Lesson 28BBB - Homeopathic Medicine & Treatment for Scarlet Fever
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Lesson 28BBB - Homeopathic Medicine & Treatment for Scarlet
Fever
Homeopathic Medicine & Treatment for Scarlet Fever
http://health.hpathy.com/scarlet-fever-symptoms-treatment-cure.asp
#Belladonna. [Bell]
this remedy corresponds to the asthenic type, with a bright red rosy hue to the skin,a bright red throat, pain in the epigastrium, the strawberry tongue and the glandular swellings. Thus it is seem that it corresponds to the smooth bright red,Sydenham variety of scarlet fever. It has no correspondence with a miliary rash or with malignant symptoms. There are usually present in a well-marked Belladonna case symptoms of cerebral irritation, such as delirium, twitching of muscles, uneasy sleep. Mercurius will be indicate in certain epidemics by its characteristic throat symptoms, but Belladonna is more often called for. Aconite may be needed at the onset if its symptoms be present, though this remedy usually finds no place in the treatment of conditions due to a poisoned state of the blood. Hahnemann's discovery that Belladonna is a prophylactic in scarlet fever has been abundantly verified in practice. Sulphur is also a most useful remedy to use in scarlet fever, but its especial field is for the sequelae bursting forth upon a scrofulous diathesis.
#Gelsemium. [Gels]
Here the patients are quiet and listless; they are prostrated and stupid; the pulse is throbbing but compressible, and at the onset of the disease it suits cases where neither Aconite nor Belladonna re indicated. The asthenic form, with great prostration is more often met with in poorly nourished children, and here Gelsemium is often the remedy. If the case develops any special malignancy of symptoms other remedies will be needed.
#Bryonia. [Bry]
Bryonia is a remedy often of great value. When we recall its headache, white then brownish tongue, the characteristic thirst, the sharp pains in the tardy development of the rashes, occurring perhaps sin blotches and resembling that of measles, or a disappearing rash with possibly delirium on waking, Bryonia will do good service.
#Ailanthus. [Ail]
This is a most potent antidote to malignant scarlet fever and suits especially severe cases. The patient lies in a stupor, the rash is imperfect, dark and purplish;swollen, livid throat and infiltration of the cellular tissue about the neck; excoriating nasal discharge, drowsiness and prostration, violent vomiting, severe headache and dizziness, small quick pulse, the stools thin, bloody and offensives and there is much foetor to all the discharges. It will save life oftentimes in the most desperate cases. Arum triphyllum has excoriating discharges from the nose,swollen tongue, sore throat; the child is restless and irritable, he tosses about. The extreme soreness of the throat is characteristic of Arum ;the lips and nose are irritated and the child picks at them until they bleed.
#Rhus toxicodendron. [Rhus-t]
A most useful remedy in adynamic forms of scarlet fever. Here the child is restless, drowsy, has a red and smooth tongue, oedematous fauces, the parotids are especially apt to swell or suppurate, the eruption does not come out well, and when it does come out is is miliary. The great depression, weakness and bodily restlessness and the supervening of rheumatic symptoms late in the disease will serve to indicate Rhus. Apis mellifica must be carefully distinguished from Rhus. This remedy has high fever, restlessness and nervous agitation; the mouth and throat are red and the tongue blistered; there is early prostration and scanty urine, drowsiness, miliary rash. It is a remedy ;only occasionally useful in scarlet fever; it stands midway between Belladonna and Rhus toxicodendron; there will generally be present an oedematous condition of the skin and throat, and the skin will prick and sting. It come in well, however, in albuminuria following scarlet fever.
#Lachesis. [Lach]
This remedy suits forms of the disease having a malignant tendency; the child is drowsy and the rash comes out imperfectly and slowly, is dark interspersed with a miliary rash; the throat is inflamed, the cervical glands are swollen, the tongue is dirty yellow. It suits cases core adynamic than those calling for Rhus. Hydrocyanic acid is also sometimes indicated in scarlet fever o;f a malignant type, and Muriatic acid suits malignant cases oftentimes better than either Rhus or Lachesis. With this acid the rash comes out sparingly and is interspersed with petechiae or bluish spots; the child is restless, throws off the bedclothes; the skin takes on a purple hue and there is great weakness and prostration, delirium, a rapid intermitting pulse, foul breath, acrid nasal discharge and sore, bleeding ulcerations in the mouth. Under Arsenicum the rash comes out imperfectly; the child is thrown into convulsions and then relapses into a stupor.
#Ammonium carbonicum. [Am-c]
This is also a useful remedy in scarlet fever. The throat is swollen internally and externally,the glands are enlarged, the tonsils are swollen and bluish and the child is drowsy. The drowsiness, miliary eruption and dark throat will distinguish from Belladonna.
