Common causes of headaches treatment form Homeopathy

        Common causes of headaches treatment form Homeopathy

  A headache is the symptoms of pain anywhere in the region of the head and neck. It occurs in migraines, tension-type headaches, and cluster headaches. Frequent headaches can affect relationship and employment. There is also an increased risk of depression in those with severe headaches. 

  The term headaches need no introduction. Rarely one comes across a patient who claims that he never had headaches. It is one of the most common complaints and according to some studies ranks ninth among the causes of a patient visiting a physician. 

 Pain is body's most common way of expressing that something is wrong with the health. A wide variety of factors ranging from simple ones like hunger or tension to very complicated ones like brain tumors can cause headaches. Headaches can be such severe intensity that they may incapacitate the patient yet may not be life threating like a migraine but on the other hand, very mild headaches may be from life-threatening causes like a brain tumor. Therefore every a headache should be carefully looked into and proper medical advice is sought. Proper medical advice sought on headache. 

Classification of headaches: 

  In 2013, the international headaches society released its latest classification system for a headache, because so many people suffer from headaches, and because treatment is difficult sometimes, it was hoped that the new classification system would help health-care professionals make a more specific diagnosis as to the type of headaches a patient has, and allow better and ,more effective options for treatment. The diagnosis is extensive and the headaches society recommends that healthcare professionals consult the guidelines frequently to make certain of the diagnosis. there are three major categories of a headache based on the source of the pain. 

1. Primary headaches

2. Secondary headaches

3. Cranial neuralgias, facial pain, and other headaches. 

The guidelines also note that a patient may have symptoms that are consistent with more than one type of a headache and that more than one type of a headache may be present at the same time. 

1. Primary headaches: 

  Primary headaches include a migraine, tension, and cluster headaches, as well as a variety of other less common types of a headache. 

Tension headaches are the most common type of a primary headache, tension headaches occur more commonly among women than men. According to the world health organization, 1 in 20 people in the developed world suffers from a daily tension headache. 

  Migraine headaches are the second most common type of a primary headache. Migraine headaches affect children as well as adults. Before puberty, boys and girls are affected equally by migraine headaches, but after puberty, more women than men are affected. 

  Cluster headaches are a rare type primary headache. It more commonly affects men in their late 20s though women and children can also suffer from this type of a headache. Primary headaches can affect the quality of life. Some people have occasional headaches that resolve quickly while others are debilitating. While these headaches are not life-threatening, may be associated with symptoms that can mimic strokes.

2. Secondary headaches: 

 Secondary headaches are those that are due to an underlying structural or infectious problem in the head or neck. This is a very broad group of medical conditions ranging from dental pain from infected teeth or pain from an infected sinus to life-threatening conditions like bleeding in the brain or infections like encephalitis or Meningitis. 

 Traumatic headaches fall into this category including post-concussion headaches. This group of headaches also include those headaches associated with substance abuse and excessive use of medications used to treat headaches (medication overuse headaches). Hangover headaches fall into this category as well. People who drink too much alcohol may waken with a well- established headache due to the effects of alcohol and dehydration. 

3. Cranial neuralgias, facial pain, and other headaches: 

  Neuralgia means nerve pain. Cranial neuralgia describes inflammation of one of the 12 cranial nerves coming from the brain that control the muscles and carry sensory singles to and from the head and neck. Perhaps the most commonly recognized example is trigeminal neuralgia, which affects cranial nerve V(the trigeminal nerve), the sensory nerve that supplies the face and can cause intense facial pain when irritated or inflamed. 

Types of Headaches: 

 There is 17 type of headaches depend upon the class to which they belong, some common types include: 

1. Primary tension headaches that are episodic.

2. Primary tension headaches that are chronic.

3. Primary muscle contraction headaches.

4. Primary migraine headaches with aura.

5. Primary migraine headaches without aura.

6. Primary cluster headache. 

7. Primary paroxysmal hemicrania(a type of a cluster headache).

8. A primary cough headache.

9. Primary stabbing headache. 

10. A primary headache associated with sexual intercourse. 

11. Primary thunderclap headache.

12. A hypnic headache(headaches that awaken a person from sleep).

13. Hemicrania continua(headaches that are persistently on one side only right or left).

14. New daily- persistent headache (NDPH)(a type of a chronic headache).

15. A headache from exertion.

16. Trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve inflammation. 

17. Secondary headaches due to: 

. Trauma
. Disorders
. Infection
. Structural problems with the bones of the face, teeth, eyes, ears, nose, sinuses or other or withdrawal.
. Substance abuse or withdrawal. 

Causes of headaches: 

A migraine headache is caused by inflammation or irritation of structures that surround the brain or affect its function. While the brain itself has no pain nerve fibers, everything else above the shoulders, from the neck, skull, and face, can cause a person to have of head pain, systemic illness including infection or dehydration can have an associated headache. These are known as a toxic headache. Changes in circulation and blood flow or trauma can also cause a headache. Changes in brain chemistry may also be associated with a headache, medication reactions, drug abuse and drug withdrawal can all cause pain. Every person is different so the history of a headache is important. Recognizing patterns or precipitating (foods are eaten, stress etc) factors, in combination with the physical examination and associated symptoms, can help identify the cause of each individual's specific headache. 

