PREVENT MEASLES WITH HOMOEOPATHY

                 PREVENT MEASLES WITH HOMOEOPATHY

INTRODUCTION:-

Measles is a highly infectious disease caused by the rubella virus. Scientists have identified 21 strains of the measles virus.

WHAT IS MEASLES:-

Also known as rube olla or morbilli, .measles is an endemic disease, which means that it is continuously present in a community and many people develop resistance. Measles is an infectious viral disease that occurs most frequently in late winter and spring. It begins with a fever that lasts a couple of days, followed by cough, runny nose and conjunctivitis (conjunctivitis).

PREVALENCE:-

Vaccination prevents many cases of measles worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 2.6 million people who have not received the vaccine die of measles each year. The measles vaccine is widely available and is said to have decreased global measles rates by more than 75 percent. Before widespread immunization, measles was so common during childhood that most people became ill with the disease at age 20.

 

CAUSES OF MEASLES:-

Measles is caused by a virus, which  is highly contagious and the virus lives in the mucus of an infected child or adult’s throat and nose. It is transmitted by coughing and sneezing through close personal contact or direct contact with secretions, for example, sneezing and coughing can put contaminated droplets in the air.

 

HOW DOES A MEASLES INFECTION DEVELOP:-

• Symptoms usually, occur 8 to 12 days after exposure to the virus. This is called the incubation period. Infected people are usually contagious from about 4 days before their rash begins until 4 days later. People with measles usually have fever, cough, redness, and irritation of the eyes (conjunctivitis) and a rash that spreads.
• As soon as the virus enters the body, it multiplies in the back of the throat, lungs and lymphatic system. It later infects and replicates in the urinary tract, eyes, blood vessels, and the central nervous system.

INCUBATION PERIOD:- 

The virus takes 1 to 3 weeks to establish, but the Symptoms will appear approximately 9 to 11 days after the initial infection. People with measles usually have a fever, cough, redness, and irritation of the eyes (conjunctivitis) and a rash that spreads. Those who have had active measles infection or who have been vaccinated against measles have immunity to the disease.

THE INFECTION SPREAD THROUGH:-

 Measles is a viral disease that can spread rapidly. The disease is contagious for 4 days before the rash appears, and continues to be contagious for approximately 4 to 5 days later.

•  Anyone who has never been infected or vaccinated can get sick if they breathe infected droplets or are in close physical contact with an infected person.
• Approximately 90 percent of people who are not immune will develop measles if they share a home with an infected person or physical contact with an infected person and being around infected people if they cough or sneeze.  virus found in the mucus of the nose and throat of infected people. When they sneeze or cough, the drops are sprayed in the air and the drops remain active and contagious on infected surfaces for up to two hours. By touching a surface that has infected with mucus droplets and then putting fingers in mouth, or rubbing nose or eyes spread the infection.

RISK FACTORS:-

The people most at risk are patients with a weak immune system, such as those with HIV, AIDS, leukemia or a vitamin deficiency, very young children and adults over 20 years.

MEASLES TYPES:-

There are two types of measles:-

• Rubeola or Measles:- This is the standard form caused by the rubella virus.
• Rubella or German measles:- this is caused by the rubella virus. Rubella usually presents as mild but presents a greater risk for unborn babies than for young children if a woman contracts the virus while pregnant. It is not as infectious nor as severe as standard measles.

The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines contain vaccines for both types.

SYMPTOMS:-

Measles usually starts with a low to moderate fever, accompanied by other symptoms, such as persistent cough, runny nose, swollen eyes (conjunctivitis) and sore throat. Then, the fever increases, often up to 104 or 105 F (40 or 40.6 C). At the same time, a rash with red spots appears, usually on the face, along the hairline and behind the ears. This mild itchy rash spreads rapidly to the chest and back and eventually to the thighs and feet. After about a week, the rash disappears in the same sequence in which it appeared.

•  Koplik spots, or very small gray-white spots with bluish-white centers on the mouth, the inside of the cheeks and throat.

                                              

KOPLIK SPOTS

• Fever with at least one of the three C:-cough, coryza or nasal discharge and conjunctivitis. There is often a fever. This can vary from mild to severe, up to 40.6 degrees Celsius. the fever rises to more than 38degree Celsius or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. It lasts for a longer period then decreases, but rises again when the rash appears. other symptoms resolve, but the fever persists.
• Generalized body aches
• The reddish-brown rash appears about 3 to 4 days after the initial symptoms. This lasts more than a week.  A rash begins on the face and upper neck extends over the back and trunk, then extends to the arms and hands, as well as the legs and feet. After about five days, the rash disappears in the same order it appeared. It usually begins behind the ears and extends over the head and neck. After a couple of days, it extends to the rest of the body, including the legs. As the spots grow, they often bind. The rash may appear as flat and discolored areas (macules) and solid, red and raised areas (papules) that then join.                    