#Zincum. [Zinc]
Zincum will be needed in certain enervated children who become restless and delirious, or else are quit and unconscious and very weak, too weak in fat to develop an eruption, and as a result of this non-development of the eruption brain symptoms, such as meningitis with sharp pains through the head, supervene. In these cases it will often bring out the eruption and safe the child. Cuprum may be needed in troubles from a suppressed rash and Calcarea carbonica must be thought of for scrofulous children with an undeveloped or receding rash. Kali sulphuricum is a remedy for the stage of desquamation.
General advice: gargle with HyperCal® tincture (3-4 drops in warm water); take extra vitamin C to boost immune system; take warm drinks - lemon and honey may help. Also helpful are bee propolis, echinacea and zinc. Lower the temperature by removing clothes and sponging the body with tepid water. Ensure your child has enough to drink. Don't worry about giving food during the acute stage.
http://www.clovelly.org.uk/documents/scarletfever.html
Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic Medicine & Treatment for Scarlet Fever
http://health.hpathy.com/scarlet-fever-symptoms-treatment-cure.asp
#Belladonna. [Bell]
this remedy corresponds to the asthenic type, with a bright red rosy hue to the skin,a bright red throat, pain in the epigastrium, the strawberry tongue and the glandular swellings. Thus it is seem that it corresponds to the smooth bright red,Sydenham variety of scarlet fever. It has no correspondence with a miliary rash or with malignant symptoms. There are usually present in a well-marked Belladonna case symptoms of cerebral irritation, such as delirium, twitching of muscles, uneasy sleep. Mercurius will be indicate in certain epidemics by its characteristic throat symptoms, but Belladonna is more often called for. Aconite may be needed at the onset if its symptoms be present, though this remedy usually finds no place in the treatment of conditions due to a poisoned state of the blood. Hahnemann's discovery that Belladonna is a prophylactic in scarlet fever has been abundantly verified in practice. Sulphur is also a most useful remedy to use in scarlet fever, but its especial field is for the sequelae bursting forth upon a scrofulous diathesis.
#Gelsemium. [Gels]
Here the patients are quiet and listless; they are prostrated and stupid; the pulse is throbbing but compressible, and at the onset of the disease it suits cases where neither Aconite nor Belladonna re indicated. The asthenic form, with great prostration is more often met with in poorly nourished children, and here Gelsemium is often the remedy. If the case develops any special malignancy of symptoms other remedies will be needed.
#Bryonia. [Bry]
Bryonia is a remedy often of great value. When we recall its headache, white then brownish tongue, the characteristic thirst, the sharp pains in the tardy development of the rashes, occurring perhaps sin blotches and resembling that of measles, or a disappearing rash with possibly delirium on waking, Bryonia will do good service.
#Ailanthus. [Ail]
This is a most potent antidote to malignant scarlet fever and suits especially severe cases. The patient lies in a stupor, the rash is imperfect, dark and purplish;swollen, livid throat and infiltration of the cellular tissue about the neck; excoriating nasal discharge, drowsiness and prostration, violent vomiting, severe headache and dizziness, small quick pulse, the stools thin, bloody and offensives and there is much foetor to all the discharges. It will save life oftentimes in the most desperate cases. Arum triphyllum has excoriating discharges from the nose,swollen tongue, sore throat; the child is restless and irritable, he tosses about. The extreme soreness of the throat is characteristic of Arum ;the lips and nose are irritated and the child picks at them until they bleed.
#Rhus toxicodendron. [Rhus-t]
A most useful remedy in adynamic forms of scarlet fever. Here the child is restless, drowsy, has a red and smooth tongue, oedematous fauces, the parotids are especially apt to swell or suppurate, the eruption does not come out well, and when it does come out is is miliary. The great depression, weakness and bodily restlessness and the supervening of rheumatic symptoms late in the disease will serve to indicate Rhus. Apis mellifica must be carefully distinguished from Rhus. This remedy has high fever, restlessness and nervous agitation; the mouth and throat are red and the tongue blistered; there is early prostration and scanty urine, drowsiness, miliary rash. It is a remedy ;only occasionally useful in scarlet fever; it stands midway between Belladonna and Rhus toxicodendron; there will generally be present an oedematous condition of the skin and throat, and the skin will prick and sting. It come in well, however, in albuminuria following scarlet fever.
