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31 Cards in this Set
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a. Gastroenteritis*
i. Stomach & bowels ii. Burning pains in stomach iii. Horribly putrid diarrhea that burns the anus iv. Restless yet weak v. Anxious, fears will never get better vi. Desires frequent sips of water vii. <drinking anything viii. <cold air, needs to be covered ix. <thought of food (nausea) |
Arsenicum album (ars.) Common Name: Arsenic oxide
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b. Asthma*
i. Lungs ii. Bronchial constriction iii. Difficulty breathing iv. Occasional dry cough v. Anxious during asthma vi. Fears he will die of suffocation vii. Very restless, paces viii. Fastidious ix. Very critical, easily offended x. <1-2 am xi. <cold air xii. <lying flat, must sit up xiii. >warm weather |
Arsenicum album (ars.) Common Name: Arsenic oxide
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c. CHF*
i. Heart ii. Dyspnea iii. Dry cough iv. Pitting edema v. Exhaustion & weakness vi. Anxious, going to die vii. Nightly fear of robbers viii. Constantly moving head & legs in bed ix. <when alone x. <cold, must be warm xi. <lying on back xii. <slightest exertion |
Arsenicum album (ars.) Common Name: Arsenic oxide
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Pneumonia*
Left lung Difficulty breathing Weight on chest Constriction in chest Painful cough Restless Strong thirst for cold drinks Heat in trunk, feet cold Extremely weak Fearful of his disease Cannot lie on left side >lying on right side <alone <cold air |
Phosphorus (phos.) Common Name: Phosphorus
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Hepatitis*
Liver Hepatomegaly Jaundice Inability to sustain a thought; answers slowly Empty sensation in stomach at 11am Sympathetic Thirsty for cold drinks <mental exertion <strong odors >after sleep |
Phosphorus (phos.) Common Name: Phosphorus
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Depression*
Indifferent; apathetic Fear something bad will happen Very sympathetic; worries about others Loves spicy foods, salt Thirsty for ice-cold drinks Clairvoyant >in company >massage <twilight |
Phosphorus (phos.) Common Name: Phosphorus
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Headache*
Head Heat at the vertex >cold applications (head) Weak, hungry feeling at stomach at 11 am Burning in the soles, sticks feet out of covers |
Sulphur (sulph.) Common Name: Sulphur
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Menopause*
Female reproductive system Hot flashes-heat begins in chest and rises to head & face >opening window, turning on fan >scratching until area is raw (vaginal itching) Perspires on occipital during sleep, wetting pillow, foul smell Itching & burning at vagina, urine excoriates on contact |
Sulphur (sulph.) Common Name: Sulphur
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Eczema*
Skin Dry, scaly, very red Voluptuous itching <at night in bed >scratching, but causes it to burn Wakes at 5am w/loose offensive stool Craves crispy bacon & fried chicken Thirsty for cold drinks |
Sulphur (sulph.) Common Name: Sulphur
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Convalescence from Flu*
Nervous system Exhaustion & weakness <being talked to <cold air >after short naps Wants to be quiet & left alone Brain-fog Cannot focus & slow to comprehend Night sweats White sediment in urine |
Phosphoric Acid (ph-ac.) Common Name: Phosphoric acid
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Chronic Diarrhea*
GI Profuse, watery, white, painless non-debilitating diarrhea Since father passed away years ago >after short naps >in quiet room <cold air <being talked to Exhaustion Apathetic Forgetful, especially of words while speaking Difficulty reading Rumbling & gurgling in abdomen |
Phosphoric Acid (ph-ac.) Common Name: Phosphoric acid
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Headache*
Head Crushing pain on vertex <slightest noise >lying quietly <cold air >warmth Fatigued, weak Doesn't care about anything, even those things she used to love Unable to concentrate Thinking slowly |
Phosphoric Acid (ph-ac.) Common Name: Phosphoric acid
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Acute Bronchitis*
Respiratory system Dry, harsh, barking cough; chest raw & sore <before midnight >eating warm food <warm room <breathing deeply Difficulty breathing; must sleep propped up Dyspnea & cough wakes her after midnight; feels she is suffocating Awakens anxious & fearful |
Spongia tosta (spong.)Common Name: Roasted Sponge
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Mitral Valve Prolapse & Hypertrophy*
Heart Systolic ejection Murmur auscultated at 5th ICS <after midnight >sitting up bend forward (cough) <after sleep <exertion Dyspnea; cannot lie flat Wakes from sleep feeling suffocated & anxious w/palpitations & dry, barking cough |
Spongia tosta (spong.)Common Name: Roasted Sponge
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URI*
Respiratory Constant, dry, spasmodic cough From tickle in throat-pit < Cold Air < at Night < Breathing deeply > Covering nose & mouth; warm room Sleep disturbed by cough Diarrhea driving from bed in morning |
Rumex crispus (rumx.) Common Name: Yellow Dock
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Pertussis*