MEASLES RASHS

• Most childhood rashes are not measles, it needs to be confirmed by a physician. A parent suspects that the child may have measles when symptoms do not improve or get worse. 
• Illustration of a child with symptoms of rubella or measles: -Runny nose, Cough, Muscle pain, Fever, Bloodshot eyes, Small white spots inside the mouth (Koplik spots), Photophobia (sensitivity to light,)Rash usually appears 3 to 5 days after the first signs of an illness can last 4 to 7 days.

MEASLES DIAGNOSIS:-

The measles diagnosis can be made with the confirmation of IgM positive antibodies against measles or with the isolation of measles virus from respiratory samples.

Saliva can be collected for saliva measles specific IgA test.

COMPLICATION OF MEASLES:-

• Vaccine against measles or Measles, complications are quite common. Some can be serious.
• Common complications may include -diarrhea, vomiting, eye infection, respiratory tract infections, such as laryngitis, bronchitis, difficulty breathing, ear infections( which can lead to a permanent hearing loss), Feverish convulsions, etc.
• Patients having a poor immune system who has measles is more susceptible to bacterial pneumonia. This can be fatal if left untreated.
• Less common complications include:-

        *Hepatitis: liver complications can occur in adults and in children taking some medications.

         *Encephalitis: It is an inflammation of the brain which affects about 1 in 1,000 patients with measles. It may be fatal sometimes. It can occur shortly after measles, or several years later.

         *Thrombocytopenia, or low platelet count affects the ability of blood to clot. The patient can bruise easily.

        *Squinting: the nerves and eye muscles may be affected.

• Complications that is very rare but possible include:-

       *Neuritis, an infection of the optic nerve that can lead to loss of vision.

       *Cardiac complications

       *Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE): a brain disease that can affect 2 out of every 100,000 people, months or years after measles infection. Seizures, motor abnormalities, cognitive problems, and death can occur.

• Some other complications  include toxic encephalopathy, retrobulbar neuritis, transverse myelitis and ascending myelitis and the pregnancy(Measles during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, premature delivery or low birth weight. A woman who plans to get pregnant and has not been vaccinated should consult her doctor).

MANAGEMENT:-

It is an unpleasant condition, but that normally passes without treatment within 7 to 10 days. If there are no complications, I will recommend resting and plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration will be recommended. Symptoms usually resolve when the disease completes its course.

 CONVENTIONAL MEASLES TREATMENT:-

• If the child's temperature is high, it should be kept cold, by putting cold towel wrap on the forehead. Antipyretic medications are prescribed to control fever Tylenol or ibuprofen can help to control fever, aches, and discomfort. Children under 16 should not take aspirin.
• Vitamin A supplements are administered.

HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT:-

 Homeopathy is a popular system of medicine. The selection of homeopathic medicine for measles is based on the theory of individualization and the similarity of symptoms through the use of a holistic approach. This is the only way through which a complete state of health can be recovered by eliminating all the signs and symptoms that the patient suffers.

With regard to therapeutic medication, there are several homeopathic remedies for the treatment of measles, which can be selected based on the cause, sensations and modalities of complaints. The following homeopathic medicines have been found effective in many cases of measles:-

Aconite:-

•  The primary stage of any illness with sudden Onset.
• High fever with hot and dry skin; a runny nose; a hard, dry, croupy cough; redness of eyes and sore throat.
• Very anxious, restless,
• Thirsty for cold water
• Feels better in the fresh air and by uncovering worse for warmth and at night.

Antimonium crudum:-

• Extremely irritable and do not want to be touched or examined, or even looked at.
• Complaints of tickling cough and nausea.
• Cracks at the corners of mouth and nostrils.
• A thickly white coated tongue.
• Thirstless, drownd worse in the warm room.

Apis mellifica:-

• High fever with scanty urine, and feel better for cold and cool water bathing.
• Extremely, anxious, restless and cry out in their sleep.
• Eyelids are puffy and red.
•  during urination, there is a burning and hot feeling.
• Thirstless.
• Can’t bear pressure, heat or to be touched.
• Rashes of gradually onset with itch and sting.

Arsenic Alb:-

• Extremely restless, anxious, chilly who want to be covered.
• Fever with diarrhea.
• Thirst a small quantity of cold water in a shorter interval.
• Testes and breasts may be swollen.

