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musculoskeletal system
sprain/strain
homeopathy
remedy differential
Agnus castus: strains from overlifting, sprains and luxations of joints
Ammonium carbonicum: sprains attended with fatigue and weakness in limbs, as if bruised; drawing and tension in joints; contraction of limbs, as if tendons were too short
Arnica montana: bad effects from sprains, strains, falls, bruises, concussion; contusions without lacerations and all mechanical injuries; use mother tincture topically and then hot fomentation; use high dose often until improvement
Bovista: edematous and swelling of foot years after sprains
Ignatia: mental cases with scanty and restless sleep, intolerant to noise, watery urine, trembling, twitching
Ledum palustre: sprains of ankles and feet
Natrum carbonicum: disposition to sprains from any little exertion; old sprains
Petroleum: sprains of joints in old rheumatic patients
Rhus toxicodendron: bad effects from straining or lifting, particularly from stretching arm high up to reach things; consequences attending the forced extension of membraneous tissues, esp. ligaments or joints; 1M if arn. fails
Ruta graveolens: sprains, pains < during rest, by motion, violent strain or rupture of tendons; esp. of wrist or ankle; use 1M; alternate with arn. every third day until recovery
Symphytum: sequelae of severe strains, pressure, contusion and fracture of bones
» if hernia inguinalis caused by lifting heavy weights or straining the body, first consider nux-v., sul-ac., then cocc., sulph.
» if prolapsus of womb caused by straining the body, first consider nux-v., then bell., sep.
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