Jaundice: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Homoeopathic Treatment of Jaundice

What is Jaundice?

The word jaundice is derived from the French word “jaundice”, which means "yellow disease". 

Jaundice, also known as icterus ('Kamla rog' or 'Peeliya' in Hindi), is a term used to describe a yellowish pigmentation of the skin and whites of the eyes (sclera) which is caused by an excess of bilirubin in the blood (hyperbilirubinemia). The feces may be pale and the urine dark.

The color of the skin and sclera varies depending on levels of bilirubin; mildly elevated levels display yellow skin and sclera, while highly elevated levels display brown.

Jaundice itself isn't a sickness, but instead an indication of one of the numerous underlying pathological processes that happen eventually along the ordinary physiological pathway of the metabolism of bilirubin in the blood.

What is Bilirubin:-

It is a yellow-colored substance and a waste product that formed due to the breakdown of RBC when the iron is removed from hemoglobin in red blood cells. Excess bilirubin leaks out into surrounding tissues causing yellowness of the skin and tissues. 

The Two forms of bilirubin can be measured by laboratory tests:

• Unconjugated bilirubin - when heme is discharged from hemoglobin, it is changed over to unconjugated bilirubin. It is conveyed by proteins to the liver. Little sums might be available in the blood.

• Conjugated bilirubin - framed in the liver when sugars are connected (conjugated) to bilirubin. It enters the bile and goes from the liver to the small intestine and is in the end disposed of in the stool. Ordinarily, no conjugated bilirubin is available in the blood.

Normal Levels of Bilirubin:

Total 0.2 – 1.2 mg/dL in adults (It is a combination of direct and indirect bilirubin.)

Direct bilirubin is 0.1-0.4 mg/dL.

Types of jaundice

There are three main types of jaundice:

• Pre-Hepatic Jaundice (Hemolytic Jaundice) – when there is an excessive breakdown of red blood cells (hemolysis) occurs, it leads to an increase in the production of bilirubin. It can be caused by some conditions like sickle cell anemia and hemolytic anemia.

• Intra-hepatic jaundice (hepatocellular jaundice) – occurs as a result of liver disease or injury. It can be caused by some diseases such as Gilbert's syndrome, cirrhosis of the liver, or other liver damage.

• Post-hepatic jaundice (obstructive jaundice) – occurs as a result of an obstruction in the bile duct (a system of tubes that carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder and small intestine), which prevents bilirubin from leaving the liver. it's caused by conditions such as gallstones or tumors.

Causes of jaundice

Jaundice regularly happens because of a fundamental issue that either causes overproduction of bilirubin or prevents the liver from disposing of it, both of which result in bilirubin being kept in tissues.

• Acute inflammation of the liver
• Inflammation of the bile duct - may prevent the discharge of bile and expulsion of bilirubin, causing jaundice.
• Blockage of the bile duct – This obstruction prevents the liver from disposing of bilirubin.
• Hemolytic anemia - production of bilirubin increases when large quantities of red blood cells are broken down.
• Gilbert's syndrome - an acquired condition that disables the ability of enzymes to process the excretion of bile.
• Cholestasis - a condition where the stream of bile from the liver has interfered. The bile containing conjugated bilirubin stays in the liver as opposed to being discharged.

Some rare conditions also can cause jaundice are:

• Crigler-Najjar syndrome - an inherited condition that impairs the specific enzyme responsible for processing bilirubin
• Dubin-Johnson syndrome - an acquired type of chronic jaundice that prevents conjugated bilirubin from being discharged out of the liver's cells.
• Pseudojaundice - a relatively harmless type of jaundice in which the yellowing of the skin occurs due to an excess amount of beta-carotene, not from an excess amount of bilirubin. This condition results from eating lots of carrots, pumpkins, or melons.

Symptoms of jaundice

•    Yellowness of the skin and the whites of the eyes can be examined

•    Pruritis (itchiness)

•    Fatigue

•    Abdominal pain – Due to the obstruction of the bile duct

•    Weight loss

•    Vomiting

•    Fever

•    Paler than usual stools

•    Dark urine

Diagnosis of jaundice

Normally Physicians diagnose jaundice by asking about the patient's history and by examining the patient physically, paying close attention to the abdomen. Doctors will check the hardness of the liver; a firm liver suggests cirrhosis, while a stony hard liver indicates cancer.

