Homoeopathy — Page 550
Phosphorus 550 Gradually progressive blindness leading ultimately to complete blindness is a symptom of Phosphorus. This symptom is also found in Causticum. Many other symptoms of Causticum and Phosphorus also resemble each other. The Phosphorus patient feels very thirsty. He feels comforted by drinking cold water. However, when the water becomes warm in the stomach, it induces vomiting. Severe uncontrollable nausea developing after surgery can be effectively treated with Phosphorus. Yellow spots develop on the abdomen, chest and parts of the neck, apparently due to a pigmentation disorder. This is in fact due to the weakness of the suprarenal glands. Phosphorus is extraordinarily effective against the kidney diseases. Phosphorus is widely effective against the diseases of the mouth. When the gums become diseased and there is light red offensive bleeding from them, then Phosphorus is the most effective remedy in this condition. Phosphorus is the foremost remedy to stop bleeding. If, after childbirth, bleeding continues for a long time and smells putrid, Phosphorus often works. Infections and tumours of the uterus can also cause bleeding. Sometimes, the bleeding is without any bad odour, at least in the beginning of the bleed. Phosphorus is useful for this condition aswell. The Hoarseness of the voice is also a symptom of Phosphorus. Besides Phosphorus, Carbo Veg, Causticum, Borax and Coca are also well-known remedies for a hoarse voice. In Carbo Veg, like Phosphorus, the patient loses his voice in the evening, but the condition improves in the morning. In Causticum however the throat is hoarse in the morning and becomes better in the evening. In Phosphorus, irritation of the throat causes coughing. The cough starts either on laughing or on talking loudly, causing inflammation of the throat. Sometimes the cough starts due to itching of the throat. The phlegm dries up and sticks in the throat causing discomfort and more itching. For this problem, Rhus Tox and Hepar Sulph, depending upon the symptoms of the disease, can be useful remedies. The uneasiness and restlessness of Phosphorus is due to the increased nerve sensitivity. This symptom is found in almost all the diseases of Phosphorus. The symptoms become worse in the presence of strangers. The mind needs rest and cannot handle extra burden. Thus, the nerves become extraordinarily sensitive. Weakness is a common symptom of Phosphorus. Phosphorus acts