Respiratory Deep, barking, paroxysmal cough From sensation of dust in throat < As soon as he lies down < After midnight < Warm room > Cool air < Talking Coughing attacks end in retching & vomiting Takes breath away, making talking difficult Voice deep & bass |
Drosera rotundifolia (dros.) Common Name: Round-leaved Sundew
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Flu*
i. Respiratory System ii. Hacking cough iii. <any exertion iv. Fever w/chills v. Occiput h/a radiates to above eyes; face red vi. Eyelids heavy, drooping vii. Limbs heavy, weak, sore viii. Exhausted, listless ix. Thirstless |
Gelsemium (gels.) Common Name: Yellow Jasmine
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b. Pyelonephritis*
i. Kidneys ii. Flank pain iii. <any exertion; does not want to move iv. <company, wants to be quiet & let alone v. Occiput painful, heavy, radiates to forehead vi. Lethargic, tired weak vii. Difficulty walking viii. Fever, chills up back ix. Thirstless x. Eyes sore, lids heavy |
Gelsemium (gels.) Common Name: Yellow Jasmine
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c. Test Anxiety*
i. Nervous system ii. Very nervous before exams iii. Performs poorly iv. Cannot think or focus attention v. Dull & slow vi. <studying & reading vii. Tired & weak viii. Whole body feels heavy ix. Eyelids droopy x. Thirstless xi. Head feels enlarged |
Gelsemium (gels.) Common Name: Yellow Jasmine
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Otitis Media*
Ear Very painful Hyperemic & bulging TM >open air >cold applications >being carried & walked slowly <warm room Weepy, seeks consolation Thirsty |
Pulsatilla (puls.) Common Name: Wind Flower
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Depression*
Nervous system Morose, sullen Feels all alone in the world Thoughts of death >walking in open air <evening >consolation <before her menses Weeps as she tells her story Warm Little thirst Oppression of chest |
Pulsatilla (puls.) Common Name: Wind Flower
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Amenorrhea*
Female reproductive system/uterus Menses absent x 4 months since receiving a huge scare at work >open air <stuffy rooms >consolation <rich foods, but craves them Mild, yielding disposition Weeps easily Easily offended Warm Flushes of heat Disturbing sleep |
Pulsatilla (puls.) Common Name: Wind Flower
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Depression
Nervous system Sad, melancholy Only shows it in private Recent onset Ever since mother passed away <consolation Sighs deeply Lump in throat Wants to be alone Moods alternate rapidly |
Ignatia (ign.) Common Name: St. Ignatius Bean
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Headaches*
Head Nervous system Side of head Ever since being dumped by lover >lying on painful side <tobacco smoke, coffee Wants to be alone Does not want consolation Frequent, involuntary sighs Lump in throat |
Ignatia (ign.) Common Name: St. Ignatius Bean
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Tonsillitis*
Throat Stabbing pain Small ulcerations on tonsils <when not swallowing >swallowing food Fever: thirsty during Chill, not during heat |
Ignatia (ign.) Common Name: St. Ignatius Bean
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Multiple Sclerosis*
Nervous system Weakness & partial paralysis of lower extremities w/ataxia <cold >warmth <noise, light, odors <mental exertion <after anger Very critical of others Easily angered, especially if opposed Loses train of thought while speaking Constipated Drive, competitive Chilly |
Nux vomica (nux-v.) Common Name: Poison Nut
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Hangover*
Head Head feels like it is going to burst <motion >rest, lying down <noise, light <morning Nausea: "If I could just vomit…" Horrible taste in mouth on waking Feels weak Irritable, snappy Chilly |
Nux vomica (nux-v.) Common Name: Poison Nut
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Dyspepsia*
GI Pain, pressure, bloating at epigastrum <after eating, especially too much <touching abdomen >loosening pants >heating pad, hot tea Short-tempered, insulting Frequent ineffectual urging to stool Eats rich foods Sedentary chilly |
Nux vomica (nux-v.) Common Name: Poison Nut
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a. Flu*
i. Respiratory tract ii. Dry, hacking cough; chest so sore must hold chest w/hands iii. <motion iv. <cold air v. >covered warmly vi. Extreme aching of limbs & low back; as if being broken vii. Pulsating occipital h/a viii. High fever preceded by shaking chill & thirst ix. Moaning & restless |
Eupatorium perfoliatum (eup-per.) Common Name: Boneset
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a. Pharyngitis*
i. Throat/mucous membranes ii. Tonsils & fauces dark, red, swollen & ulcerated, but painless iii. <physical exertion iv. <mental exertion v. Breath & perspiration offensive vi. Weak & prostrated vii. Offensive diarrhea viii. Limbs & back ache; bed feels too hard, so restless ix. Mentally dull |
Baptisia (bapt.) Common Name: Wild Indigo
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b. Flu*
i. Respiratory tract/mucous membranes ii. Slight irritiating cough iii. Thin nasal d/c iv. <mental exertion v. <physical exertion vi. Weak & prostrated vii. Fever & chills viii. Stupor, drowsy ix. Face hot, dark red, besotted x. Breath, stool, sweat offensive xi. Limbs & back aching sore xii. Bed feels too hard xiii. Restless but too weak to move |
Baptisia (bapt.) Common Name: Wild Indigo
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