HOMOEOPATHY FOR HEPATITIS B VIRUS

Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). For some people, hepatitis B infection becomes chronic, meaning it lasts more than six months. Having chronic hepatitis B increases your risk of developing liver failure, liver cancer or cirrhosis — a condition that causes permanent scarring of the liver.

Most people infected with hepatitis B as adults recover fully, even if their signs and symptoms are severe. Infants and children are more likely to develop a chronic hepatitis B infection. .

Acute vs. chronic hepatitis B

Hepatitis B infection may be either short-lived (acute) or long lasting (chronic).

Acute hepatitis B infection lasts less than six months. Your immune system likely can clear acute hepatitis B from your body, and you should recover completely within a few months. Most people who acquire hepatitis B as adults have an acute infection, but it can lead to chronic infection.

Chronic hepatitis B infection lasts six months or longer. When your immune system can't fight off the acute infection, hepatitis B infection may last a lifetime, possibly leading to serious illnesses such as cirrhosis and liver cancer.

The younger you are when you get hepatitis B — particularly newborns or children younger than 5 — the higher your risk the infection becoming chronic. Chronic infection may go undetected for decades until a person becomes seriously ill from liver disease.

Causes--Hepatitis B infection is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus is passed from person to person through blood, semen or other body fluids.

Common ways HBV is transmitted include:

Sexual contact. You may become infected if you have unprotected sex with an infected partner whose blood, saliva, semen or vaginal secretions enter your body.

Sharing of needles. HBV is easily transmitted through needles and syringes contaminated with infected blood. Sharing intravenous (IV) drug paraphernalia puts you at high risk of hepatitis B.

Accidental needle sticks. Hepatitis B is a concern for health care workers and anyone else who comes in contact with human blood.

Mother to child. Pregnant women infected with HBV can pass the virus to their babies during childbirth. However, the newborn can be vaccinated to avoid getting infected in almost all cases. Talk to your doctor about being tested for hepatitis B if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant.

Symptoms----  Signs and symptoms of hepatitis B, ranging from mild to severe, usually appear about one to four months after you've been infected. Signs and symptoms of hepatitis B may include:

·         Abdominal pain

·         Dark urine

·         Fever

·         Joint pain

·         Loss of appetite

·         Nausea and vomiting

·         Weakness and fatigue

·         Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)

Risk factors---Hepatitis B spreads through contact with blood, semen or other body fluids from an infected person. Your risk of hepatitis B infection increases if you:

·         Have unprotected sex with multiple sex partners or with someone who's infected with HBV

·         Share needles during intravenous (IV) drug use

·         Are a man who has sex with other men

·         Live with someone who has a chronic HBV infection

·         Are an infant born to an infected mother

·         Have a job that exposes you to human blood

·         Travel to regions with high infection rates of HBV, such as Africa, Central and Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe

Complications---Having a chronic HBV infection can lead to serious complications, such as:

Scarring of the liver (cirrhosis). The inflammation associated with a hepatitis B infection can lead to extensive liver scarring (cirrhosis), which may impair the liver's ability to function.

Liver cancer. People with chronic hepatitis B infection have an increased risk of liver cancer.

Liver failure. Acute liver failure is a condition in which the vital functions of the liver shut down. When that occurs, a liver transplant is necessary to sustain life.

Other conditions. People with chronic hepatitis B may have kidney disease, inflammation of blood vessels or anemia.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world .Its 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 Hepatitis B   is concerned there are many effective medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient, considering the mental and physical symptoms.

CHELIDONIUM MAJUS   30—Chelidonium majus is an  excellent remedy for hepatitis B with  jaundice. Distension of abdomen. Fermentation and sluggish bowels. Constriction across abdomen , as if  by a string. Liver enlarged. Prefers hot drinks and food. Nausea and vomiting , better by hot water. Pain through stomach to back and right shoulder blade

CROTALUS HORRIDUS  1000  --Crotalus horridus is indicated for hepatitis B with pain in the region of liver. Stitches in region of liver on drawing a long breath, worse by pressure. Heat and tenderness of abdomen, can scarcely bear clothes on.  Intolerance of clothing about epigastrium. Violent vomiting. Abdomen distended hot and tender

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM  1000---Lycopodium  is considered as a constitutional remedy. Lycopodium patient likes  warm food and drink. There is a craving for sweets. Eating ever so little creates fullness. Food tastes sour.Flatulent abdomen. Fermentation in intestines like yeast working.  Immediately after meal, abdomen is bloated full. Loss of confidence, poor self esteem, difficulty in taking decision, timid are the main mental symptoms of Lycopodium patient.

PHOSPHORUS     1000  -Phosphorus is another effective remedy for Hepatitis B virus with liver congestion.  Liver congested. Large yellow spots on abdomen. A  very weak, empty, gone sensation felt in whole abdominal cavity. Flatulent colic, worse hot drinks. Craves cold, iced drinks and chocolate. Fatty degeneration of liver.

SYPHILINUM   1000—Syphilinum is indicated for Hepatitis B virus with suicidal mania . Attempted suicide. Aversion to company. Hopeless, despairs of recovery. Craves alcoholic liquors. Total loss of appetite for months.

HEPATITIS  B NOSODE    and HEPATITIS B  B VAC.    30--- Hepatitis B nosode is prepared from the virus. Hepatitis B vac  is prepared from  triturating Hepatitis B vaccine. These are considered as a specific in the treatment of Hepatitis B.