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Adenoid hypertrophy| Cause, Symptoms & Homeopathy
What is Adenoid?
Adenoids are a small mass of lymphatic tissue situated behind
your nose along with the tonsils. You cannot see adenoids as you can see the
tonsils. Adenoids help you to trap the micro organisms which enter to the body through
mouth and Nose. Adenoid gland plays an important role in keeping a kid healthy.
As you get older, it get atrophied and disappear almost by the age of 15
Adenoid swelling (Hypertrophy)
Sometimes these adenoids get infected with micro organisms. This
will lead to the swelling of the gland.
Recurrent upper respiratory infection in kids can be due to
adenoid hypertrophy.
BACK ACHE | Cause, singn & symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention | HOMEOPATHY
Pain
in the back from cervical vertebrae to coccyx is called back pain. Lower Back
pain is called as Lumbago. Back pain which leads to thighs is called sciatica. The
spine is a complex interconnecting network of nerves, joints, muscles, tendons
and ligaments, and all are capable of producing pain
Back pain
may have a sudden onset or can be a chronic pain; it can be constant or intermittent,
stay in one place or radiate to other areas. It may be a dull ache, or a sharp
or piercing or burning sensation. Backache Is not a disease but a symptom of a
illness.
What cause back ache?
· Occupational
hazards:- Lifting
heavy objects, prolonged standing or sitting, sitting in front of the computer
for long hours at a stretch, are the most common cause of back ache.
·
Diseases
of vertebral column – like pott’s spine, tumor, and disk prolapse or herniated
intervertebral disk, degenerative disk disease, osteomalacia, osteoporosis,
spondylosis.
·
Spinal
cord infection can cause back pain.
·
Mechanical
causes:- abnormal
sitting postures, injury or trauma, extreme obesity, sleeping on very soft
mattresses.
·
Extra
spinal causes:-
Peripheral vascular diseases, Hip osteo arthritis, Peripheral nerve lesion like
neuropathy and herpes zoster.
·
Referred
pain – of renal calculi, renal tumors, renal tuberculosis, pancreas tumor,
diseases related to female genital organs.
·
Surgical
causes like Lumbar
puncture.
·
Prolaps
of inter vertebral disc ( IVDP)
·
Metastasis – cancer may spread to the bones
like breast cancer, lung cancer and causes back pain.
·
Psychological factors: Some factors like anxiety,
depression, lack of inner peace, death of a loved one, etc. contribute to back
pain.
·
Obesity:
Back pain increases in overweight and obese patients.
Read more: Rheumatoid arthritis | Homeopathy
Read more: Rheumatoid arthritis | Homeopathy
Sing and symptoms related to
back ache
·
Pain
that develops gradually and slowly gets worse and worse over days or weeks.
·
Constant
back pain that is not eased by lying down or resting.
·
Pain
that travels to the chest, or is higher in the back behind the chest.
·
Extension
of the pain may occur to the other parts of the body especially to the
buttocks, back of thigh, calf muscles.
Inflammatory (Arthritic) Symptoms:-
·
Constitutional
symptoms like fever, redness and pain.
·
Pain
worse at night
Diagnosis
·
History
should be taken to know any triggering factors like fall and trauma.
·
Physical examination
should be done :- giant, Posture and extension of pain etc
·
Blood routine:-
CBC(complete blood count) to rule out the infection. Blood culture.
·
X-ray spine
To detect Disc prolapse
·
CT Scan and MRI
to find out nerve compression and other neuropathies.
·
SLR( Straight Leg Rise ) :-
To evaluate disc herniation. Positive SLR is defined as pain in the
posterior leg that radiates below the knee with the hip flexed 60⁰ or less and the patient lying
supine and is suggestive of disc herniation.
Management of backache
Making
small changes to your lifestyle can reduce your risk of back pain.
If you
smoke, stop. It puts you at increased risk for back problems since your blood
has trouble delivering oxygen to working tissues, making your back weaker.
Prevention & precautions
·
Always
stretch before exercise or other strenuous physical activity. Don’t slouch when standing or sitting. When
standing, keep your weight balanced on your feet. Your back supports weight
most easily when curvature is reduced.
