Skin Diseases Treatment 

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It is, in terms of both weight—between 6 and 9 pounds—and surface area—about 2 square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It protects you from bacteria and viruses, and regulates your body temperature.

Chronic Skin Conditions

Eczema: Eczema is term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated.

Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that produces thick red plaques covered with silvery scales.

Acne: Although acne remains largely a curse of adolescence, about 20% of all cases occur in adults.

Rosacea: Rosacea is a common disorder that mainly affects skin on the face. It causes redness on the nose, chin, cheeks, and forehead.

Homeopathic approach to skin disease

In homeopathy, when we approach the treatment of skin diseased, we evaluate skin disease in its totality; and try to understand its inner cause, at the level of immunology, hormones, genetics, metabolic, etc. and plan the treatment in such as way that the disease is addressed at the root level, treating the related cause. By treating the disease such as psoriasis or urticaria or lichen planus or vitiligo, we treat the disease at a deeper level so that the disease does not recur for a long time, for many years or months.

While treating the skin diseases at such a deeper level using homeopathy, the homeopathic medicines are administered orally. Homeopathy does not believe in treating skin disease by using lotions or cream. Homeopathy believes that if you treat skin disease by using external lotions, you are actually going to ‘suppress’ or ‘mask’ the disease and not ‘cure’ it.

What is psoriasis?

Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition. The obvious sign is the colour change associated with the plaques (the raised patches in the skin), although this is more obvious where there is little scale. In fair-skinned people, the plaque will look red (sometimes referred to as salmon pink), whereas in dark-skinned individuals the plaque tends to look a darker shade of the normal skin. Often, however, the white scaling is thick and hides the redness, so psoriasis looks thick, white and, crusty on exposed surfaces regardless of the underlying skin colour. The thickening is caused by the greatly increased ‘turnover’ of the skin cells. Normally, a living skin cell moves upward from the bottom layer of skin, loses its nucleus and dies. It is then largely made up of a protein called keratin and is shed from the surface of the skin as new cells go through the same process and replace it from underneath. The whole process takes around 28 days, but in psoriasis it is greatly speeded up to 3-4 day cycle. Living cells are then much closer to the surface, and as they still need a blood supply, the vessels lie closer to the surface, leading to the redness and heat that many people with psoriasis complain of. The fact that the surface cells are being replaced before they are shed results in a thick layer of scale, which, as everyone with the condition knows, flakes off readily and abundantly.

It is essentially important to understand what psoriasis is not. This can be summarized by saying that it is:

• Not contagious
• Not cancer
• Not related to diet
• Not allergic

Clinical features of psoriasis

Sites of predilection

Include scalp, retro auricular area, knees, elbows, sacrum, and nails.

Lesion morphology – sharply bordered erythematous patches and plaques with silvery scale

• Psoriasis vulgaris

Chronic plaque type psoriasis

v    Small papules evolve through confluence in to large irregular, well-circumscribed plaques, 3-20 cm.

v    Silvery scale is extremely typical

v    Sites of predilection include knees, elbow, sacrum, scalp, retinoauricular area

v    Untreated, the plaques can remain stable for months or years.

v    May be less distinct in  dark skin

Guttate psoriasis

v    Appears as exanthema over 2-3 weeks; starting with small macules and papules that evolve into 1-2 cm plaques with silvery scale

v    Favor the trunk, less often extremities or face

v    Most patients are children or young adults, usually after streptococcal pharyngitis; sometimes following treatment or tonsillectomy, the psoriasis resolves completely and never returns

Intertringinous psoriasis

v    Involves axillae and groin; often misdiagnosed.

v    Macerated and fissured; thick plaques and silvery scale usually missing

v    Requires less aggressive therapy

v    Inverse psoriasis

v    Overlaps with intertrginious; form where involvement is flexural and classical sites such as knees and elbows are spared

• Psoriatic erythroderma

v    Involves the entire integument: can develop suddenly out of a Guttate psoriasis or from long standing psoriasis following too aggressive therapy or abrupt discontinuation of medications.

