GIT AND HOMEOPATHY

HOMEOPATHY IN IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
It is a condition characterized by frequently altering bowel habits with or without abdominal pain. Very commonly, there is increased frequency of stools with pain, loose stools with pain, mucus in stools, feeling of abdominal distension & intolerance of specific food items. There are periods of remissions & relapses. The cause is mainly stress & reports of all investigations are normal. Homeopathy probably offers on of the best scope for a cure in this problem, for unlike allopathy it aims not just to reduce the frequency of stools, but tries to act on the psychological plane as well, since stress is the main cause of the disease. Please refer to the cases section for a complete case study of a patient with this disease currently under my treatment. You will be surprised with the improvement! There are no general remedies. Each case has to be studied in detail before treatment can begin

HOMEOPATHY FOR JAUNDICE, CIRRHOSIS OF LIVER AND OTHER LIVER PROBLEMS
The liver diseases which we discuss here are hepatitis (what we commonly know as jaundice) & the other which is most common of all the 'grave' liver diseases & also unfortunately most resistant to treatment. It is called cirrhosis of the liver.
Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver. It is usually self-limiting & without any complications except in cases of hepatitis-B where there might be serious implications or permanent liver damage leading to cirrhosis. In cases of hepatitis, homeopathy seeks to aid in quick recovery & prevent serious liver damage.
In cirrhosis of the liver there is a gradual destruction of the liver which can over a period of years cause irreparable liver failure & many other complications. The most common causes of this disease are a history of Hepatitis-B infection & alcohol intake over the years. Some other causes are heart failure, any obstruction of the liver ducts, some drugs & certain congenital diseases of the liver. the disease is usually noticed only when the patient presents with complains like swelling of the body, distension of the abdomen due to fluid collection, vomiting of blood or sometimes even coma. In the acute stage which could be life threatening at times, hospitalization is a must. Homeopathic medicine is to be taken without discontinuing some of the most essential allopathic medicines (like vitamin B-complex & others) & strict diet restriction as advised. Homeopathy tries to restore the reduced liver function as well as prevent further destruction of the organ.

HOMEOPATHY FOR GASTRIC ULCERS
Neglect of severe acidity for a long time causes ulcers in the stomach &/or intestine. The presence of ulcers is confirmed when the patient is sent for investigations like barium meal X-rays or gastroscopy. These are usually done when a patient of acidity presents with severe upper abdominal pains or vomiting with presence of blood. As said earlier, ulcers could perforate the stomach wall causing a danger to one's life or cause cancer in the long run. Hence, treatment needs to be started immediately once the presence of an ulcer is known. Timely Homeopathic treatment can prevent surgery which might involve cutting off of a portion of the stomach.

HOMEOPATHY FOR ACIDITY

Acidity is nothing but excessive secretion of the normal acid which is present in the stomach. When the secretion is in normal amounts, it helps in digestion of food .But when the secretion is more it causes symptoms in the form of burning just below or behind the chest, pain, nausea, vomiting, eructation, loss of appetite or excessive appetite depending on the severity of the problem. The causes of acidity could be many, common among them being intake of spicy food, fasting for long hours, stress, frequent & repeated use of pain killer tablets, smoking, alcohol intake, excessive intake of tea & coffee & irregular meals. Neglect of the problem could cause ulcers in the stomach which could bleed or even perforate which is a life-threatening condition or even lead to cancer. Fortunately, homeopathy offers excellent treatment for acidity. Here, one must bear in mind that avoiding all the causative factors mentioned above is as important as medicines. Besides, refrigerated milk & bananas provide great relief.