HOMEOPATHY FOR SINUSITIS

 

Sinusitis means infection or inflammation of the sinuses. The sinuses are air-filled spaces within the bones of the face. They are located in the cheeks, maxillary, forehead, frontal and around the eyes, ethmoidal. The sinuses are linked together and connected to the nose and throat, via narrow channels called ostia. One function of the sinuses is to warm and moisten inhaled air before it reaches the lungs. The sinuses are also with cells that help prevent infection by producing mucus to trap particles of dirt and other pollutants that are breathed in.

Causes

Sinusitis is caused by two much mucus , or a swelling of the lining of the sinuses and nose, which can block the narrow channels. This can occur during a cold, or may be due to allergy ( hay fever) or irritation of the linings of the sinuses ( for example , from chlorine in an swimming pool). Bacteria then grow inside the sinuses, causing pain , headache and sometimes fever. Mucus from infected sinuses can be yellow or green. Some people get sinusitis with most colds , while others get it rarely.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of sinusitis include:

·         Blocked nose

·         Feeling of pressure inside the nose

·         Facial pain, particularly  when leaning forward

·         Headache

·         Aching teeth in the upper jaw

·         Yellow or green colored mucus from the nose

·         Swelling of the face

·         Loss of smell and taste

·         Persistent cough

·         Generally feeling unwell

Risk factors

Certain  factors increase a person’s susceptibility to sinusitis, including:

·         Frequent colds, especially in young children

·         Cigarette smoking, active or passive

·         Regular use of nasal decongestant sprays, for more than 2-3 days

·         Untreated hay fever or other allergies

·         Structural abnormalities of the nose, deviated nasal septum

·         Nasal polyps, swelling in the lining of the nose or sinuses

·         Dental disease, such as untreated tooth abscess

Complications

Serious sinusitis complications are rare, but may include

·         Vision problems. Sinus infection spread to the eye socket, can cause reduced vision or possibly blindness that can be permanent

·         Infections.  Uncommonly people with chronic sinusitis may develop inflammation of the membranes  and fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord ( meningitis), an infection in the bones, or a serious skin infection

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 SINUSITIS 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.

HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS:  Sinusitis after coryza.  Coryza watery, excoriating, burning, smarting and rawness.  Post-nasal dripping. Hawking of yellow, thick mucus from posterior sinuses.  Thick, tenacious yellow secretion. Ozaena , with bloody and purulent discharge. Sinus headache. Dull, pressing pain in the forehead on the affected side. The scalp and neck muscles are painful.

KALI BICHROMICUM: Sinusitis with distress and fullness at root of nose. Loss of smell. Nasal discharges, thick, ropy, greenish, yellow and acrid. Large clinkers are seen.  Inability to breathe through nose. Tough , elastic plugs , leave on raw surface. Post nasal dripping of thick mucus . Much hawking. Nasal sepetum ulcerates. Fetid smell from nose. Headache in small spots. Headache over eye brows, preceded by blurring of vision. Aching and fullness in glabella. Headache worse from cold, better from pressing at the root of nose.

LYCOPODIUM CLAVATUM:  Frontal sinusitis. Right sided frontal headache with pain over right eye, worse from rising up and better from lying down. Nose stopped up at night. Fan like motion of alae nasi. Nasal discharge is excoriating , but feels internal dryness of the nose. The patient prefers warm food and drinks, also have a craving for sweets.

MERCURIUS SOL:  Nostrils raw, and ulcerated. Nasal bones swollen. Yellow-green, fetis pus like discharge with burning. Pain and swelling of nasal bones and caries with greenish fetid ulceration. Catarrhal headache with much heat in head. Profuse salivation. Fetid odor from mouth. Great thirst with moist tongue.

PULSATILLA NIGRICANS: Bland, green colored  nasal discharge. Coryza better going out in open air. Bad smell from the nose. Headache, head feels heavy, cannot hold upright, cannot raise it.  Better walking in open air. Complaints from rich foods, fat, pork, pastries, desserts, and ice-cream. Complete absence of thirst. The patient is mild, yielding, timid, emotional and tearful. Weeps easily. Craves sympathy. Changeable moods .

SILICEA:  Headache, especially right side.Worse from noise, jar, light, cold air, exertion , uncovering. Better from covering up warmly.  Perforation of nasal septum. Nasal discharges form dry, hard crusts, bleeding occurs when loosened. Nose obstructed and loss of smell. Nasal bone sore. Chilly patients, very sensitive to cold air. Offensive sweat , especially on hands, feet and axilla.

STICTA PULMONARIA: Fullness at root of nose. Nasal blockage with inflamed sinus. Painful dryness of nasal mucous membranes. Constant need to blow the nose, but no discharge. Catarrhal headache before discharge appears. Dull heavy pressure in forehead and root of nose. Worse from sudden changes of temperature, night, lying down and better from open air and free discharge.