Mouth ulcers (also known as aphthous ulcers or canker sores) are shallow, painful sores inside the mouth. They appear as painful white or yellow ulcers surrounded by a bright red area. They can make eating, drinking, and talking uncomfortable. Nearly everyone suffers from mouth ulcers at one time or the other in their lives. Most would also agree that these insignificant-looking ulcers can cause major discomfort. For some people, the irritation and pain can be so troublesome that it tends to disrupt their daily life. Besides the pain, mouth ulcers have another troublesome feature associated with them- ‘frequent recurrence.’ These ulcers tend to occur very frequently in some people. It is a common issue with mouth ulcers that while the first lot is not fully healed, new ulcers are already on their way. Mouth ulcers (apthae) also tend to occur in crops or multiple numbers. The most common sites places where mouth ulcers appear are inside of the lips, inside of the cheeks, base of gums, under the tongue, on the palate. Ulcers on the tongue are also fairly common. Homeopathic medicines for mouth ulcers work well to treat the ulcers quickly, and also help to prevent their recurrence. These are natural medicines for treatment of mouth ulcers that help during the acute phase of the condition in reducing pain as well as the duration of ulcers. Conventional treatment for recurrent mouth ulcers involves pain management and lowering of the healing time of the ulcer. However, conventional treatment does not …

Recurrent Throat infections in kids Dr. Pankaj Darji It is very common for a homeopath to see a lot of anxious parents seeking treatment for their kids who suffer from recurrent throat or upper respiratory infections. Believe me, these young anxious parents are tougher to handle than their kids. Kids who have recurrent upper respiratory infections usually develop symptoms which start with cold and can very fast progress into bad chesty or dry cough, fever  and even difficult breathing. The bigger problem is the kind of recurrence that can occur in some kids . I have personally seen kids developing infection every 15 days and seem to be perpetually living on antibiotics. This affects their quality of life and education in many ways. Now, the big question is whether homeopathy has an effective remedy for the recurrence, the answer is a big ‘yes ‘. Before we get to the actual homeopathic solution let us try to understand why these kids fall sick so frequently.We are born with Immune system(body’s own defence system) which inherits some antibodies from the mother during gestation and with breast feed . Quite a bit of Immunity is developed later in life. The cells that fight infection in our body are called as antibodies. Our body has a very intelligent immune system and can recognize a microorganism as new or one that it has previously encountered and respond accordingly. The response in the previously encountered microorganism is to send the already developed antibodies to fight that organism. …

Though not a debilitating disease, rectal prolapse can throw life out of gear for a person by virtue of the fact that it entails the falling down of a part of the rectum from its normal position. Homeopathic Treatment can be effective in assuaging the discharge and discomfort resulting from rectal prolapse without the fear of side-effects. Homeopathic remedies for rectal prolapse go to the root of the problem and cure the underlying causes of this condition. Symptoms of Prolapse Rectum A person suffering from this condition manifests a couple of symptoms, ranging from discomfort and pain in the rectal region; mucoid discharges from the anus and bleeding from the rectum to fecal incontinence and difficulty in passing stools. Top Homeopathic Remedies for Rectal Prolapse I feel the homeopathic system of medicine can work wonders in curing prolapsed rectum since it is natural and non-toxic compared to other treatments as its remedies are culled from Nature. Podophyllum, Ignatia, Aesculus, Hydrastis, are the top remedies. 1. Podophyllum: When Rectum Prolapse Occurs while Passing Stool I find podophyllum to be one of the most frequently indicated remedies in cases of a prolapsed rectum. The rectum may get prolapsed either before or during the passing of stools. There may be a sore pain in the anus. Podophyllum may be prescribed in children with complaints of prolapse of the rectum. Proper inquiry generally reveals that there is a history of chronic constipation.  All the symptoms are associated with a weakness in the abdomen and anus. …