The severity of jaundice is determined by several tests, such as liver function tests and other blood tests. Some of these tests include:

• Bilirubin tests - a high level of unconjugated bilirubin relative to levels of conjugated bilirubin indicates hemolysis (accelerated breakdown of red blood cells)
• Complete blood count (CBC) - measures levels of red blood cells (RBC), leukocytes (WBC), and thrombocytes (platelets)
• Hepatitis A, B, and C tests
• If an obstruction of the liver is suspected, the liver's structure will be looked at with the help of imaging tests. Some of these tests include:
• MRI scan - uses magnetic signals to create image "slices" of the soft tissues of the human body.
• Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound) - uses high-frequency sound waves to create a two-dimensional image of the soft tissues of the human body
• CT or CAT scan - uses a thin X-ray beam to create image "slices" of soft tissues in the body
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) - a procedure that combines an endoscopy and X-ray imaging
• A liver biopsy may be required for checking the inflammation, Liver cirrhosis, cancer, and fatty liver.

Treatments for jaundice

Treatment of jaundice depends on the actual cause which results to jaundice.

• Jaundice caused by Anemia may be treated by providing iron in the blood externally; either by taking iron supplements or eating more iron-rich nourishment.
• Hepatitis-induced jaundice may be treated with anti-viral or steroid medications.
• Obstruction-induced jaundice may be treated via surgery to remove the obstruction.
• Drug-induced jaundice is dealt with by choosing an option prescription and by ceasing medicines that caused jaundice.

Complications from jaundice

There may be severe itching that occurs which can lead to scratching of the skin raw. Most of the complications that arise are due to the underlying cause of jaundice, not from jaundice itself.

Prevention of jaundice

Jaundice is related to the function of the liver, so it is necessary that people keep up this crucial organ's well-being by eating an adjusted eating regimen, practicing consistently, and ceasing from surpassing suggested measures of liquor.

Neonatal jaundice

Usually, Neonatal jaundice is harmless: this condition arises in infants around the second day after birth, lasting until day 8 in normal births, or to around day 14 in premature births. 

Serum bilirubin generally decreases to a low level without any intervention required. If bilirubin levels in babies are very high for too long, a type of brain damage, known as kernicterus, may occur, leading to significant disability

Typical causes for neonatal jaundice are Physiological jaundice, jaundice due to ready-made food supplements, and hemolytic blood disorders including, hereditary spherocytosis, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, pyruvate kinase deficiency, ABO/Rh blood type auto-antibodies, or infantile pyknocytosis.

A Bili light or 'Jaundice light for newborn baby', is used for early treatment, in which the baby is exposed to intensive photo-therapy. Sunbathing is also an effective treatment and has the advantage of ultra-violet-B, which promotes Vitamin D production. Bilirubin count is lowered through bowel movements and urination, so frequent and effective feedings are especially important.

Homeopathic treatment of Jaundice

Jaundice can be easily cured by Homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic medicines for jaundice are natural and safe to use. As mentioned above jaundice is a symptom, not a disease, so homeopathic medicine also cured jaundice by treating the underlying cause. 

Homeopathy is a holistic science that takes the natural path to heal diseases. Homeopathic medicines are deep acting and have no side effects on the body. They attack the disorder at the root and completely eradicate the disease. Once the body’s own immune system is strengthened, it prevents further recurrence of the disease.

There are many Homeopathic medicines available to treat jaundice including Carduus, Chelidonium, Chionanthus, Bryonia, Kalmegh, Lycopodium, Mercurius, podophyllum, and Phosphorus etc. Their selection is based on the symptoms of the patients and the underlying cause of jaundice.

Few cases of jaundice treated with Homoeopathic medicines

At, Care 'N' Cure Homoeopathic Health Center, Delhi, we have seen hundreds of cases of jaundice since 2005. Out of them, around 90% have shown very good results. Well-selected homeopathic medicine, strict diet restrictions, and proper counseling lead to the complete cure of jaundice. 

Duration of treatment varied from case to case depending on the severity and chronicity of the case. Here we are presenting some recent cases of jaundice treated by us.

Case 1:

A young girl 11 years old comes with the symptoms of fever, nausea, dark urine, pale eyes with loose stools. Weakness was marked with a dull look.

