Homoeopathy — Page 570
Plumbum Metallicum 570 dystrophy, the neurons in the central part of the brain responsible for the voluntary control of the muscles start to die. There is no known cure for this disease. The patients slowly become more and more weak and often die before attaining the prime of their youth. Even if they remain alive, their life is very miserable. Progressive muscular dystrophy being a hereditary disease, sometimes all the children may be affected. No definite cure has yet been found for the disease. However, the patients obtain some relief with homoeopathic treatment. Occasional rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) along with convulsions, benefit from Plumbum. For a sudden feeling of the heart being squeezed, Cactus Grandiflora is the best remedy. Plumbum is said to be capable of treating the bad habit of cheating and dishonesty. If this is true, then it should be used freely throughout the world! Plumbum is a good remedy for the treatment of chronic kidney diseases associated with loss of albumin and sugar in the urine. Plumbum improves the function of the kidney tubules and helps retain both the albumin and the sugar. The symptoms of Plumbum also resemble those of Opium. In apoplexy , there is sudden rush of blood towards the head, which can result in cerebral haemorrhage. The face becomes congested with blood, and the pupils of the eyes become dilated. These symptoms often lead to death. Arnica and Opium given in high potency at the onset of the symptoms proves very useful. It is also necessary to treat the patient of Plumbum with high doses of Plumbum. Both Opium and Plumbum show their effects at the same time. Dr. Kent states that the treatment should first be started with Opium and later Plumbum should be added to the treatment. This is correct because the initial symptoms of the disease resemble those of Opium. Two other remedies are also considered very useful in the treatment of apoplexy. If there are multiple red bleeds, then Phosphorus is better but Alumina is also famous for the treatment of this condition. Painful severe cramps of the legs in the evening, which get relieved on movement and by application of local pressure, can possibly be