• Pustular psoriasis

v    Numerous pustules on palms and soles

• Drug induced psoriasis

v    Medications are common triggers for psoriasis

How psoriasis is diagnosed?

Psoriasis is often diagnosed by a dermatological or primary care physician by its characteristic appearance and locations on the body. If a person has the skin changes typical of psoriasis, a diagnosis can be made clinically by examination alone, based on the skin’s appearance due to psoriasis, a physician will usually be able to diagnose psoriasis and being treating the skin immediately.

If person looks different than most cases, appears in an unusual location, further test may be needed. The definitive test when a clinical diagnosis of skin disease is a skin biopsy. Usually one test is required, but it may be repeated if the results are not clear or the disease changes over time. No blood test exists to diagnose psoriasis, and psoriasis does not cause abnormal blood tests for most people. The most common reason to draw blood when treating people for psoriasis is to make sure it is safe to begin a new medication or to watch for a medicine’s possible side effects.

The evaluation of psoriatic arthritis may include X-ray, joint tests, and blood panels to look for other causes of arthritis.

Psoriasis treatment

Patient should be encouraged to expose maximum to sunlight and avoid trauma during the active phase.

Homeopathic treatment of psoriasis – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach.

This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat psoriasis but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned; several well-proved remedies are available for psoriasis treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities and extension of the psoriasis. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Few important remedies for the homeopathic treatment of psoriasis are given below:

• Arsenic Album – excellent psoriasis remedy in which psoriasis, worse by cold application and wetness, better by warmth.

• Sulphur – great psoriasis remedy helpful in so many other skin manifestations also

• Kali Brom – remarkable psoriasis remedy in which there is syphilitic psoriasis. Skin cold, blue, spotted corrugated, large, indolent, painful pustules.

• Kali Ars – Kali Ars is a very well proved psoriasis remedy with patches on back, arms and spreading from elbows; scaly itches, scaling off leaves behind red skin.

• Thyrodinum – one of the best psoriasis remedy for chilly and anemic subjects. Dry impoverished skin; cold hands and feet

• Radium Brom – psoriasis of penis, itching eruptions on face oozing, Patchy erythema on forehead

Chronic renal failure is a slowly worsening loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove wastes, concentrate urine, and conserve electrolytes.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as chronic renal disease, is a progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years. The symptoms of worsening kidney function are unspecific, and might include feeling generally unwell and experiencing a reduced appetite. Often, chronic kidney disease is diagnosed as a result of screening of people known to be at risk of kidney problems, such as those with high blood pressure or diabetes and those with a blood relative with chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease may also be identified when it leads to one of its recognized complications, such as cardiovascular disease, anemia or pericarditis.

Chronic kidney disease is identified by a blood test for creatinine. Higher levels of creatinine indicate a falling glomerular filtration rate (rate at which the kidneys filter blood) and as a result a decreased capability of the kidneys to excrete waste products. Creatinine levels may be normal in the early stages of CKD, and the condition is discovered if urinalysis (testing of a urine sample) shows that the kidney is allowing the loss of protein or red blood cells into the urine. To fully investigate the underlying cause of kidney damage, various forms of medical imaging, blood tests and often renal biopsy (removing a small sample of kidney tissue) are employed to find out if there is a reversible cause for the kidney malfunction.

Recent professional guidelines classify the severity of chronic kidney disease in five stages, with stage 1 being the mildest and usually causing few symptoms and stage 5 being a severe illness with poor life expectancy if untreated. Stage 5 CKD is also called established chronic kidney disease and is synonymous with the now outdated terms end-stage renal disease (ESRD), chronic kidney failure (CKF) or chronic renal failure (CRF).



Causes of Chronic renal failure:

The most common causes of CKD are diabetic nephropathy, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis. Together, these cause approximately 75% of all adult cases. Certain geographic areas have a high incidence of HIV nephropathy.

