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Teething means when the first set of teeth , called primary teeth break through the gums. Teething usually begins at the age of 6 months , but can start anytime between 3-12 months Lower front teeth come up first followed by upper front teeth  1 to 2 months later. Usually complete by child’s third birthday A teething baby put his hands and whatever he gets in to his mouth. Tend to bite and chew. Have dribbling of saliva. Become cranky and crying. Not sleep. Refuse to eat or drink milk. Have diarrhea. Have low fever due to gum inflammation. Have rashes around the mouth Do’s—Give baby something cold to suck or chew eg teether or  a clean cloth dipped in water and kept in the freezer Wipe your baby’s face often with a soft cloth to clean saliva to prevent rashes Dont’s –Don’t keep small objects with in the reach of babies Don’t give any unclean object to the baby HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES ACONITUM NAPELLUS 3 0 – Fever with chills. Excessive thirst. Anxiety and ...

TOP HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR INSOMNIA ALFALFA Q —Sleeps better in the morning. It induces  a quite , peaceful and refreshing sleep AVENA SATIVA Q —Sleeplessness in alcoholics and those with morphine habits COFFEA CRUDA 30 —Insomnia after happy news , pleasant surprises and overwork. The problem of the day  seem to go round and round in the mind.It can happen even with bad news. Cannot sleep during the early  hours of night. Insomnia  during pregnancy and after childbirth KALIUM PHOS  200 - An excellent remedy for insomnia. The patient is weak nervously. Sleeplessness due to business worries and due to mental disturbances NUX VOMICA  30 —Sleeplessness due to overexcitement , exhaustion and stress. He is very irritable. Falls asleep but wakes up between 2 to 4 am, remains awake for a few hours and then again falls asleep till the usual time of getting up. Criticises others. Sleeplessness due to alcohol, drug habits , abuse or cof...

Jaundice is not a disease but rather than a sign that can occur in many different diseases. Jaundice is the yellowish staining of the skin and sclera- the whites of the eye- that is caused by high levels  of bilirubin in the blood. The color of skin and sclera vary depending  on the level of bilurrubin. When the bilirubin level is midely elevated they , they are yellowish. When the biluribin level is high , they tend to be brown Symptoms –Yellowish discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes and the whites of the eye, light colored stools, dark color urine, itching of the skin, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, weakness, loss of appetite, confusion, swelling of the abdomen TOP HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES SULPHUR 200 - Start treatment with this remedy CARDUS MARIANUS – Q - A specific remedy for jaundice. Left lobe of the liver enlarged. Golden yellow urine. Jaundice in alcoholic and beer drinkers CHELIDONIUM MAJUS –Q -Right lobe of the liver enlarged. Tendernes...

Cirrhosis is the result of chronic liver diseases that causes scarring of the liver- fibrosis – nodular regeneration – and liver dysfunction. This often has many complications , including accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, bleeding disorders , increases pressure in the blood  vessels and confusion or change in the level of consciousness Causes- Cirrhosis is caused by  chronic liver diseases . Common cause of chronic liver diseases include hepatitis C infection and long term alcoholic abuse.Other causes of cirrhosis include hepatitis B, medications, autoimmune inflammation of the liver, disorders of the drainage system of the liver, and metabolic disorders of iron and copper Symptoms- Ascites, swelling of legs, vomiting of blood, confusion, jaundice, small red spider – like blood vessels on the skin, weakness, weight loss, nausea and vomiting, stools pale and clay colored, abdominal pain , indigestion , nose bleed or bleeding gums, gynaecomastia HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES...

Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by injury to or pressure on the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is a symptom of another medical problem. It is not a medical condition on its own. Causes-- Sciatica occurs when there is pressure or damage to the sciatic nerve. This nerve starts in the lower back and runs down the back of each leg. This nerve controls the muscles of the back of the knee and lower leg. It also provides sensation to the back of the thigh, part of the lower leg, and the sole of the foot. Common causes of sciatica include:-- Slipped disc, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome- a pain disorder involving the narrow muscles in the buttocks, pelvic injury or fracture, tumors Symptoms-- Sciatica pain can vary widely. It may feel like a mild tingling, dull ache, or burning sensation. In some cases, the pain is severe enough to make a person unable to move.. The pain most often occurs on one side. Some people have sharp pain in ...

Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder (urethra). Causes --Urethral stricture may be caused by inflammation or scar tissue from surgery, disease, or injury. Rarely, it may be caused by pressure from a growing tumor near the urethra. Other factors that increase the risk for this condition include:-Sexually transmitted infection (STI), Procedures that place a tube into the urethra (such as a catheter or cystoscope), Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),Injury to the pelvic area, Repeated urethritis, Strictures that are present at birth (congenital) are rare. The condition is also rare in women. Symptoms --Blood in the semen, Discharge from the urethra, Bloody or dark urine, Strong urge to urinate and frequent urination, Decreased urine output inability (urinary retention), Painful urination or difficulty urinating,Loss of bladder control,Pain in the lower abdomen and pelvic area,  Slow urine stream (may deve...

Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. It occurs as the result of an infection from a virus, bacteria, or fungus. The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull. They are located behind the forehead, nasal bones, cheeks, and eyes. Healthy sinuses contain no bacteria or other germs. Most of the time, mucus is able to drain out and air is able to flow through the sinuses.  When the sinus openings become blocked or too much mucus builds up, bacteria and other germs can grow more easily.Sinusitis can occur from one of these conditions:.Small hairs (cilia) in the sinuses fail to properly to move mucus out. This may be due to some medical conditions..Colds and allergies may cause too much mucus to be made or block the opening of the sinuses.A deviated nasal septum, nasal bone spur, or  nasal polyps  may block the opening of the sinuses. There are two types of sinusitis:--Acute sinusitis is when symptoms are present for 4 weeks or less. It is caused by bacteria...

Pemphigus   is a rare group of   blistering   autoimmune diseases   that affect the   skin   and   mucous membranes .In pemphigus,   autoantibodies   form against   desmoglein. Desmoglein forms the "glue" that attaches adjacent   epidermal cells via attachment points called   desmosomes . When autoantibodies attack desmogleins, the cells become separated from each other and the epidermis becomes "unglued", a phenomenon called   acantholysis. This causes   blisters   that slough off and turn into   sores. In some cases, these blisters can cover a significant area of the skin. .Originally, the cause of this disease was unknown, and "pemphigus" was used to refer to any blistering disease of the skin and mucosa HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES ANACARDIUM 200 - Vesicular eruptions Skin sensitive . Itching worse scratching ARSENICUM ALB. 30- Malignant pustules. Violent burning. Cutting pain and bloody offensive di...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity. An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues. In addition to causing joint problems, rheumatoid arthritis sometimes can affect other organs of the body — such as the skin, eyes, lungs and blood vessels. Although rheumatoid arthritis can occur at any age, it usually begins after age 40. The disorder is much more common in women. Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include:--Tender, warm, swollen joints,Morning stiffness that may last for hours, Firm bumps of tissue under the skin on your arms (rheumatoid nodules), Fatigue, fever and weight loss HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES RHUS TO...

Anemia   is usually defined as a decrease in the amount of   red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin   in the   blood .   It can also be defined as a lowered ability of the blood to carry   oxygen.   When anemia comes on slowly the symptoms are often vague and may include:   feeling tired , weakness,   shortness of breath or a poor ability to exercise. Anemia that comes on quickly often has greater symptoms which may include:   confusion ,   feeling like one is going to pass out , and increased thirst. Anemia must be significant before a person becomes noticeably   pale . Additional symptoms may occur depending on the underlying cause HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES VANADIUM 6 - An excellent remedy for anemia . It will increase the hemoglobin content of blood FERRUM ACETATE – CM -  A specific remedy for anemia. FERRUM PHOS 3X- Lower level of iron content in blood CHINA IX —If anemia is caused by loss of blood or vit...

