First Aid and Acute Illnesses
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SINUS PROBLEMS
inflammation of frontal sinuses, Merc viv 30c
blocked up sensation, worse in a warm room, Pulsatilla 30c
nose dry, blocked and sore, Silica 30c
see also:
pain in spots, sticky yellow-green mucus, Kali bich 30c
with headache, worse on right side, Lycopodium 30c
SPLINTERS
to ease them out, Silica 30c
SPRAINS & STRAINS
to reduce swelling, Arnica 30c
if worse for slightest movement, Bryonia 30c
worse first, yet better continued movement, Rhus tox 30c
worse lying on affected part, Ruta 30c
STAGE FRIGHT
with sense of paralysis, Gelsemium 30c
see also:
with hurried feeling, Arg nit 30c
better once performing, Lycopodium 30c
STIFF NECK
caused by draughts, lifting, Rhus tox 30c
see also:
if caused by lifting, Calc carb 30c
if symptoms persist or there is high temperature consult a qualified homoeopath or doctor
STOMACHACHE (see COLIC)
STYES (see EYE INFLAMMATION)
eye is red, the lid is painful and swolllen, Apis 30c
eye itches, lids sticky, yellow-green discharge, Pulsatilla 30c
if pus is present, (see SEPSIS)
SUNBURN
skin is dry, hot, red, throbbing, painful, Belladonna 30c
if severe, take as soon as possible, Cantharis 30c
SUNSTROKE
with fever and / or headcahe,Belladonna 30c
if symptoms much worse for movement,Bryonia 30c
also recommended:
with faintness and headache better for pressure, Glonoine 30c
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
in preparation for, Arnica 30c
to counter the after-effects of, Arnica 30c
for surgical wounds with nerve pain, Hypericum 30c
after amputations, Hypericum 30c
see also:
for surgical wounds, Calendula 30c or Staphisagria 30c
after catheters, enemas, Staphisagria 30c
for bad reaction to anaesthetic, Phosphorus 30c
for painful trapped wind after surgery, China 30c
also recommended:
if deep tissue is affected, Bellis perennis 30c
TEETHING PROBLEMS
red, hot cheeks, with restlessness, Aconite 30c
red, hot swollen cheeks, Belladonna 30c
red, hot cheek or cheeks, bad-tempered, Chamomilla 30c
with green stool, Chamomilla 30c
better cold drinks, fresh air, Pulsatilla 30c
if teething is slow, Silica 30c
see also:
if teething is slow or delayed Calc carb, 30c
if better external heat, Mag phos 30c
TRAVEL SICKNESS
better for vomiting, but finds it difficult, Nux vomica 30c
also recommended:
worse for fresh air, better lying down Cocculus 30c
with heavy head, worse for fresh air, Petroleum 30c
better for fresh air, Tabacum 30c
VACCINATIONS (see INNOCULATIONS)
VOMITING
with diarrhoea, Arsenicum 30c
caused by over-indulgence, Nux vomica 30c
in breast or bottle-fed babies, Silica 30c
see also:
with retching cough, Ant Tart 30c (see COUGHS)
after, for exhaustion caused by dehydration, China 30c
with cough, vomiting mucus, Drosera 30c (see COUGHS)
worse for coughing, Ipecac 30c (see COUGHS)
with constant nausea, not relieved by vomiting, Ipecac 30c
if approximately 15 minutes after cold drink, Phosphorus 30c
WHIPLASH
with shooting nerve pain, Hypericum 30c
deep ligament / tendon injuries, possible tearing, Ruta 30c
WOUNDS
cuts, grazes, sores, Calendula 30c
incised, clean cuts, Hypericum 30c
lacerations, Hypericum 30c
see also:
for surgical wounds, Staphisagria 30c