Flu also known as INFLUENZA is an infectious viral disease caused by the influenza virus. In the case of flu mainly the respiratory system is affected. Flu is more commonly seen in children and the old age people. Weak immune system can also lead to such type of infection. The sign and symptoms of flu can be mild to severe.
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF FLU
• High fever
• Running nose
• Sore throat
• Weakness
• Muscle and joint pain
• Headache
• Coughing
• Nasal congestion
HOMEOPATHY AND FLU
Homeopathy works on a basic PRINCIPLE of activating the body own DEFENSES to fight infections. This pronged approach not only helps in building immunity against infections but also build resistance to the diseases. And the homeopathic medicines are the natural medicines which can act safely in the children as well as all age groups. Homeopathic medicines are NATURAL medicines and SCIENTIFIC in nature. The selection of the homeopathic medicines depends upon the similarity of the symptoms of the patient.
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1) ARSENICUM ALBUM
• It is a well-indicated medicine in case of flu.
• The patient is extremely chilly.
• Rapid onset of high fever.
• Thin watery nasal discharge with sneezing.
• Restlessness mentally but physically too weak.
2) BELLADONNA
• Sudden onset of fever with a hot head and cold extremities.
• Body pains mainly back and legs.
• Bright redness, burning heat, dryness.
• The illness associated with violent delirium.
• Sudden violent onset of conditions.
3) BRYONIA
• Slow onset of fever with cough.
• Body aches which are worse by motion.
• All problems aggravated by warm rooms and warmth and ameliorated by cool rooms and open air.
• Dry mouth and great thirst, especially for cold drinks.
• The child is very irritable.
4) EUPATOROUM PERFOLIATUM
• The characteristic symptom of this remedy is children having bone pain which is worse from motion mainly in children.
• Intermittent fever.
• Soreness of throat.
• The patient craves cold drinks and ice cream.
• Soreness and bruised feeling all over the body.
5) GELSEMIUM
• Weakness of the body.
• Thirstless.
• Pain in the head and stiffness of the neck muscles.
• Sneezing with sore throat.
• Slow pulse.
• Fear heart stops beating unless he moves.
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Also Read: Am I Suffering from Swine Flu?
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