Causes of tension headaches: 

  While tension headaches are the most frequently occurring type of a headache, their cause is not known. The most likely cause is a contraction of the muscles that cover the skull. When the muscles covering the skull are stressed, they may become inflamed, go into spasm, and cause pain. Common sites include the base of the skull where the trapezius muscles of the neck insert, the temples where muscles that move the jaw are located and the forehead. 

  There is little research to confirm the exact cause of tension headaches. It is believed that tension headaches occur because of physical stress on the muscles of the head, for example, these stressors can cause the muscles surrounding the skull to clench the teeth and go into spasm. Physical stressors include difficult and prolonged manual labor, or sitting at the desk or computer concentrating for long periods. Emotional stress also might cause tension headaches by causing the muscles surrounding the skull to contract. 

Diagnosed tension headaches: 

 The key to making a diagnosis of any a headache is the history given by the patient. The health care professional will ask questions about a headache to try to help make the diagnosis. Those questions will try to define the quality, quantity, and duration of the pain, as well as any associated symptoms. The person with a tension headache will usually complain of mild-to-moderate pain that is located n both sides of the head. People with tension headaches describe the pain as a non-throbbing tightness, that is not made worse by activity. There usually are no associated symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or light sensitivity. 

 The physical examination, particularly the neurologic portion of the examination, is important in tension headaches because to make the diagnosis, it should be normal. However, there may be some tenderness of the scalp or neck muscles. if the health care professional finds an abnormality on neurological exam., then the diagnosis of a tension headache should be put on hold until the potential for other causes of headaches has been investigated. 

Homeopathic medicine for a headache with their indication is: 

Aconite: 

 A headache which comes suddenly after exposure to cold dry winds. There are anxiety and restlessness. Burning headache, as if the brain is moved by boiling water. Violent stupefying headache with the sensation of fullness. Better in the poen air. 

Antimonium Crudum: 

 Headaches due to overeating, disordered stomach, eating candy, drinking acid wines. Aching worse in vertex, heaviness in the forehead. Worse from bating, especially river bathing. 

Belladonna: 

 Belladonna is the first remedy that comes to mind with a headache. Symptoms are clear and sharply defined. Throbbing is the great keynote, but violent shooting pains in the head, driving the patient almost wild, are scarcely less characteristic. The patient cannot lie down, must sit up, nor can he bear the light, a draft of air, noise or jarring, this last is most characteristic. The location of the ache is mostly in the frontal region or right side, flushed face, dilated pupils accompany. 

Cimicifuga: 

 This is another remedy for the neuralgic form of a headache, and it has some valuable symptoms.It corresponds to the headache of student and those exhausted by fatigue. There is first a sensation as if the top of the head would fly off. There are sharp, lancinating pains in and over the eyes, shotting to the top of the head. The brain seems to move in waves, and there may be the symptoms of a sharp pain extending from the occiput to the frontal region as if a bolt were driven through the head. 

Gelsemium: 

 Is another remedy which has a headache commencing with blindness, and especially is it a remedy for headaches due to eye strain. Onsomodium is another, here we have dull aching extending down the back of neck or over on one side, generally the left, there is a strained stiff sensation in the corresponding eye.

Iris versicolor: 

 The iris Versicolor headache characteristically commences with a partial blindness or blurring of vision being similar here to gelsemium and Kali- bich and it is especially a remedy for gastric or bilious headaches. This blurring of the sight may be preceded by drowsiness and the head begins to ache a soon as the blurring disappears. It is a useful remedy for Sunday a headache, not, however, in that form which sometimes occurs as a convenient excuse for non-church attendance but that from which occurs in teachers, scholars, professors, etc, in whom a relief of the strain of the preceding six days produces a headache. 

Nux-Vomica: 

 It is quite safe to assert that nux-vomica is more often indicated in a headache than any other remedy, this is presumably due in the main to the cause of a headache calling for Nux-vomica, thus we have a headache from the excessive use of alcohol, the morning"big head", tobacco, coffee, headache from digestive troubles, constipation, and specially autointoxication and hepatic insufficiency. These are all common causes of the Nux-vomica a headache. 

Sanguinaria: 

 Genuine sick headache calls for this drug, and the symptoms, in brief, are these, the pain begins in the morning and in the occiput, It comes up over the head and settles in the right eye. The pain increases in severity until there is vomiting of food and bile, then oftentimes the ache is relieved will be so intense at times that the patient will frantically bore her headache into the pillow for relief. 

Spigelia: 

 This remedy holds the same relation to the left side of the head that Sanguinaria does to the right side. The pains are neuralgic in character, style over the left eye and they are apt to follow the course of the sun, beginning in the morning, reaching the acme at noon and subsiding at sunset. There is often a sensation as if the head were open along the vertex. 

Zincum Metallicum: 

  Occipital pain with weight on vertex, forehead cool with a base of brain hot. Automatic motion of head and hands. A headache from smallest quantity of wine. 

   Homeopathic treatment requires strict individualization, please do not take any medicine without consulting your physician/ Homeopath. 

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Erectile Dysfunction and Homeopathy

                  Erectile Dysfunction and Homeopathy

  Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction is a condition in which is a problem in getting or maintaining an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Erectile dysfunction or impotence makes it impossible to have sexual intercourse. It is important to note here that having a problem once in a while can't be labeled as impotence. I      the problem keep occurring regularly, it should be called impotence or erectile dysfunction. 

