Homoeopathy — Page 670
Tuberculinum 670 between their insanity. The tuberculosis patients usually become insane because of the constant severe headache and deep-seated lesions inside the chest. In syphilis, the entire body of the patient is studded with sores and ulcers, which can even dissolve the bones. The bridge of the nose settles down due to the decay of the nasal bones. Syphilis also affects the brain directly, and thus makes the patient completely insane. The insanity due to tuberculosis is associated with the tendency of violence and aggression. Sometimes, the patient may become altogether mute. Sometimes when insane, even women weakened internally by Tuberculosis may show great strength. Their mind becomes excited and leads to violence. Nevertheless, they are usually of a calm nature. Tuberculinum given in high potency can save them from becoming insane. According to some homoeopathic doctors, Calcarea and Tuberculinum are very deeply related and may be used as a substitute for each other. In Tuberculinum, the muscles become very weak and flabby. This sign is well pronounced. In a child suffering from tuberculosis, who has the tendency of prolapse of the rectum at the time of defacation , one should not forget to use Tuberculinum. It may also prove useful in the treatment of prolapse of the uterus or the tendency of prolapse of the rectum in men as well as women. Periods are frequent and prolonged and may be associated with pain. One should not forget using Tuberculinum in the treatment of this condition along with the other homoeopathic remedies. A dry persistent cough that is not necessarily the result of a nasal cold is very common in the patient of Tuberculinum. Pulsatilla may also decrease the severity of this cough. Ringworm (i. e. formation of circle of minute spots) may affect the scalp and cause loss of hair. This is called Alopecia , in which bunches of hair fall in the form of circles. Both Tuberculinum and Bacillinum are useful in the treatment of this condition. According to Dr. Burnett, the basic cause of alopecia is tuberculosis and he suggests that anybody with this condition must be treated with Bacillinum or Tuberculinum. Picric Acid is also a very effective treatment for alopecia and ringworm.