Please study these cases, then turn to page ____ for the case
analyses.
Case 1:
In analyzing Beverly's case, we used the following rubrics in
Kent's Repertory : "RECTUM; HAEMORRHOIDS; chronic"
(although we treated this case as an acute flareup, she did have a chronic,
recurrent tendency towards hemorrhoids), "RECTUM; HAEMORRHOIDS;
internal", "RECTUM; HAEMORRHOIDS; pregnancy; during", "RECTUM;
HAEMORRHOIDS; stool; after", "RECTUM; HAEMORRHOIDS; stool;
protrude during". The remedy which came up with the highest score and which
seemed to best fit Beverly's case was Sulphur. We gave herSulphur
30C in a single dose. The rectum pain was substantially improved and she
did not need another dose.
Case 2:
Beverly was given Aloe 200c in a single dose.
Aloe is very useful for protruding hemmorhoids with a sense of
pulsation in the rectum. There is often a feeling of insecurity in the rectum;
a weakness and loss of power of the sphincter ani. This is much like Beverly
described at her previous visit while she was still pregnant. Patients needing
aloe may complain of an intense burning in the anus and rectum or an extreme
soreness and tenderness. The pain is usually relieved by cold applications. A
keynote of Aloe is hemorrhoids protruding like a bunch of grapes. There
may also be considerable mucus in the stool. Aloe is an important
remedy for dysentery, so diarrhea may also accompany the hemorrhoids.
Beverly called three days later to say her hemorrhoids were much improved. She
has not needed further treatment.
Case 3:
We also prescribed Aloe for Lois. The only potency which was
available to her locally was 6c. She took the Aloe 6c daily for two
days, then called us two days later with a report on her condition. The
hemorrhoids had diminished in size by one-half. The pain was better. The
improvement had begun to diminish after she stopped taking the remedy. We
instructed her to resume the Aloe 6c as needed and to call us if it
stopped working, so that we could send her Aloe 30c. The hemorrhoids
resolved over the next few days and Lois never needed the higher dose. That was
six months ago and she has had no problems with hemorrhoids since that time.
Case 4:
Bill was given one dose of Aesculus hippocastanum 200c
(Horse chestnut). Aesculus, a prominent remedy for hemorrhoids, is
needed for hemorrhoid pain which radiates to the back and hips, particularly
the sacroiliac. The pain is worse when the person rises from a seat, like Bill
did. The remedy also fit his tendency to rectal pain which was worse after a
bowel movement. Bill's hemorrhoidal symptoms were much improved within two
days. The hemorrhoids were completely gone within three days. They have not
returned despite continued physical labor with squatting and bending.
These four cases illustrate the rapid and long-lasting response of patients
suffering from hemorrhoids to acute homeopathic treatment.
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