  It's a disorder that can devastate a man's self-esteem and spoil his relationships. Erectile Dysfunction, or impotence as it is commonly known, refers to a man's inability to obtain or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual activity. Obesity, heart disease, smoking, tobacco use, alcohol consumption, diabetes, psychological factors like stress, anxiety and negative feelings the use of anti-depressants. All these usually contribute a lot to Erectile Dysfunction. Homeopathic remedies provide natural medicines for Erectile Dysfunction. Made of substances sourced out of nature and having zero side effects homeopathic remedies can successfully treat Erectile Dysfunction. 

Causes: 

 To understand impotence or Erectile Dysfunction, it is necessary to understand how an Erection occurs. There is two spongy chamber in the penis known as corpora cavernosa. These two chambers are balloon-like structures. When there are sexual impulses which travel from the brain, singles from the brain cause blood to fill up in this two balloon-like chambers. This filling up of blood in the penis causes it to become rigid and increase in size. 

  There are a lot of reasons which can cause impotence or erectile dysfunction. As mentioned earlier, increased blood flow to the penis causes an erection. Therefore anything that hinders this blood flow to the penis can cause erectile dysfunction. This may be due to some problem with the blood vessels or the nerves that regulate this blood flow to the penis. 

 Some of these problems are of physical or medical nature, while others may be related to stress or psychological factors. In some cases, a combination of both physical and psychological factors may be involved. This happens a lot more insensitive who worry a lot over trivial issues. A slight physical problem may lead to a temporary problem with erection and such an individual might end up aggravating the problem due to excessive worry. 

Physical causes of erectile dysfunction or impotence: 

  Heart disease: As the proper flow of blood is required to cause an erection, any disturbance in the heart function can cause blood flow to be impeded. 

High blood pressure: It can also cause a disturbance in the blood flow. 

Diabetes: Diabetes can cause nervous weakness as well as a disturbance in the blood flow. 

Drugs, alcohol or smoking: Any abuse of such toxic substance like drugs, tobacco, and alcohol can also cause erectile dysfunction as it causes narrowing of arteries. 

Drugs and medicines: Regular use of many medicines like antidepressants can cause erectile dysfunction. 

Age: The problem increases with age, a lot of factors like obesity, slow metabolism, stress, hypertension and lack of exercise come into play with age. 

Nervous disorders: A lot of nervous like Alzheimer's, stroke, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis can also cause impotence or Erectile Dysfunction. 

Prevalence of Erectile Dysfunction or Impotence: 

 The prevalence of this problem is underestimated as a lot of people do not seek medical attention. It is estimated that 1 in 5 men have this problem. This is a large number although a lot less is reported because of various factors. Also, the incidence of this problem increases with age. The percentage of the problem increases three fold as age grows from 40 to 70. There may be various reasons for this and we shall discuss them shortly. 

Psychological causes of Erectile Dysfunction or impotence:

 It can be quite stressful for a man to have erectile dysfunction or impotence or sexual weakness as it is often referred to. A lot of social stigmas is attached to this. The self-image of a man is often affected as he thinks that he has lost his manhood. This can often cause some problems with one's partner also. It can and has been known to break marriages or relationships between couples. 

It has been observed that some psychological issues also can cause this problem, the primary ones being

 Stress: If one is under stress of any kind, it can cause erectile dysfunction or impotence or sexual weakness. 

Depression: Those who are psychologically depressed for one or the other reason are at a higher risk for impotence or erectile dysfunction. 

Performance anxiety: This is anxiety in which a person suffers anxiety whether he will be able to perform the act of coitus or not can itself lead to erectile dysfunction or impotence. 

Is treatable? 

  One often finds it difficult to express this problem and seek timely treatment just out of embarrassment or hesitation. A common misconception is that erectile dysfunction or impotence is not treatable. This is not true, it is as much a treatable problem as any other. This misconception reason why this problem remains untreated. 

Symptoms of impotence or Erectile Dysfunction:

  The symptoms of erectile dysfunction or impotence are a complete absence of reaction or incomplete erection or inability to sustain the erection for sufficient time to have intercourse. Erections may be too soft though remain for some length of time. In alternative cases, the erections may be strong but very short lived. 

 A person can be called as having impotence or erectile dysfunction if he is unable to perform up to 75% of the time coitus is attempted. Whether the problems are of physical or psychological origin can be gauged by the fact if the person has nocturnal erections or not. Often men with erectile dysfunction have nocturnal erections when the mind is at rest and there are no psychological pressures. This suggests that there is no physical abnormality. 

Tips for men with erectile dysfunction or impotence or sexual weakness: 

  Any of the above-mentioned causes that may be the reason for erectile dysfunction should be treated forthwith. Once the underlying disease which is causing the problem is cured, Erectile Dysfunction will also get cured. Therefore, first and foremost advice for anyone suffering from this problem with a doctor. Generally speaking, it makes sense that one should exercise regularly. This helps not only in improving blood circulation but also in keeping one's weight in check. Those men who have the habit of smoking or drinking should quit these habits. Eating a natural and balanced diet will also go a long way in treating this problem naturally. 

