HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR STROKE
A stroke is caused by the
interruption of the blood supply to the brain , usually because a blood vessel
bursts or is blocked by a clot. This cuts off the supply of oxygen and
nutrients , causing damage to the brain tissue.
When this happens , the
brain does not get enough oxygen or nutrients , and the brain cells start to
die.
TYPES—There
are three main types of stroke-
Ischemic
stroke—This is the most common type of stroke. A blood clot
prevents blood and oxygen from reaching the brain.
Hemorrhagic
stroke—This occurs when a weakened blood vessel ruptures and normally occur as a result of aneurysms
or arteriovenous malformations
Transient
ischemic attacks—This occurs after blood flow fails to
reach part of the brain. Normal blood flow resumes after a short amount of
time, and symptoms cease .
Causes
Ischemic
stroke—This type of stroke is followed by blockages or narrowing
of the arteries that provide to the brain, resulting in ischemia. Ischemia is
severely reduced blood flow that damages brain cells.
These blockages are often
caused by blood clots, which can form in the brain arteries. They can occur in
other blood vessels in the body before being swept through the bloodstream and
into narrower arteries in the brain.
Fatty deposits within the
arteries called plaque can cause clots that result in ischemia.
Hemorrhagic
stroke—Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by arteries in the
brain either leaking blood or bursting open.
Leaked blood puts pressure
on brain cells and damages them. It also reduces the blood supply that can
reach the brain tissue after the hemorrhage. Blood vessels can burst and spill
blood into the brain or near the surface of the brain, sending blood into the space
between the brain and the skull.
The rupture can be caused
by conditions including hypertension , trauma, blood thinning medications and
aneurysms.
Intracerebral hemorrhage is the
most common type of hemorrhagic stroke and occurs when brain tissue becomes
flooded with blood after an artery in the brain bursts.
Transient
ischemic attack—TIAs are different from the types above
because the flow of blood to the brain is only briefly interrupted. TIAs are
similar to ischemic strokes in that they are often caused by blood clots or
other clots.
They should be regarded as
medical emergencies , even if the blockage of the artery and its symptoms are
temporary. They serve as warning signs
for future strokes and indicate that there is a partially blocked artery or
clot source in the heart.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a stroke often
appear without warning. The main symptoms of stroke are-
·
Confusion , including trouble with speaking
and understanding
·
A headache , possibly with altered
consciousness or vomiting
·
Numbness or inability to move parts of the
face, arm, or leg, particularly on one side of the body.
·
Vision problems in one or both eyes
·
Trouble walking , including dizziness and
lack of co –ordination
Strokes can lead to long
term health problems. Depending upon how quickly it is diagnosed and treated ,
an individual can experience temporary or permanent disabilities in the
aftermath of a stroke.
In addition to the persistence of the problems
listed above , people may also experience the following.
·
Bladder or bowel control problems
·
Depression
·
Pain in the hands and feet that gets worse
with movement and temperature changes
·
Paralysis or weakness on one or both sides
of the body
·
Trouble controlling or expressing emotions
Symptoms vary and may
range in severity
The acronym F.A.S.T. is a
way to remember the signs of stroke, and can identify the onset of stroke
Face
dropping—If the person tries to smile, does one side of the
face droop ?
Arm
weakness—If the person tries to raise both their arms, does one
arm drift downward ?
Speech
difficulty—If the person tries to repeat a simple phrase , is
their speech slurred or strange ?
Risk factors
Many factors can increase stroke
risk. Potentially treatable stroke factors include—
Lifestyle
risk factors
·
Being
overweight or obese
·
Physical
inactivity
·
Heavy
or binge drinking
·
Use
of illicit drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamines
Medical
risk factors
·
Blood
pressure reading higher than 120/80 mm Hg
·
Cigarette
smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke
·
High
cholesterol
·
Diabetes
·
Obstructive
sleep apnea
·
Cardiovascular
disease including heart failure, heart defects, heart infection or abnormal
heart rhythum
·
Personal
or family history of stroke, heart attack or transient ischemic attack
Other
factors associated with a higher risk of stroke include-
·
Age—People
age 55 with or older have a higher risk of stroke than do younger people
·
Race—African-Americans
have a higher risk of stroke than do people of other races
·
Sex—Men
have a higher risk of stroke than women. Women are usually older when they have
strokes, and they are more likely to die of strokes than are men.
·
Hormones—Use
of birth control pills or hormone therapies that include estrogen, as well as
increased estrogen levels from pregnancy and childbirth.
Investigations
Vascular
lesion
|
CT
/ MRI
|
Ischemic
/ hemorrhagic
|
CT
|
Subarachnoid
hemorrhage
|
CT
, Lumbar puncture
|
Underlying
vascular disease
|
ECG,
Cardiac ultrasound, MRA, Doppler ultrasound , Contrast angiography
|
Risk
factors
|
Blood
count, Cholesterol, Clotting / thrombophilia screen, Blood glucose
|
Complications
A stroke can sometimes
cause temporary or permanent disabilities, depending on how long the brain
lacks blood flow and which part was affected. Complications may include-
Paralysis
or loss of muscle movement—Paralysis on one side of the body or
lose control of certain muscles, such as those on one side of face or one arm.
Along with medicines physical therapy may help return to activities affected by
paralysis , such as walking , eating and dressing.