Belladonna:-

• The complaint of sudden onset  and accompanied  with  ; a runny nose; red eyes, cough; sore throat, throbbing headache, and bedwetting.
• The head is hot with a red face and cold extremities.
• The tongue is red with white spots and dilated pupils.
• The rashes are red, hot, dry, itchy with a burning sensation.
• Restless and irritable and delirious high, dry fever.
• The glands are hot and swollen and sensitive to touch.
• Thirst less with desire warm and rest.
• Cannot bear light, noise, or pressure and feel worse in the afternoon.

Gelsemium:-

•  Flu-like symptoms that are accompanied by a great weariness and heaviness.
•  The fever with chilliness is a prominent symptom.
• Apathetic, does not want to be disturbed.
• Watery coryza with excoriation of the nose and the upper lip.
• Barking, croupy cough, with soreness of chest and hoarseness.
•  Symptoms after the eruption have appeared; there are itching and redness of the skin.
•  Aching in the limbs
• Swollen and watery eyes.
•  The better feeling after urinating.

Pulsatilla:-

•  Suits to later symptoms of the disease.
• Profuse lachrymation.with coryza.
• Symptoms worse in the evenings and changeable in character.
• Painful  breasts, ovaries, or testicles.
• Weepy,  pathetic, and clingy.
• Want to be carried in case of Small children.
• Thirstless; symptoms better in the fresh air and worse in warmth and lying down at night.
• Cough loosens in the daytime, but dry at night.
• The child sits up to cough.

PREVENTION OF MEASLES:-

• There is no specific treatment for measles. Prevention is better than cure. Pregnant women should not take the vaccine.
• After an episode of measles, a person gets immunity for the rest of his life. It is very unlikely that they will get measles a second time.
•  When meals are prevailing as an epidemic the administration of pulsatilla every 2-3 days on the first the appearance of symptoms, should the disease be taken many render it milder.

CONCLUSION:- 

Though  Measles is a highly infectious disease; but it can be managed smoothly  and prevented easily. This article discusses the facts about measles along with the best homeopathic medicine for the treatment of measles, which may helps to deal with this serious form of the disease.

RUNNY NOSE

RUNNY NOSE

WITH

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT

Overview: -

 A runny nose is a common problem. Here, the meaning of runny nose, runny nose causes, methods to stop a runny nose and runny nose best treatment is described, which everyone should know.

INTRODUCTION:-

Runny nose is the most commonly encountered symptom of common cold or allergies and comes mainly with blocked nose and sneezing. Preschool children are mostly affected and also equally common in two age groups 21 to 45 or 46 to 70. A runny nose is an attempt of a body to wash out the disease-producing bugs, which helps to get rid of infections. So, it is considered a good sign, but when it’s excessive needs procedure to control it.

Meaning of Runny nose:-

Runny nose is refers to drainage of extra fluid coming from nasal passages, which may be watery and clear liquid or often thicker and viscous. Excessive production of mucus by lining cells of the nose accumulates in the back of nose causes inflammation and congestion of the inner lining of the sinuses. At that time, it’s the mechanism of the body to release extra fluid through the nose as a runny nose to control the situation and prevent further complication.

Runny nose causes:-

Usually the factors, which are responsible for nasal congestion, irritation, and inflammation of nasal passages are included under the causes of a runny nose.

• Anatomical a condition such as, deviated nasal septum, congestion by a foreign body, etc.
• Environmental factors like, exposure to dry hot air, smoke exposure, spicy food consumption, cold exposure etc.
• Allergies (outdoor and indoor) can trigger an allergic response. Allergens like dust, pet dander, pollen irritates the nasal passages resulting in the production of excess mucus cause runny nose.
• Viruses like Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
• Chronic medical conditions such as Common cold, Allergies, Chronic sinusitis, Influenza or Flu, Churg-Strauss syndrome, Wegener’s granulomatosis, Nasal polyps, on-allergic rhinitis, occupational asthma, spinal fluid leak, hormonal imbalance.
• Physiological condition like pregnancy, Exercise
• Medications for high blood pressure, depression, erectile dysfunction, anti-inflammatory no steroidal drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen, sedatives, birth control pills etc can cause a runny nose.

How long Runny nose lasts:-

It usually lasts 3 to 7 days, but sometimes continues up to two weeks or more.

Symptoms associated with a runny nose:-

• Nasal discharge watery, thicker or viscous due to excess amount of mucus produced by mucous membranes of nasal cavities.
• Sinus pain or pain at two sides of the nose
• Burning sensation and sometimes watering of eyes.
• Headache
• Flu-like symptoms in case of viral infections
• sneezing especially in case of allergic infections.
• Rinorrhoea or runny nose with clear watery discharge from one nose may be a CSF Rhinorrhoea or CSF leak, here the associated symptoms are a headache, nasal discharge of metallic taste discharges increases with leaning forward and keeping head down, loss of smell, etc.

