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Top 9 Homeopathic Medicines For Bladder Outlet Obstruction

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Bladder Outlet Obstruction (BOO) or Obstructive Uropathy refers to a urinary condition resulting from blockage of the neck at the bottom of the urinary bladder. Here the neck is the area where the urinary bladder joins the urethra. In this condition, urine flow is blocked either partially or completely varying on a case-to-case basis. Bladder Outlet Obstruction is more common in men as compared to women. Persons aged above 65 years are at greater risk of developing this condition though it can also occur in developing fetuses, babies, and children. Bladder Outlet Obstruction can arise from various causes. These include scar formation in the urethra/urethral stricture, stones in the bladder, enlargement of the prostate gland (BPH), tumours in the bladder/rectum/uterus/cervix and severe constipation. Other causes include pelvic muscles spasm (spasm is involuntary contraction of the muscles), inguinal hernia (bulge in the groin area due to pushing of abdominal contents like a part of the intestine via a weak spot in the abdominal muscles), use of certain medicines like anti-histamines and medicines to treat overactive bladder, cancer of urethra, vagina or cervix, prostate cancer and pelvic organ prolapse. Bladder outlet obstruction causes many types of symptoms. These includes difficulty in initiating urine, weak urine stream, straining to pass urine, frequent urge to pass urine, urgency (sudden urge) to pass urine, interrupted (intermittent urine stream), sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder, dribbling at the end of urination, pain while passing urine and pain in the lower abdomen. Leaving Bladder Outlet Obstruction untreated carry a risk of many complications. These include Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Urinary Incontinence (involuntary passage of urine on its own), developing bladder stones and kidney failure.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy can be very helpful for symptomatic management of the Bladder Outlet Obstruction. Homeopathic medicines are prepared from natural substances that offer a very safe treatment for cases of Bladder Outlet Obstruction with zero side-effects. These medicines prove highly effective in managing its symptoms. The symptoms such as thin urine stream, difficulty in initiating urine, frequent urination, urinary urgency, interrupted urine stream, dribbling after urination, sensation of incomplete emptying of bladder and pain while passing urine are managed wonderfully with homeopathic medicines. These gradually reduce the intensity and frequency of these symptoms. Homeopathic medicines are prescribed after detailed case evaluation in every individual case. Hence, it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under supervision of a homeopathic physician. Self-medication should be avoided in any case. Homeopathy is recommended for cases of Bladder Outlet Obstruction with mild to moderate intensity. In cases having severe intensity of symptoms immediate help from a conventional mode of treatment should be taken as homeopathy has limitations in handling serious cases of Bladder Outlet Obstruction. Following are some of the medicines that offer symptomatic relief in cases of Bladder Outlet Obstruction in adults. In infants and children help from conventional modes of treatment should be sought.

Homeopathic Medicines For Bladder Outlet Obstruction

1. Clematis – Top Recommended Medicine

Clematis is a top medicine in homeopathy to manage various symptoms related to Bladder Outlet Obstruction. This medicine is firstly administered to manage weak urinary stream. There is a need to strain to initiate the urine flow. Next, it is given to manage cases having interrupted urine flow. This means urine starts and stops many times before one urinates. The bladder is never emptied at once. Another indication to use this medicine is a sensation of some urine in the urinary bladder after one has urinated. Other indications for the use of this medicines are an urge to pass urine that is bare sufficient to pass, sharp stitching pain in the urethra and the dribbling of urine after passing urine.

2. Chimaphila – For Thin Urinary Stream And Straining To Urinate

Chimaphila is another top medicine administered to manage cases of bladder neck obstruction. This medicine is effective for those with very weak, thin urinary streams just like a thread. There is difficulty in initiating the urine flow. The urine passes with a lot of straining. Standing with the feet wide apart and forward stooping is required to strain and empty the bladder. Next, it is a helpful medicine when there is frequent urination after every one to two-hour intervals with passing of a very small quantity of urine. This medicine can also manage well pricking type of pains when passing urine.

3. Conium – For Interrupted Urine Stream

This medicine is very beneficial to manage interrupted streams of urine. For those who need this medicine, the urine starts and stops many times till complete urine is passed. Excessive time is taken to urinate. Sharp pressing pain is felt in the bladder. There is also a sudden urgency to pass urine in addition to the above symptoms. During urination, burning and cutting pain occurs in the urethra. After passing urine, sharp and stitching pain in the bladder can be felt for several hours. There is a frequent urge to pass urine. Even after the passing of urine, the urge to pass it does not go away.

4. Baryta Carb – To Manage Dribbling At The End Of Urination

Baryta Carb is a useful medicine to manage cases who complain of dribbling of urine post-urination. Frequency of urine increases when this medicine is required. There is also an urgency (a sudden uncontrollable urge) to pass the urine. For some patients, burning pain can be felt while the urine is passed.

5. Cantharis – To Manage Pain When Passing Urine

Cantharis is a top medicine for managing pain while passing urine. The pain can occur before and after passing the urine. The nature of pain can be burning or cutting. There is a frequent urge to pass urine. Even a small quantity of urine in the bladder leads to an urge to pass urine. Apart from the above symptoms, a gripping sensation of heaviness is felt in the bladder.

6. Thuja – For Urgent Need To Pass Urine

Thuja is a great medicine to manage cases having urgency to pass urine. Those who need it, complain of a sudden urge to pass uncontrollable urine. They have to hurry to pass urine. The urinary stream is thin. Cutting or squeezing sensations in the bladder and urethra are felt. There is also frequent urge to pass urine especially at night. Sensation of dribbling after urination also occurs.

7. Lycopodium – When Straining To Pass Urine Is Prominent

Lycopodium is another great medicine to manage those patients who strain to pass urine. Those who require this medicine, the urine is slow in the beginning and it needs much straining. There is also frequent urge to urinate mainly at night. Stitching pain occurs in the bladder. Besides these, bearing down sensation occurs over the bladder region.

8. Merc Sol – For Frequent Urination

Merc Sol is also an important medicine for frequent urination. The frequency of urination is increased both in the day and night time and that is where this medicine is required. The stream of urine is always thin. Urgency to pass urine also predominates with a need to rush to pass urine when urge appears. Burning pain is felt when beginning to pass urine.

9. Staphysagria – For Cases Having Sensation Of Incomplete Bladder Emptying

Staphysagria is a prominent medicine to manage cases having sensations as if the bladder didn’t empty. Pressure is felt in the bladder as if complete emptying of the bladder hasn’t taken place. There is a sensation as if a drop of urine is always rolling in the urinary tract. There is a frequent urge to urinate. The urine flow is weak and thin. Burning occurs while urinating. After passing the urine, pain is felt.

 

 

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Homeopathic Medicines for Neurogenic Bladder

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 28 Comments

Neurogenic bladder is a term applied to lack of bladder control due to some brain, spinal cord or nerve problem. While homeopathic medicines for neurogenic bladder cannot completely reverse the condition or the damage which has already occurred, they are very effective at halting further progression of the condition and provide symptomatic relief.
The function of the urinary bladder is to store urine and expel it out from the body. Many nerves and bladder muscles work together in a well coordinated way for this purpose. These nerves help to carry messages between the bladder, spinal cord and brain to hold and release urine at appropriate times. Only on receiving a nerve message the bladder muscles either tighten or relax to manage urine release and storage. When this nerve pathway doesn’t work properly from nerve damage or from some brain disorder then it results in a neurogenic bladder in which the bladder muscles may not relax or tighten at the right time. As a result, the bladder may not fill or empty correctly respectively. homeopathic medicines for neurogenic bladder

Homeopathic Medicines for Neurogenic Bladder  

There are numerous natural homeopathic medicines that carry a good scope to help in managing symptoms of neurogenic bladder. These medicines can be taken for supportive help along with conventional treatment. There are no specific medicines in homeopathy which are indicated for these cases and the prominent individual symptoms present in every individual case serves as a guide to selecting the homeopathic medicine for that particular case. The symptoms of neurogenic bladder including frequent urination, urgency to urinate, involuntary urination, difficulty in starting to urinate, straining during urination, a weak urine stream, dribbling of urine and painful urination can be well managed with homeopathic medicines. These medicines should be used after complete analysis of the case from a homeopathic expert and self medication should be avoided. In case of acute urinary retention or kidney damage one should seek urgent help from conventional mode as homeopathy has its limitation here to help these cases.

For Managing Frequent Urination

  1. Merc Sol

This medicine is very beneficial for people who experience frequent urination day and night. They also have marked urgency to pass urine and have to hurry when the urge to pass urine is felt. When they pass urine it is scanty and flows in a thin stream. Sometimes it passes only drop by drop. They may also have burning in urethra on beginning to urinate. 

