STOMACH-ACHE AND HOMOEOPATHY 

 

What is a stomach-ache? 

Stomach-ache is nothing but pain or discomfort in the region of the abdomen (that is between the region of chest and pelvis). 

Stomachache can range from mild to severe pain depending upon the cause. Sometimes, there is no underlying condition and it may occur due to some disturbances in lifestyle or diet. 


What are the causes of stomach-ache? 

There are a lot of causes of stomachache, I am mentioning some of them below. 

  • Over eating
  • Indigestion
  • Acidity
  • Anxiety, panic Attacks etc.
  • Muscle pull or strain
  • Constipation
  • Infections like Typhoid, Hepatitis etc.
  • Food poisoning
  • Menstrual cramps
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Side effects of some medicines.
  • There are a few diseases which cause abdominal pain like.
    • 1. Irritable bowel syndrome

      • 2. Peptic ulcer 

      3.Ulcerative colitis 

      4.Crohn's disease etc.

  • There are some conditions which might lead you to the emergency ward of the hospital due to abdominal pain, I am mentioning a few here.
    • 1.Appendicitis
    • 2.Pancreatitis
    • 3.Diverticulitis
    • 4.Cholecystitis (inflammation of gallbladder due to presence of gallstones)
    • 5.Renal colic (pain originating due to kidney stones) etc. 
      • Some gynaecological causes like ectopic pregnancy, ovarian torsion, ovarian cysts etc., may also cause stomach pain.
      • Lactose intolerance might also show abdominal pain as one of the symptoms.

Management and Treatment of Abdominal pain 

  • 1.In case, the pain is severe, do not try home remedies and just rush to the hospital, DO NOT WASTE TIME.
  • 2.Avoid over eating, eat less spicy and easy to digest foods, if you often suffer from acidity.
  • 3.Avoid fried, oily and fatty food.
  • 4.Drink plenty of fluid.
  • 5.Use a hot water bag or heating pad in cases of menstrual cramps and rest properly.
  • 6.Ginger tea and chamomile tea helps in relieving indigestion.
  • 7.Homoeopathic treatment.

Homoeopathy and Stomachache 

Homoeopathy plays a very good role in managing your stomach ache. Homoeopathy helps in treatment of abdominal pains due to various causes like gastric disturbances, indigestion, constipation, peptic ulcers, food allergies etc. 

But in unbearable abdominal pains associated with high grade fever, vomiting, bloody vomiting or diarrhea, breathing difficulty it is suggested to visit a doctor immediately without wasting any time. 

It is important to know the cause and diagnosis of your abdominal pain, only after that it can be decided if you should take homoeopathic medicines or you should take conventional allopathic treatment. Usually, acute unbearable pains of the abdomen require conventional treatment. 


I am mentioning some common homoeopathic medicines for your stomach aches.

  • 1.Magnesium Phosphoricum – this medicine has earned a name as the best remedy relieving the abdominal pains of various types and are usually colicky (comes and goes suddenly) or are crampy in nature. These pains are better by warm application.
  • 2.Colocynthis – very effective medicine for crampy abdominal pains, sometimes associated with vomiting. Pains are better by pressure application and bending double. Abdomen is tender and painful on touching.
  • 3.Nux vomica – very efficient remedy in cases of bloating of abdomen, stomach very sensitive to pressure, there is distension of abdomen with spasmodic colic, causing short breath and desire for stool. A very good medicine for constipation.
  • 4.Belladonna – indicated for patients where pain comes suddenly and goes suddenly. Pains can be of cutting, shooting, gnawing type of. Pain is aggravated by pressure and eating.
  • 5.Arsenicum album – there is burning pain in the abdomen. Patient cannot bear the sight and smell of food; it causes him nausea. Everything eaten seems to have stuck in the oesophagus. Abdomen swollen and painful. Loose stool may also occur. Indicated in cases of food poisoning, gastritis etc.

Other medicines like China, Ipecac, Lycopodium, Carbo Vegetabilis, etc. also play a very good role in abdominal pains. 

There are some OTC combination medicines also available for your abdominal pain in the market, you can take them as well. I am mentioning some medicines below. 

  • Dr. Reckeweg's Stomach Ache combination
  • Dr. Reckeweg Bio Combination- BC 3 - for stomach pain and flatulence.
  • Dr. Reckeweg R5 - stomach and digestion drops - indicated in cases of gastritis, dyspepsia, heartburn, frequent belching and bad taste in mouth.
  • Wheezal WL-34 Stomach Drops – Spasmolytic and Calming drops – for gastritis, indigestion, pain in abdomen, heartburn etc. 
  • Willmar Schwabe India BC03 tablets for colic – for indigestion, gastric troubles etc.
  • Allen A55 drops for stomach pain – indicated for colicky, crampy pains in abdomen and mild gastric pains. 

Note: In case your symptoms persist even after taking these medicines for a day or two, you are suggested to visit your nearest homoeopathic doctor to get the proper treatment as soon as possible.