Homoeopathy — Page 424
Kali Carbonicum 424 Besides joint pains , Kali Carb is strongly linked to chronic backache , especially the one starting after childbirth. Very often, the back pain starting after the delivery becomes chronic and not curable until treated with Kali Carb. Kali Carb is also very effective in the treatment of tuberculosis. Kali Carb has the capability to heal the lung cavities resulting from a tuberculous infection. It is also very effective in controlling all types of bleeding. Ulcers of the intestines result in the passage of blood in the stools, like Antimonium Crude. In Kali Carb, the stools are soft, while in Antimonium Crude they are hard. Occasionally, the patient of Kali Carb may be severely constipated and pass blood in the stools. It is not that common however. In Kali Carb, besides severe stomachache , discomfort and cramps, the patient occasionally passes blood in the stools. Several types of aches and pains are associated with Kali Carb. Severe abdominal discomfort, cramps and blood in the stools are common to many drugs used to treat dysentery. Therefore, it is essential that each one of them should be identified based on its specific symptoms. Sometimes, Kali Carb is used to cure the bad effects resulting from the wrong use of Nux Vomica, especially diarrhoea or the headache following an overdose of Nux Vomica. Kali Carb is best for the treatment of diarrhoea, and Gelsemium for headache. If diarrhoea starts suddenly after taking Nux Vomica, then a dose or two of Kali Carb will cure the patient, with God’s grace. However, it should not be used over a long period of time, or it will cause constipation. Once the patient has benefited from one or two doses of this medicine, the treatment should be stopped. The irritability is a prominent symptom of this remedy and is often present in mental illnesses. Fear of loneliness is also its symptom. The patient is very superstitious. The superstitious ideas have nothing to do with the loneliness of the patient. Imagination becomes a part of the patient’s life. However, the loneliness definitely perturbs the patient. The patient is sensitive to both heat and cold. In general, the Kali Carb patient is of very short temper and is easily enraged. Both hot and cold things hurt the teeth. Sometimes, the teeth become oversensitive to cold. The symptoms of Pyorrhoea are common. There is swelling of the gums, which start to decay exuding pus.