Other names and synonyms
diphth.Description Source
Concise Materia Medica - S.R. PhatakPharmacological Group
Common symptoms
The potencies of this nosode are prepared either from the Diphtheritic virus or membranes. It is useful as a prophylactic in Diphtheria and post-diphtheritic complication, paralysis etc., when anti diphtheritic toxin is used. In Diphtheria the malignancy is present from the start. Patient is greatly prostrated, yet restless; without any pain. Wants to be held. Jerking in single muscles. Internal trembling. Drawing in muscles then sudden snap. сatarrhal affections of the respiratory passage. Offensive discharges. сarphology. Relapsing diphtheria.
Modalities
Lying.
Cold. Drinking milk in sips.
Cold. Drinking milk in sips.
Psyche and consciousness
Carphology. Sees imaginary objects.
Head, face, and ears
Moisture at the margin of hair.
Sees visions.
Fanning of the alae nasi with snoring. Yellow thick nasal discharge. Epistaxis.
Flushed, centre of cheeks purple.
Sees visions.
Fanning of the alae nasi with snoring. Yellow thick nasal discharge. Epistaxis.
Flushed, centre of cheeks purple.
Mouth and throat
Tongue moist, with red tip; or dark red spot back of tip. Red papillae.
Dark. Thick grey membrane; on tonsil (left). Painless diphtheria, swallows without pain but fluids are vomited or returned through the nose. Relapsing diphtheria. Obstinate tonsillitis. Wants cold air down the throat or craves cold drinks.
Dark. Thick grey membrane; on tonsil (left). Painless diphtheria, swallows without pain but fluids are vomited or returned through the nose. Relapsing diphtheria. Obstinate tonsillitis. Wants cold air down the throat or craves cold drinks.
Gastrointestinal tract
Faintness at; better sips of milk.
Sleep
Talks in sleep, with open eyes.
Fever
Chilly, then hot. Low temperature.
Dif. diagnostics
Carb-ac.
Skin
Dry, hot palms; they feel withered. Dry skin.
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