On physical examination, she was diagnosed with jaundice. For confirmation, we suggest her for Liver Function Test (LFT) and Complete Blood Count (CBC). Following are the findings (Reports are attached):

Before Treatment	After Treatment
Se. Bilirubin: total- 2.88 mg/dl Direct – 2.15 mg/dl Indirect – 0.73 mg/dl	Se. Bilirubin: total- 0.90 mg/dl Direct – 0.36 mg/dl Indirect – 0.54 mg/dl
S.G.O.T: 501.1 IU/L	S.G.O.T: 28.29 IU/L
S.G.P.T : 818.9 IU/L	S.G.P.T : 30.73 IU/L
Alkaline Phosphatase: 520.4	Alkaline Phosphatase: 276.5
Gamma G.T. – 208	Gamma G.T. – 12.36

Before Treatment ⇒

After Treatment ⇒

After well-selected homeopathic medicines and clear diet instructions, she has been cured.

Case 2:

A young boy of age 11 was suffering from high fever with chills, vertigo, and greenish watery stool.

Before treatment	After treatment
Total Bilirubin: 4.84 mg/dl	1.31 mg/dl
SGPT – 3746 IU/L	SGPT – 227 IU/L
SGOT – 2524 IU/L	SGOT – 140 IU/L

Before Treatment ⇒

⇐ After Treatment

Now, this boy is perfectly fine.

About the Author: Dr. Rahul Singh

Dr. Rahul Singh is a registered Homeopath and Certified Nutritionist with over 16 years of experience and recipient of multiple awards, helps busy people in this fast life, re-energize with tips on a healthy diet, yoga, beauty, health, and wellness strategies that have an impact on their life.

How To Cure IBS Permanently?- Homoeopathic Medicines for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 

IBS - Irritable bowel syndrome

"Irritable Bowel Syndrome" (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that includes pain in the abdominal and changes in the bowel movements pattern without any evidence of underlying damage. These symptoms occur over a long time, often years.  IBS negatively affects the quality of life and may result in missed school or work. 

Types of IBS

IBS has been divided into four main types depending on the condition:-

•    (IBS-D) - If diarrhea is common,

•    (IBS-C) – If constipation is common,

•    Mixed IBS (IBS-M) - If there is an alternating pattern of constipation and diarrhea.

•    Un-subtyped IBS (IBS-U) - people don’t fit into the above 3 categories.

Causes of IBS

• While there are several things known to trigger IBS symptoms, the exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unknown. Studies suggest that it is a result of a combination of abnormal gastrointestinal (GI) tract movements, increased awareness of bodily functions, and a disruption in the communication between the brain and the GI tract.
• Some think that IBS happens when the muscles in the bowels don't squeeze normally, which affects the movement of stool. But studies don’t seem to back this up.
• Another theory suggests it may involve the role of chemicals made by the body, such as serotonin and gastrin that control nerve signals between the brain and digestive tract.
• Other studies point out certain types of bacteria in the bowels which can lead to IBS.

Symptoms of IBS

•    Diarrhea (the violent type of diarrhea)

•    Constipation

•    Constipation alternating with diarrhea

•   Pain in the abdomen, mainly in the lower part, that get worse after meals and feel better after a bowel movement

•    A lot of gas or bloating

•    Change in consistency of stool - Harder or looser stools than normal

•    A belly that sticks out

Some people also have urinary symptoms or sexual problems.

Risk Factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

•    Abnormal Peristaltic movements of the colon and small intestines

•    Hypersensitivity to pain caused by gas or full bowels

•    A viral or bacterial infection of the GIT)

•    Imbalance of Reproductive hormones or neurotransmitters.

•    Anxiety or depression may accompany IBS,

Treatment of IBS

By combining natural therapy like Homoeopathy and following the right food plan & lifestyle, nearly all people with IBS can get help. You and your doctor will need to work together to find the right treatment plan to manage your symptoms.

There are many things in the environment that can trigger IBS symptoms, including certain foods, medicines, bowel movements, and emotional stress. You’ll need to know what your triggers are. You may need to make some lifestyle changes and medication accordingly.

Foods need to be Avoid in case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Certain foods including some vegetables and legumes may worsen bloating and indigestion, such as:

•    Cabbage

•    Cauliflower

•    Radishes

•    Horseradish

•    Broccoli

•    Chinese cabbage

•    Collard greens

•    Black beans

•    black-eyed peas

•    Lentils

•    Lima beans

•    Red kidney beans

•    Soy nuts

Some foods may trigger symptoms of abdominal cramps and diarrhea, including:

•    Fatty foods

•    Fried foods

•    Coffee

•    Caffeine

•    Alcohol

•    Sorbitol (a sweetener found in many diet foods, candies, and gums)

•    Fructose (found naturally in honey and some fruits, and also used as a sweetener)

Eating large meals may also trigger abdominal cramping and diarrhea.