Homeopathic treatment of Impotence or Erectile Dysfunction or sexual weakness: 

   Homeopathic can cure this problem completely and permanently. Homeopathy looks at the problems of sexual weakness or impotence in totality as seen in relation to the whole individual. The patient's lifestyle, his body build up, his mental makeup and his temperament are taken into account while prescribing the right medicine. That is how the homeopathic medicines are able to cure the root cause of the problem and address the problem in its entirety. An added benefit of the homeopathic treatment of impotence or erectile dysfunction is that has no side effects at all. 

Top Homeopathic remedies for impotence (Erectile Dysfunction) and other sexual problems in males: 

Agnus Castus: Best homeopathic medicine for absolute erectile dysfunction: 

  Although various homeopathic medicines are used to treat erectile dysfunction, it is agnus castus that is considered the top remedy. Homeopathic medicine agnus castus is used in cases where there is complete inability to attain penile erection during the sexual act. The genitalia remain relaxed and flaccid while having sex. There may also be coldness of sexual organs. Homeopathic medicine agnus castus can be used in cases of Erectile Dysfunction and sexual weakness where the male has a mental aversion to indulge in sex, along with decreased physical strength. So agnus castus homeopathic viagra and is beneficial if the patient has neither the desire for sex Nor the physical power to perform the sexual act. This homeopathic medicine is also used hen there is Erectile Dysfunction with a history of gonorrhea. 

Caladium: 

  Homeopathic medicine caladium is of great for treatment of Erectile Dysfunction when the male is unable to have an erection despite having a sexual desire or urge. The male requiting caladium does not seem to have an erection even on caressing of after an embrace. The penis remains in a relaxed condition and there is no erection. Caladium is also the homeopathic remedy for men who have a sexual weakness due to mental depression. The third type of patients with Erectile Dysfunction for whom Homeopathic medicine caladium can be of great help is the one with a craving for tobacco. Here caladium will help to get rid of the tobacco addiction. After the tobacco addiction is removed, the sexual strength can be regained. 

Homeopathic medicine Selenium a remedy for weak and slow erection: 

  Selenium is the best Homeopathic prescription when the erection is too weak and slow rather than the complete inability to have an erection. The erection is also insufficient and remains for a very short period. Most men needing Homeopathic medicine Selenium have a sexual urge and the desire to have sexual intercourse but they lack the physical strength to carry it through. Irritability and excessive weakness after the sexual act also suffer from an involuntary emission of seminal discharge during sleep. A few may also complain of dribbling of semen while passing stool or poop.

Lycopodium: Homeopathic treatment for young and old with Erectile Dysfunction: 

 Homeopathic medicine Lycopodium is of great help for both people and elderly people suffering from Erectile Dysfunction. The indication for use of this medicine in young men is Erectile Dysfunction resulting from excessive masturbation or increased indulgence in sexual activity. In elderly people, on the other hand, Homeopathic medicine Lycopodium is the remedy when the desire to indulge in a sexual act is present but the erection is not adequate. At times, it is accompanied by premature ejaculation. Elderly men with imperfect erections may also have prostate enlargement. 

Avena Sative: Homeopathic tonic for enhancing the sexual power of males: 

  Homeopathic medicine Avena Sativa can be used as a tonic for enhancing the sexual power of males. This medicine will help in removing extreme exhaustion and deficient erections. Avena Sativa is used in tincture form. Patients suffering from Erectile Dysfunction after overindulgence in sexual activity or masturbation needs this homeopathic medicine. 

Tribulus Terrestris: Homeopathic medicine for urinary troubles with Erectile Dysfunction: 

  The main indication for using Homeopathic medicine Tribulus Terrestris is the presence of urinary troubles along with Erectile Dysfunction. The sexual organs are weak and pain is experienced while passing urine. Tribulus Terrestris can be a real help in curing Erectile Dysfunction with urinary troubles. 

Nuphar Luteum: Homeopathic treatment for Erectile Dysfunction with Zero desire for sex: 

 Homeopathic medicine Nuphar Luteum can be beneficial for all those males with Erectile Dysfunction in whom the desire to indulge in sexual activity is totally absent. There is no sexual desire with relaxed genitalia. There are also seminal discharges in passing stool or poop and in some cases while passing urine. Homeopathic treatment with the use of Nuphar Luteum can treat Erectile Dysfunction with zero desire for sex. 

Yohimbinum: Homeopathic aphrodisiac for increasing sexual desire: 

 The homeopathic medicine is an aphrodisiac that works as an agent to increase sexual desire. Yohimbinum is also the best homeopathic remedy for Neurasthenic Impotency. The neurasthenic state covers various aspects like lack of interest in sexual activity, deficient erection, extreme weakness, irritability, and sadness. 

Use Homeopathic medicines Acid Phos and Selenium if unable to maintain erection: 

 Homeopathic medicines Acid Phos and Selenium can both help the males with Erectile Dysfunction when the erection last only for a short time with early or premature emissions. Both these medicines can be used if men attempting the sexual act experience relaxation of the sex organs. However, if there is involuntary semen discharge during sleep or while passing stool or during short erections, then Homeopathic medicine Selenium can be great help and Lycopodium can be avoided. Males requiring Selenium also suffer from lack of complete gratification from sex due to early emissions. 