  1. Lycopodium

This medicine is prepared from the plant Lycopodium Clavatum commonly known as Club Moss. This plant belongs to the family Lycopodiaceae. Its use is highly recommended for cases where frequency of urination is increased at night time. Person needing it has to wait for a long time before he can pass urine. During urination burning can be felt in the urethra. The urine may be strong smelling. Other than this it is also indicated when there is complaint of involuntary micturition. Lycopodium is also a top grade medicine to treat cases of kidney stones.

For Marked Urgency to Urinate

  1. Petroselinum

This medicine is prepared from plant Petroselinum Sativum, also known as Parsley. This medicine belongs to the family Umbelliferae. It is very useful when there is sudden urging to pass urine. Along with this the urination is also frequent. The desire to urinate may arise every half hour. During micturition, burning in the urethra may be felt.

  1. Pulsatilla

This medicine is prepared from plant Pulsatilla Nigricans, also known as Pasque flower. The family of this plant is ranunculaceae. Its use is considered when there is marked urgency to urinate where a person can’t wait and has to rush to urinate. If he doesn’t hurry then the urine starts to leak on its own (urge incontinence). Other symptoms include frequent almost ineffectual urging to urinate, discharge of urine drop by drop, burning during and after urination

  1. Thuja

This medicine is prepared from fresh green twigs of plant Thuja Occidentalis commonly known by the name of Arbor Vitae. This plant belongs to family Coniferae. It is another excellent medicine for cases presenting with urgent, hasty desire to urinate that can not be controlled. To this continual urge to pass urine attends. Urine flow is obstructed in most cases needing it. Cutting pain in urethra appears during urination. Its use is also done when there is dribbling of urination.

In Cases of Difficulty in Initiating Urine

  1. Chimaphila

This medicine is prepared from plant Chimaphila Umbellata commonly known as pipsissewa or Ground Holly. This plant belongs to family Pyroleae. It is a very useful medicine when there is difficulty in starting urine. Persons needing it have to strain to initiate the urine flow. They have frequent desire to urinate every hour or two but pass only a small quantity of urine. The urinary stream is very thin like a thread. Sometimes they pass urine in drops. During urination they also feel cutting, scalding pains. 

  1. Nitric Acid

It also works well when there is difficulty in starting urine. Persons who need it have to stand and press a long to make the urine begin to flow. There is a very thin stream of urine that mostly smells very offensive. They may also feel cutting or needle – like stitches in the urethra.

  1. Prunus Spinosa

This medicine is prepared from a plant named Blackthorn of the family Rosaceae. The part of this plant used to prepare homeopathic medicine are the buds that appear just before flowering. This medicine offers much help when a person has to strain for a long time to begin urination. The urine passes in a feeble stream and is scanty. Other indications to use this medicine are an urgent desire to urinate, continuous urging to urinate, burning and biting in the bladder. 

For a Weak Urine Stream

  1. Clematis

This medicine is prepared from leaves and stems of plant Clematis Erecta that belongs to the family Ranunculaceae. This medicine is very effective for cases having weak urine streams and slow urination. The urination begins only after great straining in such cases. Other symptoms that are present include frequent and urgent desire to urinate, dribbling after urination, and a burning or sharp stitching pain in the urethra.

  1. Sarsaparilla

This medicine is prepared from dried rhizomes of the plant Sarsaparilla Officinalis also known as Wild Licorice (of the family Liliaceae.) Its use is also considered when the urine stream is very thin, feeble and the person has to press a lot to urinate. Sometimes urine flows in drops. Much pain and burning is felt at the end of urination. It is also top medicine for treating cases of UTI and kidney stones.

For Straining During Urination 

  1. Pareira Brava

This medicine is prepared from the root of the plant called Velvet Leaf. This plant belongs to the family Menispermaceae. It is an effective medicine when a person has to strain a lot to pass urine. In some cases needing it straining is extreme where a person has to go in a knee-hand position to pass urine. During efforts to urinate the pain goes down the thighs and even to the feet. The urge to pass urine is also constant with the above complaint. Dribbling of urine at the end of micturition may also arise. 

  1. Magnesia Mur

This medicine is significant to treat cases where a person has to strain intensely to urinate. He is able to pass urine only by bearing down hard with abdominal muscles. They may also have increased need to urinate with scanty urine. Sometimes urine is passed only by drops and he always feels some urine remains back in the bladder.

For Dribbling Urination

  1. Baryta Carb

This medicine is valuable to treat cases of dribbling of urine after urination. Additionally, there is a frequent and urgent desire to urinate. During urination, a  burning sensation can be felt. This medicine is also beneficial in cases of complete urinary incontinence (involuntary passage of urine).

  1. Cannabis Indica

This medicine is also well-indicated for dribbling of urine when the urinary stream stops. The urine is passed at short intervals and in small quantities. They also complain of burning, scalding or stinging pain during and after urination.

For Involuntary Urination (Urinary Incontinence)

Some of the leading homeopathic medicines for involuntary urination are Causticum, Sepia and Natrum Mur. The most suitable medicine among them can be used after case analysis to manage urinary incontinence.

For Sensation of Bladder not Emptying Completely 

  1. Staphisagria

This medicine is prepared from seeds of the plant Delphinium staphisagria also known as Stavesacre. It belongs to the natural order Ranunculaceae. It is an excellent medicine to manage cases where sensation as if the bladder did not empty completely is present. Other symptoms that are present are increased frequency to urinate but urine is scanty and passes in a thin stream. Following this, there is a sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder. During and after urination burning in urethra is there.

  1. Hepar Sulph

This another one of the useful homeopathic medicines for neurogenic bladder when urine passes slowly with a feeling as if some urine is left behind in the bladder and it is not emptied thoroughly. In cases needing it, the urine flow is also obstructed and in the beginning the urine is slow to come after some wait.

For Painful Urination and UTI

  1. Cantharis 

It is a top grade medicine to manage cases of UTI. The key feature to use it is pain or burning during urination. It is also present before urinating and continues after urination. Other than this, there is a constant urge to pass urine, but the urine is very scanty or falls out drop by drop.  A sensation as if the bladder didn’t empty accompanies above symptoms.  

  1. Apis Mellifica

Apis Mellifica is next prominently indicated medicine for UTI cases. In cases needing it there is burning while urination that is felt extremely at the end of urination. Sometimes stinging pains are felt on urinating. Increased frequency to urinate is present with this.

Causes

The brain disorders that can lead to neurogenic bladder include the following:

Multiple sclerosis (an autoimmune disease in which the protective sheath called myelin sheath that covers the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord is damaged.)

Parkinson’s Disease (a nervous system disorder presenting with rest tremor, slowed movement, muscle rigidity, impaired posture and balance, speech changes. In this disorder sometimes bladder problems can arise with difficulty urinating or inability to control urine.)

Alzheimer’s disease (an irreversible, progressive brain disorder in which memory and thinking skills are destroyed and it finally can make difficulties to carry out even the simplest tasks. In its last stages it can affect bladder and bowel control)

Stroke (refers to interrupted or decreased blood supply to a part of the brain that deprives it of getting oxygen and nutrients resulting in cell death). 

Infection or tumour of brain / spinal cord.

Cerebral Palsy (group of disorders in which movement, muscle tone or posture are affected due to damage to the immature brain during its development usually before birth.) 

Birth defects of the spinal cord like spina bifida (a birth defect in which the baby’s spine and spinal cord do not develop properly in the womb).

  1. Damage to the nerves which supply the bladder muscles can also lead to this condition. This kind of nerve damage can arise from diabetes, a pelvic surgery, vaginal childbirth, spinal stenosis / herniated disk, spinal cord injury, long term use of alcohol or some heavy metal poisoning.

Symptoms 

In cases of neurogenic bladder, there is loss of ability to control urination. The symptoms vary from one person to the other. In these cases either the bladder becomes overactive or underactive depending on the nerves which are involved and nature of the damage. In some of the cases both overactive and underactive bladder can occur in the same person.

  1. When the bladder becomes overactive it contracts more often than normal before it gets full with urine. It causes symptoms that include increased frequency to urinate, usually small amounts of urine, urgency to urinate (means sudden, urgent feeling to urinate). Additionally, sometimes the sphincter muscles may be too loose that cause urine to leak before reaching the bathroom (urge incontinence).
  2. When the bladder becomes underactive then it will not contract when it gets full with urine. With this, the sphincter muscle may be too tight to allow urine to pass. In this type of case, there is difficulty to feel or know when the bladder is full, and overflow incontinence (urine leakage when the bladder gets full) occurs.
    Other symptoms are difficulty in starting to urinate, straining during urination, a weak urine stream, an inability to empty all urine from the bladder and dribbling of urine.
  3. Painful urination can be present that indicates there is an urinary tract infection (UTI). In these cases recurrent UTIs may be present.

