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- Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Dr. Ritu Sharma
Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is very common disorder of digestive system producing a variety of symptoms includes continuous or recurring type of abdominal pain along with disturbed bowel movements like abdominal cramps, bloated feeling with gas, diarrhoea (loose stool), constipation, or diarrhoea alternate with constipation. Autoimmune disorder is main cause of ulcerative colitis but familial predisposition, dietary errors, allergy to milk protein, Emotional and family stress, stress are also contributing factors. Irritable bowel syndrome is group of two digestive disorder -ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease that is inflammatory conditions mainly affecting the large and small intestine. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is inflammation of large intestine and rectum characterized by Bloody diarrhoea due to rectal bleeding with frequent Urge for stool and abdominal cramps and discomfort before stool. Other signs and symptoms of Ulcerative colitis are Anorexia, Weight loss, Anaemia, Progressive weakness, Abdominal tenderness, and Distension with Fever. Endoscopically Ulcerative colitis (UC) have Continuous, shallow ulcers leading to disturbed bowel movements. Crohn’s Disease is inflammatory condition of whole gastrointestinal track from mouth to anus. aphthous ulcers (sore mouth), Abdominal pain and discomfort, diarrhoea (sometimes stool is bloody), fever, and weight loss, anaemia, tiredness are symptoms of Crohn’s disease. Unlike ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease affects gastric mucosa in patches with deep ulcers. Fissures and fistula formation is common in Crohn’s disease. Persistent vomiting and nausea may appear when Crohn’s disease complicate as small bowel obstruction or stenosis of small intestine. Homeopathic treatment for Irritable bowel syndrome: Homoeopathic treatment proved very effective for Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We treated many of cases with IBS with constitutional homoeopathic prescription. After a brief case taking that includes all present complaints, past complaints, birth history, family history, mental and physical symptoms along with disease specific symptoms, we prescribe constitutional homoeopathic medicine that helps patients to get relief from Irritable bowel syndrome permanently without any other side effects.
- About | Dr. Ritu Sharma
About Homoeopathy Homoeopathy is a system of natural medicines introduced by a German physician, Samuel Hahnemann (allopathic physician MD), at the end of 18th century. Recognizing that the whole person mind, body, spirit (vital force) is affected when there is disease or illness. Homoeopathy seeks to treat the whole person. The focus is not only the diseased parts as the sickness, rather the totality of the individual. Homoeopathic remedies stimulate the body Self Regulating Mechanism to invite the healing power of the body (Immunity). Homoeopathy directs the way to safe and permanent cure. Homoeopathy work towards nature. All the homoeopathic medicines are proved (Drug Proving) on human beings instead on animals. Homoeopathy deals with patient then disease only (Whole Complete Man). Homoeopathic medicine are very minute refined and are given in minimal and minute dose so there is no side effects if given accurately and in proper dose. This medical system treats the patient as a whole ie mind and body for permanent cure. SCOPE Homeopathy has wide scope for all kinds of skin problems, acne, blemishes, hair loss, dandruff and much more. It provides permanent relief from constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, thyroid, hypertension, etc. Very good results for kids, allergies, like wheat allergies, sinusitis, recurrent cold, behavioural problems. Female problems like PCOD, irregular menses, excess hair on chin, dysmenorrhea. Infertility and other male problems are also treated well with homeopathy. About Naturopathy Naturopathy, as the name indicates is the made of treatment in a natural way like with Sun and Magnetic therapies which have no side effects and treat the person in a most pleasurable way. About Acupressure Acupressure is very effective in treating various kinds of problems like Cervical spondylosis, lumbago, Sciatica, Backache, pain in body by pressing acupressure points manually and with electric equipment giving relief to thousands of patients. Homoeopathy Naturopathy Acupressure
- Impotency | Dr. Ritu Sharma
Impotency Impotency is a sexual dysfunction in which a person unable to maintain or develop erection of penis during sexual intercourse also known as erectile dysfunction. Impotency is mainly characterised by regular or repeated inability to maintain an erection. Most of cases cause of impotency is psychological but there are also disease condition such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurological trauma due to prostate surgery or other accidental injuries mostly seen in bicycle riders, hypogonadism, certain drugs side effects that causes impotency. Impotency causes negative impact sexual relationships, and is also a common cause of stress, depression, loss of confidence. Impotency can affects a person’s life, so it is necessary to follow some preventive measure such as doing some physical exercises, avoiding smoking, take enough sleep, follow healthy diet and avoid alcohol and drug abuse, reducing stress, anxiety, depression. Homeopathic treatment for impotency: Homeopathic approach is best way to deal with impotency safely without any side effect. We had treated a number of cases of impotency successfully with homoeopathic medicine. A constitutional medicine selected after a brief case history that helps body to deal with factors that are the root cause of impotency like hormonal imbalance, diabetes, cardiac disease. There are many homoeopathic remedies that proved effective in impotency when prescribed in most constitutional type with proper diet and exercise consultation.