Historically, kidney disease has been classified according to the part of the renal anatomy that is involved, as:

• Vascular, includes large vessel disease such as bilateral renal artery stenosis and small vessel disease such as ischemic nephropathy, hemolytic-uremic syndrome and vasculitis
• Glomerular, comprising a diverse group and subclassified into

1. Primary Glomerular disease such as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and IgA nephritis
2. Secondary Glomerular disease such as diabetic nephropathy and lupus nephritis

• Tubulointerstitial including polycystic kidney disease, drug and toxin-induced chronic tubulointerstitial nephritis and reflux nephropathy.
• Obstructive such as with bilateral kidney stones and diseases of the prostate.
• Gout.

Symptoms of Chronic renal failure
Initial symptoms may include the following:

• Fatigue
• Frequent hiccups
• General ill feeling
• Generalized itching (pruritus)
• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting
• Unintentional weight loss.
• Anorexia.
• Polyuria.
• Nocturia.
• Swelling of face.

Later symptoms may include the following:

• Blood in the vomit or in stools
• Decreased alertness, including drowsiness,confusion, delirium, orcoma
• Decreased sensation in the hands, feet, or other areas
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Increased or decreased urine output
• Muscle twitching or cramps
• Seizures
• White crystals in and on the skin (uremic frost).
• Hallucinations.
• Fits.
• Stupor.

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:

• Abnormally dark or light skin
• Agitation
• Breath odor
• Excessive nighttime urination
• Excessive thirst
• High blood pressure
• Loss of appetite
• Nail abnormalities
• Paleness
• diarrhea.
• Oliguria.
• Dyspnoea.
• Pain in chest.
• Hiccough.
• Cramps.
• Bone pains.
• Bruises.
• Epistaxis.

Complications

• Anemia
• Cardiac tamponade
• Changes in blood sugar metabolism
• Congestive heart failure
• Decreased functioning of white blood cells
• Decreased immune response
• Decreased libido, impotence
• Dementia
• Electrolyte abnormalities including hyperkalemia
• Encephalopathy
• End-stage renal disease
• Fractures
• Hemorrhage
• High blood pressure
• Increased infections
• Joint disorders
• Liver inflammation (hepatitis B or hepatitis C)
• Liver failure
• Loss of blood from the gastrointestinal tract
• Menstrual irregularities,mscarriage, infertility
• Nerve damage
• Pericarditis
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Platelet dysfunction
• Ulcers
• Seizures
• Skin dryness, itching /scratching with resultant skin infection
• Weakening of the bones
• Uraemic coma.
• Cardiac arrhythmia.

Common earache remedies

Aconite napellus (Acon.)

Useful in the early stages of an ear infection, especially following an exposure to cold, dry air. Rapid onset of symtoms. Intense symptoms. Person is restless, thirsty, anxious and sometimes frantic. Ear sensitive to touch. Worse at night, especially between 12-2am.

Remember: Rapid onset; intense symptoms; restlessness; anxiety; thirst; worse after midnight.

Belladonna (Bell.)

Often the right ear. Sudden onset of intense pain that may shoot or throb. Bright red ear or ear canal. Glassy eyes or dilated pupils. High fever. Often with headache. May become delirious in sleep, with nightmares. Hot head with cold hands and feet. Prefers the dark. Better for sitting rather than lying. Pain worse with light, noise, cold air, or being bumped.

Remember: Rapid onset; intense symptoms; redness; often right-sided.

Calcarea carbonica (Calc.)

Earache or glue ear that follows colds. Child is usually obstinate, pale and pudgy with a large head that sweats easily, especially during sleep. Anxious on thinking about unpleasant things. Often craves eggs and sweets or is sensitive to milk.

Remember: Obstinate; timid; pudgy; sweaty head or neck (in sleep).

Chamomilla (Cham.)

Unbearable pain. Anger and impatience with the pain. Demand many things but push them away when offered. Can’t be pleased – nothing will satisfy. Cannot be comforted except by being carried or rocked briskly. One cheek red, the other cheek pale. Earache may occur with teething. Worse at night and for warmth.

Remember: Cannot be pleased; anger and impatience; better when carried briskly.

