HOMOEOPATHY FOR SARCOIDOSIS
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that affects one
or more organs but most affects the lungs and lymph glands. As a result of the
inflammation , abnormal lumps or nodules called granulomas, form in one or more
urgans of the body. These granulomas may change the normal structure and
possibly the function of the affected organs.
Sarcoidosis is more common
in women than men. Sarcoidosis rarely
occurs in children. Symptoms usually occur in people between the ages of 20 and
60.
Causes
The cause of sarcoidosis
is unknown, but experts think it results from the body’s immune system
responding to an unknown substance. Some researchers suggests that infectious
agents, chemicals, dust and a potential abnormal reaction to the body’s own
proteins could be responsible for the formation of granulomas in people who are
genetically predisposed.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of
sarcoidosis vary depending on which organs are affected. Sarcoidosis sometimes
develops gradually and produces symptoms that last for years. Other times
symptoms appear suddenly and then disappear just as quickly. Many people with
sarcoidosis have no symptoms, so the disease may be discovered only by chest X-ray is done for another reason.
General
symptoms
·
Fatigue
·
Swollen lymph nodes
·
Weight loss
·
Pain and swelling in joints, such as ankles
Lung
symptoms
·
Persistent cough
·
Shortness of breath
·
Wheezing
·
Chest pain
Skin
symptoms
·
A rash of red or reddish-purple bumps ,
usually located on the shins or ankles, which may be warm or tender to the
touch.
·
Disfiguring sores on the nose , cheeks and
ears
·
Areas of skin that are darker or lighter in
color
·
Growths under the skin , nodules,
particularly around scars or tattoos
Eye
symptoms
·
Blurred vision
·
Eye pain
·
Burning , itching or dry eyes
·
Severe redness
·
Sensitivity to light
Heart
symptoms
·
Chest pain
·
Shortness of breath
·
Fatigue
·
Irregular heartbeats
·
Rapid or fluttering heartbeat
·
Swelling caused by excess fluid, edema
Risk
factors
·
Age
and sex: At any age, but
occurs between the ages of 20 and 60 years
·
Race: People of African descent and those of
European descent have a higher incidence of sarcoidosis. African –Americans are
more likely to have involvement of other organs along with the lungs.
·
Family
history: If someone in the family has had sarcoidosis, more chance to develop the disease to the
coming generations.
Complications
·
Lungs
:
Untreated pulmonary sarcoidosis can lead to permanent scarring , pulmonary
fibrosis, making it difficult to breath and sometimes causing pulmonary
hypertension
·
Eyes: Inflammation can affect any part of
the eye and may cause damage to the retina, which eventually cause blindness.
Rarely can cause cataract and glaucoma.
·
Kidneys: Sarcoidosis can affect calcium metabolism ,
which can lead to kidney stones and reduce kidney function, rarely kidney
failure.
·
Heart: Sarcoidosis can cause formation of granulomas
in heart , that can disrupt heart rhythm , blood flow and normal heart
function, rarely lead to death.
·
Nervous
system : If granulomas
form in the brain or spinal cord , that results in nervous system related
problems.
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 sarcoidosis 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.
ARSENIC IODATUM : Inflammation of lungs . Chronic bronchitis.
Broncho-pneumonia. Short of breath, air hunger. Dry cough with difficult
expectoration. Expectoration yellow-green and foul. Enlarged scrofulous glands. Fever. Weak heart . Pulse rapid and irritable.
BERYLLIUM
METALLICUM:
Inflammation of trachea and lungs. Bronchitis. Pulmonary sarcoidosis.
Respiration painful, worse by movement. Blood streaked sputum. Slight fever
with gradual weight lose. Tendency to skin tumors.
BRYONIA
ALBA : Inflammation of lungs and bronchial tubes. Bronchitis.
Pneumonia. Pleurisy. Dry, hard , painful cough. Scanty sputum, rusty blood
streaked . Stitches in chest. Soreness
of larynx. Tough mucus in trachea, loosened only with much hawking. Joints re,
swollen, hot with stitching and tearing worse on least movement.
CALCAREA
IODATA: Enlarged lymph
glands. Hectic fever with green purulent expectoration.
IODUM: Suited to emaciated persons. Losing weight
with great appetite. Enlarged lymph
nodes. Inflammation of lung, pneumonia. Difficult expansion of chest. Blood
streaked sputum. Pleuritis effusion. Croupy cough with difficult respiration.
Violent heart action. Tachycardia. Joints inflamed and painful.
LYCOPODIUM
CLAVATUM: Inflammation of lungs. Pneumonia. Difficulty in
breathing. Flying of ale nasi and presence of mucous rales. Deep hollow cough.
Greenish yellow, lumpy, foul and bloody sputum.
Weak digestion. Flatulent abdomen.
Craving for sweets. Patient prefer hot drinks and food. Right sided
remedy. Complaints worse in the evening, 4-8 pm.
PHOSPHORUS: Inflammation of lungs. Pneumonia of left
lower lung. Pneumonia with oppression, worse lying on left side. Rusty , blood
–colored , purulent sputum. Difficulty in breathing. Craves cold, ice drinks
and chocolate.
PULSATILLA
NIGRICANS: Pulsatilla
patients are mild, emotional and tearful. Changeable moods. Weeps easily.
Desires company. Difficulty in breathing. Shortness of breath, worse lying on
left side. Dry cough in evening and night, must sit up in bed to get relief.
Expectoration bland, yellow greenish. Joints red and swollen. Pain shifting
rapidly.
RHUS
TOXICODENDRON: Hot
painful swelling of joints, worse after rest, better from movement. Red ,
swollen , itching eruptions on the skin. Dry , teasing cough. Red colored sputum.
TUBERCULINUM: Intercurrent remedy. Fever with profuse sweat. Difficulty in
breathing. Pneumonia. Thick yellow or yellowish green sputum. Sensation of
suffocation.
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