Foods need to be taken in case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

•    Add more fiber to your diet with foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nuts.

•    Drink at least three to four glasses of water per day.

•    Eat smaller meals more often instead of big meals.

•    Keep a record of the foods you eat so you can figure out which foods bring on bouts of IBS.

Lifestyle needs to be changed to relieve the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

In addition to dietary changes, there are some healthy habits that may also help reduce IBS symptoms.

•    Maintain good physical fitness by exercising regularly to improve bowel function

•    Avoid Stress & Anxiety through stress management.

•    Quit smoking.

•    Avoid coffee/caffeine and chewing gum.

•    Stop consuming alcohol.

•    Use relaxation techniques: deep breathing, visualization, Yoga

•    Socialize with friends. Indulge in your favorite hobbies like reading, listening to music, painting, etc.

•    Pain management techniques can improve tolerance to pain.

•    Cognitive behavioral therapy or psychotherapy with trained counselors.

Homeopathic Treatment of 'Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

In homeopathy, diseases are treated by natural substances. It treats and cures the root cause of the ailment without any side effects. The conventional system of medicine has practically no treatment for IBS, but homeopathy can give a total cure.

Homeopathy is effective in treating various GIT (Gastrointestinal tract) problems, such as Diarrhoea, constipation, colitis, Indigestion, Gastritis, Flatulence, GERD, and IBS.

There are many good homeopathic medicines like Aloes, Arsenic album, Lycopodium, Nux vomica, Natrum Muriaticum, Merc sol, Pulsatilla, Sulphur, Thuja, etc. which can treat IBS and other GIT disorders.

Aloes

This medicine is indicated in IBS when diarrhea is the main symptom. There is a constant bearing down sensation in the rectum with a feeling of weakness and a sense of insecurity in the rectum. The stool is lumpy, watery, and jelly-like stools, with soreness in the rectum after stool. The stool is full of mucus, with pain in the rectum. He often ends up passing stool while passing flatus.

Argentum Nitricum

These patients are usually nervous by nature and start getting diarrhea whenever they undergo any mental exertion or have any important engagement coming up. There is a great desire to eat sweets. Diarrhoea comes immediately after eating or drinking.  The stool of Argentum nitricum is Watery, noisy, offensive, flatulent; green, like chopped spinach, with mucus and enormous distention of the abdomen.

Alumina

Constipation is a prominent symptom of Alumina patients.  The intestines work at a very slow pace in such patients. The stool is very hard, dry, and knotty with no desire to pass it. The stool is expelled by putting much strain. In some cases, stool can be soft, but the passage of stool is very difficult with much effort in both cases. There is an abnormal craving for indigestible things like Chalk, Charcoal, dry food, raw rice, etc. with an aversion to meat.

Carbo Veg

Flatulence and abdominal distention are the predominant symptoms of Carbo Veg patients. He cannot bear tight clothing around his waist and abdomen. The digestion is slow. The patient has an aversion to fatty food, meat, and milk. There are frequent, involuntary, and cadaverous-smelling stools, which are followed by burning at the anus.

Lycopodium

In Lycopodium, there is a heaviness in the abdomen after eating a small quantity of food. The abdomen feels full and distended. The stool is hard, difficult, small, and incomplete with ineffectual urging.  The desire for very hot food and drinks is a very important indicator of Lycopodium.

Nux Vomica

In Nux patients, there is a pain in the abdomen which got relieved by passing the stool, Nux Vomica is one of the best medicine in Homeopathy for IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. There are alternate constipation and diarrhea due to abuse of purgatives. Such patients are usually short-tempered and aggressive in their behavior. Prolonged use of stimulants like tea, coffee, and alcohol is another indicative symptom.

Pulsatilla

When there is little thirst with suffocation in a closed room; Pulsatilla is the best Homeopathic remedy for IBS. The taste of the mouth remains bitter. There is rumbling in the abdomen with watery stool which increases in the night. Oily & Spicy food causes diarrhea. The patient likes to be in the open air. The mental makeup of the patient is such that he or she is usually mild and docile with a lot of changeable symptoms.

