Causticum (HMT)

Causticum is a profoundly effectiv e Homoeopathic remedy which has

been found very useful in the treatm ent of many day-to-day illnesses.

It is normally used as the instant treatment of muscular paralysis,

especially facial palsy , though it is also useful in many other

illnesses. The Causticum symp toms progress gradually. The

occurred suddenly. In fact, the pa tient has been exposed a few days

weakness and tiredness before exhib iting the symptoms of paralysis.

twenty-four hours before the onset of signs.

situation, the combination of Stra monium and Causticum will offer

much faster relief from paralysis.

In the illnesses of Causticum, the nerves become afflicted resulting in

is the ideal treatment if other symptoms of Causticum are also present.

become more and more severe lead ing to convulsions. The patient of

Causticum is also related to epilepsy. However, epilepsy resulting

from a deformity of the skull or a se vere accident is not amenable to

any kind of medicine. For this, su rgery is the only treatment. In

America, a neurosurgeon was awarded a Nobel Prize for the

successful surgical treatment of thirty-four epileptic patients.

In Causticum, if the symptoms relating to the skin are suppressed

there are no paralytic signs, Ge lsemium would be found more

effective than Causticum. In case of paralytic symptoms, Causticum

Causticum. This condition develops and progresses slowly and so

will be the road to recovery. The treatment with Causticum should be

continued with perseverance. At times, the alternation of Sulphur and

Causticum will also be found to be useful.

Sometimes, the patient sees spots. Green spots specify Causticum. In

Causticum, there is a tendency to develop warts. Thuja and

Medorrhinum are both usef ul in the treatment of fine, soft warts but

when the warts are large and in abundance, Causticum and Nitricum

and the nose, especially a big wart y area over the nose establishes its

diagnosis.

Another symptom of Causticum is the development of paralytic

symptoms gradually develop and can progress to difficulty in

swallowing. The patient is afraid of choking himself by entry of food

into the air passage. This sympto m may be associated with many

lose his appetite altogether at the sight of food.

Causticum becomes indispensable to co mbat this urgent situation. In

fact, it becomes a life saving measur e in some cases. I have found in

blood-mixed urine, showing that th e kidneys were only inflamed and

urination became free and normal. After this, they were given a

course of Pareira Brava Q, which acts as diuretic and washes the

kidneys naturally clean. In other situations when urinary stoppage

occurs, Causticum has a different role. For example, the patient

cannot pass urine while sitting. When the patient stands up, the

pressure expels the urine invol untarily and unknowingly. Causticum

has been found significantly useful in treating this condition.

In Causticum, sometimes there is pa ralysis of the lower part of the

large gut (rectum) and the patient su ffers from faecal incontinence.

The stools become hard in the rect um in the form of stones. The

patient happens to pass those hardened stools while walking,

unknowingly. Such patients are rare but in my experience, and I have

seen two or three, all of who were old people.

The patient of Causticum exhibits a reddish glare on the tongue.

resumes.

Similarly, nursing mothers may stop producing milk due to sudden

Causticum are very similar. In short-lived illnesses, they can be given

together without any danger. In fact, the combination works at a

higher than 30. If this combinati on does not prove to be effective,

the most, may work on its own.

Adjuvants: Carbo Veg, Petrosel

paralysis that follows exposure to cold is usually considered as having

earlier and then suffers from gradual progressive restlessness,

Causticum, the exposure to cold occurs two to three days, or at least

nor light touch. Cold and the heat both do not suit him. Usually the

Causticum are relieved by the application of heat, except in the case of

the fingers where cold offers greater relief than heat. Similarly, the

cough associated with Causticum also responds better to intake of

cold water. The patient of a Causticum nature suffers more in the hot

climate or with heat, except in the areas of the throat and the hand.

Causticum by nature causes restlessness.

symptoms in the throat. The voice is hoarse in the morning. The

other Homoeopathic remedies. But a successful outcome rests on the

stops, the spasms recur. The spasms get better when menstruation

shock or severe grief. Causticum will restore their lactation.

not due to fear, is best treated with Causticum. However, once a child

Hysteria is another condition in which successive fits gradually

by any means, then mental illnesses ensue.

The Causticum patient is not usually superstitious. Sometimes he may

When periods stop as a reaction to some shock , fear or at the death

shock or severe grief. Causticum will restore their lactation.

earlier and then suffers from gradual progressive restlessness,

not due to fear, is best treated with Causticum. However, once a child

starts stammering, an element of f ear also prevails. In such a

the nature of Causticum is over-sensitive and can neither tolerate noise

The headache that may potentially result in a stroke can be treated

with Causticum. Some kinds of severe headache may render the

patient temporarily blind. If in such a patient, the vision returns and

The slowly progressive drooping of the eyelids (ptosis) also requires

Acid are more useful. Warts relate d to Causticum appear on the face

not totally shut down. The blood in the urine started clearing and

When periods stop as a reaction to some shock , fear or at the death

of a dear one, Causticum may be useful to abate this condition.

earlier and then suffers from gradual progressive restlessness,

not due to fear, is best treated with Causticum. However, once a child

starts stammering, an element of f ear also prevails. In such a

the nature of Causticum is over-sensitive and can neither tolerate noise

The headache that may potentially result in a stroke can be treated

with Causticum. Some kinds of severe headache may render the

patient temporarily blind. If in such a patient, the vision returns and

The slowly progressive drooping of the eyelids (ptosis) also requires

Acid are more useful. Warts relate d to Causticum appear on the face

not totally shut down. The blood in the urine started clearing and

When periods stop as a reaction to some shock , fear or at the death

of a dear one, Causticum may be useful to abate this condition.

cough associated with Causticum also responds better to intake of

climate or with heat, except in the areas of the throat and the hand.

symptoms in the throat. The voice is hoarse in the morning. The

The paralysis of the throat in a Causticum patient is not only related

Women experience pain and spasms in the lower abdomen before

Sometimes, women develop urinary retention/stoppage at the time

of childbirth due to anxiety, pressure or inflammation of the kidneys.

my practice, that some women do not pass urine for twenty-four hours

after giving birth. On administer ing Causticum, they first passed

Women experience pain and spasms in the lower abdomen before

their periods, which cease once menstruation begins. When bleeding

stops, the spasms recur. The spasms get better when menstruation

When periods stop as a reaction to some shock , fear or at the death

Stammering due to partial paralysis of the muscles of the tongue, but

permanent changes in the muscles. The glands become hard. If the

paralysis prolongs, the limbs become stiff and contracted. Causticum

spasm affects individual muscles. Joint pains associated with

to the muscles of swallowing but also affects the voice box.