Homeopathic medicine Selenium for weak Erection during sex:

 Selenium is the best homeopathic medicine for treating weak or feeble erections during the sexual activity. Selenium can be taken when the erections are very feeble and short. Early emissions are always a part. Irritability may follow sex due to the incomplete fulfillment of the sexual appetite. 

Homeopathic medicines Agnus Castus and Nuphar Luteum to increase the libido in males: 

 Agnus Castus is the Homeopathic medicine to increase the libido or the desire to have sex in males who have complete impotency and a marked aversion to sex. Homeopathic remedy Nuphar Luteum can be used for exactly the same condition as in Agnus Castus, but the additional symptoms which will help in picking Nuphar over Agnus Castus to increase the sexual desire is the involuntary semen discharge while passing stool or urine or while sleeping. 

Homeopathic medicine Lycopodium to treat Erectile Dysfunction in elderly people: 

  Lycopodium is an ideal choice for Homeopathic medicine for elderly males with Erectile Dysfunction. The main complaint of males requiring Lycopodium is insufficient erections for a short time. The emission always occurs prematurely and the sexual desire is always present. 

Homeopathic medicine Sabal Serrulata for Erectile Dysfunction with prostate enlargement: 

  Sabal Serrulata is the best Homeopathic medicine to treat decreased penile erections along with the enlargement of prostate gland. Sabal Serrulata is mainly advised to be taken in tincture form to yield a result and to root out the trouble. Urinary troubles like the frequent passing of urine and difficulty in passing urine always accompany Erectile Dysfunction. It is again stressed that Homeopathic remedies are made of natural substances and are completely safe with no side effects. Homeopathic medicines can only help you, never harm you.  

Hemorrhoids (piles) and Homeopathy

               Hemorrhoids (piles) and Homeopathy

   Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids have a number of causes, although often the cause is unknown. They may result from straining during bowel movements or from the increased pressure on these veins during pregnancy. Hemorrhoids may be located inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids), or they may develop under the skin around the anus(external hemorrhoids). 

  Hemorrhoids are one of the most common causes of rectal bleeding. They're rarely dangerous and usually clear up in a couple of weeks. But you should see your doctor make sure it's not a more serious condition. He can also remove hemorrhoids that won't go away or are very painful. 

  Hemorrhoids are very common, nearly three out of four adults will have hemorrhoids from time to time. Sometimes they don't cause symptoms but at other times they cause itching, discomfort, and bleeding. Occasionally, a clot may form in hemorrhoid ( a thrombosed hemorrhoid). These are not dangerous but can be externally painful and sometimes need to be lanced and drained. Fortunately, many effective options are available to treat hemorrhoids. Many people can get relief from symptoms of home treatments and lifestyle changes. 

Internal Hemorrhoids: 

  These lie inside the rectum. Usually, can't see or feel these hemorrhoids, and they rarely cause discomfort. But straining or irritation when passing stool can damage hemorrhoid's surface and cause it to bleed. Occasionally, straining can push internal hemorrhoid through the anal opening. This is known as a protruding or prolapsed hemorrhoid and can cause pain and irritation. 

Internal hemorrhoids are far enough inside the rectum that you can't usually see or feel them. They don't generally hurt because you have few pain-sensing nerves there. Bleeding may be the only sign of them. 

External Hemorrhoids: 

  These are under the skin around your anus. When irritated, external hemorrhoids can itch or bleed. 

External hemorrhoids are under the skin around the anus, where there are many more pain-sensing nerves, so they tend to hurt as well as bleed. 

Thrombosed Hemorrhoids: 

  Sometimes blood may pool in external hemorrhoids and form a clot (thrombus) that can result in severe pain, swelling, inflammation, and a hard lump near your anus. 

Sometimes hemorrhoids prolapse, or get bigger and bulge outside the anal sphincter. Then you may be able to see them as moist bumps that are pinker than the surrounding area and they're more likely to hurt, often when you poop. 

Symptoms: 

Signs and symptoms of hemorrhoids any include: 

- Painless bleeding during bowel movements you might notice small amounts of bright red blood on your toilet tissue or in the toilet. 

- Itching or irritation in your anal region.

- Pain or discomfort.

- swelling around your anus. 

- A lump near your anus, which may be sensitive or painful(maybe a thrombosed hemorrhoid)

- Hemorrhoid symptoms usually depend on the location. 

- Bleeding is the most constant feature.

- Pain in advance cases or when associated with a fissure.

- Itching, burning, and irritation.

- Mucous discharge. 

-Anemia in long-lasting cases. 

Causes:

The veins around anus tend to stretch under pressure and may bulge or swell. Swollen veins(hemorrhoids) can develop from increased pressure in the lower rectum due to: 

- Straining during bowel movements

- Sitting for long periods of time on the toilet

- Chronic diarrhea or constipation.

- Obesity

- Pregnancy

- Anal intercourse

- Low-fiber diet

Hemorrhoids are more likely because the tissues that support the veins in your rectum and anus can weaken and stretch. 

