Lesson 28XX - Homeopathic Remedies & Sinus symptoms
If this is something chronic, probably need treatment by a
homeopath. If an acute, one-time only thing, then could treat
yourself
Sheri
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Homeopathic Remedies and Sinus symptoms
You use the ONE remedy that matches best
- Hepar
sulph.
- Hepar sulph. is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of
individuals suffering from sinusitis in which symptoms include the
discharge of very thick and yellow-green foul smelling mucus-with an odor
similar to old cheese. Physical symptoms induced in the patient can often
include sudden bouts of sneezing on exposure to drafts of cold air. The
patient also suffers from continuous blockage in the nasal cavity when
exposed to cold air out of doors. The other physical symptoms include
tenderness and sensitivity in the sinuses and the bones especially to
touch and motion. The condition is also characterized by continuous
nosebleeds
which occur over a long period of time. The nose of the person often turn
very red and can become extremely inflamed, the nasal passages are also
sometimes very swollen and are characterized by the presence of burning
pains all along the surface. The person may also suffer an acute
loss of
smell as one of the physical symptoms. The person may also suffer
aches which occur at the root of the nostrils, especially from seven to
midday in the mornings. The other physical symptoms include the presence
of splinter like pains in the nasal passages. The psychological symptoms
induced by the condition include persistent irritability; the person may
also suffer from chills that run up and down the length of the body. The
condition of the individual often greatly worsens on being exposed to
cold environments, to sudden drafts, to very dry wind and to changes or
fluctuations in pressure. The condition of the patient improves when he
or she is kept warm, and when he or she is wrapped up in warm clothes.
The presence of one or more of these symptoms requires the immediate use
of Hepar sulph. as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of sinusitis.
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Hydrastis
- Hydrastis is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals
suffering from sinusitis in which the symptoms induced may include the
exudation of large amounts of very watery and acrid nasal discharges,
these discharges often tend to turn really thick, are extremely offensive
and are yellow or bloody in coloration. Physical symptoms include the
presence of a burning, smarting or raw sensation in the nasal and sinus
passages. The nasal opening also tends to be encrusted by mucus which
dries up outside the orifice of the nose. The person is almost always
blowing his or her nose to rid them of accumulated mucus. The individual
also suffers from the presence of a severe frontal sinus headache and in
addition may be affected by post nasal dripping. The person suffers from
very free nasal discharges when out in the open air out of doors, the
escape of mucus from the nose often results in some relief from the
headaches, the nose also often gets congested and filled with mucus
whenever the person stays or shuts himself or herself inside a warm room.
The condition of the patient can greatly worsen when he or she is
inhaling air during normal breathing, symptoms also tend to be severe
when exposed to cold air, to dry winds, and at night, the discharges seem
to be heavier on the left nostril. The condition of the patient can
improve with the application of pressure on the sinuses. The presence of
one or more of these symptoms requires the immediate use of Hydrastis as
a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of the sinusitis.
- Kali
bich.
- Kali bich. is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals
affected by sinusitis in which the symptoms may include the presence of
an intense and bursting pain or the sensation of a very great pressure
along the sinuses and the nose. The sensations are greatest at the root
of the nose or in the cheeks and they can cause the patient a lot of
discomfort. The physical symptoms also include the exudation of very
thick and yellow-green colored, stringy looking mucus given out almost
continuously. The other physical symptoms seen in such patients can
include the presence of a post nasal drip, the patient may also
continuously hawk up large gobs of mucus into the mouth, and these are
often so sticky that the patient may have difficulty expelling them from
the mouth. Physical symptoms suffered by the patients also include the
continuous stuffed up feeling in the nose, some patients complain of a
sudden loss of smell, the voice of such patients can often have a very
nasal tone, the patient may also be affected by constant
hoarseness
in the throat and the voice will be affected in such cases. The patient
also tends to have very thick scabs along the nose; these often cause
rawness when they are pulled off from the surface. This remedy is for use
with the forms of sinusitis which are accompanied by the presence of
colds or coughs. The condition of the patient can greatly worsen when he
or she is exposed to the cold air out of doors, to any damp places, and
the symptoms of the condition tend to worsen in the mornings, especially
around two to three a.m., the symptoms also worsen if the patient drinks
beer. The condition of patients generally improves when they stay warm,
and when some pressure is applied along the affected area of the face.
