Terminal pulp space infection ( felon)

Terminal pulp space infection ( felon)

Definition

It is the second most common hand infection (25%).

Index and thumb are commonly affected.

Usually by a minor injury like finger prick.

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Homoeopathic remedies for felon

Antimonium crudum

Charactersitic particulars

It is a good medicine for terminal pulp infection / felon
The most prominent symptom indicating that Antimonium Crudum is used is the presence of large, horny corns on feet which may or may not be inflamed.
Antimonium Crudum is also one of the best medicines for corns where the corns are very tender.
Pain is felt in the corns while walking.
Corns inflamed, large horny placed on soles of feet close to the toes; thickened skin of soles & feet. Corn on soles & toes.
Inflamed corn with great sensitiveness of soles on walking. Aching, stitching pains in corns.
For children and young people inclined to grow fat; for the extremes of life.
Old people with morning diarrhea, suddenly become constipated, or alternate diarrhea and constipation; pulse hard and rapid.
Sensitive to the cold.

Modalities

< - warmth , dry weather

> - open air , rest

Hepar sulphuris calacreum

Charactersitic particulars

It is good medicine for terminal pulp infection / felon
Is the great homoeopathic remedy for suppurations where the pus is not decomposed.
It suits especially lymphatic, phlegmatic individuals.
Excessive sensitiveness of the parts is a leading indication.
It is further indicated by these symptoms:
chilly sensations, throbbing in the parts, or sharp, sticking pains which are worse at night and from
If given low in threatening suppuration it will favor the formation of pus.
The suppurative process will often be aborted by Hepar if given in the higher potencies.
Such abscesses as felon or whitlow generally do well under Hepar.
The last remedy has been found useful in cases of abscess where the suppuration seems to continue indefinitely.
The presence of pus with a vent has been considered a good indication;
it comes in after Silicea, and suits painful abscesses about the anus, and is a most useful remedy in gum boils.
Dr. W. E. Leonard claims that in the 12x it will abort felons and furuncles.

Modalities

< - dry cold winds, cool air, slightest draught

> - damp weather, from wrapping head up, warmth, after eating

Myristica

Charactersitic particulars

Silicea

Charactersitic particulars

It is a good medicine for terminal pulp infection / felon
During process of ulceration it clears the wound of its decaying masses and promotes healthy granulations
want of vital warmth
slow progress of the disease
furuncles appearing in crops, carbuncle between the shoulders and nape of the neck
indurations remaining after boils or carbuncles

Modalities

< - new moon, morning, from washing, during menses, uncovering

> - warmth, wrappin up, summer, wet humid weather

Calcarea flour

Characteristics particular

Modalities

< - rest, change of weather

> - heat, warm application.