Pathophysiology:

 Hemorrhoid cushions are a part of normal human anatomy become a pathological disease only when they experience abnormal changes, There are three main cushions present in the normal anal canal. These are located classically in left lateral, right lateral, and right posterior positions. They are composed of neither arteries nor veins, but blood vessels called sinusoids, connective tissue, and smooth muscle. Sinusoids do not have muscle tissue in their walls, as veins do. This set of blood vessels is known as the hemorrhoidal plexus. 

  Hemorrhoid cushions are important for continence. They contribute to 15% - 20% of anal closure pressure at rest and protect the internal and external anal sphincter muscles during the passage of stool. when a person bears down, then a person down, the intraabdominal pressure grows, and hemorrhoid cushions increase in size helping maintain anal closure. Hemorrhoid symptoms are believed to result when these vascular structures slide downwards or when venous pressure may also be involved in hemorrhoid symptoms. Two types of hemorrhoids occur internally from the superior hemorrhoidal plexus and external from the inferior hemorrhoidal plexus. The dental line divides the two regions.

Gradation of Piles: 

- Grade I- Bleeding is present but there is no external mass visible. 
- Grade II - Thre is the prolapse of piles after stool. but the mass recedes automatically after defecation. 
- Grade III - Haemorrhoids prolapse during stool but they do not reduce by themselves and they have to reduce manually. 
- Grade IV - Piles cannot be reduced at all and remains always outside the anal orifice. 

  Remains always outside the anal orifice. This grade  I and II are expected to have a good result with proper homeopathic treatment, grade III may to some extent respond to homeopathy but grade IV comes extremely advanced pathology does not keep any scope for conservative treatments. Of course in all cases, the patient can expect a reduction in the severity of symptoms with homeopathy. 

When to see a doctor: 

 Bleeding during bowel movements is the most common sign of hemorrhoids. Your doctor can do a physical examination and perform other tests to confirm hemorrhoids and rule out more- serious conditions or diseases. Also, talk to your doctor if you know you have hemorrhoids and they cause pain to bleed frequently or excessively, or don't improve with home remedies. 

  Don't assume rectal bleeding is due to hemorrhoids, especially if you are over 40 years old. Rectal bleeding can occur with other diseases, including colorectal cancer and anal cancer. If you have to bleed along with a marked change in bowel habits or if your stools change in color or consistency, consult your doctor. These types of stools can single more extensive bleeding elsewhere in your digestive tract. 

Complications: 

Complications of hemorrhoids are very rare but include: 

Anemia: 
 Rarely, chronic blood loss from hemorrhoids may cause anemia, in which you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your cells. 

Strangulated hemorrhoid: 
  If the blood supply to internal hemorrhoids is cut off, hemorrhoids may be strangulated another cause of extreme pain. 

Prevention: 

 The best way to prevent hemorrhoids is to keep your stools soft, so they pass easily. To prevent hemorrhoids and reduce symptoms of hemorrhoids follow these tips: 

 Eat high- fiber foods:
    Eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Doing so softens the stool and increases its bulk, which will help you avoid the straining that can cause hemorrhoids. Add fiber to your diet slowly to avoid problems with gas. 

Drink plenty of fluids: 
   Drink six to eight glasses of water and other liquids(not alcohol) each day to help keep stools soft. 

Consider fiber supplements: 
  Most people don't get enough of the recommended amount of fiber- 25 grams a day for women and 38 grams a day for men in their diet. Studies have shown that over the counter fiber supplements such as Metamucil products help keep stools soft and regular. If you use fiber supplements, be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water or other fluids every day. Otherwise, the supplements can cause constipation or make constipation worse. 

Don't strain:
  Straining and holding your breath when trying to pass a stool creates greater pressure in the veins in the lower rectum. 

Go as soon as you feel the urge: 
  If you wait to pass a bowel movement and the urge goes away, your stool could become dry and be harder to pass. 

Exercise:
  Stay active to help prevent constipation and to reduce pressure on veins, which can occur with long periods of standing or sitting. Exercise can also help you lose excess weight that may be contributing to your hemorrhoids.  

Avoid long periods of sitting: 
  Sitting too long particularly on the toilet can increase the pressure on the veins in the anus. 

Frequently used medicines: 

Aesculus Hippocastanum: 

 Is a frequently indicated remedy in piles. There are intense dryness and heat of rectum, the sensation of knife-like pain as if of small sticks excessive burning in anus. But the main character is that the piles are mostly nonbleeding. There is a severe backache and extremely irritability which is almost always associated. 

Aloe socotrina: 

 A wonderful remedy in plies where the hemorrhoids look like a bunch of grapes(also Muriatic acid), there is constantly bearing down sensation, profuse bleeding, sore pain, and heat which is relieved by cold water. There is intense itching and burning in the anus which prevented sleep. Along with these other peculiar features of aloe like poor sphincter control excessive gas and stomach pain, diarrhea is to be searched. 

Arsenicum album: 

  Haemorrhoidal pain is like stitching when walking or sitting but not peculiarly in the stool. There is intense burning heat of rectum which is ameliorated by heat, there are extreme weakness and exhaustion in the patient. 

Collinsonia Canadensis: 

 Is an excellent medicine for piles of women. Hemorrhoids arising in later months of pregnancy or delivery. Piles are chronic, painful, and bleeding. It is associated with palpitation which often alternates with piles. 

