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Difference, a point or way in which people or things are dissimilar.
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aphorism 82chronic diseasedifferencedifference between acute and chronic casesidentification of psoraindividualizationindividualization in chronic disease treatmentpsorasymptom investigationtreatment
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala
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    § 82 Although, by the discovery of that great source of chronic diseases, as also by the discovery of the specific homoeopathic remedies for the psora, medicine has advanced some steps nearer to a knowledge of the nature of the majority of diseases it has to cure, yet, for settling the indication inRead more

    § 82
    Although, by the discovery of that great source of chronic diseases, as also by the discovery of the specific homoeopathic remedies for the psora, medicine has advanced some steps nearer to a knowledge of the nature of the majority of diseases it has to cure, yet, for settling the indication in each case of chronic (psoric) disease he is called on to cure, the duty of a careful apprehension of its ascertainable symptoms and characteristics is as indispensable for the homoeopathic physician as it was before that discovery, as no real cure of this or of other diseases can take place without a strict particular treatment (individualization) of each case of disease – only that in this investigation some difference is to be made when the affection is an acute and rapidly developed disease, and when it is a chronic one; seeing that, in acute disease, the chief symptoms strike us and become evident to the senses more quickly, and hence much less time is requisite for tracing the picture of the disease and much fewer questions are required to be asked, as almost everything is self-evident, than in a chronic disease which has been gradually progressing for several years, in which the symptoms are much more difficult to be ascertained.

    Here are the important points of Aphorism 82 from Hahnemann’s Organon of Medicine:

    📘 Aphorism 82 – Key Insights

    Topic: Individualization in Chronic Disease Treatment

    🧬 Discovery of Psora: The identification of psora as a fundamental cause of chronic diseases and the development of specific homeopathic remedies for it marked a major advancement in medicine.

    🧠 Individualization Still Essential: Despite this discovery, the individualization of each case remains absolutely necessary. A physician must still carefully observe and analyze the unique symptoms and characteristics of every patient.

    ⏱️ Difference Between Acute and Chronic Cases:
    – Acute diseases: Symptoms are more obvious, develop rapidly, and require less time and fewer questions to understand.
    – Chronic diseases: Symptoms are subtle, develop gradually over years, and require more detailed investigation.

    🔍 Symptom Investigation: The process of symptom analysis differs between acute and chronic cases. The directions for investigating symptoms apply more fully to chronic diseases, where the picture is harder to trace.

    🧠 Why It Matters

    Aphorism 82 emphasizes that true healing requires personalized treatment, even when the underlying miasm (like psora) is known. It reinforces the homeopathic principle that no two cases are alike, and each must be approached with fresh eyes and careful inquiry.

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Nasim

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Alumina and Alumen sound similar and are chemically related, they are quite distinct in their homeopathic profiles, source materials, and clinical applications. Here's how you can differentiate them: 🧪 Source & Preparation 1. Alumina- Oxide of Aluminium (pure clay) | Trituration of aluminum oxidRead more

    Alumina and Alumen sound similar and are chemically related, they are quite distinct in their homeopathic profiles, source materials, and clinical applications. Here’s how you can differentiate them:

    🧪 Source & Preparation

    1. Alumina- Oxide of Aluminium (pure clay) | Trituration of aluminum oxide |
    2. Alumen- Potassium Aluminum Sulfate (Alum) | Trituration of alum crystals |

    🌡️ Key Characteristics

    Alumina
    – Dryness: Profound dryness of mucous membranes and skin.
    – Constipation: No urge to pass stool for days; even soft stool requires straining.
    – Mental Symptoms: Confusion, forgetfulness, loss of identity, sadness.
    – Slowness: Everything is done slowly—thinking, moving, reacting.
    – Suited For: Elderly, prematurely aged, or children with sluggish systems.

    Alumen
    – Hardness & Induration: Tendency to form hard, stony tumors or ulcers.
    – Bleeding Disorders: Useful in hemorrhagic conditions like bleeding gums or rectal bleeding.
    – Paralysis & Weakness: Especially of the rectum and bladder.
    – Constipation: Stool is hard, knotty, and may cause bleeding.
    – Ulcers: Painful, indurated, and slow to heal.

    🧠 Mental & Emotional Differences

    | Trait | |

    1. Identity- Loss of self, confusion (Alumina) | Less prominent (Alumen)
    2. Mood- Sad, anxious, hurried (Alumina) | Reserved, slow, indifferent (Alumen)
    3. Memory- Weak, forgetful (Alumina) | Less affected (Alumen)

    🩺 Clinical Differentiation

    – Alumina is ideal when dryness and mental confusion dominate.
    – Alumen is chosen when induration, bleeding, or paralysis are key features.

