Homoeopathy — Page 530
Natrum Phosphoricum 530 Natrum Phos is also good for the treatment of a dry hacking cough , which starts with a hissing sound in the chest and trachea. A special symptom of Natrum Phos is that a ‘bubble’seems to originate from the heart region and he has a feeling of constriction and tightness in the chest. The patient feels uncomfortable due to fullness in the upper part of the chest. Sometimes, there is pain also. After eating and on deep breathing, the blood vessels of the heart are compressed and the heart symptoms can develop. The heartbeat becomes rapid with anxiety. The noise aggravates the symptoms. Lying on the left side also aggravates all the symptoms, which are a prelude to heart disease. The palpitations increase on climbing the stairs. The backache during menstruation responds very well to Natrum Phos. However, according to my experience, Natrum Phos given in combination with Kali Phos and Mag Phos is much more effective. Natrum Phos is very useful when the symptoms of tightness at the back, pain and sweating are more prominent. Natrum Phos may also be useful to control the cardiac pain felt on both sides of the neck. During menstruation, the hands and feet become cold especially during the day. Cramps on writing, the feeling of ants crawling over the arms and legs, the limbs feeling heavy and numb are all the symptoms of Natrum Phos. There is pain in the joints and a feeling of cramps and weakness in the legs. The joints crackle (crepitus). Joint pains usually start from the right shoulder and may sometimes remain limited to the shoulder area only. The whole body feels abrased. While walking, a leg may suddenly give way temporarily. Dry pimples with burning sensation form on the skin, with golden yellow scabs. Red or yellow spots become visible on the body, as in Ferrum Phos. In Natrum Phos, the skin becomes pale. There is swelling of the affected area and the skin. There is a feeling of ants crawling. Moles also form. Although the Natrum Phos patient sleeps a lot, the sleep is never deep. The patient sees worrisome dreams and may drop asleep while seated in a chair. Sleep overwhelms the patient after eating food. Potency: 6X and 30 up to 200