HOMEOPATHY FOR ARTERIOSCLEROSIS

Arteriosclerosis occurs when arteries grow thick and stiff and restrict blood flow to organs and tissues in the body. This gradual process, also known as hardening of the arteries, weakens arteries and can develop in various organs, most commonly the heart. Arteries circulate blood throughout the body, but when plaque-fat, cholesterol, and other cellular waste-build up on artery walls, arteriosclerosis can develop. Arteriosclerosis can develop into atherosclerosis. This condition can cause heart disease, strokes, circulation problems in the arms and legs, aneurysms that can cause life-threatening internal bleeding and chronic kidney disease.

Mild arteriosclerosis does not have any symptoms. As arteriosclerosis progresses,  clogged arteries can trigger a heart attack or stroke, with following symptoms

·      Chest pain or pressure

·      Sudden arm or leg weakness or numbness

·      Slurred speech or difficulty speaking

·      Brief loss of vision in one eye

·      Drooping of facial muscles

·      Pain when walking

·      High blood pressure

·      Kidney failure

HOMEOPATHY MEDICINES

Homoeopathy today is a growing system and is being practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When Arteriosclerosis   is concerned there are many effective medicines are available in Homoeopathy, but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient, considering the mental and physical symptoms.

ADRENALIN

Arterial blood pressure in arteriosclerosis. Roaring in the ears. Sensation of thoracic pain with anguish. Vertigo, nausea, and vomiting.

ARNICA MONTANA

Prevent thrombus formation. A remedy for arteriosclerosis, especially cerebral arteriosclerosis. A tendency to hemorrhages. Vertigo of the aged.

AURUM METALLICUM 

Arteriosclerosis with valvular lesions. Sensation as if heart stopped beating for two or three seconds, immediately followed by tumultuous rebound with sinking at epigastrium. The patient is suffering from high blood pressure. Pulse rapid, feeble and irregular. Pain beneath the breast bone at night Oppression at the heart and having violent palpitations. Mentally the patient is highly depressed, always talk of committing suicide but fear of death. The person is hopeless with grief.

BARYTA CARBONICUM

Arteriosclerosis with hypertension and aneurysms. Pulse full and hard. Palpitation when lying on left side or when thinking of it. Senile dementia, leading to confusion and mental weakness.

BARYTA MURIATICUM

Arteriosclerosis of aorta and large blood vessels. The heart beat is irregular and the pulse scarcely perceptible. The blood pressure is increased and throbbing of the heart increased. Elderly person has asthma, headaches, vertigo, and tinnitus.

CACTUS GRANDIFLOROUS Q

Arteriosclerosis with marked heart weakness. The heart feels clutched and released alternately by an iron band. Palpitation worse lying on left side, with vertigo, dyspnoea and flatulence.

CONIUM MACULATUM

Arteriosclerosis with violent palpitations. Palpitations worse exertion, drinking, at stools. Pulse unequal and irregular. Weakness of mind and body with vertigo, trembling and palpitations.

CONVALLARIA MAJALIS

Arteriosclerosis of cigarette smokers. Sensation as if the heart ceased beating, and then starting very suddenly. Extremely rapid and irregular pulse. Feeling as if heart beat throughout the chest.

CRATAEGUS OXYCANTHA

 A heart tonic. Crataegus has got great solvent powers upon calcerous and crustaceous deposits in the lumen and arteries. There is least dysponea on least exertion. Extreme shortage of breath with heart pain. The pulse is irregular, feeble and intermittent.

NATRUM IODATUM

Natrum iodatum is for arteriosclerosis with angina pectoris, vertigo and dyspnea.

PLUMBM METALLICUM

Arteriosclerosis of anemic , weak persons and those suffering from hypertension. Painful constriction of peripheral arteries. Pulse soft, small, dicrotic, wiry, slow, sinks even to 40. Plumbum is more indicated when chronic nephritis occurs. 

RADIUM BROMATUM

Hypertension due to arteriosclerosis. Lowers blood pressure. Pulse is rapid, irregular, and fluttering. Patient awakes at night due to palpitation. Sensation of constriction in the heart region.

SECALE CORNUTUM

Early hardening of arteries, which is rapidly progressive. Arteriosclerosis with ice-cold extremities. Boring pain in the chest. Dyspnea and oppression occurs with cramps in the diaphragm. Palpitation with intermittent pulse.

STRONTIUM CARBONICUM

Arteriosclerosis with high blood pressure producing a flushed face and pulsating arteries. Violent beating of arteries and heart. Arteriosclerosis with vertigo and nausea.

STROPHANTHUS HISPIDUS

Arteriosclerosis, especially tobacco smokers. The arteries are very rigid and the pulse is rapid, alternating with slow, weak, small and irregular. Cardiac pain and dyspnea.

SUMBULUS MOSCHATUS

High blood pressure due to arteriosclerosis. Want of elasticity in vessels. Nervous palpitation. Palpitation on least excitement. Pulse irregular.

TABACUM

Hardening of coronary arteries. Violent palpitations, worse lying on left side. Pulse thread, intermittent, hard, cord like and imperceptible.

VANADIUM METALLICUM

A remedy for the degenerative conditions of the arteries. Hypertension leading to arteriosclerosis. Sensation as if heart is being compressed and there is no room for the blood in the aorta. He gets the anxious pressure on whole chest. Atheroma of the arteries of the brain and liver.