HOMEOPATHY FOR LEUKEMIA

 Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells. Leukemia are a group of malignant disorders of the hematopoietic tissues characteristically associated with increased number of white cells in the bone marrow and/or peripheral blood. The course of leukemia may vary from a few days or weeks to many years, depending on the type.

The terms acute and chronic , when applied to leukemia, refer to the clinical behavior of the disease. In acute leukemia the history is usually brief and life expectancy , without treatment, short. In chronic leukemia the patient may have been unwell for months and survival is usually measured in years. A significant number of chronic leukemia are discovered incidentally.

Not all leukemia  are associated with increased peripheral blood leucocyte count or even the appearance of abnormal cells in the blood. The diagnosis is made from an examination of the bone marrow.

Types of leukemia

The major types of leukemia are

·        Acute lymphocytic leukemia, ALL. This is the most common type of leukemia in young children. ALL can also occur in adults.

·        Acute myelogenous leukemia , AML. AML is a common type of leukemia. It occurs in children and adults. AML is the most common type of leukemia in adults.

·        Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, CLL. With CLL , the most common chronic adult leukemia, may feel well for years without needing treatment.

·        Chronic myelogenous leukemia, CML. This type of leukemia mainly affects adults. A person with CML may have few or no symptoms for months or years before entering a phase in which the leukemia cells grow more quickly.

·        Other types. Other rare types of leukemia exist, including hairy cell leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and myeloproliferative disorders.

Symptoms

Leukemia symptoms vary according to the type of leukemia. Common leukemia signs and symptoms include:

·        Fever or chills

·        Persistent fatigue, weakness

·        Frequent or severe infections

·        Losing weight without trying

·        Swollen lymph nodes, enlarged liver or spleen

·        Easy bleeding or bruising

·        Recurrent nosebleeds

·        Tiny red spot in skin

·        Excessive sweating, especially at night

·        Bone pain or tenderness

Causes

The cause of leukemia is unknown in majority of patients. It seem to develop from a combination of genetic and environmental factors , such as ionizing radiation, cytotoxic drugs, exposure to benzene industry, Immune deficiency stage etc.

Risk factors

Factors that may increase the risk of developing some types of leukemia include:

·        Previous cancer treatment. People who have had certain types of chemotherapy, and radiation therapy for other cancers have an increased risk of developing certain types of leukemia.

·        Genetic disorders. Genetic abnormalities seem to play a role in the development of leukemia. Certain genetic disorders , such as Down syndrome, are associated with an increased risk of leukemia.

·        Exposure to certain chemicals. Exposure to certain chemicals , such as benzene- which is found in gasoline and is used by the chemical industry- is linked an increased risk of some kinds of leukemia.

·        Smoking. Smoking cigarettes increases the risk of acute myelogenous leukemia.

·        Family history of leukemia. If members in the family have been diagnosed with leukemia, risk of the disease may be increased.

However, most people with known risk factors don’t get leukemia. And many people with leukemia have none of these risk factors.

HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES

Homoeopathy today is a rapidly growing system and is being practiced all over the world. It strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual through promotion of inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual and physical levels. When LEUKEMIA is concerned there are many effective medicines available in Homoeopathy , but the selection depends upon the individuality of the patient , considering mental and physical symptoms.

ARSENIC ALBUM: Great anguish and restlessness, changes place continuously. Fears of death, of being alone. Great fear, with cold sweat. Feels it is useless to take medicines. Suicidal thoughts. Hallucinations of smell and sight. Headache relieved by cold, other symptoms worse by cold. Scalp itches intolerably. Burning in eyes with acrid lachrymation. Thin watery, excoriating nasal discharge. Face swollen, pale, yellow, cachectic, sunken, cold and covered with sweat. Unhealthy easily bleeding gums. Ulceration of mouth with dryness and burning heat. Throat swollen, edematous, constricted, burning, unable to swallow. Cannot bear the sight or smell of food. Great thirst, drinks much, but little at a time. Nausea, retching, vomiting after eating or drinking. Anxiety in the pit of stomach. Burning pain in stomach. Diarrhea, loose stools with great prostration.  High temperature. Septic fevers. Intermittent fevers.

NATRUM ARSENICUM: Restless and nervous persons. Great prostration. Feels tired all over. Emaciation. Oppression of chest and about heart and also larynx. Watery discharge, nose stopped, pain at root. Wavering , floating sensation on turning head. Throat dark, purplish, swollen, edematous, red and glassy.

NATRUM MURIATICUM: Anemic , chlorotic, emaciated persons with catarrhal troubles. Depressed and introvert patients. Consolation aggravates. Cannot cry in front of others. Severe headache from sunrise to sunset. Craving for salt and salty food. Deep crack in middle of lower lip. Tongue mapped. Cold begin with sneezing. Coldness of the body. Continued chilliness.  Cold feet and chills down the back.

PHOSPHORUS: Very much relaxed and debilitated , excitable, tall  patients.  Over sensitive to external impressions. Patients wants sympathy. Craves cold, iced drinks. Nose bleed. Chilly every evening in warm room. Palpitation of heart and shortness of breath on least exertion. Loose and offensive stools with complete exhaustion thereafter.