Complications

The complications of neurogenic bladder may include repeated urinary tract infections, kidney stones, and urinary retention. Damage to the kidney if the bladder becomes too full and causes back flow of urine into the kidneys frequently may also occur.

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9 Homeopathic Medicines for Bladder Neck Obstruction That Work

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 66 Comments

The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ in which the urine collects after being formed by the kidney. The urine from the bladder then passes in the urethra through which it exits the body. The bladder has four parts – fundus, body, apex and a neck. The neck part connects the bladder to the urethra. The bladder neck muscles remain tight to hold urine in the bladder. They relax when urine has to enter urethra for voiding (exit from the body). When the bladder neck is blocked, it doesn’t open completely during urination thus reducing or stopping the flow of urine into the urethra leading to urinary difficulties. Natural homeopathic medicines for bladder neck obstruction can help manage the symptoms effectively.

Homeopathic Medicines for Bladder Neck Obstruction 

If not treated well in time, it can result in complications including urinary incontinence, UTI, stones in bladder, urinary retention, kidney damage and bladder diverticula

Homeopathic Medicines for Bladder Neck Obstruction 

Symptoms that are managed well with homeopathic medicines in such cases include difficulty starting urine stream, straining to pass urine, slow or weak urinary stream, interrupted urinary stream, increased urinary urgency, increased urinary frequency, pain on passing urine,  dribbling at end of urination. The top grade homeopathic medicines for bladder neck obstruction includes Chimaphila, Pareira Brava, Clematis, Conium and Cantharis.

1. Chimaphila – When There is Straining to Initiate Urination

Chimaphila is prepared from a plant Chimaphila Umbellata commonly known by the name of Pipsissewa or Prince’s Pine. This plant belongs to natural order pyroleae, a tribe of the Ericaceae. Chimaphila is a wonderful medicine for treating bladder neck obstruction cases where urine flow is initiated with difficulty after much straining. There is fullness in region of bladder. Urinary stream is also thin like a thread or divided. Cutting or scalding pain may be felt while urinating. In many cases, it is easier to pass urine is passed better by standing with feet wide apart and inclining the body forward.

2. Pareira Brava – Where There is Intense Straining to Pass Urine

Pareira Brava is prepared from fresh root of a plant Cessampelos pareira also known by the name of Velvet Leaf. The natural order of this plant is Menispermaceae. Pareira Brava is a valuable medicine to manage bladder neck obstruction cases where intense straining efforts to pass urine are required. Person needing Pareira Brava has to strain so hard by getting on the knee – hand position and press head against floor to pass urine. Pain in urinary bladder also appears while urination and radiates to the thighs. A constant urge to pass urine is also present.

3. Clematis – For Weak Urinary Stream

Clematis is prepared from the leaves and stems of a plant Clematis erecta. The natural order of this plant is Ranunculaceae. Clematis is an excellent medicine for persons having weak and slow urinary stream from bladder neck obstruction. Straining is needed to pass urine. Flow of urine is also interrupted. Urine frequency is increased with continual desire to pass water. Urine is scanty and is sometimes emitted drop by drop.

4. Conium – To Manage Interrupted Urinary Stream

Conium is a well-indicated medicine for cases of bladder neck obstruction with interrupted urinary stream. In such cases urine flow starts and stops many times. Along with this, pain of sharp, pressing, stitching nature may be present in the bladder. Pressure is also felt in neck of bladder and it tends to get worse while walking, and better when sitting. There may be  a constant urge to urinate in addition to the above symptoms.

5. Cantharis – For Managing Pain During Urination

Cantharis is very effective to manage pain during urination in cases of bladder neck obstruction. The pain in the bladder may be burning or cutting in nature. Pain may also be present before and after urination. Heaviness in bladder is also noted. Complaint of increased urinary frequency is also present but urine is scanty. Cantharis is also top grade medicine to treat UTI (urinary tract infection) in cases of bladder neck obstruction.

6. Merc Sol – For Managing Increased Urinary Frequency

Merc Sol is highly beneficial to manage increased urinary frequency in cases of bladder neck obstruction. In cases requiring Merc Sol there is increased frequency of urine both in day and night time. There is desire to pass urine almost every hour. The urine flow appears mostly in a thin stream. Sometimes burning, biting pain also appears while passing urine. There may be an attending complaint of urgency to pass urine along with increased frequency. A lot of soreness is felt in the region of bladder on touching.

7. Sepia – To Manage The Urgency to Pass Urine

Sepia is useful to manage urgency to pass urine from bladder neck obstruction. If desire to pass urine is not immediately attended then urine passes involuntarily. Smarting pain may appear while urinating. Urine may be offensive. There is pressure on bladder always with sensation as if bladder is full. Painful bearing down is also felt in pelvic region.

8. Lycopodium – For Stitching Pain in Bladder

Lycopodium is prepared from spores of plant Lycopodium Clavatum commonly known as Club Moss or Wolf’s Claw. This plant belongs to natural order Lycopodiaceae. Lycopodium is a significant medicine to manage stitching pain in bladder in cases of bladder neck obstruction. Other attending features to use Lycopodium are difficulty starting urine stream, straining to pass urine and frequent urination mostly at night time. It is also indicated for treating bladder stones.

9. Baryta Carb – For Dribbling at End of Urination

Baryta Carb is indicated for managing dribbling at end of urination in cases of bladder neck obstruction. Urinary frequency is increased with inability to retain urine. Much urine is passed at night time. Burning may be present while urinating.

Causes of Bladder Neck Obstruction 

The important reasons for bladder neck obstruction are an enlarged prostate; a scar tissue in bladder neck following injury; surgery done for prostate enlargement or from radiation treatments done to treat prostate cancer; and bladder stones. Other reasons include cystocele and tumors in  the prostate, rectum, cervix and uterus. Elderly men are at risk for bladder neck obstruction. A person may also be genetically predisposed to bladder neck obstruction if there is some defect in bladder structure or surrounding muscles from birth.

Symptoms of Bladder Neck Obstruction

The symptoms of bladder neck obstruction includes difficulty starting urine stream, straining to pass urine, incomplete bladder emptying and feel like some urine remains in the bladder after voiding. Other symptoms include interrupted urinary stream where urine flow starts and stops many times, increased urinary urgency, increased urinary frequency, pelvic pain, pain on passing urine, slow or weak urinary stream, dribbling at end of urination.

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6 Best Homeopathic Remedies for an Overactive Bladder

By Dr. Vikas Sharma MD 187 Comments

An overactive bladder refers to a condition in which there is a frequent, sudden, and uncontrollable urge to urinate. This urge to urinate may occur only during the day or night; or both. The urinary bladder is a sac-like muscular organ. It stores urine produced by the kidneys until it passes out of the body through the urethra. When the urinary bladder fills up completely, there is an exchange of a series of nerve signals between the urinary bladder, the brain, and the pelvic floor. The coordination between these nerve signals makes the detrusor muscle of the bladder contract, the pelvic floor and the external sphincter of the bladder relax, and helps the urine to drain out. In the case of an overactive bladder, the bladder muscles contract involuntarily and make the person feel the need to pass urine even when the bladder is only slightly filled.

Homeopathy is a wonderful treatment option to manage cases of overactive bladder. This treatment is completely safe and natural that works wonderfully to give symptomatic relief to the patient. It works by treating the root cause and strengthening the bladder muscles and improving their function. In overactive bladder cases, the conventional mode of medicine mainly utilises medicines that aid relaxation of bladder muscle, botox injection in bladder, nerve stimulation and for severe cases surgical treatment. They can lead to many side effects. Homeopathic medicines have a great advantage as they have no side effects and have natural components.

Homeopathy addresses root cause

Homeopathic medicines address the core of the problem to treat the root cause and give wonderful results in overactive bladder cases. Initially, it reduces the intensity and frequency of symptoms. With a complete course of treatment as suggested by a homeopath, complete recovery and cure occur in mild to moderate intensity cases.

Symptomatic medicine selection

The selection of homeopathic medicines for an overactive bladder is done based on a complete symptom picture of the individual case. So, the characteristic symptoms in every case are essentially given supreme importance to aid homeopathic prescription. A patient should avoid self-medication and consult a physician for the homeopathic treatment of an overactive bladder to get the best results.