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia | Dr. Ritu Sharma
Benign prostatic hyperplasia /Enlarge prostate Benign prostate hyperplasia common problem in males after age of 40 years and also called enlarge prostrate. Prostate gland surrounds urethra (that carries urine from urinary bladder) and nourishes sperm by secreting a fluid from it. Enlargement of prostate leads to compression of urethra that leads to various urinary symptoms like frequent urge for urination, bloody urine, pain during or after urination. Sometimes leads to formation of stones in bladder, urinary tract infections and kidney damage. In acute condition urinary retention may occurs that is urging for urine but cannot urinate. Cause of Benign prostate hyperplasia or Prostate enlargement is unknown but abnormal secretion of androgen hormone and growth hormone may be responsible factor. Homeopathic treatment for prostate enlargement: We treat benign prostate hyperplasia /Prostate enlargement with perfectly selected constitutional medicine via a qualified homoeopathic practitioner. Homoeopathic system is based on totality of symptoms of patient which helps to find out constitutional remedy which acts on dynamic level and controls abnormal cell growth in prostate gland. Homoeopathic medicines not only control the over growth of prostate gland but also cure infections and spasm of bladder muscle caused by prostate enlargement.
- Corns/ Callosities | Dr. Ritu Sharma
Corns, callosities, warts, ulcers Homoeopathic treatment for Corns, callosities, warts, ulcers Corns and calluses painful thickenings that form in the skin in pressure areas like palms, soles. Signs and symptoms of corns are thick , hard patch or bump on skin with dryness and pain or tenderness over affected area. In allopathic treatment surgical removal is only way to get rid from corns but reoccurrence with more severity is seen in most of cases. So homoeopathy is best choice to get rid from corns permanently without any surgery by giving constitutional remedy prescribed by a qualified homoeopathic doctor. Warts are over growth of skin appear on any parts of body specially face, neck, back, hands and genital areas. We have best medicine that can make body to get rid from corns and warts without any other side effect and also prevent their re-occurrence.
- Obesity | Dr. Ritu Sharma
Obesity Obesity is the biggest problem in modern life. Obesity is characterized by accumulation of the excess of fat in the body. It is different from being overweight Obesity can occur when we eat more calories than we use. Obesity its self a disease and may also lead to different disease like heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, cancer etc. Causes of obesity mainly include excess eating/ overeating, lack of physical exercise, hereditary, hypothyroidism, PCOD, sedentary lifestyle, hormonal disturbance, lack of sleep, after pregnancy, menopause, certain medications like anti-depressant or oral contraceptives etc. Symptoms of obesity includes weight gain more than body mass index, tiredness, laziness, short breathlessness, palpitations, increased sweating, back and joint pains, snoring, difficulty in sleeping, high blood pressure, high cholesterol level, low confidence level, feels isolated from the society, inferior complex etc. Homeopathic treatment for Obesity: For obesity/weight loss we provide constitutional medication along with a balanced diet and exercise recommendation. Homoeopathy medicine can help to deal with obesity by curing hormonal disturbance, controlling irresistible cravings, enhance metabolism with proper diet and routine consultation. There are many homoeopathic medicines that deals with overweight cases by acting on dynamic plane and helps patients to deal with their extra cravings for food, fasten the digestion, reduce their mental stress which are major causative factors in increasing weight.
- Articles | Dr. Ritu Sharma
Recent Updates The Latest from the Industry 10 Ways to Stay Warm This Winter This is your clinic news update article. It’s a great place to update your visitors with industry insights, business development tips or additional success stories. You can also use this space to publish relevant industry updates and link to helpful resources for your visitors. Choose a great image or photo to feature in your article or add a video for extra engagement! Healthy Tips & Tricks This is your clinic news update article. It’s a great place to update your visitors with industry insights, business development tips or additional success stories. You can also use this space to publish relevant industry updates and link to helpful resources for your visitors. Choose a great image or photo to feature in your article or add a video for extra engagement! How to Treat Your Body Well This is your clinic news update article. It’s a great place to update your visitors with industry insights, business development tips or additional success stories. You can also use this space to publish relevant industry updates and link to helpful resources for your visitors. Choose a great image or photo to feature in your article or add a video for extra engagement!
