homoeopathic therapeutics in jaundice

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Therapeuticsof

JaundiceDr. Purnima Swathi

MM MD Part II


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Category Definition

Pre-hepatic/ hemolytic

The pathology is occurring prior to

the liver due toA.intrinsic defects in RB cells B.

Extrinsic causes external to RB cells

Hepatic/ hepatocellular

The pathology is located within the liver

caused due to disease of parenchymal cells of

liver.

Post-Hepatic/ cholestatic

The pathology is located after the conjugation

of bilirubin in the liver caused due to

obstruction of biliary passage.[6]
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GeneralManagement


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Jaundice that occurs due to anemia may be treatedby elevating the iron levels in the blood through

iron supplements or with the intake of foods richin iron.

Jaundice induced by hepatitis may be treated withanti-viral medications.

Surgerymay be required in cases where thecondition develops as a result of blockages.

In some cases, jaundice may even develop as aresult of, as a side effect from certain medications.In such cases, the jaundice may be treated byaltering the dosage or changing the medication.


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Radish Leaves: You canextract the juice from greenradish leaves and drinkdaily. It helps to regulateabdominal discomfort andalso improves appetite.

Tomatoes Add some pepper andsalt to fresh tomato juice anddrink every morning. Lycopenefrom tomatoes can help to reducedamage to the liver and even

facilitate recovery.


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Snake Gourd Leaves

Add somedry snake gourd leaves to boilingwater. Then boil coriander seeds

in water until it reduces to onethird the amount. Combine bothdecoctions and drink thrice everyday.

Almonds

: Soak 7 to 8 almond kernelsin water and keep overnight. Peel thealmonds, grind into a paste and

consume.


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Lemon Juice Dilutelemon juice with waterand drink frequentlyduring the day. Thiswill help in protectingthe liver cells.

Sugarcane Juice

Squeeze half a

lime into a glass of sugarcanejuice and drink twice or thricedaily. This is a popular remedyfor jaundice which is known to

quicken recovery


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Turmeric

Add a quarter teaspoon of turmericpowder to warm water and drink twice daily.

Papaya Leaves

Grind some tenderpapaya leaves into a paste.Combine the paste with half ateaspoon of honey and consume.


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Ginger: Extract the juicefrom a piece of ginger,combine with lime juice

and mint juice andconsume several times aday.

Buttermilk

Add a pinch of

roasted cumin seeds powder andsome salt to buttermilk andconsume. This aids in properdigestion and is beneficial for the

liver.


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A good intake of fluids helps to removeexcess bilirubin from the body through the

urine and stool. Vegetable and fruit juices are also beneficial

as they help to regulate the balance of

electrolytes in the body. Avoid cannedjuices.

Usually a liquid diet is recommended for thefirst 4 to 5 days.

Alcohol should be avoided completely as it

can seriously affect the liver.


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Once the bilirubin levels start decreasing,light foods such as fruits, porridge and yogurt

may be added to the diet. You can also consume vegetables such as

spinach and carrots.


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Some amount of lean protein will helpin recovery and hence you can also

consume egg.


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It is advisable to divide your meals

into smaller portions and eat themfrequently during the day.

Refrain from eating foods that areoily or spicy.

Sugary foods, artificial sweeteners

and caffeine should also beavoided.


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As the bilirubin levels reduce to almost

normal, you can add foods such as rice, lentilor fish to your diet. Ensure that no oil is usedto cook foods..

Try to avoid eating foods rich in cholesteroland those which are hard to digest. The bodyneeds time to regain its normal functioning.


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HomoeopathicTherapeutics


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Haemolytic Jaundice


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Crotalus horridus

Malignant jaundice; haematic rather thanhepatic.

General disorganization of the blood,

haemorrhages and jaundice. Blood decomposition, haemorrhages (dark

fluid that forms no clots), tendency to

carbuncles, malignant scarlatina, yellowfever, the plague, cholera, give opportunityto use this remedy.


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Benzolum

Indicated ingraver forms of anaemia(pernicious) and jaundice.

Produces fatal toxic jaundice.

In the human provers it resulted in a decreaseof the red and increase of white cells. (R.F.Rabe, M.D. ).

It ought to be of use in Leucaemia. Hallucinations - Epileptiform attacks, coma,

and anaesthesia.


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Lachesis

Purple, mottled, puffed; looks swollen, bloated,jaundiced, chlorotic.

Climacteric ailments: haemorrhoids,haemorrhages; hot flushes and hotperspiration; burning vertex headache,especially at or after the menopause.

