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| Hpathy Ezine - May, 2004 | ||||
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Fever & Homeopathy -- Siegfried Letzel |
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Characteristics Of Febrile Conditions Are: Two outstanding properties of fevers are the chill and the crisis (‘flush’). In fevers, before the body temperature raises, the patient frequently feels extremely cold until the temperature of the higher ‘set-point’ is reached. This is the phase of chills at the beginning of the disease. At the end of it, a phase is commonly observed that is calles the crisis, or ‘flush’. Now, the ‘set-point’ is reduced to the normal temperature of 98,6°F (36,6°C) while the body temperature still may be as high as 103°F (39,4°C). The body will now react by the same mechanisma playing a role in cooling when environmental temperature is too high.The Sense Of Raising Body Temperature If exposed to an infectious disease, the raise of body temperature supports healing in two ways: Infectious germs are inhibited in movement and reproduction, and the body’s processes in immune defense are passing considerably faster. Pathogenic organisms that have invaded the body are found faster and neutralized better than done with normal temperature.Suggested Patient's BehaviourThe first advise given usually will be readily followed by the patient: Keep to bed rest for an appropriate period of time. The patient shall rest at a quiet place that is well ventilated and not overheated. He/she should be lying on dry bedlinen – otherwise it should be changed if required. As long as the patient is feeling cold, care for being warmly tuckled up. You can place a hot-water bottle close to the feet, but please use warm and not boiling water. If the patient feels hot, the use of a light cover is advised in order to prevent heat accumulation. In order to prevent dehydration, the patient needs to drink much more than usual (water, tea, diluted juices, soups). The patient shall eat less than usual and not be forced to eat. Avoid watching TV because the many changing pictures wil put too great a strain on the eyes and the brain.Differential DiagnosisThe differential diagnosis of fever is a very complex field and should be put into the hands of a professional therapist as soon as the course of the disease becomes unexpected. Don’t lose^any time acquiring qualified help.Important It is to mention that laws ruling the treatment of infectious diseases have to be obeyed. These laws may vary from country to country. So You may find persons suffering from certain defined infectious diseases not to be allowed to be treated by non-medical therapists. In some cases of infectious diseases, the suspicion of its presence already leads to a defined sequence of action on how the case has to be handled, including harsh measures like being put under quarantine.All this should be kept in mind. These laws shall ensure the best treatment to the patient (regardless the experiences made in homeopathy) and to prevent epidemics to develop. 2. Homeopathy And Its Role In Treating Feverish Patients We must be aware that fever is not a disease. Fever with its properties is a symptom. Suppressing the symptom does not mean to heal the patient and in doing so, no favour is done to him. He may feel relieved at first, but sooner or later he will perhaps experience the disease to produce even worse conditions than ever before.Now we have a feverish patient in front of us. His main complaint is the raise of body temperature. Since we do not seek to erase the symtom only, we will try to grasp the whole condition our patient is in. Most probably we will be told of other displeasures that are felt by our patient. Frequently, we even may learn the probable cause of the illness and modalities apparent, what does improve (ameliorate) and what does worsen (aggravate) the complaints. Take Your time and listen carefully. Sometimes it is just a little hint, just a single word of the patient that guides us to the one and only best remedy.The effort taken in the anamnesis will be paid back manyfolds after application of the remedy which You have selected properly. Homeopathy is a tremendous weapon against fever and its causes and You will be amazed to see the wonder to happen again and again: The remedy is given, after a short while Your patient falls asleep and after waking up again, he feels much better than before. This is a common process in acutes. In chronic diseases which include fever as a symptom, the development of the case depends on many aspects that cannot be given at this place. But homeopathy will be of best service to the patient as well. 3. How to take the case Chronic and serious conditions always should be put in the hands of a professional only. Never experiment with a patient! Never wait too long to ask for qualified help as soon as there are any doubts about the course of the disease, its pathogenesis and prognosis.To take the case, listen to the sponatenous report of Your patient. Don’t interrupt him, just ask for slow speaking to make You grasp the picture.Thereafter You may be in need for further informations. Questions that are helpful are:Ubi: Where is the location of pain or other sensations? Whereto do they extend? Which side of the body is mainly affected?Cur: What is the causa? When did the complaints begin? How rapidly did they appear? How long do they last and are there periods of temporary subsidence of the disease?Quod: What are the characteristics of the complaints? Of what kind are they? When do they appear and how can they be described?Quomodo: What are the modalities? Do the symptoms appear in certain intervals and periods? Are they dependent from certain aspects? What ameliorates or aggravates the condition? Are there any symptoms that might not be related to the main complaints? At the onset of the disease, were there any changes in appetite, thirst, defaecation, urination, sleep? Was there any change of the mental condition?With all of these informations You should be able to treat the case. But always be aware of Your own limitations. |
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