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Homeopathic medicine for Jaundice

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Dr. Tushar KolheHomeopathy Doctor • 15 Years Exp.BHMS
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Jaundice is the disorder that starts from the symptom of yellowishness of a person's eyes and skin. Though it can be seen in urine, as it turns it yellow. It generally happens because of the high level of bilirubin that is present in the blood. It is a symbol of an underlying disease but it is not a disease itself. On the other hand jaundice is also known as Icterus. It can cause many other things like infection in the liver, diseases of the liver, viruses such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, or hepatitis E virus, disorder of the pancreatic cancer, disorder of the gallbladder. The jaundice can be diagnosed by the urine test and liver function test i.e. LFTs. The symptoms of jaundice are change in color of the skin, fever, pain in the abdomen, urine arising in dark color, flu-like symptoms, chills, clay colored stools, pruritus etc.

The following are the causes of the jaundice:

  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Inflammation of the gallbladder
  • Hemolytic anemias
  • Rare genetic metabolic defects
  • Pancreatic tumor
  • Excessive consumption of alcohol
  • Anabolic steroids
  • Gallstones
  • Cancer of the gallbladder 
  • Reabsorption of a large hematoma
  • Infection of the liver 
  • Infectious mononucleosis.

If someone suffers from jaundice, they should consult the doctor immediately to get rid of this disease. They might suggest you to avoid oily foods, outside foods and also don't consume any kind of drinks, avoid using electronic gadgets too. You can be suggested to have a healthy and nutritious diet and specially consume green vegetables and fruits. You can also prevent jaundice by avoiding smoking, avoiding the consumption of alcohol, taking vaccination etc.

For the treatment of jaundice, there are various kinds of homeopathic medicine that you can get from medical stores. These homeopathic medicines don't have any side effects. Some of the homeopathic medicines for the jaundice are given below:

  • Belladonna:- Belladonna is the most effective homeopathic medicine that is used for treating the jaundice. Overall it is suitable for everyone, but it is more suitable for the treatment of children. These medicines are recommended to the people who have jaundice along with the following symptoms like passing greenish and thin stool, vomiting, nausea, burning and redness sensation into their whole body during high fever etc. So, for treating the jaundice, these medicine are very effective 
  • Carduus Marianus:- Carduus Marianus is considered as effective homeopathic medicine for treating the jaundice. This one is more helpful for adults and to the person who is alcoholic. These medicines are given to the people who have jaundice along with diseases of gallbladder. It is given to the people who have the symptoms of urine that is yellow in color, bitter taste, soreness and pain all over the body, pain in the right upper abdominal area etc. So, for treating the jaundice, carduus marianus can be taken 
  • Chelidonium Majus:- Chelidonium Majus is a homeopathic medicine used for treating the jaundice. This medicine is given to the patient who has pain below the shoulder blade. These medicines can cure the person who is suffering from jaundice within 10 days. It is given to the person who has jaundice along with the following symptoms like it could arise due to change in weather, heavy load in the head etc. So, in order to treat jaundice, these medicines are effective 
  • Nux Vomica:- Nux vomica is a homeopathic medicine used for treating the jaundice. This medicine is beneficial for the person who is suffering from jaundice due to the excessive consumption of the alcohol. This medicine is effective for people who have jaundice along with symptoms like running noses on cold days, headache etc when they go out during the day time, constipation etc. So, for the treatment of the jaundice, this medicine can be used 
  • Lycopodium Clavatum:- Lycopodium Clavatum is considered as an effective homeopathic remedy for treating jaundice. This remedy is useful for people who have a thin belly. Usually this type of person looks older than their age as they have the complaints regarding lavish uric acid and also facing problems like digestive disturbance and kidney disorder of kidneys. The medicines have to be given when the people are suffering from jaundice along with the brown color spots seen on the abdomen, reddishness in the urine is seen, indigestion problem etc. Therefore, to treat the jaundice, lycopodium clavatum can be used 
  • Podophyllum- Podophyllum is considered as an effective homeopathic medicine used for treating the jaundice. This medicine is given when people suffer from jaundice along with the pain caused after rubbing. These medicines don't have any side effects as they are made using herbs. So, in order to treat the jaundice, podophyllum can be taken
  • Bryonia Alba:- Bryonia Alba is a homeopathic medicine used for treating the jaundice. Its common name is Wild Hopes. These medicines are considered effective in a case when the people are suffering from jaundice along with the increase in the level of thirst. So, for treating the jaundice, bryonia alba can be used 
  • Arsenicum Album:-  Arsenicum Album is considered as an effective remedy for treating the jaundice. It is prescribed mainly to the people who are suffering from jaundice along with the pain in the abdomen. It is also suitable for the person suffering from fear of being alone and also of death, feeling vomiting when the smell of food enters your nose. Therefore, to treat the jaundice, arsenicum album can be used.

Conclusion:

Thank You so much for giving your precious time to read the article. I think you might have got the information regarding the jaundice and the treatment that has to be done for the jaundice by homeopathic medicines. Jaundice is a kind of disease that occurs when there is an increment of bilirubin in the blood. The symptoms that can be seen in person are yellowish eyes along with the color of the urine getting yellow accompanied by vomiting and nausea. Jaundice can even affect a person's eyes as well as to their kidneys and digestive system. Some of the most common homeopathic medicines for the treatment of jaundice are podophyllum, nux vomica, carduus marianus, natrum sulphuricum and arsenicum album.

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