Homeopathy can help prevent surgical intervention

Homeopathy is an effective alternative treatment choice in overactive bladder cases. When homeopathy is opted in early stages it shows excellent results and help to avoid surgical intervention in many cases. However, the results vary according to the nature, severity of symptoms, age of person and individual response to homeopathic treatment.

Gentle, harmless remedies

Homeopathy make use of natural and totally harmless medicines to treat overactive bladder cases. These medicines work gently in a very safe manner making it a great choice to treat these cases.

Top 6 Homeopathic Treatment For An Overactive Bladder

Some of the top medicines for the homeopathic treatment for an overactive bladder are Kreosotum, Lycopodium Clavatum, Merc Sol, Causticum, Equisetum Hyemale and Sepia.

1. Kreosotum – Top Grade Medicine

Kreosotum is an effective homeopathic medicine for an overactive bladder with a sudden urge to urinate. In such cases, the patient needs to hurry to urinate whenever the urge arises. The frequency of urination is also high. Usually, the smell of the urine is highly offensive. Kreosotum is also used in cases where there is involuntary urination on lying down or while coughing.

When to use Kreosotum?

This medicine is highly suitable for overactive bladder cases with urgent need to pass urine along with foul smell in urine.

How to use Kreosotum?

It can be taken in 30C potency two to three times a day initially,  decreasing the dose gradually once relief sets in.

2. Lycopodium Clavatum – For Overactive Bladder With Frequent Urination At Night

Lycopodium Clavatum is an excellent homeopathic medicine for overactive bladder in cases of frequent urination at night. The quantity of urine in such cases is also very profuse. There is a feeling of bearing down on the bladder region along with the need to wake up at night because of the urge to urinate. Stitching pain in the bladder is also present in some cases. Lycopodium Clavatum is also helpful in cases of an overactive bladder in males suffering from prostate enlargement.

When to use Lycopodium Clavatum?

This medicine can be considered in managing cases of overactive bladder along with an increased frequency of urine, especially at night time.

How to use Lycopodium Clavatum?

It works well in both low and high potency. To start with 30C potency is usually preferred and can be taken once or twice a day.

3. Merc Sol – For Overactive Bladder with Frequent Urination Day and Night

Merc Sol is an important medicine for overactive bladder cases where there is frequent urination during the day and at night. Every time the urge to urinate arises, the person has to hurry. Any delay causes the urine to leak involuntarily. The urine flow may be scanty or profuse. In some cases, there is a feeling of soreness in the bladder.

When to use Merc Sol?

One may use this medicine to manage urgent and frequent urination both in the day and night in cases of overactive bladder.

How to use Merc Sol?

It can be used in low (30C) as well high potencies (like 200C and 1M). The dose varies from case to case. Usually in the beginning 30C potency can be used once or twice a day.

4. Causticum – For Overactive Bladder with Involuntary Passage of Urine

Causticum is a beneficial homeopathic medicine for overactive bladder in cases where there is an involuntary flow of urine. It is very troublesome when it occurs at night or if the patient is walking. Causticum also helps in strengthening the bladder sphincter and in controlling urinary incontinence.

When to use Causticum?

Use of this medicine is suggested for treating overactive bladder cases where involuntary urination is prominent.

How to use Causticum?

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

5. Equisetum Hyemale – For Overactive Bladder with Frequent and Profuse Urination

Equisetum Hyemale is well indicated for overactive bladder cases with passage of frequent and large quantities of urination. There is a constant feeling of fullness in the urinary bladder. Inspite of passing large amount of urine very often, the bladder fullness is not relieved. Sometimes urine is passed involuntarily both in the day and at night.

When to use Equisetum Hyemale?

This medicine is preferred when there is bladder fullness constantly and large amount of urine passes frequently without relieving this fullness.

How to use Equisetum Hyemale?

It is advised to use this medicine in 30C potency one to two times a day.

6. Sepia – For An Overactive Bladder In Females

Sepia is a good homeopathic treatment for an overactive bladder in women. It is useful when a female has a sudden and uncontrollable urge to urinate. There is a constant bearing down sensation above the pubis. In most cases, the urine is foul smelling and may contain sediments.

When to use Sepia?

Sepia is a leading medicine to help overactive bladder cases in females with sudden, uncontrollable urine urge attended with a bearing down sensation above the pubis.

How to use Sepia?

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

Causes of an Overactive Bladder

The exact cause for an overactive bladder is not known. However, the chances of getting an overactive bladder increase with age. Other risk factors include obesity, menopause, an enlarged prostate gland, and poorly controlled diabetes. Intake of alcohol and caffeine may worsen the symptoms of an overactive bladder. Some of the other conditions and factors contributing to the symptoms of an overactive bladder are an increase in fluid intake, urinary tract infections, bladder stones, multiple sclerosis, and medicines that increase urinary output.

Symptoms of an Overactive Bladder

The primary symptom of an overactive bladder is a sudden and uncontrollable urge to urinate. Other symptoms include a frequent desire to urinate and involuntary passage of urine, also known as urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence in cases of an overactive bladder is mainly urge incontinence; which means the involuntary passage of urine that occurs when a person does not promptly attend to the sudden, strong urge to urinate.

 

 

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5 Best Homeopathic Remedies for Gall Stones and Gall Bladder pain

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A sudden pain in the upper right part or the center of abdomen indicates the presence of gallstones. The right shoulder can hurt too. Gallstones are hard deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ on the right side of the abdomen with digestive fluid called bile that’s released into the small intestine. Gallstones can vary in size. Homeopathy provides a wide range of effective medicines to treat gall stones. The Homeopathic remedies for gall stones are made of natural substances and have no side effects. The best remedy for the patient is prescribed after taking note of the gall stone symptoms in each individual.

Top Homeopathic Remedies for Gall Stones

1. Chelidonium: Best Remedy for Gall Stones with Pain

Natural medicine Chelidonium is the top natural medicine for gallbladder stones pain. This medicine offers the best treatment for pain due to gall stones and jaundice when there is obstruction of the bile ducts. The most important symptom for using Chelidonium is pain under the right shoulder blade. In jaundice, this medicine can be used when the skin is yellow, urine is dark in colour and stool is clay-coloured. During jaundice, the tongue becomes yellow and flabby. Nausea and vomiting also occur. The patient requiring Chelidonium may show a desire for very hot drinks along with the above symptoms. It is also a very beneficial remedy for gall bladder complaints that occur during pregnancy.

2. Lycopodium: For Gall Stones with Gastric Symptoms

Lycopodium is a natural treatment for gallstones pain when they are accompanied by gastric symptoms like acidity, gas in abdomenor bloated abdomen. The patient complains of distension of abdomen from eating even a very small quantity of food. The gas rolls in abdomen and passes out with difficulty. The patient mainly complains of acidity that gets worse from taking starchy and flatulent food. The patient may also complain of a reduced appetite and fullness feeling in abdomen on eating even a little. There’s also an unusual craving for sweets and hot drinks along with the gastric symptoms.

3. Calcarea Carb: For Gall Stones in Obese Patients

Calcarea Carb is another top natural medicine for gall stones that is always selected constitutionally. This remedy is very beneficial for obese patients with a fatty and flabby constitution. The abdomen contains excess of fat with its hardness and distension. The other constitutional symptoms include profuse sweating on head and sensitivity to cold air. There’s also an unusual craving for boiled eggs or strange things like chalk, pencils and lime. The patient dislikes hot food and likes cold drinks. Calcarea Carb can also be used to relieve sour belching and sour vomiting due to gall stones.

4. Carduus Marianus: For Inflamed Gall Bladder

Carduus Marianus is the best natural remedy when the gall bladder is inflamed. There is pain in the right upper abdomen in gall bladder region, which is accompanied by nausea and vomiting of burning fluid. Carduus Marianus can also be used to treat jaundice in gall stones.

5. Phosphorus: For Gall Stones with Sour Belching, Vomiting

Phosphorus is a natural treatment for gall stones in patients who complain of sour belching and vomiting after eating. The patient likes cold drinks, ice creams, chicken and fish in diet. This medicine is used for the treatment of jaundice when the stool is very offensive with great weakness.

Other Important Remedies

1. Best remedies for gall stones with acute pain

China is the ideal natural remedy for acute pain in gall bladder when the whole abdomen is bloated with an excess of gas. Vomiting of undigested food may also occur. Chelidonium is a very beneficial natural remedy when the pain is below the right shoulder in the scapulae. Berberis Vulgaris is of great help for treating sharp, stitching pains in the gall bladder. The pain may get worse from applying pressure. Colocynth, on the other hand, is the ideal remedy when the pain is of a cutting, shooting nature and gets better by applying pressure.