Medical emergency or when to see a doctor:-

In the case of Adult:-

•           Symptoms lasts more than 14 days
•          High fever
•          Nasal discharge yellow or green and is accompanied by sinus pain or fever may be a bacterial infection.
•          Bloody nasal discharge
•          Persistent clear discharge from one side of the nose

In the case of a child:-

• Child younger than 2 months having running nose with fever.
• If baby’s runny nose causes trouble in nursing and difficulty in breathing.

How to stop runny nose instantly:-

There are some tips, which may help to stop runny nose instantly and get relief.

• Take rest by lying down, prop the head high with a pillow which helps to drain the fluids naturally.
• By keeping body hydrated by drinking lots of water, warm water preferably this will help the nose to stop running.
• Taking of herbal tea containing ginger, mint, chamomile, etc. Inhale the steam before drink. Drinking herbal tea or green tea gives relief from runny nose and sore throat as well.
• put a napkin wet with warm water on the face to give warm pressure to stop runny nose.
• To relief sinus pain, give slight pressure on both sides of the nose.
• Try nasal saline spray gently to cleanse up the nasal passages. It soothes the mucous membranes inside the nose which helps to make breathing easier.
• Steam inhalation by adding camphor or eucalyptus oil in hot water helps to stop nasal running. The procedure is done placing the face above the steam for 20 to 30 minutes at a time or unless until feels too hot, take a deep breath and try to inhale the steam.
• Blow the nose to extract the mucus gently gives temporary relief.

Treatment of runny nose:-

• Anti histamines such as  chlorpheniramine and diphenhydramine is prescribed which helps to block the process and relieve the symptoms.
• Homoeopathic medicine for the runny nose:-

               At the initial stage of a runny nose when there is a feeling of suffocation with stuffed nose inhalation of medicine Nux vomica 30 or Arsenic alb 30. For inhalation cotton ball dipped with above mention, medicines are used. Rub the medicine dipped cotton balls on tip, sides gently and inhale directly by taking a deep breath.

Some other medicines may be used as per indications.

Allium cepa:-
Excess acrid watery nasal discharge dripping from the tip of the nose with bland discharge from eyes. Discharge burns and corrodes nose and upper lips. It is considered as the chief remedy for runny nose.

Arsenic alb:-

It is prescribed at the initial stage of a runny nose. Fine, watery and excoriating secretion. Nose feels stopped. Sneezing without relief. Fever of Hay and coryza; worse outdoors; better indoors. Burning and bleeding Nose acne Lupus.

Belladonna:-

Imaginary smells Tingling in the tip of the nose. Red and swollen and sometimes bleeding from the nose, with a red face. Rhinitis; mucus mixed with blood. Dry coryza with the full stop of the nose. It fills when it rains cold. Thick mucus, yellow, bloody scabs. Profuse coryza. Wants the nose to stay warm; the less cold air stops the nose. Newborn coryza.

Euphrasia:-

Frequent yawning when walking outdoors. Profuse coryza, discharge in the morning, with a lot of cough and expectoration. Influenza.  Whooping cough only during the day, with profuse tearing. Bland discharge from the nose with acrid discharge from eyes.

Natrum Mur:-

Violent and fluid coryza, which lasts one to three days, then becomes a plugging of the nose, making breathing difficult. Fine and watery discharge, like raw egg white. Violent sneezing coryza. Infallible to stop a cold that begins with sneezing. Use the thirtieth power. Loss of smell and taste. Internal pain in the nose Dryness.

Nux vomica:-

Stuffed, especially at night. Colds, after exposure to a dry and cold atmosphere; Worse, in a warm room. Smells tend to produce fainting. In Coryza fluid during the day; stuffed at night and outdoors; or alternate between the nostrils. Bleeding in the morning. Acrid secretion, but with a filling sensation.

Pulsatilla:-

Rhinitis; arrest of the right nostril, pressing pain in the root of the nose. Loss of smell. Large green fetid scales on the nose. I stop at night. Yellow mucus; Abundant in the morning. Bad smells, like those of the old cold. Sore nasal bones.

Conclusion: - 

Though the runny nose is a problematic condition, but it is managed easily with the tips and medications mentioned above. This article helps to know about the causes, tips to get relief and avoid further complications.

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• Pain that is dull or achy, contained to the low back
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• Muscle spasms and tightness in the low back, pelvis, and hips
• Pain that worsens after prolonged sitting or standing
• Difficulty standing up straight, walking, or going from standing to sitting

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Lower Back Pain

• Subacute low back pain. Lasting between 6 weeks and 3 months, this type of pain is usually mechanical in nature (such as a muscle strain or joint pain) but is prolonged. At this point, a medical workup may be considered and is advisable if the pain is severe and limits one’s ability to participate in activities of daily living, sleeping, and working.
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