Homeopathy medicine in India is very popular and common as it treats the patient non-violently. In today’s world, the lifestyle and food habits are so different that it has given rise to problems such as gallbladder stones. With the advancement in technology, there are different ways to treat gallstones and one of them is Homeopathy. Now the question is – Can Homeopathy medicine cure gallstones?
What are gallstones, its symptoms and risks?
Gallstones, also known as cholelithiasis, is formation of stones in the gallbladder. It can be formed due to excessive cholesterol, calcium or other minerals in the body. Sometimes there are no symptoms of gallstones otherwise you may notice symptoms such as:
- Sudden pain in the abdomen
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fever and chills
- Dark urine and clay colored stool
- Jaundice (yellowish skin and eyes)
Risk factors for developing gallstones may be:
- Overweight or obesity
- Sudden weight loss
- Age mostly above 60
- Female infertile period or hormonal therapy
- Family history
- Overuse of antibiotics
- When bile (digestive liquid) becomes too concentrated
- When gallbladder fails to empty completely
Gallstone Homeopathy Medicines in India
Homeopathy medicines are capable of dissolving gallstones of small sizes.
There are hundreds of homeopathic medicines to treat small-sized gallstones. Here is the list of most common medicines:
- Calcarea carbonica: In case of family history of gallstones, patients are anxious and slow, overweight with deposits cholesterol which have formed gallstones get this medicine.
- Chelidonium: If you get pain in your right shoulder blade and pain in the upper right abdomen, spreading towards the back, this medicine is prescribed.
- Lycopodium: This medicine not only helps treat genetic gallbladder stones, it also teats other complications such as chronic digestive disorders, gastric problems, high cholesterol, constipation and bloating. This medicine may have side-effects to some people.
- Natrum sulphuricum: Another common homeopathic medicine that treats gallstone. Along with gallstones, it also helps in treating problems such as chronic diarrhea, gallstone pain, asthma, depression, obesity and joint pains.
- Nux vomica: It is a very common medicine to treat gallstones. It also helps in treating acidity and gas for people who eat too much of rich and oily food.
Can homeopathy treat gallstones?
A Homeopathy medicine may help reduce the size of the stone, if it is too small. If the number of stones are more and larger in size, it may require surgical intervention. For large-sized stones, surgery is inevitable.
“Certain conditions do not respond to light doses because they require surgical intervention.”
The initial stage symptoms of gallstones may be managed with homeopathic medicines. The duration of the treatment depends on the size and chemical composition of the stone and varies from case to case. Usually, it takes longer to heal which sometimes even lead to other health problems. In case of large and multiple stones immediate surgery is the solution because homeopathy does not play any significant role.
What are the complications of gallstones being left untreated?
Complications of gallstones may be:
- Gallbladder inflammation
The gallstones sometimes get stuck in the neck of the gallbladder which causes inflammation. This condition is known as cholecystitis and causes severe pain.
- Blockage of bile duct
Gallstones may block the bile duct through which the bile flow to the intestine. This may result in pain, bile duct infection or even jaundice.
- Blockage of the pancreatic duct
There may be blockage of the pancreatic duct which can result in inflammation of pancreas or even abdominal pain.
- Gallbladder cancer
Gallstones cancer is a very rare problem but may be the result of gallbladder history.
Which is the best surgery for gallbladder stones?
Laparoscopic surgery is the best treatment for gallbladder stone removal. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes 3-4 small incisions in the abdomen. A telescope like instrument is inserted that has a camera on the tip of it. Before inserting the laparoscope, the abdomen is filled with harmless gas so that the surgeon gets the clear view.
Through the laparoscope, the gallbladder is removed to get rid of the gallstones. After the removal, the small incisions are closed using medical adhesive glue. The patient is discharged within 24 hours of the surgery.
Without the gallbladder, the body may take some time to digest without the gallbladder. But it is just temporary!
The bile produced travels from the liver to the small intestine and becomes less concentrated. The doctor may prescribe laxatives which can result in diarrhea. This is temporary too. Therefore, eat low-fiber diet so that less bile is produced.
The advantages of laparoscopic gallbladder removal are:
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Procedure takes 30-40 minutes
- Discharge within 24 hours before the surgery
- Quick recovery
- High success rate
- Less post-surgery complications
Take away
Homeopathy medicine in India is widely used but it may treat only small gallstones. The results may take long which can give rise to other complications. It is essential that if you are diagnosed with gallstones, immediate action must be taken before they grow in number or size. Get laparoscopic treatment for gallstones removal which is a long-term solution. Consult a doctor to know more about the treatment and after effects of it.
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