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What homeopathic medicines are suggested for weakness, constipation, flatulence, and heartburn?

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Dr. Deepak Dass

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iCliniq medical review team

Published At June 1, 2023
Reviewed AtJune 5, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am writing to seek your advice on my mother’s weakness problem. She is 62 years old. A month ago, she was diagnosed with a urine infection, and for that, she took allopathic medicine for ten days. Now she has stopped the medicines for the last 20 days, but she complains of severe weakness. She has increased levels of vitamin B-12 which is why no allopathic vitamins can be given to her as they contain vitamin B-12 as their content. Her vitamin B12 CLIA level is 1680 pg/mL. My question to you is, is there any homeopathic medicine that is minus vitamin B12 that can be given to her as she feels very weak even while taking a stroll? She also has complaints of flatulence and heartburn. She also suffers from constipation on and off. Could you please suggest any medicines for these symptoms as well?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Dass

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I noted the contents of your mail and took everything into account. Based on the same, please use the below suggested Homeopathic medicine as directed and update me on the status after three days:

China 200C (Cinchona Officinalis). Dosage five drops of liquid medicine to be mixed with three tablespoon of normal water in a porcelain cup, mix well, and take the solution as a single dose. This she needs to take once daily for three days in the daytime. Try to maintain 30 minutes gap between food and beverages with medications to act at full potential.

Wish her a speedy recovery.

Take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks a lot.

I will get back to you after three days.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Dass

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Sure and positively, and also do mention her BP (blood pressure) measurements of that day.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you.

I am writing to give a follow-up on the condition of my mother after having China 200C for three days. Her complaint of weakness has shown some 50 % of improvement. Her flatulence problem showed immense improvement after having the medicine. Otherwise, she was not having relief even after having allopathic medicines for the last several days. She had lost appetite, but after the medicine for three days, she has shown a 50 % improvement in appetite too. Otherwise, earlier she was not feeling like eating at all. She felt so good about the gas problem that she was asking for medicine even though today is the fourth day. Gas problem is a long-standing problem of hers. She feels heartburn, sour belching, and stomach bloating after eating. But in these three days, her problem was totally under control. Could you prescribe a medicine that cures her gas problem in the long run? Thanks a lot for prescribing the exact medicine for my mother that brought her immense relief. Please advise if she needs further medication. Her BP today is 134/84 mmHg. She takes allopathic medicines to control her BP. Regards.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Dass

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I noted the health update of your mother.

There is an overall 50 % improvement in her present condition, and her BP measurements are also fine. Regarding her gastric issues, including her BP issues, she will need quite some time to resolve them on a permanent basis, for which different medications will be suggested after this acute phase passes off. However, for now, I suggest she continue with the same medicine China 200C for four more days, once daily, and then revert with an update.

Wish her good health.

Take care.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply,

I am writing a follow up on my mother after having the medicine China 200 C for 7 (3 and 4) days. My mother’s weakness problem has shown 80% improvement. Now she does not find it that difficult to take a stroll that she was finding before the medicine. Her gas and constipation problem has also shown immense improvement up to 95 %. Her appetite is also good now she is eating well. One thing that also seems to have improved up to 70 % is the swelling in her legs (below ankle). I had not written about this issue of my mother but I have noticed that her swellings have also improved after having the medicine. She had swelling in her legs for last 15 to 20 days but after having this medicine her swelling in legs has also improved. Her BP today is 131/77 mm/Hg.

Waiting for your precious advice.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Dass

Hi,

welcome back to icliniq.com.

Noted the detailed health update. Based on the same there is good improvement in her health condition in every aspect. She is advised to continue with same medicine on alternate days now for three occasions that is taking medicines in one day gap and then update me.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply,

I am writing the follow up of my mother after having the China 200 C for three days with gap of one day (earlier she had completed the dosages for three and four days). Her problem of weakness recurred when we had gap in the dosage. But not at the previous level. So, in a way it can be said that her problem of weakness is in control up to 60 % when she did not take the medicine. Hopefully it will improve further on its own. Sometimes she complains of heart burn and belching. But overall her situation has improved. Yes, the swelling in her legs (below ankle) has reduced to 80 %. If we could continue with medicine then I hope that it will get reduced completely. However, we will follow only your advice.

Thanks a lot sir for your precious advice.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Dass

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Based on the same, it is requested to get a few tests done. And update me with the reports, also mention her BP records of consecutive days till reports are available with you. And for now, continue with the same medicines. After reviewing the reports, I will change the medicines accordingly. Once tests are done and reports are handy with you do forward along with her updates. Things to take care of:

  1. Avoid taking a full meal at a go.
  2. Avoid drinking cold water.
  3. Drink water according to thirst and not by any arbitrary measure. Also, avoid drinking water on an empty stomach as this increases gastric issues.
  4. Use fiber-rich diets fruits and green vegs as much as possible. Sleeping posture is to be corrected by changing the decubitus to the left side i.e. sleeping on the left side which will aid beneficial help.

Wish her good health.

Investigations to be done

The investigations include CBC (complete blood count), KFT (kidney function test), LFT (liver function test), Vitamin B12, blood biochemistry (Na, K, Ca, Phosphate), urine and culture tests.

Probable diagnosis

The probable diagnosis is UTI (urinary tract infection).

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Deepak Dass
Dr. Deepak Dass

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