of early and copious periods. During periods, there may be a bearing-down pain in the pelvis and small of the back. Burning or shooting pain in the uterus may also be felt.

Photodermatitis is an abnormal skin reaction to sun exposure. People who suffer from photodermatitis  have a physiological overreaction to ultraviolet rays. Photodermatitis can be acute or chronic and is a form of allergic contact dermatitis. It is also commonly known as a sun allergy or sun poisoning. The major symptoms of photodermatitis include itching on the skin, blisters, hyper-pigmentation, and swelling or burning on the skin. Homeopathic medicines for photodermatitis help reduce the intensity of symptoms and also eradicate the tendency to develop an allergic reaction upon sun exposure. Natrum Mur, Cadmium Sulph, and Sol are the top homeopathic remedies used to treat photodermatitis.

Homeopathic Treatment of Photodermatitis

Photodermatitis can be effectively treated with homeopathic medicines. These medicines are prepared from naturally occurring substances, making them safe for use in people of all age groups. Homeopathic remedies for photodermatitis are selected on the basis of individual symptoms in every case. They help treat both acute and chronic cases of photodermatitis. The major homeopathic medicines used to treat this condition include Natrum Mur, Cadmium Sulph, Sol, Sulphur, Glonoine, Natrum Carb and Gelsemium. The suitable homeopathic medicine among them is always selected based on characteristic features found in every individual case of photodermatitis.

Homeopathic Medicines for Photodermatitis

Natrum Mur – Homeopathic Medicine for Itchy Skin in Photodermatitis

Natrum Mur is an effective homeopathic medicine for treating itchy skin in cases of photodermatitis. Skin complaints that are caused or worsened by exposure to the sun respond well to Natrum Mur. It is indicated in cases where there is itching, prickling, and stinging sensation, or crawling sensation. Rash or vesicles may also be present on the skin. These blisters tend to burst and discharge watery fluid. In some cases, raised spots or wheals appear on the skin along with violent itching.

Cadmium Sulph – Homeopathic Remedy for Hyper-pigmented Skin in Photodermatitis

Cadmium Sulph offers a natural cure for photodermatitis where there is skin pigmentation that arises from sun exposure. The pigmentation is most marked on the face; sometimes the skin is itchy too. Itching worsens mostly during the night, and scratching tends to relieve the itching.

Sol – Effective Homeopathic Medicine for Skin Problems in Photodermatitis

Sol is another useful homeopathic medicine for managing skin complaints in cases of photodermatitis. People needing Sol have sensitivity towards sun exposure and develop rashes or red blotches on the skin upon sun exposure. The skin gets red and itchy. Sol is also used to treat sunburn. In some cases, peeling of skin is noted.

Sulphur – Effective Homeopathic Remedy for Burning Sensation on the Skin

Homeopathic medicine Sulphur is an effective remedy to treat a burning sensation on the skin in cases of photodermatitis. The burning may be localized or spread on the skin throughout the body. The burning sensation is worse at night time in a majority of the cases. Sleep is often disturbed due to this burning sensation. The skin may be dry and rough, and swelling may be present. Sulphur is also a top listed homeopathic medicine to treat itching of the skin.

Glonoine – Natural Homeopathic Medicine for Treating Headache after Sun Exposure in Photodermatitis

Glonoine is a well-indicated homeopathic remedy for treating headache following sun exposure in cases of photodermatitis. For using Glonoine, the headache is most prominently congestive with intense throbbing pains in the head. In some cases, the eyeballs may protrude out. Headache may be attended with nausea and is mostly felt in the temporal (sides) region and vertex (top) of the head. Sleep tends to relieve the headache. A marked heated sensation in the head is also present along with the headache.

Natrum Carb – Natural Homeopathic Remedy for Headache in Photodermatitis

Natrum Carb is another homeopathic medicine for managing headache in cases of photodermatitis. The pain in the head is shooting or stitching in nature. There may also be tearing or pulsating pain in the head in a few cases. Nausea may attend the headache. Sometimes vertigo appears along with a headache. Dimness of sight is yet another attending symptom. The person may also feel weak along with the above symptoms.

Gelsemium – Natural Medicine for Dizziness in Photodermatitis

Gelsemium is a natural homeopathic medicine for treating photodermatitis. It is prepared from the bark of a root of a plant called Gelsemium Sempervirens commonly known by the name of Yellow jasmine. It belongs to the natural order Loganiaceae. Gelsemium is effective in treating the complaint of dizziness in photodermatitis. There is a sensation of lightness of the head. It may be attended with dimness or in some cases blurring of vision. Heat in the face may accompany. Walking and sudden head movements worsen the condition. A headache may be present along with vertigo, general weakness, and lethargy.

Signs and Symptoms of Photodermatitis

Apart from the aforementioned symptoms, peeling of skin, thickening and scarring of skin in long-term cases can arise. Other symptoms that may arise in a case of photodermatitis include – a headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, and fever.

Photodermatitis can affect a person of any age group. Some of the factors that predispose a person to photodermatitis include a genetic tendency, certain medications (like sulfa drugs), few diseases like eczema and lupus. People having fair to light skin or those having red and blonde hair are more predisposed to develop photodermatitis. People exposed to sunlight for excessive hours persistently for long time durations are also at risk for developing photodermatitis.