2. Top Medicines for Gas in Abdomen

Lycopodium is a very beneficial natural medicine for excess gas in the abdomen, especially the lower region. The abdomen is bloated even after light eating. Mainly starchy food and flatulent food like cabbage worsen the problem. China is the ideal remedy when the whole abdomen is full of gas with painful distension. Walking may provide slight relief from distension. Carbo Veg is of great help when the gas is present mainly in the upper region of the abdomen. The abdomen is heavy, tense and distended. Passage of a little gas provides a slight relief from distension.

3. Nux Vomica, Pulsatilla and Robinia: For Acidity due to Gall Stones

Acidity or dyspepsia includes burning in stomach, sour or burning type of belching, nausea, vomiting and bloated abdomen. Natural medicine Nux Vomica is prescribed for patients complaining of acidity after eating. Such patients complain of sour burps, nausea and weight in stomach after eating. When the intake of coffee, spicy food or alcoholic drinks raises the dyspeptic symptoms, Nux Vomica yields excellent results. Pulsatilla is the top herbal remedy for gallstones when eating of excessive fried or fatty food like butter or cream leads to acidity. Robinia, meanwhile, is used for treatment of burning type of burps with excessive gas in the abdomen. Sour vomiting may also occur.

4. Arsenic Album and Ipecac: For Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea and vomiting usually occur along with the colic due to gall stones or when the gall bladder gets inflamed. Arsenic Album is very beneficial when the vomiting occurs immediately after eating or drinking anything. Burning type of pains in the abdomen usually accompany. Ipecac gives very good results when there is persistent nausea and vomiting.

5. For Acute Cholecystitis (inflammation of gall bladder)

In acute Cholecystitis, there is a severe pain in gall bladder region (right upper abdomen), mid part of upper abdomen (epigastrium) or below the right shoulder in scapula. The severe pain is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, loose stools or fever. Natural medicines Chelidonium, Belladonna and Cardus Marianus are considered very efficient treatment of gallstones in such cases.

6. For Stones in Common Bile Duct

The presence of stones in common bile duct leads to its obstruction and that is a very critical condition. Obstructive jaundice, fever, vomiting and abdomen pain are the main symptoms of gall stones in common bile duct. Chelidonium, Fel Tauri, Myrica, Cardus Marianus and Chionanthus are of great help in treating such cases. However, as the condition may lead to critical consequences, it is important to have a surgeon’s opinion to note the severity of the condition and whether it can be treated with medicines or requires surgical intervention.

7. For Gastric Troubles after Surgical Removal of Gall Bladder (Cholecystectomy)

Even after surgical removal of gall bladder, a few patients experience gastric troubles like acidity, gas in the abdomen with bloated feeling. The best natural medicines to deal with such cases are Raphanus, Natrum Phos and Carbo Veg. Raphanus can be used with much efficiency for treating excessive gas in abdomen after removal of gall bladder. The gas neither moves upwards or downwards, resulting in a bloated abdomen. Natrum Phos is the best remedy to treat sour belchings and sour vomiting with much acidity in the stomach. Carbo Veg is the ideal remedy for burning in the stomach with distension of the abdomen due to the accumulation of gas. The digestion is very weak and slow in such patients.

8. Best Medicines for Gall Bladder Polyp

Polyp refers to an abnormal growth in the gall bladder arising from the mucous membrane lining from gall bladder. It usually does not give rise to any symptom and accidentally comes to notice during the ultrasound for some other abdomen complaint. Calcarea Carb is very beneficial in treating gall bladder polyp. Calcarea Carb has the innate ability to remove polyp growths not only from the gallbladder but also from other parts like the nose.

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Top 6 Homeopathic Medicines For Chest Pain Due To Gas

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Chest pain can occur from several reasons and one among these could be gas. Chest pain due to gas is quite common. Gas in the chest feels like tightness in the chest and other symptoms that might occur include burping, passing gas, reduction in appetite, indigestion, pain in the abdomen in various parts and nausea. Chest pain from gas can occur from various causes. It can simply arise from swallowing air, intake of carbonated drinks like soda, intake of excessive fiber in diet, artificial sweeteners, and use of certain medicines or supplements. In other cases, it can result from some medical condition. These conditions include gallbladder issues, food poisoning, food intolerance, food allergy, GERD, IBS, and Crohn’s disease. Among these,  gallbladder issues include gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis) and gallstones. These conditions are explained further. Food poisoning also called food-borne illness refers to gastric conditions arising from consuming contaminated food or drink. Food intolerance indicates intolerance to digest certain types of foods due to sensitivity of the gut to these foods. For example, lactose intolerance in which a person is unable to digest lactose which is a sugar present in the milk due to a lack of lactase enzyme in the body.


Food allergy means a condition in which the body gives exaggerated immune responses to certain foods like egg, milk, wheat, etc. GERD is gastroesophageal reflux disease in which there is backflow of the stomach acid into the food pipe. It occurs due to defective functioning of the LES i.e. lower esophageal sphincter which is a muscle ring at the area where the lowest part of food pipe joins with stomach and that normally functions to prevent back flow of the stomach acid upwards in the food pipe. IBS refers to irritable bowel syndrome which is a functional disorder of the colon i.e. the large intestine that results in symptoms including diarrhea, constipation or alternate diarrhea and constipation, gas, bloating in the abdomen and cramps / pain in the abdomen. Crohn’s disease is an autoimmune condition in which inflammation may occur in any part of the GIT (gastrointestinal tract). Crohn’s disease is one of the two conditions included in IBD i.e. inflammatory bowel disease, the other condition being ulcerative colitis.

Is the chest pain due to gas or is it heart pain?

Pain in the chest from gas may mimic pain from heart problems like heart attack and it may become difficult to differentiate between these two. But certain points help in differentiating these two. In case, chest pain is accompanied by symptoms such as gas in the abdomen, heartburn, abdomen pain then it usually suggests that the pain is occurring due to gas. There are some features indicating that it is arising from a heart attack. These include pain in the chest like an intense pressure on the chest in the center or left side of chest; severe stabbing sort of chest pain; pain from the chest radiating to shoulders, arms, neck, back or the jaw; shortness of breath; dizziness, excessive sweating and feeling nauseated. In case such symptoms appear suggesting chest pain from heart attack, immediate medical help should be taken. It is advised that one should always watch symptoms of chest pain very carefully and hurry to a doctor in case even a slight doubt occurs and the condition seems serious or when one is not sure or confused about the cause.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a very natural treatment for cases of chest pain arising from gas. There are numerous medicines in homeopathy to address this concern magnificently. These medicines treat this complaint with zero side effects. They help in effectively managing other attending complaints like nausea, abdomen pain, indigestion associated with it. The best suited medicine has to be selected from a list of medicines based on the individual symptoms in each and every case. So, it is advised to consult a homeopathic physician for taking any homeopathic medicine for managing chest pain from gas. Self-medication should not be done in any case. As chest pain can arise from several causes, some of which can be serious, it is very essential to rule out its cause by consulting a doctor. In case of chest pain from gas, homeopathy is suggested to get great relief. While in case chest pain and its attending symptoms point towards any heart issue like heart attack, then homeopathy is not recommended due to the seriousness of this condition and an immediate help from conventional mode should be taken in this case.

Homeopathic Medicines For Chest Pain Due To Gas

1. Carbo Veg – Top Recommended Medicine

Carbo veg is a top-listed homeopathic medicine to help cases of chest pain from gas. Those needing it have excessive gas formation. It is attended with distended abdomen especially in the upper part. It gets worse from lying down. There is excessive burping. The burps can be sour or bad-smelling. They appear mainly after eating or drinking. Pressure and discomfort also occur in the stomach after eating. They may face heartburn (burning sensation in the center of chest behind the sternum). Burning in the stomach may also occur. Other than this, pain in the abdomen is felt which gets worse from eating even the smallest quantity of food. It gets better by passing gas.

2. Lycopodium – With Bloating And Pain In Abdomen

Lycopodium is of great use to manage chest pain from gas when there is bloating and pain in the abdomen as well. Eating even a very small amount of food leads to fullness in the abdomen. Soon after eating, the abdomen gets bloated. A sensation of a band is felt around the waist. There is a rumbling of excessive gas in the abdomen. Much noisy flatus passes. Sour burps occur. There is abdomen pain that gets better by rubbing the abdomen. Lycopodium is a prominent medicine to manage complaints arising from food allergies.

3. Asafoetida – When Gas Pushes Up And None Downward

This medicine is highly recommended when gas from the abdomen pushes upwards and not downwards. This leads to pain in the chest. There is excessive gurgling and rolling of gas in the abdomen. There occur loud and forcible burps with great difficulty. The burps smell bad like garlic. There may be pain in the abdomen. The nature of pain can be cutting, stitching or pressing type. Heated sensation in abdomen occurs too.