Difficulty
talking or swallowing-A stroke might affect control of the
muscles in mouth and throat , making it difficult for to talk clearly, swallow
or eat. Also difficulty with languages, including speaking or understanding
speech, reading , or writing. Along with medicines speech therapy may help
Memory
loss or thinking difficulties—Many people who have had
strokes experience some memory loss. Others may have difficulty thinking ,
making judgments, reasoning and understanding concepts.
Emotional
problems—People who have had strokes may have more difficulty
controlling emotions , or they may develop depression.
Pain-Pain
, numbness or other strange sensations may occur in the parts of the body
affected by stroke. People also may be sensitive to temperature changes,
especially extreme cold, after a stroke. This complication is known as central
stroke pain or central pain syndrome. This condition generally develops several
weeks after a stroke, and it may improve over time.
Changes
in behavior and self –care ability—People who have had
strokes may become more withdrawn and less social or more impulsive. They may
need help with grooming daily chores.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
Homoeopathy
today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It
strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach
towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical
levels. When cerebral stroke is concerned there are many effective medicines
available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of
the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms.
ACONITUM
NAPELLUS 3X—Aconite
is considered in the initial stage, when the hemorrahage has just happened. It may be due to emotional
shock or fright. The person feel restlessness and tossing about. There is great
anxiety of mind and body. Face becomes red.
Congestive headaches. Hot heavy and bursting sensation in the head. The
pulse is fast, full, hard, tense and
bounding. Palpitation with anxiety. Hot hands and cold feet. Numbness and tingling
in hands and feet, especially left arm. Dry, burning mouth with numbness and
tingling . Vertigo, worse on rising.
OPIUM
1000—Opium
is indicated where the person becomes collapsed
, jaws dropped, pupils dilated, hot sweat and one sided paralysis. There
is coma with dusky red face and oppressed breathing. Slow and labored pulse.
NUX
VOMICA 30—Nux vomica is suitable to persons who have indulged in
wines and liquors. Also occur after heavy meal. It is best adapted to persons
of bilious, sanguine, or nervous and irritable temperament. Threatened brain
hemorrhage with giddiness, headache, and fullness of head. It is used as a complementary medicine to
Opium for completing the cure.
LAUROCERASUS
30—Laurocerasus
is prescribed where the stroke occurring suddenly without warning, with
palpitation, cold moist skin and convulsions of the facial muscles. Sudden cough, suffocation and loss of speech.
PITUITRINUM
3X—Pituitrinum
is affective for arresting the hemorrhage. It also helps absorption of blood
clots.
ARNICA
MONTANA 30---Arnica
is indicated in the hemorrhagic stage. Tendency to hemorrhage and low
fever. There is deathly coldness of
forearm. Complaints due to injury.
BEALLADONNA 1000—Belladonna is prescribed with
severe headache with congestion in the head , face hot and flushed. Eyes are
wide and staring.Throbbing and hammering nature of headache, especially in
temples , which is worse from motion, light, noise and lying down, better from laying the hand on head and
bending head backwards. Eyes are dilated and staring. Throbbing pain deep in
eyes. Pulse full and rapid.
CROTALUS HORRIDUS 30—Crotalis horridus is best for
paralysis from stroke , especially right side. Lower limbs go to sleep easily.
Hands tremble, swollen. Cannot keep legs still. The patient is loquacious with
desire to escape.Muttering , mumbles, jumbles, and stumbles over his words,
tremens. They are agitated, irritable and cross.
CAUSTICUM
200—Causticum
is effective for paralysis after stroke.
Paralysis of single parts. It is indicated for paralysis of the muscles of
speech, paralysis of the bladder, rectum and extremities. Numbness of the hands
and feet. Right sided paralysis.
BARYTA
CARBONICUM 30---Baryta carb is effective for stroke
symptoms, especially in elderly. It is indicated for both physical and mental
weakness and fatigue following a stroke. There is a sensation as if the brain
is loose. The person experiences senile dementia with increasing weakness and
difficulty in concentrating. Shy towards strangers , childish in behavior.
Baryta carb person have a tendency to catch cold easily. They experience
burning pain in many parts. Tendency to for aneurysms, blood vessels are soften
and degenerate, so rupture easily.
GELSEMIUM
SEMPERVENSIS 30—Gelsemium is indicated for stroke symptoms
with numbness, weakness and trembling with lost the ability to speak. The person
experiences dullness, dizziness and drowsiness. There is paralysis of various
groups of muscles of the eye, esophagus,
bladder , rectum etc. Deep seated pain in muscles of back, hips and lower
extremities. Lack of muscular co ordination. Muscles cannot obey the will.
LACHESIS 200—Lachesis is prescribed with
giddiness with congestion. Pain deep in the brain , especially left side. Paralysis , especially left side. Speech is
very slow. They are talkative, suffer
from hot flushes and high blood
pressure. They cannot tolerate anything tight anywhere. Sensation of
constriction , especially in the throat, abdomen and head.
SULFONAL 30—Sulfonal is prescribed for post
stroke symptoms , especially for ataxic movements, staggering gait. Legs weak,
cold, trembling, seems too heavy. Stiffness and paralysis of both legs. Mood
changes like alternation happy, hopeful states with depression and weakness.
ALLIUM SATIVA Q—Allium sativa is an effective
cardiac tonic, it makes the blood thin, improve circulation and cardiac disease
. Useful for hypertension and high level of fat in blood. It is considered as a
preventive for stroke
GINKO BILOBA Q-Ginko biloba is another remedy for
the prevention of stroke. This medicine improve the brain blood circulation and
corrects memory loss due to poor blood flow. It is considered a good blood
thinner.
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