Actinomycosis of Liver
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1. Arsenicum
album
2. Apocynum
3. Apismellifica
4. Digitalis
5. China
officinalis
6. Helleborusniger
7. Adonis
vernalis
8. Acetic
acidum
Arsenious album
characteristic particulars
• Arsenicum
album is primarily used for treating infections, burning pain, irritable
weakness and restlessness. The other symptoms that can be effectively managed
using this medicine are:
• Enlarged
and painful liver and spleen
• Heartburn
and burning pain in the stomach
• Narrowing
of airways and burning pain in the chest
• Pain
and swelling in the abdomen
• Extremely
irritable stomach
• Symptoms
worsen in cold climate, post-midnight, near the seashore and after consumption
of cold foods and drinks. Symptoms get better on consuming warm drinks and
keeping one's head elevated.
Modalities
• <
- cold climate, 12 – 2 am, 1-2 pm,
• >
-warm drinks, head high position
Apocynum Cannabinum
Characteristic particulars
• Indian
hemp is best suited in the management of acute alcoholism (caused by rapid,
excessive consumption of alcohol), excessive thirst and fluid accumulation in
the abdomen. Some other symptoms that can be managed using this remedy are:
• Nausea
and vomiting
• Bloating
• Breathlessness
• A
heavy and sick feeling in the stomach
• The
symptoms worsen in cold weather and after ingestion of cold drinks.
Modalities
• <
- cold weather, cold climate, cold drinks
• >
- warm drinks
Apis Mellifica
Characteristic particulars
• Apismellifica
is an effective remedy for treating swelling and oedema, soreness and pains. It
can also be used to treat:
• Nephritis
(inflammation of kidneys)
• Tenderness
in abdomen
• Stomach
pain
• Vomiting
• Symptoms
aggravate on touching the affected area and on exposure to heat in any form.
Symptoms improve when the patient baths in cold water or spends some time in
open air.
Modalities
• <
- touch, uncovering, hot weather, heat from bed
• >
- cold water, cold air
Digitalis Purpurea
characteristic particulars
• Foxglove
helps in managing oedema of the internal and external parts and enlargement of
the liver. It can also treat the following symptoms:
• Burning
sensation from the stomach to the food pipe
• Severe
abdominal pain
• Enlarged
and sore liver
• A
feeling of weakness in stomach
• Difficulty
in breathing
• Feeling
of fainting on moving about
• All
complaints worsen after meals and on sitting straight. The symptoms get better
in open air and when the person's stomach is empty.
Modalities
• <
- after eating, sitting straight
• >
- empty stomach, open air
China Officinalis
• China
officinalis is primarily used in the management of weakness due to fluid loss
from the body. It can also be used to treat:
• Swelling
and enlargement of liver and spleen
• Flatulence
• Abdominal
pain
• Throwing
up undigested food
• Suffocation
and sharp pain in lungs
• All
symptoms worsen by slight touch, eating food, bending over and at night.
Improvement in the symptoms can be seen in open air and with warmth.
Modalities
• <
- slight touch, eating, night
• >
- warm food, open air
Lycopodium Clavatum
• Club
moss is used for the management of weakness, malnutrition, and progressive and
chronic diseases. Following are some other symptoms that can be managed using
this remedy:
• Bloating
even after light meals
• Inflammation
of the liver
• Brown
spots on the abdomen
• Pain
in the lower abdomen
• Pressure
and sinking sensation in the stomach
• Burning
pain in the chest
• The
symptoms get worse from 4 to 8 p.m., from hot air, and warm climatic
conditions. Symptoms get better on drinking warm food and drinks and on moving
about.
Modalities
• <
- right side, from right to left, above downward, 4 to 8 pm,
• >
- motion, after midnight, warm food and drink
Helleborus Niger
Characteristic particulars
• This
remedy is the most suitable medicine for individuals with oedema and muscular
weakness. It also aids in the management of
• Swelling
and pain in the abdomen
• Irregular
respiration
• Difficulty
breathing
• Gurgling
in the abdomen as if it is filled with water
• Symptoms
aggravate from evening till morning.
Modalities
• <
- till morning
Senecio Aureus
Characteristic particulars
• Golden
Ragwort is best suited for individuals with liver cirrhosis. It can also help
treat the following symptoms:
• Nausea
and burps with a sour after-taste
• Abdominal
pain
• Sharp
and sudden chest pain
Modalities
• >
- open air
Prunus Spinosa
Characteristic particulars
• This
remedy is primarily used in oedema due to fluid accumulation. Few other
symptoms that can be effectively managed with prunusspinosa are
• Wheezing
• Pain
and cramps in the bladder region
• Difficulty
breathing
• Symptoms
worsen while walking.
Modalities
• <
- walking
Adonis Vernalis
Characteristic particulars
• This
medicine is an excellent remedy for ascites. It can also help manage symptoms
such as:
• Heaviness
in the chest and stomach
• Frequent
need to take a long breath
Aceticum Acidum
Characteristic particulars
• Aceticum acidum
is used to treat oedema, weakness and difficulty in breathing. Some of the
other symptoms that can be treated with this medicine are
• Vomiting
• Intestinal
bleeding
• A
sinking feeling in the stomach
• Great
thirst and weakness with diabetes
• Belching
with a sour after-taste
• Frequent
watery stools
• Emaciation
and debility with profound anaemia
• Frequent
fainting spells
• Passing
large volumes of pale urine
• Burning
pain in the stomach and chest
modalities
• >
- drinking water ( except during fever )