4. Natrum Phos – With Heartburn, Sour Burps, Acid Reflux

Natrum Phos is an important medicine when chest pain from gas is attended with heartburn, sour burps, and acid reflux. In cases needing it, there is passage of noisy gas. The abdomen gets full with small potions of food. There is a marked burning sensation in the chest. Sour burps arise and sour vomiting happens along with the above complaints.

5. China Officinalis – With Abdominal Bloating And Bitter Burps

This medicine is suitable for cases of chest pain from gas along with abdominal bloating and bitter burps. There is relief in bloating by movement. Pain in the abdomen arises due to gas. It gets better by bending double. Vomiting may also occur on undigested food. It gets worse at night. It works well when indigestion results from eating fruits, fish and drinking tea.

6. Raphanus Sativus – For Cases Of Gas Stuck In Abdomen

This medicine is beneficial for cases having much gas that gets stuck in the abdomen. It causes chest pain. There is loss of appetite where this medicine is required. Vomiting can also be present. Griping around the navel can be felt. The abdomen feels hard and swollen. It is painful when pressure is applied.

 

 

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Top 7 Homeopathic Medicines For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding With Pain

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Some women suffer heavy menstrual bleeding which affects their day-to-day life. There may be passage of clots with heavy menstrual bleeding. It can be attended with weakness and anemia. Uterine pain is felt with heavy menstrual bleeding. Pain is felt in the lower abdomen but pain in the lower back can attend too. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea (loose motion) may occur with pain during menses. Several reasons can lead to heavy menstrual bleeding with pain. The first and most important among these is uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids also known as myomas and leiomyomas refer to non-cancerous (benign) growths developing in the uterus and mainly affect women of childbearing age. These can be small to large sized and can be single or multiple. It causes symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, frequent periods, prolonged periods, lower back pain and painful intercourse (dyspareunia). Other symptoms can be pain during stool, fullness in lower abdomen, constipation, leg cramps, difficulty in emptying the urinary bladder completely and vaginal discharge. The second cause is endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue that lines the inner surface of the uterus starts to grow in places other than the uterus like in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, rectum, intestines and urinary bladder. There may be bleeding from these parts at the time of menstrual bleeding. The symptoms of endometriosis include painful periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, bleeding from the rectum or bladder during menses, rectal pain and difficulty in urination. Third is adenomyosis which refers to a condition where there is growth of endometrial tissue in the muscle wall of uterus. This condition can cause heavy and prolonged menses, painful periods, spotting in between the periods, and pain during intercourse. Next PCOS can be the reason. PCOS refers to polycystic ovarian syndrome. It is a hormonal syndrome affecting women of reproductive age group resulting from hormonal imbalance. In this syndrome, there is irregular menstrual cycle, delayed menses, heavy or scanty menses, facial hair, pimples, hairfall and weight gain. Besides the above, heavy menses may occur in cases of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).

Homeopathic Management

There is tremendous scope for managing heavy menstrual bleeding with pain in homeopathy. Homeopathic medicines aim at treating the root cause behind bleeding and pain for excellent relief. Along with managing heavy bleeding and pain, these medicines also help to manage attending symptoms like prolonged periods, frequent periods, lower back pain, painful intercourse, pelvic pain, spotting in between periods. Homeopathic medicines are free from any side effects as they are prepared from naturally occurring substances. There are numerous homeopathic medicines to manage cases of heavy menstrual bleeding with pain and the most suitable medicine is recommended after detailed case evaluation of symptoms. It is advised that every case of heavy menstrual bleeding with pain should be evaluated by a homeopathic physician for correct prescription. Self-medication should be avoided in any case. In cases with severe anemia, help should be taken from the conventional mode of treatment.

Homeopathic Medicines For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding With Pain

1. Sabina – Topmost Medicine

Sabina is a leading homeopathic medicine to manage heavy menstrual bleeding with pain. In cases needing it, there is heavy bleeding during menses of bright color with dark clots. The bleeding may be foul-smelling in some cases. Bleeding gets worse from the slightest movement. Pain is well marked along with bleeding. The characteristic feature is that the pain is felt from the sacrum (a triangular bone at the bottom of the spine) to pubes (lower abdomen part in front of the pelvis). Pain during periods gets better by lying flat on the back. There is pain in the uterus that may extend to the thighs.

2. Thlaspi Bursa Pastoris – In Cases Of Uterine Fibroids

Thlaspi Bursa Pastoris is a prominently indicated medicine for managing cases of heavy menstrual bleeding with pain in cases of uterine fibroids. There is heavy bleeding during menses with clots where this medicine is required. The periods may remain for long time extending from 10 to 14 days. The periods may also occur before time in few cases. Sometimes every alternate period is heavy. Pain is felt during menses. There may be vomiting along with pain. There is cutting type of pain in the pubes (part of the lower abdomen in front of the pelvis) from side to side. The uterus feels sore.

3. Sepia – For Heavy Menses And Bearing Down Pain In Uterus

Sepia is a useful medicine for heavy menses and bearing down pain in the uterus. The females needing it feel as if the pelvic contents will come out from the vagina and tend to cross legs to prevent it. The menstrual bleeding is dark in color and is more heavy at night time while lying down. The menses start before the expected date. Chilliness is felt during menses. There may be pain in the lower back before menses. After menses, vaginal discharge (leucorrhea) may be seen. The discharge is thick and yellow. In cases needing it, intercourse may be painful along with the above complaints. In some cases, intermenstrual bleeding occurs.

4. Calcarea Carb – For Heavy, Prolonged Menses With Cutting Type of Pain

Calcarea carb is a very beneficial medicine for managing cases of heavy and prolonged menses along with pain. The menses may also occur early, say every 15 days. There is pain in the abdomen and the back during menses. Cutting type of pains are felt in the lower abdomen. Pain is also felt in the hip bones. Nausea and headache may be felt during menses.

5. Trillium Pendulum – For Heavy Bleeding With Uterine And Back Pain

Trillium Pendulum is of great help for managing cases of heavy menstrual bleeding with sore pain in the uterus and the vagina. There may be back pain. There is a feeling as if the back and hips may fall into pieces. There is relief by tightly binding the back and hips. There is gushing of bright red blood along with dark clots. Even little movement worsens the bleeding. Along with the above, there may be frequent urge to pass urine. Bearing down sensation may be felt in the pelvis when walking or standing. This medicine is also indicated for complaint of intermenstrual bleeding.

6. Belladonna – For Heavy Bleeding With Pain In Lower Abdomen, Back And Limbs

This medicine is valuable to manage cases of heavy bleeding with pain in the lower abdomen, back and limbs. Lower abdomen pain gets worse from every movement. Menstrual bleeding is bright red and hot. At times it can be dark and clotted with bad smell. Along with the above, there may occur a sensation of weight, pressure in the uterine region. Burning sensation may be felt in the uterus.

7. Ferrum Met – With Pain In Lower Abdomen And Lower Back

This medicine is suitable for cases of pale, watery bleeding during menses. Pain is felt in the lower abdomen and lower back. The menses occur early and remain for a prolonged time. Weakness is felt along with these complaints. Menses may cease for a day and then return. Headache and vertigo can also occur during menses.

 

 

 

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Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines For Nausea After Eating

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Nausea refers to a sick feeling with an urge to vomit. Nausea can happen any time and in some cases, it might happen particularly after eating. If it occurs once in a while, then it is not a reason for concern. But if it happens quite frequently or if it is persistent, then there may be some medical reason behind it that needs to be ruled out and treated to resolve the issue of nausea. There are a number of reasons that can lead to nausea after eating. First reason can be food poisoning. It is a food-borne illness that occurs from consumption of food that is contaminated with germs which results in nausea, vomiting, loose stool and stomach pain. Another reason can be food allergies (an overreaction of the immune system to eating some specific food) and food intolerance (difficulty in digesting certain foods). Other reasons include acid reflux (means backflow of stomach acid to the food pipe), gall bladder disease, stress, anxiety, overeating and also might occur during pregnancy. Another reason can be IBS i.e. irritable bowel syndrome which is a disorder of the large intestine (colon) that results in diarrhea, constipation or alterations between these two. Bloating, stomach cramps and nausea can attend to it. Pancreatitis (inflammation of pancreas) and the use of certain medicines for diabetes and anti–seizure medicines may be the other causes. Along with nausea, other symptoms may occur. These include vomiting, gas, bloating, abdomen pain, heartburn, appetite loss, loose stool, constipation, fever and weight loss.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a highly effective solution for the cases of nausea after eating. Homeopathic medicines target the root cause behind the problem for great relief with zero side effects. Homeopathic medicines boost the body’s healing mechanism to overcome health issues naturally. With the use of these medicines the intensity and frequency of complaint decreases gradually. Side by side attending symptoms like gas, bloating, abdomen pain, vomiting, heartburn, appetite loss, loose stool and constipation can also be well managed with these medicines. Homeopathic prescription varies from case to case of nausea after eating depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. It is advised to take homeopathic medicine under supervision of a homeopathic physician and avoid self – medication. In case of any associated severe symptoms like blood in stool or vomit, confusion, dehydration due to loose stool or vomiting, kindly take help from conventional mode of treatment.