About the Author: Dr. Rahul Singh

Dr. Rahul Singh is a registered Homeopath and Certified Nutritionist with over 16 years of experience and recipient of multiple awards, helps busy people in this fast life, re-energize with tips on a healthy diet, yoga, beauty, health, and wellness strategies that have an impact on their life.

Hepatitis: Its Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Homeopathic Treatment

Hepatitis

The word hepatitis arise from the Ancient Greek word hepar meaning 'liver', and the Latin itis meaning ‘inflammation’. So Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver.

The most common cause of hepatitis is viruses. Other causes may include excessive alcohol use, certain medications, toxins, other infections, and autoimmune diseases.

Types of Hepatitis

Hepatitis is mainly of five types that are caused by a virus, A, B, C, D, and E. These can be commonly determined by a laboratory test. Hepatitis types A, C, D, and E is caused by viruses that have a core of Ribonucleic Acid (RNA). While the virus responsible for hepatitis B has a DNA core.

Causes of Hepatitis

• Hepatitis A and E are mainly spread by contaminated food and water. Hepatitis A is also called infectious hepatitis as it is a very highly contagious disease, but it is rarely fatal.

• Hepatitis B spreads through sexual transmission, but may also be passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or childbirth. Hepatitis B is also called viral hepatitis. It can be severe and often leads to liver cirrhosis. Hepatitis B may commonly transmit through transfusions of contaminated blood.

• Both hepatitis B and hepatitis C are commonly spread through infected blood like during sharing of the needle by intravenous drug users. Complications of Hepatitis C can lead to chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, or liver failure.

• Hepatitis D can only infect people already infected with hepatitis B. Hepatitis D is the most serious and also the rarest form of viral hepatitis. Many cases of hepatitis D are fatal, and most chronic cases lead to cirrhosis.

• Hepatitis E often occurs in epidemics that can be linked to poor hygiene and contaminated water. Pregnant women can be at risk due to infection by Hepatitis E. The disease has been reported almost exclusively in developing countries.

Symptoms of hepatitis

Many people with hepatitis experience either mild symptoms or none at all. Symptoms may not occur until liver damage occurs.

Acute hepatitis - 

The initial phase of hepatitis is called the acute phase. The symptoms may include:

•    Diarrhea

•    Fatigue

•    Loss of appetite

•    Mild fever and flu-like symptoms

•    Muscle or joint aches

•    Nausea & Vomiting

•    Pain in abdominal

•    Unexplained Weight loss.

Chronic hepatitis - 

The acute phase is not usually dangerous, but it may develop into the fulminant type of hepatitis which is a very serious stage and can lead to death. As the patient gets worse, these symptoms may follow:

•    Portal Circulation problems

•    Dark urine

•    Dizziness & Drowsiness (only toxic/drug-induced hepatitis)

•    Enlarged spleen (only alcoholic hepatitis)

•    Headache

•    Hives with or without Itching of the skin

•    Clay-colored stool, which may contain pus

•    Yellow skin, whites of eyes, tongue (jaundice).

Complications                                                                                  

Fibrosis - 

One of the most common complications of chronic hepatitis is fibrosis, which is a type of scarring of the liver. Due to constant inflammation, the liver is damaged and creates scar tissue to repair itself.

Cirrhosis of the liver - 

Extensive fibrosis is called cirrhosis. There are many causes for Liver cirrhosis, but alcoholic hepatitis and Hepatitis C are the most common.

Cancer of the Liver - 

One of the complications of cirrhosis is liver cancer, which is usually two types. First is hepatocellular carcinoma, where liver cells are affected. The other type is cholangiolar carcinoma, which affects the bile ducts.

Liver Failure - 

Liver failure is a serious, but uncommon, complication of hepatitis. In this condition, the function of the liver stopped and this leads to the body shutting down, and eventually, death.

Glomerulonephritis - 

Glomerulonephritis is a kidney disorder caused by inflammation of nephrons and is seen in chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections.

Cryoglobulinemia - 

Seen in chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infection, cryoglobulinemia is an uncommon disease caused by an abnormal cluster of a kind of protein that blocks small blood vessels leading to circulation problems.

Hepatic Encephalopathy - 

Severe loss of liver function, such as liver failure, can lead to inflammation in the brain called encephalopathy. This causes mental problems, like confusion, and can lead to coma.

Portal Hypertension - 

One of the liver's important jobs is to filter blood. When this portal system is blocked due to liver cirrhosis and other problems, blood can't return to the liver from the digestive system, and pressure increases. This is called portal hypertension and it is a serious complication and can be fatal.