The presence of one or more of these symptoms requires the immediate use
of Kali bich. as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of sinusitis.
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Mercurius
- Mercurius is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals
suffering from sinusitis and especially of discomfort in the frontal
sinuses on the face. The physical symptoms seen in this form of the
condition can include the exudation of thick mucus from the nasal
passages, in some cases the nose is very runny and exudes a yellow-green,
and foul smelling discharge regularly. The person is affected by
extremely bad odors in the nasal region. Such patients tend to have very
foul breaths and the tongue of such patients tends to be gray coated and
may be affected by a metallic taste at all times. The person also suffers
from rawness in the nostrils presence at all times and casing a great
deal of discomfort, this rawness in the nostrils may lead to the
formation of
ulcers along
the nasal passages. The cheeks of the patient are also often swollen up
and look puffed up. The person also suffers from abrupt bouts of sneezing
and tends to have frequent nosebleeds which recur. Patients are prone to
having frequent colds, and such colds typically progress to sinusitis.
Psychological symptoms apparent in the individual include hurried and
suspicious behavior; the person also tends to be affected by a weakening
of the memory. The condition of the patient tends to greatly worsen
during the night, and symptoms also worsen during very hot and or very
cold weather, any damp or cloudy weather worsens the symptoms, the person
also does not tolerate drafts, and dislikes being touch. The presence of
one or more of these symptoms requires the immediate use of Mercurius as
a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of sinusitis.
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Pulsatilla
- Pulsatilla is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals
affected by sinusitis, who may suffer from constant dull and heavy pains
which lie along the frontal and maxillary sinuses. Physical symptoms also
include the sensation of a stuffed nose and a sudden loss of smell as
symptoms progress or worsen. Physical symptoms also include the exudation
of a very thick and yellow colored, discharge which does not cause
irritation at end of a period of being affected by cold. The other
physical symptoms include the presence of redness in the eyes, and teary
looking eyes at all times. Such patients tend to be very
moody
and changeable. Psychological symptoms evident in such individuals
include a clingy or dependent behavior, and patients tend to be very
passive individuals in their social interactions. The patient may desire
constant companionship, and feels a need for sympathy from others around.
Physical symptoms also include drainage from the nasal cavities when the
person lies down, this draining of the nose will be stopped when the
person rises up. The condition of the patient can greatly worsen when he
or she goes from a room with cold air in to a warm room or indoors,
symptoms also worsen if the person consumes very rich and oil foods, and
the symptoms generally worsen towards the evenings. The condition of the
patient can improve when he or she is exposed to the fresh air out of
doors. The presence of one or more of these symptoms requires the
immediate use of Pulsatilla as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of
sinusitis.
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Silicea
- Silicea is to be used in the homeopathic treatment of individuals
suffering from sinusitis which arises as a result of frequent and
recurring colds or in those cases of sinusitis triggered by seasonal
allergic reactions such as
hay fever
or perhaps because of a very low or depressed
immunity in the body, the remedy can also be extensively used in the
treatment of individuals with the chronic form of sinus infections . The
physical symptoms experienced by such patients tend to be the alternately
drying and blocking sensation felt in the nasal passages; in some
individuals symptoms of the condition may assume the production of
profuse amounts of mucus. The mucus in all cases tends to be very thick,
tends to have a yellow color, and is pus like in appearance. The person
also tends to be affected by crusts of mucus forming in the nose; such
patients may be affected by pimples, and are prone to developing ulcers
and fistulas in the nasal region. The other physical symptoms can include
the presence of persistent gnawing pains and swelling in the glands of
the body. The person may also have a tendency to suffer from very violent
bouts of sneezing. He or she may also be affected by chills running up
and down the body. The sour smelling
sweats are
another characteristic feature of such patients. Psychological symptoms
in such individuals include the total lack of self confidence, though
stubbornness seems to be also apparent at the same time. The condition of
the patient can greatly worsen when he or she is exposed to cold and damp
weather; symptoms also worsen if the head region is exposed to drafts.
The condition of the patient can improve when he or she is in a warm
place, or when he or she is wrapped up in warm clothing and blankets. The
presence of one or more of these symptoms requires the immediate use of
Silicea as a homeopathic remedy in the treatment of sinusitis.