Hepar sulphuris (Hep.)

For chronic ear infections rather than in first stage. Ear is extremely sensitive to touch of any type and cold air. May cover head or lie on affected side to keep ear warm. Pain often sharp like a splinter. Irritability or tantrums. Thick discharge from nose or ear smells like old cheese. Pain worse at night. Remedy may be needed to finish a cure started by Mercurius solubilis.

Remember: Older infection; irritable; sensitive to cold and touch; ‘old cheese’ odour.

 Kali bichromicum (Kali-bi.)

Sharp, stitching or stinging pains. Intense itching or tickling inside ear. Thick, yellow and foul smelling discharge, often stringy. Irritable. Sweaty. Feels cold.

Remember: Itching; stringy or offensive discharges; sweaty; irritable; chilly.

Mercurius solubilis (Merc.)

For chronic ear infections rather than the first stage. Often right sided. May be discharge of pus that will be thick, burning, and have an offensive odour. Pus usually green though sometimes yellow. Thirsty. Bad breath. Salivation. Perspiration. Tongue flabby with imprint of teeth on edges. Glands or tonsils may be swollen. Sensitive to extremes of temperature. Pain worse at night.

Remember: Older infection; bad breath; flabby tongue; salivation; offensive discharges (if present).

Pulsatilla (Puls.)

Clingy. Seeks sympathy, company, and reassurance. Ear pain worse at night and in a warm room, better in open air. Worse for warm applications. Little or no thirst. Changeable moods. Thick, yellowish-green, bland discharge from nose if a cold is present or from the ear in advanced stages.

Remember: Clinging, desires sympathy and comfort, thirstless, worse for warmth.

Silicea (Sil.)

Difficulty in hearing that often improves with blowing the nose, yawning, or swallowing. Discharge of blood and pus. Smelly discharge. Dried crusts within the ear canal. Itching. Children bore their finger into the ear. Head sweats during early sleep.

Acne is a general term for pimples and deeper pustules that are clogged pores. If severe enough acne can leave permanent scars.

Acne is an inflammatory skin disorder of the skin’s sebaceous glands and hair follicles that affects about 80% of people between the ages of 12 and 24. During puberty high levels of hormones are produced in both girls and boys. This leads to the production of large quantities of sebum. Sebum is an irritant that can clog the pores and form a pimple which may become infected and form a pustule. Hormones don’t go away after adolescence. Many women still get premenstrual acne from of the release of progesterone after ovulation.

Acne is a disease that affects the skin’s oil glands. The small holes in your skin (pores) connect to the oil glands under the skin. These glands make an oily substance called sebum. The pores connect to the glands by a canal called a follicle. Inside the follicles, oil carries dead skin cells to the surface of the skin. A thin hair also grows through the follicle and out to the skin. When the follicle of a skin gland clogs up, a pimple grows. Most pimples are found on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Acne is not a serious health threat but it can cause scars.

The exact cause of acne is unknown, several related factors are:

§ Hormonal activity supposed to be responsible, such as menstrual cycles and puberty.

§ Increase in hormones called androgens (male sex hormones), which causes sebaceous glands to enlarge and make more sebum.

§ Hormonal changes related to pregnancy can also cause acne.

§ Another factor is heredity or genetics. Researchers believe that the tendency to develop acne can be inherited from parents. For example, studies have shown that many school-age boys with acne have a family history of the disorder.

§ Accumulation of dead skin cell.

§ Bacteria in the pores, to which body becomes allergic.

§ Skin irritation or scratching of any sort will active the inflammation.

§ Starting or stopping birth control pills.

§ Heredity (if your parents had acne, you might get it too).

§ Some types of medicine.

§ Greasy makeup.

In some patients, contributing factors may be:

Pressure: In some patients, pressure from helmets, chinstraps, collars, and the like can aggravate acne.

Drugs: Some medications may cause or worsen acne, such as those containing iodides, bromides, or oral or injected steroids (either the medically prescribed prednisone or the steroids bodybuilders or athletes take.) Most cases of acne, however, are not drug-related.
Occupations: In some jobs, exposure to industrial products like cutting oils may produce acne.