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Asked: 5 years agoIn:
Nasim

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Chamomilla and Pulsatilla are both commonly used remedies for crying babies, but the nature of the crying and the emotional state of the child help distinguish which remedy is more appropriate. 👶 Chamomilla vs Pulsatilla: Crying Behavior in Babies | Feature 1. Type of Crying- Angry, shrill, irritablRead more

    Chamomilla and Pulsatilla are both commonly used remedies for crying babies, but the nature of the crying and the emotional state of the child help distinguish which remedy is more appropriate.

    👶 Chamomilla vs Pulsatilla: Crying Behavior in Babies

    | Feature

    1. Type of Crying- Angry, shrill, irritable (Chamomilla) | Soft, weepy, plaintive (Pulsatilla)
    2. Reason for Crying- Pain, frustration, demands not met (Chamomilla) | Need for affection, feeling abandoned (Pulsatilla)
    3. Reaction to Comfort- Wants to be carried, but still irritable (Chamomilla) | Easily soothed by affection or attention (Pulsatilla)
    4. Mood Swings- Capricious—asks for things then rejects them (Chamomilla) | Mild, clingy, emotionally sensitive (Pulsatilla)
    5. Wants Company- Yes, but still angry (Chamomilla) | Yes, thrives on attention and cuddles (Pulsatilla)
    6. Worse From- Pain, touch, heat, night (Chamomilla) | Being alone, warmth, fatty food (Pulsatilla)
    7. Better From- Being carried, mild motion (Chamomilla) | Fresh air, gentle reassurance (Pulsatilla)

    🧠 Summary of Emotional Profiles

    – Chamomilla babies scream in rage, often inconsolable even when held. They may kick, arch their back, or lash out. Their crying is intense and angry.
    – Pulsatilla babies cry softly and look pitiful. They seek comfort and attention, and their mood improves with cuddles and gentle care.

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Asked: 5 years agoIn: ,
Nasim

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum and Sulphur are both prominent skin remedies in homeopathy, but they differ significantly in their skin symptom profiles, modalities, and temperament. Here's a clear comparison to help differentiate them: 🧴 Differentiating Skin Symptoms: Hepar Sulph vs. Sulphur | Feature |Read more

    Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum and Sulphur are both prominent skin remedies in homeopathy, but they differ significantly in their skin symptom profiles, modalities, and temperament. Here’s a clear comparison to help differentiate them:

    🧴 Differentiating Skin Symptoms: Hepar Sulph vs. Sulphur

    | Feature | **Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum** 🧊 | **Sulphur** 🔥 |

    1. Type of Skin Affection- Suppurative conditions, boils, abscesses with pus (HSC) | Dry, scaly eruptions; burning sensations (S)
    2. Discharges- Thick, yellow, offensive pus (HSC) | Often dry or moist eruptions with itching (S)
    3. Pain Sensation- Splinter-like pain; extreme sensitivity to touch (HSC) | Burning, itching, aggravated by heat (S)
    4. Modalities (What makes it better/worse)- Worse from cold, touch, and drafts; better in warmth (HSC) | Worse from heat, bathing, and at night; better in open air (S)
    5. Skin Appearance- Red, inflamed, sensitive lesions that tend to suppurate (HSC) | Dirty-looking skin, prone to eruptions and itching (S)
    6. Itching- Less prominent; more pain than itch (HSC) | Intense itching, especially from warmth of bed (S)
    7. Abscesses & Ulcers- Tendency to form pus quickly; very painful (HSC) | Slow to heal; burning and itching dominate (S)
    8. Temperament- Irritable, oversensitive, chilly (HSC) | Lazy, philosophical, warm-blooded, messy (S)
    9. Other Skin Issues- Cracks with pus, painful ulcers (HSC) | Psoriasis, eczema, acne with burning and itching (S)

    🧠 Key Differentiator
    – Hepar Sulph is for acute, painful, pus-forming skin conditions with extreme sensitivity.
    – Sulphur is for chronic, itchy, burning skin conditions with a tendency to relapse and worsen with heat.

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Asked: 5 years agoIn: ,
Nasim

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differencelyopodiummalemedicinenatrum mursexual symptoms
  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Here's a detailed comparison of the male sexual symptoms of Lycopodium and Natrum Muriaticum in homeopathy, focusing on their differentiating features: ⚔️ Lycopodium vs Natrum Muriaticum: Male Sexual Symptoms Features: 1. Libido- Often diminished; sexual desire may be present but weak (Lycopodium) |Read more

    Here’s a detailed comparison of the male sexual symptoms of Lycopodium and Natrum Muriaticum in homeopathy, focusing on their differentiating features:

    ⚔️ Lycopodium vs Natrum Muriaticum: Male Sexual Symptoms

    Features:

    1. Libido- Often diminished; sexual desire may be present but weak (Lycopodium) | May have suppressed or conflicted desire; often linked to emotional trauma (Natrum Muriaticum)

