Homoeopathy — Page 420
Kali Bichromicum 420 many patients suffering from gall bladder stones. Due to the scarcity of time, I cannot afford to achieve an individual diagnosis of each and every patient. I, therefore, treat them with a combination formula, rather than using one single homoeopathic remedy. By the grace of God, the prescription has proven to be very effective in most of the patients. Kali Bichrome is one component of that formulary, which is detailed as follows: Kali Bichrome, Lycopodium, Cholesterinum and Natrum Sulph, all in 30 potency. Besides these, Mag Phos 30, Colocynth 30 and Diascorea 30 combined toghether may be used to relieve the associated biliary colic. In addition to these, a herbal medicine, Ospafell, available from Germany, is also famous for the capability of dissolving the stones in the gall bladder. For additional benefit, it may also be used in homoeopathic form as an adjunct. In Kali Bichrome, a patient feels pain at the time of passing stools or even on movement. The peristaltic movements of the gut at the time of defacation cause piercing pain over the liver as well as over the spleen. A lot of wind forms in the belly, causing distension. The entire body aches lightly while the intestines feel sore. A feeling of weakness and sinking sensation over the stomach precede diarrhoea. Nausea, vomiting and then diarrhoea; this is the pattern in Kali Bichrome. Diarrhoea starts in the morning (like Sulphur). Kali Bichrome is very useful in the treatment of morning diarrhoea in which the stools are clay coloured. Sometimes, rheumatic pains alternate with dysentery instead of nasal catarrh. With the onset of dysentery, body aches disappear and the body feels light. There is cramping before, during and after the passage of stools. The rectum also prolapses. Piles become swollen and painful. Kali Bichrome should also be remembered for treating backache associated with the passage of blood in the urine. In Kali Bichrome, the urine may contain strings of mucus and urination is preceded by pain over the coccyx (tail end of the spine). This is typical of Kali Bichrome.