The rectum is the lowest terminal part of the large intestine. Any bleeding that occurs from the anus, the lower colon or rectum is referred to as rectal bleeding. The reasons for rectal bleeding are multiple. Firstly, it includes passing a hard stool, hemorrhoids (swollen, inflamed veins around anus or lower rectum), anal fissures (a cut/ tear in lining of anus).  Next cause can be IBD-inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) which is autoimmune in origin causing inflammation and ulcers in gastrointestinal tract. Further causes include proctitis (inflamed rectum), colon polyps (harmless growths in colon or rectum) and diverticulosis (formation of abnormal pockets inside colon). Lastly, cancer of the colon or rectum can cause rectal bleeding. Rectal bleeding can be attended with many other signs and symptoms. These include rectal/anal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. The other symptoms are abdominal cramping and mucus in the stool. Severe rectal bleeding can lead to anemia. Homeopathy proves to be very helpful in treating cases of rectal bleeding. Occurring from various causes, it can be successfully treated with homeopathic medicines. Along with bleeding, homeopathy also helps to manage attending symptoms like pain in the anus or rectum, abdomen pain, loose stool, or hard stool. Homeopathic medicines are natural in origin, hence they have zero side effects. Homeopathy yields excellent results in cases of rectal bleeding having mild to moderate intensity. However, it is to be noted that in severe bleeding, dark/blackish bleeding, and cases attended with anemia, help from a conventional mode of …

Arthritis (joint inflammation) that develops following an infection in another part of the body is referred to as reactive arthritis. In most cases, it is infections of the urinary tract, genitals or bowels that trigger reactive arthritis. The joints mainly involved in reactive arthritis include the knee, ankle, and feet. Reactive arthritis usually develops within two to four weeks of an infection. Some of the prominent medicines for the homeopathic treatment of reactive arthritis include Rhus Tox, Euphrasia Officinalis, and Cantharis Vesicatoria. Homeopathic Treatment of Reactive Arthritis Homeopathy carries an excellent scope to treat reactive arthritis. Homeopathy boosts the self-healing mechanism of the body to fight with the infection and ensure natural healing in reactive arthritis. Various medicines can be used to treat reactive arthritis, but none of them is specific. The medicines are selected as per the symptom presentation in every individual case of reactive arthritis. The use of these medicines is based on their characteristic features. 1. Rhus Tox – Natural Medicine for Joint Pains in Reactive Arthritis Rhus Tox is an effective medicine for treating joint pains in cases of reactive arthritis. Stiff, swollen, hot, painful joints indicate the use of medicine Rhus Tox. In most cases needing Rhus Tox, warmth over the joints tends to give relief. In some cases, massaging the affected joint also provides relief. Another characteristic feature for using Rhus Tox is joint pains that get worse at rest and get better by motion. 2. Euphrasia Officinalis – Effective Medicine for Eye Problems in …

What is Raynaud’s Disease? Raynaud’s disease leads to coldness and numbness of fingers and toes as a result of decreased blood supply to these areas. This response is triggered on exposure to cold temperature and stress. When exposed to cold temperature, the arteries supplying blood to the fingers and toes undergo vasospasm, thus limiting the blood supply. As a result, the fingers and toes turn cold and numb with colour changes, first to pale white and then, blue and red. Classification of Raynaud’s Raynaud’s can be primary or secondary. In primary raynaud’s, there is no underlying medical condition that triggers the vasospasm. Primary raynaud’s is also known as raynaud’s disease. In secondary raynaud’s, an underlying medical condition provokes the vasospasm. Secondary raynaud’s is also known as raynaud’s phenomenon and is more serious than the primary raynaud’s disease. The causes for secondary raynaud’s include connective tissue disorders, scleroderma, lupus, frostbite, atherosclerosis, Buerger’s disease, injuries to hand/feet and smoking. Symptoms of Raynaud’s Disease During an attack of raynaud’s, the fingers and toes turn pale or white with cold and numbness. This is followed by blueness from depleted oxygen supply. Afterwards, when the attack is over, the fingers and toes turn red, hot and may feel throbbing, tingling, pin or needle like sensations. Although it is mainly the toes and fingers that are affected in raynaud’s, it may also affect the ears, lips and nose. Skin ulcers and gangrene are some complications that arise out of raynaud’s. Homeopathic Treatment for Raynaud’s Disease The …