    2. Erection Issues- Weak or failing erections; especially with performance anxiety (Lycopodium) | Delayed erection; may occur only after prolonged stimulation or emotional connection (Natrum Muriaticum)

    3. Ejaculation- Premature ejaculation; seminal emissions without erection (Lycopodium) | Delayed ejaculation; emission may occur late during intercourse (Natrum Muriaticum)

    4. Performance Anxiety- Very prominent; fear of failure, especially with new partners (Lycopodium) | Less about performance, more about emotional vulnerability and fear of intimacy (Natrum Muriaticum)

    5. Prostatic Symptoms- Enlarged prostate; discharge of prostatic fluid without erection (Lycopodium) | May have spinal irritation or weakness of sexual organs due to emotional suppression (Natrum Muriaticum)

    6. Mental State Linked to Sexual Function- Intellectual but physically weak; domineering yet insecure (Lycopodium) | Reserved, emotionally closed; history of grief or disappointment in love (Natrum Muriaticum)

    7. Side of Body Affected- Right-sided complaints dominate (Lycopodium) | Often left-sided or generalized symptoms (Natrum Muriaticum)

    8. Aggravation Factors- Worse from 4–8 p.m., from cold, and after eating (Lycopodium) | Worse from sun, heat, and emotional stress or consolation (Natrum Muriaticum)

    🧠 Key Differentiators

    – Lycopodium is ideal for men with performance anxiety, premature ejaculation, and fear of failure, often with a right-sided physical complaint.
    – Natrum Mur suits men with emotional suppression, grief-related sexual dysfunction, and delayed sexual response, often with a reserved personality and aversion to consolation.

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Dr Beauty Akther
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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala
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    In Kent’s Repertory of Homeopathic Materia Medica, the terms "caries" and "decayed" are used in specific contexts to guide homeopathic remedy selection. Here’s the distinction: 1. Caries (Tooth Caries) - Rubric: In Kent’s Repertory, "caries" typically appears as a symptom rubric (e.g., under "Teeth,Read more

    In Kent’s Repertory of Homeopathic Materia Medica, the terms “caries” and “decayed” are used in specific contexts to guide homeopathic remedy selection. Here’s the distinction:

    1. Caries (Tooth Caries)
    – Rubric: In Kent’s Repertory, “caries” typically appears as a symptom rubric (e.g., under “Teeth, caries”) to denote active decay or susceptibility to decay.
    – Clinical Focus:
    – Refers to the pathological process of tooth destruction, often linked to the patient’s constitutional state (e.g., weak vitality, poor nutrition, or miasmatic tendencies).
    – Remedies listed under “caries” address both the tendency to develop decay and the progression of decay (e.g., rapid crumbling, pain, or foul odor).
    – Examples of Remedies:
    – Calcarea fluorica (weak enamel), Staphysagria (decay after dental work), Mercurius (rapid decay with salivation).

    —

    2. Decayed (Decayed Teeth)
    – Rubric: “Decayed” is often a descriptor rather than a standalone rubric. It describes the physical outcome of caries (e.g., “teeth decayed at roots,” “black, decayed teeth”).
    – Clinical Focus:
    – Refers to the structural damage already present in the tooth (e.g., cavities, discoloration, or crumbling).
    – Remedies are chosen based on associated symptoms (e.g., pain, sensitivity, gum involvement) rather than the decay itself.
    – Examples:
    – Kreosotum (rapid decay with dark, offensive breath), Plantago (decay with radiating neuralgic pain).

    Key Differences in Kent’s Repertory:
    | **Aspect** | **Caries** | **Decayed** |
    |———————-|————————————-|———————————-|
    | **Term Usage** | Rubric for the **disease process**. | Descriptive term for **outcome**.|
    | **Focus** | Susceptibility, progression, cause. | Physical damage and symptoms. |
    | **Remedy Selection** | Constitutional and preventive. | Symptom-based and palliative. |

    Practical Example:
    – A patient with **caries** might need *Calcarea carbonica* (constitutional remedy for weak bones/teeth).
    – A patient with **decayed teeth and throbbing pain** might need *Coffea* (for nerve pain) or *Hepar sulph* (for infection).

    In summary, **”caries”** in Kent’s Repertory addresses the **underlying susceptibility and process**, while **”decayed”** describes the **observable damage** guiding symptom-specific remedies. Always cross-reference with associated symptoms (pain, location, modalities) for accurate prescribing.

