Efficacy of Homoeopathic Drugs in ACUTE CATARRHAL FEVERS

• Catarrhal fevers typically involve inflammation of the mucous membranes, leading to symptoms such as fever, nasal congestion, cough, and general malaise.

Here are some common homeopathic remedies that may be indicated for acute catarrhal fevers:

1. Aconitum napellus (Aconite):
   • Indications: Sudden onset of fever, often after exposure to cold, dry winds. Symptoms include high fever, restlessness, anxiety, and thirst. Symptoms may worsen at night.
   • Modalities: Symptoms may be aggravated by heat, touch, and lying on the affected side. They may feel relieved in open air.
2. Belladonna:
   • Indications: Rapid onset of fever with intense heat, redness, and throbbing pains. Symptoms may include dilated pupils, dry skin, sensitivity to light and noise, and delirium.
   • Modalities: Symptoms may worsen with jarring or motion, touch, light, noise, and drafts. They may feel relieved by warmth and pressure.
3. Bryonia alba:
   • Indications: Fevers with dry, hacking cough, and stitching pains aggravated by movement. The person may be irritable, thirsty for large quantities of cold water, and prefer to stay still.
   • Modalities: Symptoms worsen with movement, touch, and exertion. They may feel better with rest and lying still.
4. Gelsemium sempervirens:
   • Indications: Weakness, heaviness, and trembling associated with fever. Symptoms include chills, aching muscles, headache, dizziness, and a sense of apathy.
   • Modalities: Symptoms worsen with anticipation, excitement, and damp weather. They may feel better with gentle motion and open air.
5. Eupatorium perfoliatum:
   • Indications: Fever with intense bone pains, especially in the back and limbs. Symptoms include severe aches and pains, feeling as if bones are breaking.
   • Modalities: Symptoms worsen with movement and touch. They may feel better with rest and lying still.
6. Ferrum phosphoricum:
   • Indications: Early stages of fever with weakness, flushing, and rapid pulse. May also be accompanied by a mild, dry cough.
   • Modalities: Symptoms worsen with movement and touch. They may feel better with rest and cold applications.
7. Arsenicum album:
   • Indications: Restlessness, anxiety, and weakness associated with fever. Symptoms include burning pains, especially in the throat, along with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
   • Modalities: Symptoms worsen at night, with cold or cold drinks, and with anxiety. They may feel better with warmth and company.
8. Nux vomica:
   • Indications: Fever after overindulgence in rich food, alcohol, or stimulants. Symptoms may include irritability, chilliness, headache, constipation, and digestive disturbances.
   • Modalities: Symptoms worsen in the morning, after eating, and with mental exertion. They may feel better with warmth and rest.
9. Pulsatilla:
   • Indications: Changeable fevers with mild to high temperatures. Symptoms may include a dry cough at night, thick, yellowish-green nasal discharge during the day, and emotional clinginess.
   • Modalities: Symptoms worsen in a warm room, evening, and with rich, fatty foods. They may feel better with fresh air and gentle exercise.

Worked By : Sunitha Asir (Final BHMS)