Homoeopathy — Page 529
Natrum Phosphoricum 529 beneficial for the eyes as well. If while reading, the right eye starts to twitch, Natrum Phos will be especially effective. If some other symptoms of Natrum Phos are also present, then Natrum Phos will be effective against squint also. If on being tired during the day, the patient sees stars dancing before his eyes, then Rhus Tox is the best, although Natrum Phos may also be effective. In Natrum Phos, yellowish fluid starts to flow from the eyes, and the eyes also become yellowish. The eyesight becomes foggy. There is an itching and burning sensation in the eyelids. The distant vision becomes weak. The patient hears all sorts of noises in his ears. The hearing either increases or decreases. There is earache and a pins and needles sensation behind the ears. Only one ear becomes red, hot and itchy. The Natrum Phos patient generally suffers from cold and catarrh. Thick secretions stick inside the nose. There is a tendency to sneeze. The sense of smell becomes sharp. There is irritation in the left nostril causing sneezing and the eyes start watering. Natrum Phos may be effective to treat the post-nasal drip of yellowish colour. In Natrum Phos, the gums bleed. A yellowish crust is formed on the tongue. The palate becomes yellowish while the mouth and tongue become dry. Children grind their teeth at night. The teeth decay, the cavities in the teeth due to excessive consumption of sugar , respond well to Natrum Phos. Natrum Phos may be useful in the treatment of peptic ulcers of the stomach , resulting from hyperacidity, associated with throbbing pain and a piercing sensation over the stomach. The symptom of diarrhoea alternating with constipation is common to many drugs. If the constitution of such a patient resembles Natrum Phos, then Natrum Phos alleviates the problem. Intestinal worms are also treatable with Natrum Phos. Some children urinate on the bed during the night. For this symptom, Natrum Phos, when given in combination with Kali Phos and Natrum Mur, is very effective. If one sweats a lot, then the urine output decreases. However it is strange that in Natrum Phos both sweat and urine increase. Natrum Phos may be useful for the treatment of the diseases of the reproductive organs of both men and women that are due to diabetes. If the uterus happens to sag from its normal position, hindering pregnancy, then Natrum Phos can restore the uterus to its original place and thus promote pregnancy.