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Hydrocele, Orchitis, Epididymitis Homeopathy Remedy
Definition:
An accumulation of fluid in the sac surrounding the testicle is known as hydrocele. Orchitis and epididymitis are inflammation of the testicles or epididymis respectively.
Causes:
Congenital, filariasis and trauma.
Symptoms:
Swelling of the testicular area (scrotum) and pain.
Treatment:
Arnica montana; Graphites; Hydrocotyle asiatica; lodium; Pulsatilla nigricans; Rhododendron; Rhus toxicodendron.
Arnica montona: When caused by injury.
Graphites: Severe swelling, which may involve the penis as well. A moist, overlying eczema is commonly present.
Hydrocotyle asiatica: Useful in filariasis.
lodium: The testicle is painful, swollen and hard. Symptoms aggravated by heat.
Pulsatilla nigricans: Usually affects the left testicle and is painless. The testide slowly increases in size.
Rhododendron: Useful in acute right sided hydrocoele. Discomfort is aggravated before a storm or change of weather.
Rhus toxicodendron: Worse in the cold weather.