Intolerance of tight bands about neck orwaist.


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Phos

Disorganizes the blood, causing fattydegeneration of blood vessels and every tissueand organ of the body and thusgives rise tohaemorrhages, and haematogenous jaundice.

Adapted to tall slender persons of sanguinetemperament, fair skin, delicate eyelashes, fineblond, or red hair, quick perceptions, and verysensitive nature.

Young people who grow too rapidly are inclinedto stoop (to walk stooped, Sulph.); who arechlorotic or anaemic; old people, with morningdiarrhoea.


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T.N.T

The destructive action on the red bloodcorpuscles is responsible for the anaemia andthe jaundice with their secondary symptoms.

Later stages of the poisoning produce toxicjaundice and aplastic anaemia.

The jaundice is the result of cellular

destruction in contrast to obstructivejaundice.


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Hepatic Jaundice


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Cardus Marianus

The action of this drug is centred in the liver,and portal system, causing soreness, pain,jaundice.

Hyperaemia of liver, with jaundice.

Pain in region of liver.

Left lobe very sensitive.


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Cascara Sagrada

Chronic indigestion, cirrhosis and jaundice.

Rheumatism of muscles and joints, withobstinate constipation.

Introduced as a palliative for constipation(non-homoeopathic).


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Chelidonium

The jaundiced skin, and especially the

constant pain under inferior angle of rightscapula, are certain indications.

Jaundice due to hepatic and gall-bladder

obstruction. Tongue coated thickly yellow, with red edges,

showing imprint of teeth (Pod.-large, flabby,

with imprint of teeth, Mer.).


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Chionanthus

Jaundice with arrest of menses.

Sore; enlarged, with jaundice andconstipation.

Jaundice; gallstones.

This remedy is often of service in many typesof headaches, neurasthenic, periodical sick,menstrual and bilious.


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Digitalis

Jaundice from induration and hypertrophy ofthe liver.

Jaundice with heart disease.

Diarrhoea during jaundice. Itching and jaundiced.


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Leptandra Virginica

A liver remedy, with jaundice and black, tarrystools. Bilious states.

Clay coloured stools with jaundice.

Enfeebled portal circulation.

Malarial conditions.


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Myrica Cerifera

Marked action on the liver, with jaundice andmucous membranes.

Jaundice

Complete jaundice, with bronze-yellow skin;loss of appetite.

Antidote : Digit. (jaundice.)


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Podophyllum

Torpidity of the liver; portal engorgementwith a tendency to haemorrhoids, hypo-gastric pain, fullness of superficial veins,

jaundice. Patient is constantly rubbing and shaking the

region of liver with his hand.

Stool is watery with jelly-like mucus, painless,profuse.


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Stillingia Silvatica

Torpor of lymphatics; torpidliver, with jaundice andconstipation.

Chronic periostealrheumatism, syphilitic andscrofulous affections.

Respiratory symptoms wellmarked.


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Taraxacum

Forgastric headaches, biliousattacks, withcharacteristically mappedtongue and jaundiced skin.

Debility, loss of appetite,profuse night sweats,especially when convalescingfrom bilious or typhoid fever.

Restlessness of limbs intyphoid


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Obstructive Jaundice


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Dolichos

A right-sided medicine, withpronounced liver and skinsymptoms.

A general intense itchingwithout eruption.

Exalted nervous sensibility.

Senile pruritus. Haemorrhoidal diathesis.


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Juglans Cinerea

A faulty elimination that producesjaundiceand various skin eruptions, is pictured by thisdrug.

Jaundice, with pain about liver and rightscapula.

The sharp, occipital headache, usually

associated with liver disturbances, is verycharacteristic.


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Thyroeidinum

Jaundice with pruritus.

Heart rate increased, ex-ophthalmus anddilation of pupils.

In myxoedema and cretinism its effects arestriking.

Infantile wasting.

Delayed union of fractures.


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Fel Tauri

It is of service in cases of jaundice due toobstruction, when the stools are veryoffensive, of a light, clay colour.


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Lycopodium

The skin presents a dirty appearance and thecomplexion is pale, jaundiced, or there are"liver spots."

The complexion is jaundiced,yellowish greyor of a dingy yellow hue.


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Astacus Fluviatilis

URTICARIA; with hepatic symptoms, jaundice,etc.; with cramps in liver region; on right sideonly.


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Neonatal Jaundice

Is a good remedy in unstrung conditions of thenervous system attended with nausea, dizziness,headache following a night's debauch.

Infantile jaundice, Urethral burning.

Lupulus Humulus


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