#Lachesis. [Lach]
This remedy suits forms of the disease having a malignant tendency; the child is drowsy and the rash comes out imperfectly and slowly, is dark interspersed with a miliary rash; the throat is inflamed, the cervical glands are swollen, the tongue is dirty yellow. It suits cases core adynamic than those calling for Rhus. Hydrocyanic acid is also sometimes indicated in scarlet fever o;f a malignant type, and Muriatic acid suits malignant cases oftentimes better than either Rhus or Lachesis. With this acid the rash comes out sparingly and is interspersed with petechiae or bluish spots; the child is restless, throws off the bedclothes; the skin takes on a purple hue and there is great weakness and prostration, delirium, a rapid intermitting pulse, foul breath, acrid nasal discharge and sore, bleeding ulcerations in the mouth. Under Arsenicum the rash comes out imperfectly; the child is thrown into convulsions and then relapses into a stupor.
#Ammonium carbonicum. [Am-c]
This is also a useful remedy in scarlet fever. The throat is swollen internally and externally,the glands are enlarged, the tonsils are swollen and bluish and the child is drowsy. The drowsiness, miliary eruption and dark throat will distinguish from Belladonna.
#Zincum. [Zinc]
Zincum will be needed in certain enervated children who become restless and delirious, or else are quit and unconscious and very weak, too weak in fat to develop an eruption, and as a result of this non-development of the eruption brain symptoms, such as meningitis with sharp pains through the head, supervene. In these cases it will often bring out the eruption and safe the child. Cuprum may be needed in troubles from a suppressed rash and Calcarea carbonica must be thought of for scrofulous children with an undeveloped or receding rash. Kali sulphuricum is a remedy for the stage of desquamation.
Scarlet Fever
A highly infectious bacterial streptococcal infection which causes a very sore throat together with a light pink or red rash of fine raised spots. It most commonly affects children but can occur in any age group. It is a notifiable disease in the UK (i.e. you should report it to your doctor). A mild dose of scarlet fever is called SCARLATINA.Symptoms
- A very sore throat. Young children may also complain of tummy ache, as the lymph glands swell in the abdomen. This is a normal response when the body's immune system is fighting an infection.
- Raised temperature. Your child will probably not feel like eating.
- Rash feels like scratchy sandpaper.
- Headache; sometimes with vomiting.
- A bright red (scarlet) rash appears in the groin and behind the knees; then spreads to trunk and extremities. It can look like sunburn.
- Swollen red "strawberry" tongue.
- Cheeks are flushed (scarlet red).
- The incubation period is 2-4 days.
- After about 7 days, the skin peels or flakes.
Complications
- Complications are uncommon but may include tonsillitis or throat abcess; rheumatic fever or kidney damage due to immune reactions in the heart, joints and kidneys following infection with streptococcus bacteria.
- Conventional treatment prescribes penicillin for 10 days; however, the illness can also be treated with homeopathic remedies. Always seek professional homeopathic advice if you are unsure or wish to avoid antibiotics.
- A throat swab is needed to confirm diagnosis.
General advice: gargle with HyperCal® tincture (3-4 drops in warm water); take extra vitamin C to boost immune system; take warm drinks - lemon and honey may help. Also helpful are bee propolis, echinacea and zinc. Lower the temperature by removing clothes and sponging the body with tepid water. Ensure your child has enough to drink. Don't worry about giving food during the acute stage.
http://www.clovelly.org.uk/documents/scarletfever.html
Homeopathic Remedies
Belladonna 30c/200c
- Belladonna can be used to strengthen the immune system after contact with scarlet fever: take one dose of Belladonna 30c daily for 7 days.
- Also use this remedy if there is a right-sided sore throat.
- High fever; face red and hot, radiates heat. There may be delirium with the fever.
- Burning, throbbing pains in throat.
- Cold hands and feet.
- Symptoms sudden and intense.
Apis 30c/200c
- Belladonna and Apis are the main remedies for scarlet fever: use in 30c or 200c potency and repeat as frequently as needed.
- Use Apis if the right side of the throat is more affected and the tonsils and uvula are swollen.
- Face or eyes may also look puffy.
- Stinging pains on swallowing; throat feels worse for hot drinks.
- No thirst.
Sulphur 30c
- If you have been using Belladonna or Apis to relieve symptoms and the temperature remains high, give one dose of Sulphur 30c and then return to the original remedy.
- You may need to give up to 3 doses of Sulphur alternating with Belladonna or Apis or Lachesis (if symptoms are left-sided).
Lachesis 30c
- Lachesis can be used if the throat pain is left-sided and the neck and tonsil area is very sensitive to touch.
- Take every 3-4 hours or as needed.
- The throat may also feel constricted. The throat will feel more painful when swallowing saliva than when eating food.
Mercury 30c
- Take every 3-4 hours for up to 6 doses towards the end of the illness if there is excessive saliva, smelly breath, the tongue feels swollen, or there are mouth ulcers or ulcers on the tonsils.
- Person may also be hot one minute, cold the next; or very sweaty.
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