Porphyria - 

Porphyria is a group of diseases caused by problems processing important chemicals in the body called porphyrins. One type, called porphyria cutanea tara, leads to blistering of the hands and face and is a rare complication of chronic hepatitis C infection.

Viral Co-Infection - 

A challenging complication of hepatitis is the possibility of having two viral infections at the same time. A common with co-infection with hepatitis is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Other common co-infections are with hepatotropic viruses, named A through E. This type of Co-infections can be fatal.

Diagnosis

•    Complete blood count

•    Liver Function Test

•    Laboratory test to identify the virus in the blood

•    Bleeding time

•    Clotting time

•    Imaging- Ultrasonography, CT- scan, MRI

•    Liver biopsy

Role of Homoeopathy in the Treatment of Hepatitis and other liver problem

Homeopathy provides a very effective and safe treatment for Hepatitis and other liver disorders. It relieves the discoloration of the skin, mucous membrane, and sclera.  These medicines strengthen the liver and metabolic system. 

The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat Hepatitis infection but It works by treating the underlying cause and not just the symptoms. The treatment is gentle and the relief obtained is usually long-term.

There are many homeopathic medicines that have the potential to cure Jaundice. Out of them, few are –

Andrographis Paniculata - 

Useful in resistant jaundice. Useful in Hepatitis B and C. It is found useful when Chelidonium Majus does not help.

Arsenic Album

Where hepatitis results from bad food or food poisoning, Arsenic Album is the best Homeopathic medicine. There is burning pain in the liver which gets better with warm drinks.

Aurum Metallicum

Very effective for jaundice during pregnancy. Distension of epigastrium with increased thirst and appetite, followed by burning sensation and hot eructations.

Carduuas Marianus

Carduus Marianus is a very effective remedy for liver cirrhosis with general edema. There is an engorged and laterally swollen liver, which gets worse from pressure. Jaundice.

Carica Papaya

Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly are associated with fever, dyspepsia, and indigestion. Constipation is a marked feature of this remedy. Intolerance to milk even a small amount may lead to pain.

Chelidonium Majus

Chelidonium is very effective in treating an enlarged liver with tenderness. Hepatomegaly with bilious complications. Dull, throbbing pain in the region of the liver is also best treated with Chelidonium. Jaundice due to hepatic and gallbladder obstruction. Pain aggravation on eating. A marked desire for hot food and drinks

Chionanthus

Chionanthus is very effective in chronic cases of jaundice, which recur every summer. The symptoms include an enlarged liver, constipation, clay-colored stools, and very yellow skin.

Crotalus Horridus

Crotalus Horridus is used to treat jaundice cases where the entire body has gone yellow. Pain in the liver, coldness, Constant nausea, and vomiting. Jaundice with hemorrhagic manifestations. Atonic dyspepsia. Complications arise from a blood transfusion.

Lachesis

Lachesis is very effective for liver complaints largely among alcoholics. In cases where the liver region is very sensitive and a person can’t bear anything around the waist, Lachesis is one of the most effective Homeopathic medicines for fatty liver. Sensitiveness of right hypochondrium, hazards of blood transfusion.

Lycopodium

Hepatitis, the atrophic form of nutmeg liver. Shooting pain across lower abdomen from right to left. Excessive flatulence. Bread aggravates. The desire for sweet and warm things.

Natrum Sulpuricum

Natrum Sulphuricum is one of the great Homeopathic medicines for liver problems like jaundice where the symptoms include a liver region that is sensitive, tender, and sore to the touch. Vomiting bile is another indicator.

Nux Vomica

Hepatitis is associated with constipation. Liver enlarged with stitches and soreness. Alcoholic liver.

Phosphorus

Acute hepatitis. Fatty degeneration of the liver, cirrhosis, and jaundice is associated with pancreatic disease. Suppuration with hectic night sweats, enlargement, and marked soreness.

Podophyllum

Chronic relapsing hepatitis. History of repeated jaundice. Pain in right hypochondrium. Not well since the first attack of hepatitis. Irritable temperament with suicidal tendencies.

About the Author: Dr. Rahul Singh

Dr. Rahul Singh is a registered Homeopath and Certified Nutritionist with over 16 years of experience and recipient of multiple awards, helps busy people in this fast life, re-energize with tips on a healthy diet, yoga, beauty, health, and wellness strategies that have an impact on their life.