·
At
home or work, make sure your work surface is at a comfortable height for you.
·
Sit
in a chair with good lumbar support and proper position and height for the
task. Keep your shoulders back. Switch sitting positions often and periodically
walk around the office or gently stretch muscles to relieve tension. A pillow
or rolled-up towel placed behind the small of your back can provide some lumbar
support. If you must sit for a long period of time, rest your feet on a low
stool or a stack of books.
·
Wear
comfortable, low-heeled shoes.
·
Sleep
on your side to reduce any curve in your spine. Always sleep on a firm surface.
·
Ask
for help when transferring an ill or injured family member from a reclining to
a sitting position or when moving the patient from a chair to a bed.
·
Don’t
try to lift objects too heavy for you. Lift with your knees, pull in your
stomach muscles, and keep your head down and in line with your straight back.
Keep the object close to your body. Do not twist when lifting.
·
Maintain
proper nutrition and diet to reduce and prevent excessive weight, especially
weight around the waistline that taxes lower back muscles. A diet with
sufficient daily intake of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D helps to promote
new bone growth.
·
If
you smoke, quit. Smoking reduces blood flow to the lower spine and causes the
spinal discs to degenerate
Bed rest versus exercise
Doctors used to recommend long periods
of rest for people with backache, but research has shown this is actually bad
for backs. Even crawling around on your hands and knees is better than no
movement at all.
Some kinds
of exercise, such as walking, don't put too much stress on your back. It's a
good idea to make a start on them even if your back is a bit sore, just to get
your joints moving and your heart and lungs working.
Use a firm
chair when sitting down, or sit on the floor rather than a sofa that’s too
soft. Similarly, make sure your bed is firm enough.
Homeopathy for Backache
Homeopathy gives better results in
Chronic as well as acute back aches. There are many homeopathic remedies for
back ache. Patient should consult a classical homeopath to start treatment.
Homeopathy considers the patient as whole just not the disease. To prescribe a
remedy a homeopath need the complete history of the disease and the patient as
well.
Most
commonly prescribed homeopathic medicines for back ache are
Bryonia, Rhus tox,
cimicifuga,
Arnica,
nux
vomica, calc carb,
lycopodium, Hypericum,
calc
phos, Kali carb,
Sulphur
, ruta & Sepia etc
Source:-
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/detail_backpain.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back_pain
Frymoyer JD. Back
pain and sciatica. N Engl J Med. 1988;318:291–300.
HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR BACKACHE
Homeopathy gives better results in Chronic as well as acute
back aches (Vertebral disc prolapse (IVDP), Lumbago, sciatica neck pain). There
are many homeopathic remedies for back ache. Patient should consult a classical
homeopath to start treatment. Homeopathy considers the patient as whole just
not the disease. To prescribe a remedy a homeopath need the complete history of
the disease and the patient as well.
In constitutional way of
treatment a single dose of homeopathic remedy will be sufficient to bring out
the cure for chronic backache.
Read : Backache | Cause, symptoms, Diagnosis & Prevention
Read : Backache | Cause, symptoms, Diagnosis & Prevention
A violent pain in
the back, as if broken, is the greatest characteristic of Rhus in backache. It
is more characteristic than the symptom "relief from
Inguinal Hernia | Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Privention & Homeopathy
The abdomen is surrounded by
numerous muscles to keep the stomach, small intestine, and colon where they
belong, but if one of these organs starts to slip though a weakness or a hole
in the muscles, it's called a hernia.
Hernias by themselves may
be asymptomatic (produce no symptoms), but nearly all have a potential risk of
having their blood supply cut off (becoming strangulated). If the blood supply
is cut off at the hernia opening in the abdominal wall, it becomes a medical
and surgical emergency as the tissue needs oxygen which is transported by the
blood supply.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | Cause, symptoms, Lab tests and Diet | Homeopathic medicines
Benign means non-cancerous. Many
things, including prostate cancer and prostatitis can cause an enlarged
prostate. The front of your prostate surrounds your urethra – the tube that
carries urine from your bladder and out through your penis. Any change in the
size or shape of your prostate can narrow this tube, making it difficult for
you to pass urine.