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Dr Beauty Akther
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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
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    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala
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    Caries and decayed are related terms in dentistry but refer to different aspects of the same condition: 1. Caries (often called dental caries): - This is the medical term for the disease process that leads to tooth decay. - It describes the dynamic interaction between bacteria in the mouth, dietaryRead more

    Caries and decayed are related terms in dentistry but refer to different aspects of the same condition:

    1. Caries (often called dental caries):
    – This is the medical term for the disease process that leads to tooth decay.
    – It describes the dynamic interaction between bacteria in the mouth, dietary sugars, and tooth enamel. Bacteria produce acids that demineralize the enamel, leading to cavities (holes in the teeth).
    – Caries can be classified by stage (e.g., incipient, moderate, severe) or location (e.g., pit-and-fissure, root caries).

    2. Decayed:
    – This is an adjective describing the result of untreated caries.
    – A tooth is termed “decayed” when its structure (enamel, dentin, or pulp) has been damaged or destroyed by the caries process.
    – Decay implies visible or tangible deterioration, such as cavities, discoloration, or soft spots in the tooth.

    Key Difference:
    – Caries refers to the disease process causing tooth damage.
    – Decayed describes the state of the tooth after being affected by caries.

    Example:
    – A dentist might say, “This tooth has active caries,” indicating ongoing decay.
    – They might later note, “The decayed portion needs removal,” referring to the damaged tissue.

    In summary, caries is the cause, and decayed is the effect. While “decay” can be a general term for rotting, in dentistry, it specifically results from caries.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    Here's a brief comparison between Card Repertory and Synthetic Repertory in homeopathy: 1. Card Repertory -Structure: Consists of individual cards or slips of paper, each representing a specific symptom or rubric with corresponding remedies. -Usage: Practitioners manually select and arrange cards toRead more

    Here’s a brief comparison between Card Repertory and Synthetic Repertory in homeopathy:

    1. Card Repertory
    -Structure: Consists of individual cards or slips of paper, each representing a specific symptom or rubric with corresponding remedies.
    -Usage: Practitioners manually select and arrange cards to identify the remedies that match the patient’s symptoms.
    -Advantages: Easy to use, especially for smaller rubrics; allows for quick reference and cross-referencing.
    -Limitations: Can be cumbersome for larger rubrics or complex cases; requires significant manual effort and organization.

    2. Synthetic Repertory
    -Structure: A comprehensive, computerized repertory that integrates multiple existing repertories and new information into a single database.
    -Usage: Practitioners use software to search and analyze symptoms, leading to more efficient and thorough repertorization.
    -Advantages: Provides a vast amount of information from various sources; allows for complex searches and analysis; saves time and effort in repertorization.
    -Limitations: Requires access to a computer and software; may be less intuitive for those accustomed to traditional methods.

    3. Summary
    -Format: Card Repertory uses physical cards, while Synthetic Repertory is computerized.
    -Ease of Use: Card Repertory is straightforward but manual; Synthetic Repertory offers efficient, computerized searches.
    -Comprehensiveness: Synthetic Repertory integrates multiple sources, providing more extensive information.
    -Practicality: Card Repertory is simple and portable; Synthetic Repertory requires electronic access.

    Both types have their unique benefits and challenges, and the choice often depends on the practitioner’s preference and the complexity of the case. Homoeopaths may use either or both methods depending on their practice style and needs.

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  1. Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH
    Dr Md shahriar kabir B H M S; MPH Enlightened dr.basuriwala

    To differentiate between Mercurius Solubilis (Merc Sol) and Arsenicum Album (Arsenicum) based on their modalities, consider the following: 1. Mercurius Solubilis (Merc Sol) -Aggravated By: Symptoms worsen at night, in the warmth of the bed, while sweating, and lying on the right side. -Ameliorated BRead more

    To differentiate between Mercurius Solubilis (Merc Sol) and Arsenicum Album (Arsenicum) based on their modalities, consider the following:

    1. Mercurius Solubilis (Merc Sol)
    -Aggravated By: Symptoms worsen at night, in the warmth of the bed, while sweating, and lying on the right side.
    -Ameliorated By: Symptoms improve with cold applications and in the open air.
    -Other Modalities: Symptoms are aggravated by dampness, cold, and rainy weather.

    2. Arsenicum Album (Arsenicum)
    -Aggravated By: Symptoms worsen in cold air, from cold things, cold applications, and between midnight and 2 AM.
    -Ameliorated By: Symptoms improve with warmth, warm drinks, and warm applications.
    -Other Modalities: Symptoms are aggravated by wet weather and seashore exposure.

    3. Key Differences
    -Temperature Sensitivity: Merc Sol is aggravated by warmth and dampness, while Arsenicum is aggravated by cold and wet conditions.
    -Time of Day: Merc Sol symptoms are worse at night, especially in the warmth of the bed, whereas Arsenicum symptoms are worse between midnight and 2 AM.
    -Application: Merc Sol symptoms improve with cold applications, while Arsenicum symptoms improve with warmth and warm applications.

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