Sinusitis is another common condition that homeopathy may have an alternative remedy for. Homeopathy remedies for sinusitis vary since there can also be different types of sinusitis. There are eight sinuses in the skull. The condition may affect any part of them which may also present different symptoms. In homeopathic practice, the type of symptoms displayed plays a big role in determining the type of homeopathic remedy used.
Sinusitis is usually the result of a lingering cold or allergy. This can block the proper nasal drainage that may bring about a variety of symptoms such as inflammation and swelling in the sinuses. The blockages may also lead to developing a breeding ground where infection may arise. Complications may also arise if the sinusitis is left untreated for a long time. In homeopathy, there are certain cases where self-treatment may be allowed, even for the different cases of sinusitis. Here are some of the homeopathic remedies provided for treating sinusitis. But bear in mind that the use of the following substances are prepared as extreme dilutions so as not to contain the usual harmful effects that some of these substances may be known to have.
Arsenic. Known as a poison in normal doses, homeopathic remedies use arsenic in extreme dilutions in order to treat sinusitis. It is used for sinusitis that is characterized by throbbing and burning pains. The pain felt can usually be aggravated by light, noise and movement. The pain may also be triggered by exertion and anxiety. The sinusitis can also be followed by nausea and vomiting.
Potassium Bichromate. This substance is used for sinusitis that is accompanied by a thick and stringy nasal discharge. The condition may be characterized by extreme pain at the root of the nose that can be relieved by putting some pressure on the area of the pain. This may be followed by pain felt that extend to soreness in the bones as well as the scalp. Dizziness and nausea may also be associated with this type of sinusitis when rising up from the sitting position. The pain felt may also lead to dimness in vision. Those experiencing this type of sinusitis usually prefer to stay lying down in a dark room and may feel better with warmth drinking warm drinks or with overeating.
Windflower. This homeopathic remedy may be used by those with sinusitis characterized by head pain that may be worsened lying down or by a warm room. Relief may be felt with staying in cool air. The sinusitis may be triggered by warm temperatures and may worsen when stooping down, sitting, rising up from bed or eating. Most of the pain seem to originate from the front area of the head and may be accompanied by stomach problems. Some people with this type of sinusitis may get relief either by walking slowly in cool open air or by wrapping their head tightly by a towel or bandage.
The nasal discharge that accompanies this type of sinusitis is often thick and may be colored yellow or green.