If you have BPH, a rapid growth
in the cells in your prostate can lead to growth of your prostate gland. Not
all men with BPH will develop an enlarged prostate.
Causes and Risk Factors of BPH
Age:
The half-century mark seems to be
the tipping point when it comes to greater risk of developing BPH. While
slightly more than 20 percent of American men ages 40 to 49 have symptoms of
BPH, this figure rises to 35 percent among men 50 to 59, 58 percent in the 60
to 69 age group, and 84 percent in men age 70 and older. Factors that may
contribute to the age-related risk of developing BPH include changes in hormone
levels and damage to the blood vessels that supply the prostate and surrounding
structures.
Men who have a close male
relative (father, grandfather, brother, son) who have BPH have an increased
risk of getting the disease.
Excessive DHT:
DHT is the acronym for
dihydrotestosterone, a substance that is the result of a conversion of
testosterone by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. BPH is an
“androgen-dependent disease,” which means it is influenced by the male hormone
(androgen) testosterone. The prostate will not grow unless it is “directed” to
do so by testosterone, which is made mainly by the testes
Elevated estradiol:
It’s natural for men to have some
of the female hormone estrogen (in the form of estradiol). The proper balance
of estrogen-to-testosterone in men is important for a healthy sex drive, to
enhance brain function, protect the heart, and strengthen the bones. When estradiol
levels are too high, however, and the ratio is out of balance, men can
experience fatigue, increased body fat, loss of libido and an enlarged
prostate. An imbalance between estrogen and testosterone increases DHT
activity, and thus encourages prostate cells to grow.
Being overweight, especially
around the midsection, raises the risk of excessive prostate growth. The link
between obesity and BPH may be related to the reduced testosterone levels seen
in the obese. Also, a drop in testosterone means there’s an accompanying rise
in estrogen levels, which can increase the activity of DHT and thus prostate
growth.
Having diabetes increases the
risk of developing BPH, perhaps significantly. The diabetes-BPH link may also
be related to the damage that diabetes does to blood vessels. If the vessels
that service the prostate are damaged, an enlarged prostate may be the result.
Those who had higher levels of
the notorious “bad” cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), were more
likely to develop BPH than men who had normal LDL levels. (Parsons 2008) When
the researchers divided the men into three groups (high, medium, low), those
with “high” LDL levels were four times more likely to have BPH than those in the
“low” group.
High blood pressure:
Although no one is exactly sure
how high blood pressure may trigger or worsen BPH, researchers have found a
link between hypertension and BPH.
A lack of exercise may increase
your chances of developing BPH, possibly because exercise helps fight obesity,
type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and other risk factors associated with
BPH.
According to a 2008 study
published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, consuming greater
amounts of vegetables and lesser amounts of fat and red meat may reduce the
risk of developing BPH.
- weak urine stream
- hesitancy when starting to urinate
- stopping and starting of urine stream
- sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder
- frequent daytime urination
- recurrent urinary tract infections
- urgency with or without leakage of urine
- getting up at night to urinate
- Urinary retention
- Painful urination
- Problems in ejaculation
Signs
On Digital Rectal Exam
Findings suggestive of Benign
Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Symmetric prostatic enlargement
- Smooth
- Firm but elastic
Lab Tests Used to Diagnose BPH
Several tests
help the doctor identify the problem and decide whether surgery is needed. The
tests vary from patient to patient, but the following are the most commonly
used tests to diagnose BPH and other problems in the urinary tract:
- Digital rectal exam
- Prostate specific antigen test (PSA test):-
PSA stands for
Prostate Specific Antigen and is a protein enzyme made in your prostate gland
- Rectal ultrasound
- Urine flow study
- Cystoscopy.
Digital Rectal
Exam (DRE)
This exam is
usually the first test performed. The doctor inserts a gloved finger into the
rectum and feels the part of the prostate next to the rectum. This exam gives
the doctor a general idea of the size and condition of the gland.
