Constipation
It is infrequent or difficult in passing stools, unsatisfactory motion, or hard stools because of which person has to strain a lot while passing stools. Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week.
Causes
- Hepatitis
- Gallstone
- Autoimmune disorders
- Gallbladder cancer
- Pancreatic tumor
- Rare genetic and metabolic disorders
- Alcohol consumption
- Epstein Barr viral infection
Signs and Symptoms
- Changes in skin color
- Flu-like symptoms - chills, fever
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Dark color urine, clay-colored stools
Scope of Homoeopathy
Homeopathic medicine can give relief and cure patients permanently. It helps to
Causes
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Increase of alcohol intake
- Motility disturbance of intestine due to other diseases like IBS
- Other hormonal diseases e.g., Hypothyroidism
- Psychological disorders
- Neurological disorders
- Diet: Lack of fibers in diet, improper eating habits. Excess of fatty food & lack of protein & other essential components in the diet.
- Lack of water intake
Homeopathic Approach
Homeopathic medicine strengthens the digestive tract by stimulating the digestive juice secretion and improves intestinal motility & thus urges for passing stools increase & stools are evacuated normally, without any discomfort. Homeopathy also helps with mental stress, tension; one of the causes for constipation hence preventing further progress and complications of the disease.
Few Medicines For Constipation
- Opium: Constipation due to inaction of intestine; stool hard, dry, black balls, no urge for stool.
- Plumbum: Loss of muscular activity and diminished secretion of intestinal glands.
- Nat Mur: Stool is hard to expel and causes bleeding, smarting and soreness in the rectum.
- Hydrast: Constipation alternating with looseness of bowel with a dull headache. Foul tongue with piles and after abuse of purgatives.
- Alumina: Constipation due to dryness of intestinal tract and non-peristaltic action of the intestine; no desire for and no ability to pass stool until there is a large accumulation. Great straining; must grasp the seat tightly.
Gallstones
Homoeopathic Medicines for Gallstones :
Pulsatilla :
Indicated in females with, menstrual irregularities. Helpful for girls suffering from acne due to PCOD. Acne usually starts after puberty. Complaints are worse after taking fatty food. Acne is red painful and worse in warm weather.
Berberis Aquifollium :
It is indicated to reduce acne scars. It affects the skin which becomes dry, rough, scaly. Eruptions on scalp extending to face and neck. It helps to clear the complexion.
Silicea :
It is indicated for acne on the forehead. acne is filled with pus hard and very itchy. They sweat a lot. They have sweaty palms and soles.
Hepar Sulph :
It is indicated when a pimple is filled with pus. The pus may be blood-stained sometimes. Pimples are very sensitive to touch and painful. Suited in young adults. And complaints are worse in winters.
Psorinum :
It is indicated in all clinical types of acne. Skin is very oily and greasy. Psorinum helps in decreasing sebum production and improves the texture of the skin. Acne is worsened by eating sweets, meat, and fatty food.
