Paralysis

Paralysis is the complete loss of muscle function for one or more muscle groups. Paralysis often includes loss of feeling in the affected area.

Causes

Paralysis is most often caused by damage to the orbrain, especially the . Partial paralysis can also occur in the REM stage of sleep. Major causes are stroke,poliomyelitis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS),botulism, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Poisons that interfere with, such as curare, can also cause paralysis.

Remedies-

1. Rhus toxicodendron. [Rhus-t]
Hahnemann commented on the power of Rhus in curing paralysis of the lower extremities, and here it has proved exceedingly useful. It is especially adapted to all forms of paralysis which are of a rheumatic origin or brought on by getting wet or exposure to dampness in any form. Also in paralysis caused by nervous fevers and typhus. There is much stiffness in the limbs, a dragging gait, and it suits particularly chronic cases, though it may be of great use in such forms as acute infantile paralysis. Sulphur should not be forgotten. Rhus vies with Causticum in paralysis of the muscles, eye and facial, from damp cold, especially in those of a rheumatic diathesis.

2. Dulcamara [Dulc]

Dulcamara is in many respects similar to Rhus. It has simple paralysis of the lower extremities or a beginning paralysis worse from damp weather, or caused by lying on the damp ground. Not so suitable chronic cases. Cocculus has paralysis of the lower extremities from cold, recent cases with pain in the paralyzed part. Hysterical paralysis.

3. Causticum. [Caust]
This remedy also has paralysis from exposure to the cold of winter. Facial paralysis from exposure to dry cold weather. It has also paralysis of single parts, face, tongue, pharynx, etc. In paralysis which is remote form apoplexy, the paralysis remaining after the patient has recovered otherwise; inability to select the proper word is an important indication. Other evidences of its paretic conditions are found in the aphonia and the weakness of the sphincter vesicae. It is also a great remedy in ptosis of rheumatic origin. There are more contractions and spasms under Causticum than Baryta, which causes paralysis by producing degeneration of the coats of the blood vessels.Facial paralysis of young people where the tongue is implicated.

4. Gelsemium. [Gels]
Complete motor paralysis, rather functional than organic in origin. It is one of our best remedies in post-diphtheritic and in infantile paralysis. Paralysis of the ocular muscles, ptosis; the speech is thick from paretic conditions of the tongue. Paralysis from emotions. Aphonia, paralysis of the larynx.

5. Conium [Con]

Conium has paralysis of central region; the sensation is little involved , and the tendency of the paralysis is to move from below upwards. Acute ascending paralysis. Paralysis of the aged. Argentum nitricum. Post-diphtheritic paralysis; also paraplegia. Nux vomica. Paralysis of the lower extremities, contractive sensations and heaviness in the limbs. Paralysis of the bladder in old men.

6. Aconite.
Aconite can be used for almost every species of paralysis, and its symptoms are certainly indicative of the truth of his assertion. It has the well-known numbness and tingling. Facial paralysis accompanied with coldness from exposure to dry, cold winds, especially in acute cases, well indicate the remedy. Paraplegia with tingling. Rhus, Sulphur and Causticum have paralysis from cold.

7. Plumbum. [Plum]
Paralysis, with atrophy, is the watchword of Plumbum. Wrist drop, paralysis of the extensors. Paralysis due to sclerosis or fatty degeneration. Paralysis with contractions. Plumbum is useful in paralysis of the lower extremities, and it does seem to affect the upper extremity more than the lower. Ptosis, heavy tongue, constipation, paralysis after apoplexy, with pale, dry cold skin. Tremor followed by Paralysis. Paralysis agitans. The mercurial tremor resembles this affection, and hence it is one of the best reedies for the same.

8. Mercurius [Merc Sol]

Mercurius should be a remedy for paralysis agitans; Plumbum, Atropine sulphate, Zincum and Hyoscyamus are the principal remedies in this affection. The paralysis of Plumbum is probably of spinal origin. Cuprum is quite similar to Plumbum in many paralytic conditions; it seems, however, to have more cramping

9. Phosphorus [Phos]
Phosphorus has also proved useful in paralysis from fatty degeneration of the nerve cells, and in such cases the symptoms will point to it. Progressive spinal paralysis calls for the remedy.

10. Alumina [Alum]

Alumina has paralysis of the lower extremities, especially of spinal origin. The legs are so heavy that the patient can scarcely drag them; weariness even while sitting. Functional paralysis from fatigue.