Hammamelis verginica: 

 Medicine most frequently comes to mind when the bleeding is excessive there is burning, soreness, heaviness, anus feels raw, of bluish appearance and there is a backache. There is a tendency to hemorrhage from other orifices as well. 

Ignatia: 

 Excellent for grade II or grade III piles. There is prolapse every time after stool which has to be replaced. There are sharp stitches in the rectum, more when the stool is loose and remains for hours after stool. Prolapse is easy, even when stopping of lifting something. Mental symptoms if Ignatia is to be noted. 

Muriatic acid: 

 Piles of persons with great debility who become extremely exhausted from every attempt at stool. Hemorrhoids blue, swollen, extremely painful, and sensitive. So sensitive and sore that even least touch on the sheet is uncomfortable. Advanced cases where prolapse is easy, even when trying to urinate, There is the involuntary passage of stool when patiently urinates. 

Nitric acid: 

 Though usually used for piles, it is more popular when it is associated with fissure, as there is an intense pain after stool, so painful so as to prevent sitting in a chair. Strong smelling urine, peculiar mental irritability, and night aggravation are to be matched always it is a deep acting remedy in fact. 

Nux- vomica:

 Almost exclusively effective for all kinds of piles. Overall Nux pictures like the peculiar careless and high lifestyle, lot of addiction gastric troubles, and excessive irritability is enough to select the remedy. 

Ruta Graveolens:

  For prolapsed grade II, III, or IV piles. Prolapse is very easy, on attempting a passage, from slightest stooping, after pregnancy. More frequently indicated for colorectal carcinoma. 

Sulphur: 

 A deep acting and useful medicine used in many cases of piles when other remedies are not well responding. General indications of Sulphur armored useful in selection rather than searching particular symptoms of piles. 

Syphilinum: 

 Useful in piles with prolapse and fissure. There is a positive syphilitic history, aggravation at night, extreme forgetfulness, and extraordinary craving alcohol which is often hereditary. 

Thuja occidentalis:

 Another useful medicine indicated in cases where there is a swollen pile with fissure and excessive pain on sitting, the anus is often surrounded by flat warts. 

Besides medicine, a healthy lifestyle, a lot of fibers in diet, and minimum spices along with a regular warm water bath will help the patient a lot. Moreover, one important line for all patients is that ' Never strain at a stool to clear your bowel'. 

Osteoarthritis and Homeopathic

                      Osteoarthritis and Homeopathic

   Degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, most common from middle age onward. It causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb joints. 
   Osteoarthritis is an inflammation of the joints, involving the breakdown of the cartilage at the ends of bones. 

In simplest terms, osteoarthritis is nothing but a failure of the joint pattern. It is certainly a degenerative joint disease, characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage and proliferation of new bone, cartilage and connective tissue at the same time.Often secondary inflammatory changes are observed in the synovium. 
 Sadly, the incidence of osteoarthritis seems to be on the rise according to global surveys. The age onset of osteoarthritis is reducing drastically over the period of last few years. Now the incidence is slated to start at joints. Older women are peculiarly affected more and certain geological variations are found too. 

Pathology of osteoarthritis: 

 Osteoarthritis is a disease of both articular cartilage and subchondral bone. The disease is characterized by progressive degradation of the components of the extracellular matrix of the articular cartilage associated with secondary inflammation factors and increased none turnover and repair.  

Causative and risk factors for Osteoarthritis: 

The primary etiology when the Osteoarthritis is due to aging process it is known as primary osteoarthritis when there are other conditions in the background that have triggered this disorder, it is known as secondary osteoarthritis. 

Secondary Osteoarthritis: 

-Injury: Can damage to bone, ligament, and cartilage that ultimately leads to severe pain. 
-Infection: Any kind of infection of the joint may result Osteoarthritis. 
-Obesity and advanced age: Both are the very common cause of Osteoarthritis. 
-Overuse: Overuse of knee joint can cause bursitis which ultimately leads to intense pain. 
-Sprain: Sudden unnatural movements causes pain as well as restriction of movement of the joint. 
- Intra-articular fracture
- Occupational (elbow in pneumatic operators)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
-Tabes dorsalis
-Diabetes mellitus
-Peripheral nerve lesions
-Metabolic diseases like Wilson's disease
-Hip dysplasia 
-Paget's Disease
-Malignancy: Myeloma, metastatic carcinoma.
-Dislocation: Also causes severe carcinoma. 
-Other causes: Include sarcoidosis, sickle cell disease, lupus,   Kawasaki disease, Crohn's disease, bone tumors, bleeding disorders. 
- Sedentary habits, improper diet habits, sports injuries, absolute lack of exercise or over exercise regimes can be called as some of the modifiable risk factors for Osteoarthritis. 

Complications: 

  Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that worsens over time. Joint pain and stiffness may become severe enough to make daily tasks difficult. Some people are no longer able to work. When joint pain is this severe, doctors may suggest joint replacement surgery. 

Affected areas: 

 Osteoarthritis can damage any joint in your body, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, neck, lower back, knees, and hips. Symptoms may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, locking and sometimes an effusion. 
- Hands: limitation of activity that requires dexterity are affected.
- Hip disease: The first sign is usually pain or restriction of internal rotation followed by pain on flexion. 
- Knee: Tibiofemoral arthritis is usually bilateral and associated with early morning stiffness and pain on weight bearing particularly on stairs. Night pain is a sign of severe disease. In elderly patients, knee effusions and crepitus are common. 