Homeopathic Medicines For Nausea After Eating

 1. Nux Vomica – For Nausea Soon After Eating

Nux Vomica is a very effective medicine for cases when there is nausea soon after eating any food. Besides, there is excessive salivation. Sour or bitter burping might attend nausea. Sometimes vomiting can occur, the vomit contains food particles, drink or sour mucus. In cases needing it, there may be constipation with an ineffectual urge to pass stool. Persons needing it have unsatisfactory stool. They pass scanty stool multiple times in a day but still feel as if some of the stool has remained inside and the bowels are not completely emptied. Only small quantity of stool passes at a time and a never-get-done feeling always remains prominent.

2. Arsenic Album – For Nausea About Two Hours After Eating

This medicine is useful when nausea occurs almost about two hours after eating. Vomiting also attends to it. Nausea and vomiting happen even after eating the lightest kind of food. Nausea and vomiting is accompanied with headache. Along with these, heartburn (burning in chest behind the breastbone means sternum) and burning in the stomach may be felt. Bitter taste is present in the mouth after eating or drinking. Loose stool can also occur after eating. It is attended with marked weakness.

3. Pulsatilla – For Nausea While Eating

This medicine is indicated when nausea is felt while eating. This can be accompanied by heartburn and sometimes vomiting. Abdomen pain can be present that gets better after vomiting. The person may burp a couple of times. Burps are loud and have smell and taste of the food that has been eaten. These can be bitter and sour sometimes. Vomiting may occur soon after eating. Fullness, heaviness and weight sensation can be felt in the stomach. Gas with bloating may occur after eating. Stomach pain extending to the back might also occur. In the morning, a bitter taste is felt in the mouth. Pulsatilla is one of the best homeopathic medicines to manage gastric complaints arising after eating fatty or greasy food.

4. Cocculus Indicus – For Nausea With Vertigo After Eating Or Drinking

This medicine is highly recommended for nausea after eating or drinking attended with vertigo. The throat feels very dry. Nausea gets triggered by movement and sudden posture change in cases needing this medicine. Nausea and vomiting may also occur in the morning. Vomiting may contain mucus, water or food. Vomiting has sour or bitter taste and has foul smell. There may be headache along with vomiting. Abdominal distension is also well marked. Pain in the upper abdomen after eating may be felt along with the above complaints.

5. Ipecac – For Nausea, Vomiting And Urge For Stool After Eating

Ipecac is a very helpful medicine when there is nausea, vomiting and urge for passing stool after eating. Vomiting of the food occurs soon after eating. It is sour in taste. The stomach area is very sensitive to pressure. Abdomen is bloated and sometimes painful as well. A general weakness occurs along with the above complaints. There is passage of stool three to four times a day. Empty burping also occurs. There is excessive salivation too. A characteristic feature is that the tongue is absolutely clean in addition to the above symptoms. Sometimes in cases needing Ipecac, constant nausea is present which is not relieved even after vomiting.

6. Ferrum Met – For Nausea And Heat In Stomach After Eating

This medicine is of great use when there is nausea and heated burning sensation in the stomach after eating. Regurgitation of undigested food in the mouth might also occur. There is bitter or bad taste in the mouth. There is a feeling of fullness and bloating in the abdomen after eating even a little amount of the food.  Pressure is also felt in the stomach from the intake of the least amount of food or drink. The stomach pit is very sensitive to touch. Sometimes vertigo and headache can occur along with the above complaints. There may be passage of loose stool at night.

7. Carbo Veg – For Nausea With Fullness And Heaviness In Abdomen

Carbo Veg is a valuable medicine when there is nausea, fullness and heaviness in the abdomen after eating. Vomiting also attends. Excessive gas, bloating and abdomen pain from gas can be felt. These complaints occur from intake of even simple plain food. Headache may also get triggered. Offensive smelling burps may attend the above complaints.

8. Bryonia – For Nausea And Burping After Eating

Bryonia is an effective medicine for complaints of nausea and burping after eating. There is a sensation of weight in the stomach after eating. The stomach gets distended with gas after eating. Nausea can be felt in the morning on waking up. There may be constipation. There is passage of very dry, hard stool.

 

 

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Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines For Bloating With Constipation

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Constipation refers to having infrequent bowel movement usually less than three times a week, passage of hard and dry stool, straining to pass the stool, discomfort/pain while passing stool and a sensation of incomplete emptying of bowels. Constipation can lead to many problems like anal fissures, piles and in some cases, bloating may occur due to constipation. Bloating refers to fullness and tightness in the abdomen resulting from formation of gas. When a person is unable to pass stool, then gas from the stomach gets obstructed and does not pass away resulting in bloating. The stool that remains in the large intestine (colon) for more time gives the bacteria additional time to ferment the matter in the colon contributing further to gas and bloating of abdomen. Along with bloating and constipation, other signs and symptoms such as abdomen pain, rumbling or noises in the abdomen, nausea, burping, anal pain or burning, blood or mucus in stool can attend.

Homeopathic management

Homeopathy offers a highly effective solution for cases of bloating with constipation. Homeopathic medicines help to overcome constipation by regularising bowel movements and softening hard stool and also help in managing associated bloating. They also give relief in any associated symptoms like abdomen pain, rumbling or noises in the abdomen, nausea, burping, anal pain and burning, blood or mucus in stool if present.  Homeopathic medicines provide great relief in the above complaints in a very natural manner with zero side effects. With the use of these medicines, the intensity and frequency of the complaint decreases gradually. Homeopathic prescription for bloating and constipation varies from case to case depending on the characteristic individual symptoms. Hence, it is advised to take any homeopathic medicine under the supervision of a homeopathic physician. One must avoid self–medication in any case.

Homeopathic Medicines For Bloating With Constipation

1. Bryonia – For Bloating With Hard, Dry Stool

Bryonia is a prominently indicated medicine to manage bloating with hard and dry constipated stool. The stool passes in the form of a lump and look as if it is burnt. Stool always passes with excessive straining efforts. Burning at the anus is felt during passage of the stool. Rectal prolapse might occur with passage of stool. Abdomen is bloated. Bloating is most commonly felt especially after eating. Weight sensation like a heavy stone is also felt in the stomach. Bloating is also worse in the evening. Abdomen pain occurs along with bloating.  Burping of wind might also occur. Stomach feels empty along with bloated abdomen. Bloating gets better by passing gas. Before passing gas, cutting pain is felt in the abdomen. This pain is also worse when standing and walking. Stomach feels sore to touch. In cases needing it, headache also may occur with constipation. Nausea may be present. There is dryness of the mouth, tongue and lips along with gastric complaints. An increased thirst for water is also present along with the above complaints.

2. Alumina – With Absence Of Urge For Stool For Days Together

Alumina is a very beneficial medicine for cases of bloating and constipation with characteristic symptom of no urge to pass stool for days together means many days go without passing stool. Urge for stool occurs only when there is accumulation of excessive stool in the colon (i.e. large intestine). When the urge occurs, the stool is passed with intense straining efforts. Straining is needed for passing both hard as well as soft stool. Pain of cutting nature occurs in the anus when passing the stool. Bleeding may occur after passage of stool. Bloating of the abdomen may be attended with pain in abdomen due to accumulation of gas.

3. Lycopodium – For Constipation And Bloating After A Little Quantity Of Food

Lycopodium is a highly valuable medicine for managing constipation and bloating from eating even a little quantity of food. There is excessive accumulation of gas in the abdomen. Rumbling, croaking noises occur in the abdomen. Pain is also felt in the abdomen from gas. The gas pushes upward and downward towards the urinary bladder and rectum. Appetite is decreased. Thirst for water is increased. After eating there may occur back-up of the food in the mouth (i.e. regurgitation). The stool passed is dry, hard with constricted feeling in the anus. When passing stool, pain is felt in the rectum. In some cases, burning sensation at the anus occurs in addition to the above complaints.