Pathophysiology of Acne

§ Excessive secretion of oils from the sebaceous glands accompanies the plugging of the pores with naturally occurring dead skin cells (corneocytes) blocking hair follicles.

§ The accumulation of these corneocytes in the duct appears to be due to a failure of the normal keratinization process in the skin which usually leads to shedding of skin cells lining the pores.

§ Oil secretions are said to build up beneath the blocked pore, providing a perfect environment for the skin bacteria Propionibacterium acnes and the lipophilic (oil/lipid-loving) yeast Malassezia to multiply uncontrollably.

§ Under the microscope, however there is no evidence of pooled trapped sebum. Indeed the oil perolates through the plugged duct onto the surface.

§ In response to the bacterial and yeast populations, the skin inflames, producing the vision lesion.

§ The face, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms are especially affected.

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Acne is a group of skin rashes with different causes named as:-

Acne vulgaris

It is most commonly experienced around puberty, typically of the face and shoulders / chest.

Acne rosacea

A red rash predominantly on the face.

Acne keloidalis nuchae (pseudofolliculitis nuchae)

A rash caused by shaving.

Acne conglobata (Hidradenitis suppurativa)

Chronic abscesses or boils of sweat gland and hair follicle; in the underarms, groin, buttocks and under the breasts in women.

Acne cosmetica

Acne caused by use of cosmetics.

Acne fulminans

An extreme form of acne conglobata.

Acne medicamentosa

Acne cause by starting or stopping medicine.

Baby acne

A rash seen on the cheeks, chin, and forehead of infants.

Chloracne

Acne caused by exposure to chlorinated hydrocarbons such as dioxins or PCBs.

Facial discoloration is asymptomatic (without any symptoms) but is of great cosmetic concern, resulting in psychological stress. The most common reasons are pregnancy and exposure to sun. During pregnancy the hormone level can increase the body’s production of melanin, a pigment that tints the skin.

The result is chloasma (also known as melasma or the mask of pregnancy), irregular brown patches on t he forehead, nose, and checks. Women with darker complexions are more prone to developing chlosma. Other pigmented areas, such as birthmarks and freckles, may darken as well. One may also notice a brown line down the abdomen, from the belly button to the public bone, called linea nigra.

Most of these pigmented areas lighten again a few months after delivery, though they may not clear up completely. It is also common in pregnant women, those who are taking oral contraceptives (the “Pill”), and those taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause. Sun exposure is also a strong risk factor for melasma. It is particularly common in tropical climates.

Sepia (homeopathic medicine) is of utmost importance in treating discoloration occurring after pregnancy. In fact, it is apt for what one would call a post-pregnancy syndrome ? a brownish saddle like appearance spreading across the nose, backache, easily fatigued constitution, heightened mental sensitivity and irritability. Other medicines that are important in treatment are arsenic album and conium maculatum.

Sun-damaged skin or sunspots, medically called lentigos, and commonly referred to as liver spots, are a product of sun exposure. This exposure is cumulative and not directly related to sunburn on a specific day.

Homeopathy does not advocate the use of creams and ointments in skin disorders. It believes that skin disorders are a reflection of inside and need to be treated from within. Another strong opinion that homeopaths propagate is that any external application can lead to the suppression of the disease and result in a more serious systemic disorder. A well-prescribed homeopathic medicine not only takes care of hyperpigmentation but also treats as a whole and improves general health as well.

Homoeopathic medicines treat the hormonal imbalance and thus control the excessive production of melanin. The texture of the skin also improves. The occurrences of new patches reduce and ultimately stop. The skin slowly reverts to its normal condition without leaving any blemishes.

