Treat Diverticulitis Naturally with Homeopathy
Diverticula is a medical term that is used to define the small bulging pouches or pockets that can form in the lining of the digestive system especially in the colon. When the weak spots in your intestinal walls bulge out, diverticula occur. It does not result in any symptoms, but when the pouches of diverticula become inflamed or infection, this condition is called diverticulitis. Homeopathic medicines for diverticulitis not only decrease the inflammation of diverticula but also cure the cases of mild to moderate diverticulitis. The top homeopathic remedies for diverticulitis are Colocynthis, Nux Vomica and Magnesium Phos.
In diverticulitis, more than one pouches can also be inflamed. There is no known cause of diverticulitis yet but there are certain risk factors that can trigger it. it includes aging (it is more likely to develop after age 40), sedentary lifestyle, low-fiber diet, smoking, history of constipation, obesity, lack of exercise, and family history of this condition. Additionally, the risk of diverticulitis is increased with certain medications including NSAID’s and steroids.
Homeopathic Treatment of Diverticulitis
Homeopathic medicines for diverticulitis can cure the symptoms associated with it including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and blood in the stool. In severe cases of diverticulitis where peritonitis has grown, it will be the best course of action to include allopathy along with homeopathy.
Homeopathic Medicines for Diverticulitis
Colocynthis – To Treat Abdominal Pain in Diverticulitis
Colocynthis is a natural homeopathic medicine produced from the pulp of a fruit known as Citrullus Colocynthis. The common name of this plant is Bitter Apple from the natural order Cucurbitaceae. Colocynthis is prescribed to deal with the complaint of abdominal pain in cases of diverticulitis. The pain is experienced in the lower abdominal region. The nature of the pain can be cramping, colicky, gripping, sharp or cutting. The abdominal pain may travel to thighs or small of the back. There is a distention, pain and sensitivity in the abdomen. Drinking and eating worsen the pain. Bending over double or lying on the abdomen can relief the pain. The pain can also be relieved by passing flatus. Nausea, vomiting and frequent loose stool may be associated with the above symptoms.
Magnesium Phos – To Treat Abdominal Pain that is Relieved by Warmth in Diverticulitis
Magnesium Phos is another homeopathic remedy for diverticulitis when abdominal pain is present. It is prescribed in those cases when the pain in the abdomen can be relieved by applying pressure and warm applications. The flatus is present in abundance and the nature of the pain is cramping. The person who calls for it also gets relieved from abdominal pain by pressure. The pain in the abdomen is associated with watery diarrhea.
Nux Vomica – To Treat Constipation in Diverticulitis
Nux Vomica is a homeopathic medicine to deal with constipation that occurs in cases of diverticulitis. The person calling for Nux Vomica experiences a frequent, ineffectual urge to defecate. When a person passes stool only a small amount is passed, and the desire to defecate is renewed again. The poop is scanty, dry and always remain unsatisfactory. There is also a chance of blood streaked sometimes. Abdominal pain may also be present before defecation that becomes better after defecation.
Bryonia – To Treat Constipation in Diverticulitis
Homeopathic medicine Bryonia is produced from the plant’s root known as Bryonia Alba, wild hops or White bryony. This belongs to the family of natural order Cucurbitaceae. Bryonia is also prescribed to cure constipation in cases of diverticulitis. The main feature to recommend this remedy is a dry, hard, tough, large stool. At times, the stool is dry as well as dark that seems to be burnt. The feces is discharged with difficulty after a lot of straining. Burning in the anal region is also present. A pinching abdominal colic may also be felt. Motion aggravates the abdominal pain when this medicine is prescribed.
Arsenic Album – To Treat Diverticulitis with Nausea and Vomiting
Arsenic Album is prescribed in cases of diverticulitis with nausea and vomiting. This homeopathic medicine diverticulitis is required when vomiting occurs soon after drinking or eating. Vomiting contains yellow-green liquid or ingesta and at times clear water. Excessive nausea is also associated with it. Abdominal pain with anxiety and restlessness may also be marked with the previous features. At times, diarrhea appears that is watery and offensive in nature. Marked weakness and fatigue also occur with the previous symptoms.
Ipecac – To Treat Constant Nausea in Diverticulitis
Homeopathic medicine Ipecac is produced from the dried root of A plant named as Cephaelis ipecacuanha that belongs to natural order Rubiaceae. Ipecac is an ideal medicine to deal with constant nausea in diverticulitis. The nature of the nausea is persistent, extreme and distressing. There may be vomiting of watery fluid or white glairy mucus, soon after which nausea appears again. Pinching and cutting pain in abdomen is mostly felt with clean tongue.
Acidum Nitricum – For Diverticulitis Associated with Blood in Stool
Nitric Acid is another helpful homeopathic medicine for diverticulitis when the blood in the stool appears. The blood has bright red color. The poop is dry, hard, difficult and irregular and may alternate with liquid, thin poop. There may be a splinter like pain in the rectum while defecating. The lower abdominal region is flatulent and painful to touch.
Aloe – To Treat Diarrhea in Diverticulitis
Aloe is produced from the gum of leaves of a plant named Aloe Socotrina of the natural order Liliaceae. Aloe is a natural homeopathic remedy for diverticulitis where there is a complain of diarrhea. The poop is yellow, frequent, thin and may contain undigested food in it. there is an urgency to defecation is present. in most cases, the desire to defecate occurs soon after eating. The rectum also has a bearing down feeling in it. Abdominal colic with distention (especially left side abdomen). The abdominal pain is relieved by the discharge of flatus which is offensive in nature.
China – To Cure Diverticulitis with Abdominal Pain and Flatus
Homeopathic medicine China is produced from the dried bark of a plant Cinchona officinalis that is from the natural order Rubiaceae. It is highly recommended in cases of diverticulitis when there is bloating, excessive flatus and colic. The moving and rumbling of gas makes the abdomen tight. Bending over double provide relief in abdominal pain. Watery, profuse, and offensive poop may occur with it. Frequent loose stool may also be present with marked weakness.
Symptoms of Diverticulitis
- Abdominal tenderness
- Abdominal pain generally on the lower left side
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Blood in the stool
- Fever
- Change in bowel movements (mostly constipation and sometimes diarrhea)
Diverticulitis Complications
- Peritonitis (it can be fatal)
- Abscess formation
- Fistula (between the bowel and urinary bladder or between bowel and bowel)
- Blockage or stricture in the colon due to scarring
Note: Medicines mentioned here are for information purpose only. Kindly do not self-medicate.
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