Signs and symptoms of Osteoarthritis: 

Characteristically the first few joints to be involved are distal and proximal interphalangeal joints, carpometacarpal joints of the thumb. 
- Gradual onset of symptoms in most cases, joints of spine, hands, and hips are involved. 
- At least initially, only one or a few joints are affected. 
- Knee and hand involvement is peculiar. 
- Intermittent pain and aching in joints typically are aggravated by movement of that joint and is better by resting it. 
- With the advancement of the disease process, limited movement of joints is noticed. Initially, this restriction of movement is attributed to pain and spasm of muscles but later capsular fibrosis, osteophyte formation, and remodeling of bone set in. 
- After minor sprains or twists, there are usually effusions into the joints when crepitus may be felt or even heard. 
- Associated muscular wasting is noted, because of which there is the loss of muscle control over the joint, resulting in recurrent injury. 
- Due to hyperemia of subchondral bone, there is usually nocturnal aching in bones.
- Deformities like Heberden's or Bouchard's node formation, and finally Osteoarthritis deforming may set in.  

How Homeopathy can help the patients with Osteoarthritis: 

  Homeopath, y not a magic it is a science and art of applying the nature's principle while treating any disease with the natural drug substance aptly potentized to extract their curative properties. Therefore homeopathic principle is the most important one to be considered while treating any disease condition or the patient. 
 It happens many times that a homeopath puts a common symptom of the disease as his priority while choosing the drug and as can be well judged, it leads to failure. Also paying good attention to the mental picture of the patient prior to catching the disease, during the disease process, and while on the regime is one the topmost priority while treating Osteoarthritis. You will observe that the mind is the organ that gives you good hint for appropriate remedial diagnosis in Osteoarthritis patient. 

Homeopathic medicines for Osteoarthritis: 

Bryonia Alba: 

  The excellent remedy which is useful in the treatment of  Osteoarthritis, pain with inflammation which is aggravated by movement and relieved by moderate pressure and rest. There is inflammation of joints which are hot and swollen. 

Rhus- Tox: 

 Recurring attacks due to getting chilled. Rheumatism caused by damp weather and worse in a damp climate, there is restlessness and the pains are worse on the first motion, better by continued motion. 

Kali-Carb:

  Pain stitching, stabbing, and burning character relieved temporarily by cold application and not by rest or motion. The patient shrieks on account of pain. A backache accompanied by great weakness. 

Arnica: 

 Chronic arthritis with a feeling of bruised soreness can indicate a need for this remedy pain is worse from touch and may occur in joints that were injured in the past. 

Ruta Graveolens: 

 Arthritis with a feeling of great stiffness and lameness, worse from cold and damp, and worse from exertion often is relieved by this remedy. Tendons and the capsules of the joints may be affected. Arthritis may have developed after overuse, from repeated wear and tear. 

Kalima Latiflora: 

 Intense arthritis pain that appears quite suddenly may indicate this medicine- especially when the problems start in higher joints and extend to lower ones. Pain and inflammation often start in the shoulder, moving to the elbow, wrist, and hand. The knees are also frequently affected, Discomfort is worse from motion and often worse at night. 

Apis-Mellifica: 

 This remedy can be helpful in acute conditions with redness, tenderness, and swelling. Joints feel hot and have stinging pain. The hands and knees are often affected. Warmth can aggravate the symptoms and cool applications bring relief. 

Calcarea- Fluorica:

  This remedy can be helpful in acute conditions with redness, tenderness and swelling joints feel hot and have stinging pain. The hands and knees are often affected. Warmth can be aggravated the symptoms and cool applications bring relief. 

Calcarea- Carbonica: 

 This remedy is often for arthritis in a person who is flabby or overweight and easily tired by exertion. Inflammation and soreness are worse from cold and dampness, and weakness or cramping in the extremities are often seen. Problems often focus on the knees when Calcarea is needed. 

Sticta Pulmonaria:

 Rheumatism of right shoulder blade or joint, ankle joint and knee joint. It also reduces fluid in the joints. 

Belladona: 

 Acute inflammation of joints marked redness and heat over the affected joint. Congestive constrictive pain in joints. Excessive restlessness with incessant talking, joint pains with spasms of muscles. Worse by heat, checked sweat, pressure, touch movement, better by a light covering, rest in bed. 

Rhododendron: 

  Fibrous tissues are affected, small joints of the hand are principally affected, also those of forearm and lower limbs, extreme sensitivity to windy stormy and wet weather. Rapidly changing pains, zigzag variety, Descending pains, confused stupid feeling prevails. Affections of wrists, worse before Strome, rough windy weather, night, rest, better by heat, in the sun, motion, wrapping up. 

Pulsatilla: 

 Venous constitutions, swollen joints with dull aching, associated with numbness of extremities, acute periostitis. Pain in the limbs alternate sides, with the heaviness of legs. Sticking pains in tibia with heaviness and cold sweat on legs, associated with foul foot sweat, chilly patient, yet averse to heat in any form. Associated with digestive disturbances worse by warmth, rest, beginning motion, cold, open air, after a good cry.