Leg pain is defined as a feeling of discomfort or uneasiness along with aching in the leg, varying from mild to severe intensity. Upper leg pain is pain anywhere from him to knees. Lower leg pain is the pain extending from knee to foot. A pain in leg could originate in joints like hip joint, knee joint or ankle joint. When the pain is in leg joints, it could arise from bones, ligaments or tendons. It can also arise from injury to muscles or nerves. Venous stasis and phlebitis can also cause pain in legs. Sometimes the pain can be referred from back as in the case of Sciatica, where the pain extends down the leg from lower back or hips down thighs and calf muscles. A rare case is pain in phantom-limb, when a person feels pain in the part of limb that has been amputated.

Arthritis – includes osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Injury – can lead to damage to bone, ligament and cartilage and that can lead to severe leg pain.
Sprain- Due to sudden unnatural movements causes leg pain.
Overuse – Overuse of joint can cause bursitis which ultimately leads to joint pain in legs.
Infection – Any kind of infection to the joints may result in leg pain.
Varicose vein – Enlarged distended vein, also causes leg ulcer and itching along with pain
Deep vein thrombosis – Condition in which there is a blood clot in the deeper veins of leg, causes leg pain.
Venous cause – includes phlebitis and venous compression.
Calcium Deficiency – in Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis and Rickets can also cause pain in long bones of legs.
Growth pains – Young children often complaint of pain in legs. Such pain is usually due to stretching of bones and tissue as part of ‘growing’.
Pain in leg muscles can result from calcium or sodium deficiency and also from dehydration. Such pain is often cramping in nature. Vague muscle ache can result from hypothyroidism and myopathy.

Physical examination – Including examination of joints, swelling, dislocation, gait, lymph nodes, movement etc
Blood test – Complete blood count, ESR, rheumatoid factor, uric acid.
Microscopic examination – Of joint fluid or synovial fluid
X-ray knee – To diagnose fracture, osteoarthritis
MRI – To detect ligament rupture and other conditions
MANTOUX TEST – To diagnose tuberculosis.
Other important investigations – venography – to diagnose deep vein thrombosis.
Duplex ultrasound imaging – It helps in getting image of veins, it can also measure flow in the vessels.
Arteriography – To diagnose arterial embolism.
Doppler ultrasound – is the important investigation in case of venous disease.

Allopathic treatment of pain in legs – Includes pain killers, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and calcium supplements. Anticoagulants, compression bandage, knee caps and surgery is also applicable in certain cases. Physiotherapy also plays an important role in many cases of joint pains. The exact treatment depends upon the underlying cause of leg pain.

Homeopathic treatment of leg pain – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which a patient is suffering.

The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat leg pain but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility of the patient. For this patient’s current symptoms, past medical history and family history are taken into account. There are many homeopathic remedies which cover the symptoms of leg pain and can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities and extension of the pain. For individualized remedy selection and treatment of leg pain, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Some important remedies are given below for the treatment of leg pain:

Bryonia alba. – Pain with inflammation which, is aggravated by movement and relieved by moderate pressure and rest.
Ledum pal. – Excellent remedy for gout and rheumatism which is of ascending nature, better by cold application.
Rhus tox. – Pain aggravated by first movement, damp weather and better by continuous motion.
Colchicum – Pain worse by motion, touch, or mental effort; better by warmth and rest.
Kalmia lat. – Descending type of pain, pain with palpitation of heart and slow pulse
Guaiacum – Gouty abscesses of joints, pain relieved by cold bath and cold application.
Calcarea carb. – Arthritic swelling, knee pain especially in fleshy people, effusion of knee joint, which is worse by cold.
Benzoic acid – Gouty concretions of joints, knee pain due to abnormal deposition of uric acid
Hypericum – Remedy for rheumatoid arthritis, knee contracted, has outstanding action over nerve pain.
Lachesis – Rheumatic pain along with swelling. Sciatica of right leg. Warmth aggravates in general, intolerance of tight clothing.
Lycopodium – Sciatica pain in left leg.

Colocynth – Pain that radiates from hip to calf, esp in left leg, is accompanied by numbness and is better by warmth.

Mechanical disorder – Spasmodic tort Collis, Cervical spondylitis.