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body's metabolism significantly, causing sudden weight loss, a rapid or irregular heartbeat, sweating, and nervousness or irritability A number of conditions, including Graves' disease, toxic adenoma, Plummer's disease (toxic multinodular goiter) and thyroiditis, can cause hyperthyroidism Symptoms-- Hyperthyroidism can mimic other health problems, which may make it difficult for your doctor to diagnose. It can also cause a wide variety of signs and symptoms, including: ·          Sudden weight loss, even when your appetite and the amount and type of food you eat remain the same or even increase ·          Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) — commonly more than 100 beats a minute — irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) or pounding of your heart (palp...

Ectropion--  is the outward turning of the margin of the lower eyelid. If the lower eyelids turns outward and the eyelid hangs away from the eye, the exposed inner surface of the lid becomes dry and sore Causes —This condition is more in elderly people as a result of  laxity of the lower eyelid that may occur with increasing age. Both eyelids are unusually affected. Contraction of a scar on the eyelid or cheek or by facial palsy, in which muscles around the eye paralyzed. In this condition only one eye is affected Entropion - Entropion is the inward turning of the margin of the upper or lower eyelid or both Causes - Entropion mainly affects elderly people because of the natural laxity of the eyelids  that takes place with increasing age. The eyelashes rub against the cornea  and the conjunctiva HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES Apis mellifica 200 - Eye lashes and eyelid turned outwards Borax 200-  Eyelashes and eyelid turned inward Thiosiaminum Q - An ex...

Ectropion-- is the outward turning of the margin of the lower eyelid. If the lower eyelids turns outward and the eyelid hangs away from the eye, the exposed inner surface of the lid becomes dry and sore Causes —This condition is more in elderly people as a result of  laxity of the lower eyelid that may occur with increasing age. Both eyelids are unusually affected. Contraction of a scar on the eyelid or cheek or by facial palsy, in which muscles around the eye paralyzed. In this condition only one eye is affected Entropion - Entropion is the inward turning of the margin of the upper or lower eyelid or both Causes - Entropion mainly affects elderly people because of the natural laxity of the eyelids  that takes place with increasing age. The eyelashes rub against the cornea  and the conjunctiva HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES Apis mellifica 200 - Eye lashes and eyelid turned outwards Borax 200- Eyelashes and eyelid turned inward Thiosiaminum Q - An excellent r...

Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fatty material is deposited along the walls of arteries. This fatty material thickens , hardens, and may eventually block the arteries. In this condition the arteries becoming narrowed, This condition can affect arteries in any area of the body and is a major cause of stroke, heart attack, and poor circulation in the legs. The main causes are –high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking habit, family history of heart disease, diet rich in fats, poor physical exercise. The main symptoms are – atherosclerosis often shows no symptoms until flow within a blood vessel has become seriously compressed. Chest pain when coronary artery is involved, or leg pain when leg artery is involved. Atherosclerosis is more common in males until age 60, then equal incidence HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES Homeopathy has great scope in the treatment of atherosclerosis.It can arrest the progress of the disease and prevent untoward happenings like he...

Obesity   is a medical condition   in which excess   body fat  has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to reduced   life expectancy  /or increased health problems   In Western countries, people are considered obese when their   body mass index   (BMI),   a measurement obtained by dividing a person's weight by the square of the person's height, exceeds 30 kg/m2 , with the range 25- 30 kg/m2   defined as   overweight. Obesity increases the likelihood of   various diseases , particularly   heart disease , type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of   cancer, andosteoarthritis   .   Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive   food energy   intake, lack of physical activity, and genetic susceptibility   although a few cases are caused primarily bygenes,endocrine disorders , medications or psychiatri...