Risk Analysis
and PSA Range
- Normal: 0-4
ng/ml
- Slightly
Elevated: 4-10 ng/ml
- Moderately
Elevated: 10-20 ng/ml
- Highly
Elevated: 20+ ng/ml
Complications of BPH
BPH Can Cause
Complications—But Not Prostate Cancer
Enlarged
prostate (BPH) is not a form of prostate cancer and does not lead to prostate
cancer. Thus, BPH is not life-threatening. However, as many men know, BPH may
be lifestyle-threatening and can cause great discomfort, inconvenience, and
awkwardness.
In some cases,
men can develop medical complications if the growth of the prostate causes the
urethra, which passes through the prostate on its way from the bladder to the
penis, to become blocked. These complications include:
• Acute
urinary retention, which is a condition that results in a complete inability to
urinate. A tube called a catheter may be needed to drain urine from the
bladder.
• Chronic
urinary retention, which is a partial blockage of urine flow that causes urine
to remain in the bladder. In rare cases, this may lead to kidney damage if it
goes undiagnosed for too long.
• Urinary
tract infection, which can cause pain or burning during urination,
foul-smelling urine, or fever and chills.
Other
complications from BPH may include bladder stones or bladder infections.
Having an
enlarged prostate (BPH) does not directly affect the mechanics of sexual
function. However, it is common for the symptoms of BPH and sexual dysfunction
to occur at the same time.
Managing your BPH
Dietary Guidelines for Prostate Health
So to reduce
symptoms, incorporate these factors in your daily diet:
- increase intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, soy, and green tea, foods rich in omega 3 oils (cold-water fish – salmon, sardines, mackerel) and in zinc (raw pumpkin seeds for omega-3 and zinc)
- reduce foods high in fat and cholesterol
(butter and margarine, beef and
whole milk), sweet foods, and refined carbohydrates (white bread and white-flour pasta) - avoid or decrease intake of alcohol, coffee, and beer, particularly after dinner, and tobacco
- taking saw palmetto* supplements may benefit the prostate
* Saw
palmetto (Serona repens) is a type of palm tree, also known as the dwarf
palm. Its primary medicinal value is in the oily compounds found in its
berries. Most dietary supplements are composed of an extract or powder derived
from the berries. Saw palmetto is believed to inhibit the actions of
testosterone on the prostate that causes prostate enlargement.
Homeopathic medicines
As I always say, for better
results your complete history is important. A patient cannot take homeopathic medicine by
their own. There are many so many medicines for BPH. A homeopath will be
individualizing you to get a proper single constitutional medicine by detailed
case taking. I am figuring out some of the medicines which matches the symptoms
of BPH.
Sabal serrulata :
this medicine has been recommended for various
prostatic troubles, but its homoeopathic use seems confined to acute cases of
enlarged and inflamed prostate, the gland is hot, swollen and painful, here
also come in our regular inflammation polycrests , such as "Aconite"
and "Belladonna" .Sabal is not altogether useless in senile
hypertrophy, the writer has seen a marked palliative action in several cases
and avoidance of surgical interference .
Lycopodium :
Pressure in the perineum near anus while
urinating. It is a hot and right sided remedy. Melancholy, afraid of being
alone. Headstrong and haughty when sick. Apprehensive.
Conium :
This remedy is useful in chronic
hypertrophy of the prostate with difficulty in voiding urine, it stops and
starts and there is an accompanying catarrh of the bladder. The suitability of
conium to the complaints of the aged should be considered. Depressed, timid with weak memory.
Chimaphilla :
Gives occasional good results in relieving the
tenesmus, frequent urination and general discomfort due to prostatic
hypertrophy, Spongia is also a remedy for this condition .
Thuja :
Frequent pressing to urinate with small discharge,
patient strains much, stitches from rectum into bladder, discharge of prostatic
juice in the morning on awaking.
Ferrum picratum :
is one of the best medicines for
prostatic enlargements in the aged .
Constitutionally Calcarea carb,
carcinosen, Phosphorus, baryta carb, aurum met, Sulphur, lachesis, Ars alb and
silicea can be thought of.
source:
www.fpnotebook.com
en.wikipedia.org
www.med.wayne.edu
www.prostate.net
source:
www.fpnotebook.com
en.wikipedia.org
www.med.wayne.edu
www.prostate.net
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