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Homeopathic Remedies For
Concussion Aconite: The principle indication after head injury is an acute fear of death. Arnica: This is the first and major remedy for concussion. Usually bruising or a hematoma accompanies the concussion. The striking peculiarity of this remedy, if the person is conscious, is that the afflicted will profess that they well and needs no care. They may recoil from efforts to be examined or touched. They may be sleepy, going in and out of stupor. If asked a question, they will answer correctly, then go back to sleep. Their face may be hot while the rest of the body is cold. A person with chronic after-effects of head injury needing Arnica are often spacey and seem disconnected, almost as if they aren’t quite in their bodies. Cicuta virosa: Childish, at times imbecilic behavior after a concussion is noted in this important remedy. Convulsions and dizziness are common consequences as well. Hypericum: Convulsions may soon follow a head injury. Chronic mental changes and headaches can persist after the injury. This is a major remedy for the effects of spinal contusions. Helleborus: This is the principle remedy for chronic mental dullness, slowness and confusion after head injury. The person seems stupefied, answering questions slowly, if at all. Their awareness of their mental limitations may be frightening to them. Natrum sulphuricum: This remedy is principally for the after-effects of concussions. While several symptoms typical of post-traumatic brain damage may be seen in this remedy such as cognitive thinking, concentration, memory changes, dizziness, convulsions, tinnitus. The personality changes are most characteristic of Natrum sulphuricum is that the person shows irritability, confusion, and especially depression, even suicidal thoughts. Opium: Opium is a potent remedy for the stupor or coma following head injury. The breathing tends to be rattling or snoring. Pupils are constricted. The face is bloated and flushed. Reflexes may be almost absent. Phosphorus: follows after Opium for concussion.
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