Inflammatory – Ankylosing spondylitis, Polymyalgia rheumatica.
Malignancy – Myeloma, metastatic carcinoma.
Infection – Staphylococcal or other septic conditions, Tuberculosis.
Metabolic cause – Osteomalacia


Stiffness especially in the neck
Numbness, weakness and tingling in the arms.
Restricted movement of head and neck.
There may be fever along with vomiting in case of “MANINGITIS”.
Soreness and cramps in the region of neck.
If pain persist for a long time period can lead to anxiety, irritability, depression and insomnia.


History of complaints – Include history of injury, location, duration, intensity and extension of pain.
Physical examination – Examination of movement, stiffness, joints, vertebral bones etc.
Neurological examination – Include reflexes strength, sensation etc, if any abnormality detected may be due to cervical spondylosis, herniated disc, cervical spine fracture.
Blood test – Complete blood count, ESR, Thyroid function test, Rheumatoid factor, blood culture.
X-ray cervical spine -To detect arthritis, cervical fracture
CT scan, MRI – To diagnose damaged vertebrae, spinal stenosis and nerve root compression.

Type of treatment will depend on whether neck pain is caused by activities, an injury, or any other medical condition, In case of neck pain rest should be advised first.

Homeopathic treatment of neck pain – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat neck pain but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for neck pain treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities and extension of the pain. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Some important remedies are given below for the treatment of neck pain:

Calcaria Flour. – Indurated cervical glands, patient is sensitive to cold, damp weather and worse during rest, ameliorated by heat.
Causticum. – Swelling of cervical glands, tension and stiffness in nape of neck
Caulophyllum. – Stiffness of nape of neck, cutting pain when closing hand.
Gnaphalium. – Sharp cutting pain in anterior cervical nerve, aggravation on lying down and relieved when sitting.
Fluoric Acid. –  Rigidity and pain in nape of neck, weakness lameness and numbness of forearm and neck.
Hypericum. – Excellent remedy for nerve pain.
Allopathic treatment – Include analgesics, NSAIDs, muscular relaxants.

Other effective modes of treatment – Include Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Massage, Yoga, Acupressure, Stress management, Meditation etc


Shoulder pain is a quite common medical condition which involves mainly muscles, bones, tendons, nerves and ligaments. Shoulder joint is one of the most delicate joint of our body which is very much susceptible to external impressions and forms by the articulation between humerus, scapula and clavicle. Shoulder pain can radiate to other parts like arm, fingers and also can come from other parts as a referred pain in certain medical conditions.


Shoulder dislocation – Occurs when there is dislocation between scapula and humerus bone.

Frozen shoulder – In which movement of the shoulder becomes restricted.

Arthritis – Include osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Shoulder fracture – Brakeage of bone which results from injury or trauma.

Shoulder separation – Caused due to separation of A-C joint

Ligament or tendon rupture – A result of injury causes severe shoulder pain.

Carcinoma – Of the upper end of humerus

Bursitis – In which there is inflammation of the bursa causes shoulder pain

Sprain or overstretching – This is a very common cause of shoulder pain.


General examination – Examination of joint, stiffness, movement.
X-ray – To detect fracture or osteoarthritis
MRI scan – To diagnose ligament rupture and other associated complaints.
Ultrasound scan – To detect tendonitis.


Homeopathic treatment of shoulder pain – Homeopathy is one of the most popular holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat shoulder pain but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for shoulder pain treatment that can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities and extension of the pain. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person. Some important remedies are given below for the treatment of shoulder pain:

Bryonia Alba. – Pain with inflammation which, is aggravated by movement and relieved by moderate pressure and rest.
Rhus Tox – Shoulder pain especially due to overstretching or over lifting.
Arnica Mont. – Shoulder pain with sore, bruised feeling caused due to an injury from blunt instrument.
Hypericum – Excellent remedy for nerve pain.
Sticta Pul. – Rheumatism of right shoulder blade or joint.
Gratiola. – Rheumatic and gouty pains in shoulder.
Lycopersicum – Pain in the right deltoid is marked.
Alumina silicate. – Pain in the shoulder, pain travels from below to upward.
Allopathic treatment – Include analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and muscular relaxants. Surgery is applicable in some specific cases.

