Homeopathy Heartburn medicines by indications

Get rid of the irritation of the esophagus caused by excess stomach acid with homeopathy remedies that work as natural antacids. It offers many nonprescription medications based on underlying causes and symptoms to help relieve heartburn quickly. 

Dr.K.S. Gopi a researcher, academician practitioner and author of best seller book Homeopathy Easy Prescriber has identified important remedies for heartburn below

Arsenic alb 30 is one of the effective remedies for heartburn. For burning pain felt in the stomach with food backing up into the esophagus. Stomach contents move up into the esophagus is a common condition in Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) but you can have regurgitation without GERD.  When it occurs there is burning pains all the way up to the throat, thirst for small quantities of water at frequent intervals. There may be nausea and vomiting. Vomiting occurs soon after eating or drinking. There may be severe, watery, burning diarrhea. Many of the symptoms get better after taking hot drinks like tea, or by applying hot applications like a heating pad.

Nux Vomica 30  for heartburn triggered by the intake of alcohol, coffee or spices, burning in the mid upper abdomen and chest with acid risings. Alcohol can trigger or worsen heartburn in some people while spices contain capsaicin that slow the rate of digestion, leaving food sitting for longer in your stomach and triggering heartburn.  Other symptoms: The mouth also fills with bitter and acid fluid along with burning. Pressure and heaviness in abdomen may also present. There is long standing constipation. Nux vomica 30  is also a good remedy for heartburn in pregnancy caused by hormonal changes and the growing baby pressing against mother's stomach

Pulsatilla Nig 30 for heartburn from intake of rich food like fatty or fried food has excited heartburn, nausea and vomiting. Fried, greasy, and fatty foods can all cause heartburn and lead to reflux because they prevent the lower esophageal sphincter from fully tightening.  Other symptoms: Vomiting contains acidic, bitter matter, at times greenish in colour. Belching acid or bitter taste are also found. There is  pain and tightness in stomach . Another prescribing symptom  is a total absence of thirst along with the other symptoms.

Robinia 3X is prescribed for heartburn when the burning symptoms get worse on lying down at night. When lying down, gravity no longer helps keep stomach acid down, making it easier for reflux to occur, also there is less swallowing. Other symptoms: Acrid burning, bitter or worse sour belching appear along with burning in the chest and stomach. The symptoms may even prevent the person from sleeping.Another prescribing symptom is   headache accompanies heartburn

Natrum Phos 6X  is effective  in all cases of heartburn where the patient experiences sour belching or sour vomiting along with burning in chest or mid upper abdomen. The tongue of Natrum phos patient is coated with yellow pasty matter along with sour belching and vomiting.  Acidic symptoms due to intake of excess of sugar can also be best treated with Natrum Phos. Heartburn has been known to cause severe tongue damage and result in a long-term burning sensation of the tongue.

Iris Versicolor 30 is prescribed when the patient experiences burning throughout the gastrointestinal tract, right from the mouth to anus with sour vomiting.There is profuse flow of saliva. The appetite is poor. Sick headaches and cholera may occur along with heartburn.

Phosphorus 30  when cold drinks or cold water seems to provide temporary relief from burning in chest and abdomen.There may be sour belching after eating. Vomiting also appears, but not immediately after drinking. Vomiting occurs a few hours after taking water when the water gets warm in abdomen. A desire for ice creams, juices and cold drinks is another useful prescribing  symptom of Phosphorus. Phosphorus person is mild mannered need company and affection.

Carbo veg.30 is prescribed when the abdomen is bloated and there is bitter, sour , rancid burping along with nausea. Indigestion causes pain in the chest, upper abdominal pain, belching, nausea, bloating, abdominal distention, feeling full. It is worse after rich, high fat food. The patient wants fresh air  and wants the windows open and fans turned on. The patient is physically exhausted and mentally sluggish, when lie down the indigestion is worse. The patient tend to have cold hands and feet and varicose veins.

Tip: For best results, the medicines should match the indicated symptoms or as advised by your doctor

Source: blog article in ks-gopi dot blog spot dot com

Note: above medicines are available in 2-dram medicated globules or 30 ml dilutions (sealed unit). 

Dosage: (Pills) Adult and children 2 years of age and older: Dissolve 4 pills under the tongue 3 times a day until relieved or as directed by a physician. (Drops): The usual dosage is 3-4 drops in a teaspoon of water 2-3 times daily. Dosage may vary depending on the conditions. Always consult a Homeopathic Physician before taking medicines

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