4. Nux Vomica – For Bloating, Constipation With A Constant Urge For Stool

Nux vomica is a highly recommended medicine for managing bloating with constipation along with a constant desire to pass stool. In cases requiring this medicine, there is an urge to pass stool several times in a day. There is passage of scanty stool many times in a day but still an unsatisfactory feeling of the stool evacuation remains. It feels as if some of the stool remained back in the rectum and the bowels did not empty completely. A-never-get-done feeling is always there. The stool is hard that can be attended with rectal pain most of the times. Sometimes stool is blood streaked as well. There is distension of the abdomen from gas mainly after eating or drinking. There is relief from burping. Gas causes pressure towards the bladder and rectum.

5.  Graphites – For Hard, Distended Abdomen And Head Heaviness

This medicine is well indicated for cases of hard, distended abdomen, and heaviness in the head. Hardness is mostly felt in the lower part of the abdomen. Rumbling, croaking occur in the abdomen. There is inability to bear anything tight around the abdomen after eating. Abdominal heaviness is felt. Abdomen pain occurs soon after eating. At times vertigo is there. There is constipation with lumpy stool along with mucus. The stool is hard, very large and passed with much difficulty. Prolapse of the rectum might occur. Cuts (fissure) can be there at the anus from passage of hard stool. This is attended with sharp, cutting pain in the anus.

6. Magnesia Mur – For Bloating And Stool Covered With Mucus And Blood

Magnesia Mur works well when there is bloated abdomen and stool is covered with mucus and blood. The abdomen is sore and sensitive to touch. Cutting and pinching pain in the abdomen can be felt. The stool is hard but crumbles at the verge of the anus. The stool looks as if burnt. Passage of the stool is followed by burning at the anus.

7. Sepia – For Bloated Lower Abdomen With Loud Rumbling Noises

This medicine is helpful for bloated lower abdomen with loud rumbling noises. Abdomen gets distended even with little quantity of food. The stool is hard, scanty and insufficient. It may be covered with mucus and is passed with difficulty. Blood may pass with the stool. Shooting and tearing pain is felt in the rectum and anus. After passing stool, a sensation of weight at the anus is felt.

8. Nitric Acid – For Bloated Abdomen With Tenderness (Pain On Touching)

This medicine is indicated when there is bloating of abdomen along with tenderness (i.e. pain on touching) of abdomen. Hard, dry, difficult stool is passed irregularly. Cutting type of pain is felt in the rectum while passing stool and also before passing stool. Itching at the anus can also be there.

 

 

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Best 9 Homeopathic Medicines For Nausea And Vomiting During Menses

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There are several complaints that women face during menses. One among these is nausea and vomiting. This might occur due to hormonal changes that occur during menses or an underlying medical condition. The most important reason behind it is dysmenorrhea (painful menses or menstrual cramps). Menstrual cramps can lead to nausea. An increase in the levels of prostaglandins (hormone-like substances responsible for uterine contractions) results in abdomen pain during menses. This could be attended by other symptoms like nausea, dizziness, headache and diarrhea (loose stool). Another reason can be pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID refers to an inflammation in the uterus, ovaries or fallopian tubes from an infection. It usually results from some sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea. The symptoms of PID include vaginal discharge, pelvic pain, abdomen pain, nausea, vomiting, painful sex, fever and chills.

 Another cause can be premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS refers to a set of symptoms occurring one to two weeks before periods due to hormonal changes. These symptoms get carried on to the start of periods and go away after some days. Its symptoms include breast pain and soreness, painful menses, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, headache, mood swings, weeping episodes, irritability, anxiety, backache and sleep problems. The painful menstrual cramps can bring on nausea in some cases. It is severe form of PMS called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) that occurs from hormonal changes and can also lead to nausea. The last reason could be endometriosis.

Endometriosis refers to a medical condition in which there is growth of endometrial tissue, that normally lines the mucous membrane of uterus, in some areas other than the uterus. These areas include fallopian tubes, ovaries, rectum, urinary bladder and the intestines. This can result in pelvic pain, heavy menstrual bleeding with clots, painful periods, painful urination, painful intercourse (dyspareunia), pain in the rectum and bleeding from the urinary bladder or rectum at the same time when menstrual bleeding occurs. Here the pain during menses could be intense resulting in nausea.

Homeopathic Management

Homeopathy offers a very natural and effective management for cases of nausea and vomiting during menses. These medicines help in managing acute conditions. Besides bringing relief in acute cases, these medicines help to overcome the chronic tendency of this complaint by targeting the root cause behind it. Homeopathic medicines gradually help in reducing the intensity and frequency of this complaint in chronic cases. Homeopathic medicines for these cases vary from one case to another as per the individual symptom. So always consider taking any of the homeopathic medicines under the supervision of a homeopathic doctor. One should never self-medicate with any of the homeopathic medicines.

Homeopathic Medicines For Nausea And Vomiting During Menses

1. Pulsatilla – Top Ranking Medicine

Pulsatilla is a top recommended medicine to manage nausea and vomiting during menses. In most cases needing this medicine, nausea is worse at night. It could be attended with heartburn (burning sensation in the middle of chest behind the sternum i.e. breastbone). At night, water may come out of the mouth. Cutting pain is felt in the lower abdomen. The pain is worse when the menstrual bleeding is profuse. During pain, one feels chilly along with a backache. Headache also occurs during menses along with blurred vision. Sadness and weeping are the other attending symptoms.

2. Sepia – For Painful Menses With Nausea And Vomiting

Sepia is prominently indicated when there are very painful menses with nausea and vomiting. The menstrual flow is scanty where this medicine is required. One-sided headache can be felt. There is excessive weakness along with these complaints besides a desire to lie down. Constipation is yet another complaint that can arise during menses. Loss of appetite, burping, a pressure feeling in the forehead, bearing down sensation in the pelvis, sadness and soreness of the limbs can also occur.

3. Nux Vomica – With Early And Profuse Menses

Nux Vomica is a very effective medicine when early and profuse menses occurs along with nausea and vomiting. The vomiting contains sour matter. The menses last for a relatively longer duration. The menstrual bleeding is dark-colored in most cases. Nausea is most marked in the morning. Cramps are felt in the uterine region. Pressing pain extends from the uterus to the navel or stomach attended with intense nausea. Chilliness is also felt. There may be a constant urge to pass stool. A pressure feeling is felt in the forehead and top of the head, in addition to the above complaints.

4. Ipecac – For Heavy Periods With Nausea, Vomiting

Ipecac is a highly suitable medicine for managing cases of heavy periods with nausea and vomiting. In cases needing it, nausea is almost constant in nature. It is not relieved even after vomiting. The menstrual bleeding is bright red. Cutting pain is felt in the abdomen with every movement. A pressure feeling is felt in the urinary bladder and rectum. Excessive weakness is felt after menses.

5. Kali Carb – With Abdominal Distension And Burping

Kali carb is of great use for managing cases of nausea and vomiting during menses accompanied by abdominal distension and burping. There is foul taste in the mouth along with this. Pain in the abdomen and back also attends to it. In the abdomen, cutting type of pain is felt. Back pain is felt as if from a heavy weight. Before menses sour burping and shooting pain in the abdomen can be felt.

6. Lycopodium – For Nausea With Abdomen Pain

This medicine is indicated for cases of nausea along with abdomen pain occurring during menses. There also appears to be frequent acid in the mouth where this medicine is needed. Headache and tiredness also occurs during menses. Nausea may also be present before menses. Distension of the abdomen due to excessive gas formation can also be there before the onset of the periods. Other complaints before menses include sadness, heaviness of the legs and feet, headache and severe backache.

7. Phosphorus – For Nausea And Backache During Menses

This medicine is highly recommended when there is nausea and severe pain in the back during menses. The backache is so intense that it feels as if the back is broken. During menses, feet and hands become noticeably cold. Excessive sleepiness attends the above complaints. Sometimes cutting pain is felt in the left ovarian region. The menses appear early and are profuse and bright red colored.

8. Viburnum Opulus – For Nausea With Cramping Pain In Uterus

This medicine is useful for managing nausea with cramping pain in the uterus. Pain from the uterus extends down the thighs. There is restlessness. Menstrual flow is thin and scanty and occurs intermittently. The menstrual bleeding stops for several hours and then occurs in the form of clots.

9. Calcarea Carb – For Nausea And Ineffectual Straining At Stool

This medicine is indicated when there is nausea and ineffectual straining while passing stool during menses. There is pain in the abdomen and the back. Cutting type of pain occurs in the abdomen. Pain may be felt in the head, neck, hip bones, and arms as well. Anxiety and restlessness accompany these complaints. Menses occur early, are heavy and last for a long time. Vertigo can occur during menses.

 

 

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