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It is, in terms of both weight—between 6 and 9 pounds—and surface area—about 2 square yards. Your skin separates the inside of your body from the outside world. It protects you from bacteria and viruses, and regulates your body temperature.

Chronic Skin Conditions

Eczema: Eczema is term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated.

Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that produces thick red plaques covered with silvery scales.

Acne: Although acne remains largely a curse of adolescence, about 20% of all cases occur in adults.

Rosacea: Rosacea is a common disorder that mainly affects skin on the face. It causes redness on the nose, chin, cheeks, and forehead.

Acute Skin Problems

Many skin problems are temporary and can be treated with medications or simply with time.

Cold sores: Cold sores — also called fever blisters — are a painful infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).

Planter warts and Palmer warts: Plantar warts and Palmer warts are common, especially in children. These warts are named for where they appear on the body. Palmer warts occur on the hands, and plantar warts on the bottom of the foot.

Hair loss: Learn about causes of hair loss including different types of alopecia.

Blisters: A single blister is usually the result of friction or a minor burn, typically on the hands or feet.

Chafing:Chafing can occur anywhere on your body, but the thighs, groin, underarms, and nipples are particularly vulnerable.

Corns and calluses: Corns and calluses can be annoying, but your body actually forms them to protect sensitive skin. Corns and calluses are often confused with one another.

Sunburn: Here’s what you need to know about how to keep your skin safe and where to find sunburn relief if you do linger on your lounger too long.

Ingrown hair:Sometimes dead skin can clog up a hair follicle. That forces the hair inside it to grow sideways under the skin, rather than upward and outward.

Gangrene: Gangrene is a condition that occurs when body tissue dies. It is caused by a loss of blood supply due to an underlying illness, injury, and/or infection. Fingers, toes, and limbs are most often affected, but gangrene can also occur inside the body, damaging organs and muscles.

Rashes: A rash indicates an abnormal change in skin color or texture. Rashes are usually caused by skin inflammation, which can have many causes.

Dermatitis:In most people, the early stages of dermatitis are characterized by red, dry, and itchy skin. More serious dermatitis may result in crusty scales or blisters that ooze fluid.

Bedbugs:Bedbugs are small, oval, brownish insects that live on the blood of animals or humans. Adult bedbugs have flat bodies about the size of an apple seed. After feeding, however, their bodies swell and are a reddish color.

Itching: Finding the cause of the itching and treating any underlying skin disease is the first step in solving pruritus.

Cysts and Skin Lumps: There are a number skin conditions that cause lumps and bumps to appear on the surface or just below the skin. This article covers some of the most common ones.

Hives: Urticaria, also known as hives, is an outbreak of swollen, pale red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly — either as a result of the body’s adverse reaction to certain allergens, or for unknown reasons.

Alopecia Areata: Alopecia is the medical term for baldness; there are various types of alopecia, including alopecia areata.

Vitiligo:Vitiligo is a condition in which white patches develop on the skin. Any location on the body can be affected and most people with vitiligo have white patches on many areas of the body.

Varicose Veins and Spider Veins:Varicose veins are large, raised, swollen blood vessels that twist and turn. They usually develop in the legs and can be seen through the skin.

Intertrigo:Intertrigo is a fancy name for a rash that shows up between the folds of skin. It is a very common skin rash that can crop up throughout life.

Lice and Scabies:Lice and scabies are highly contagious skin conditions that involve parasites living on or in your skin.

Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac: Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are all plants that can cause a temporary, irritating rash when they come in contact with your skin. This rash is a form of allergic contact dermatitis.

Bruises: A bruise is a common skin injury that results in a discoloration of the skin. Blood from damaged blood cells deep beneath the skin collects near the surface of the skin resulting in what we think of as a black and blue mark.

Epidermoid and Sebaceous Cysts: Many people often call any small, painless lump under the skin “sebaceous cysts.” But those are most often epidermis cysts.

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