- Migraine | Dr. Ritu Sharma
Migraine Migraine is severe type of headache with intense throbbing and pulsating sensation in head accompanied by some symptoms like nausea, vomiting, bloated feelings. Main cause of migraine is stress, alcoholism, smoking, sun exposure. In most of cases migraine is one sided headache worse by heat, worm weather, stress and lights affects. Patient feels better in dark rooms. Migraine patients are extreme sensitive to sounds and lights which worse their migraine. Migraine attack occurs in four stages: prodrome, aura, headache and post-drome. Prodrome stage of migraine starts one to two days before migraine, you may notice some changes that signify an oncoming migraine, including: Constipation, Anxiety, Depression, Craving For Different Food, Hyperactivity, Irritability, Neck Stiffness, Uncontrollable Yawning. Aura stage is occurring just before or during migraine. Migraine patient feels lights flashes, pin and needle sensation in arms or legs, movement or verbal disturbance. Migraine can be present with or without aura. Headache: During attack headache last one day to three days. Migraine headache is usually one sided headache; frequency varies from patient to patient. Symptoms are throbbing, pulsating pain accompanied by nausea, vertigo, blurred vision, vomiting. Postdrome: Last stage of migraine, patients feels drained, exhausted, light headed. Homoeopathic treatment for migraine: We treat migraine with homeopathic constitutional medicine by proper case taking by a qualified homoeopathic doctor and prescribe medicine for migraine on basis of symptoms similarity and cure patients without any side effects. By homoeopathic treatment we do not only gives relief to patient from pain, but also reduces frequency of attacks steadily and cured migraine permanently with time.
- Arthritis | Dr. Ritu Sharma
ARTHRITIS Arthritis is very common now days. “Arthritis” is not a single disease; it is an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease caused by inflammation of joints. Common arthritis joint symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion. Symptoms may come and go. They can be mild, moderate or severe. There are different types of arthritis and related conditions. Arthritis can affect People of any ages, sex and races. It is the leading cause of disability in many countries. It is most common among women after menopause and occurs more frequently when people get older. Arthritis can appear in the form of diseases like Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, septic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, Reactive arthritis. But Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis are very common joint affection seen in modern lifestyle. Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis is joint disease due to damage to joint cartilage and underlying bone. Common symptoms are joint pain and stiffness. In early phase of Osteoarthritis, symptoms may occur only after exertion, exercise or after continued motion, but with time may become constant. Other symptoms of osteoarthritis include joint swelling, motion restriction, and when the back is affected weakness or numbness of the arms and legs. Risk factors are obesity, family history, menopause, stress, sedentary life, diets errors. Patient with osteoarthritis will get difficulty in staring up, standing up from sitting posture, weight lifting, constant walk. Symptoms get worse when osteoarthritis get mixed with obesity, diabetes, thyroids disease and other diseases Gout: Gout usually characterized by red, hot, tender, swollen and inflamed joints. Severe joint pain appear suddenly with formation of hard nodes over joints leads to restricted movements. Big toe joint is first affected in most of cases. Other joints, such as the heels, knees, wrists, and fingers, may also be affected. Nodosities appear over hands and feet joints, sometimes also over part than joints. Gout nodosities caused by accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues. Gout may also complicate in tophi, kidney stones, or urate nephropathy . Gout mostly seen in people who eat a lot of meat or protein diet, drinks a lot of beer, or are overweight. Genetic factor also a leading cause for gout. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Rheumatoid arthritis is a long lasting autoimmune disease that mainly affects joints. In rheumatoid arthritis (RA) jointsare warm, swollen, and painful . Pain and stiffness often get worse with rest. The wrist and hands are involved in most cases, typically involved same joints on both sides of the body. The disease may also affect other parts of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis may result in a low red blood cell count, inflammation in the lungs, and inflammation of the heart called rheumatic heart disease. Fever and low energy may also be present known as rheumatic fever. Symptoms come on slowly over weeks to months. Causes of Rheumatoid arthritis may be genetic or may be environmental. In rheumatoid arthritis body’s immune system attacks joint and leads to inflammation and swelling. Rheumatoid arthritis needs to be clearly differentiates from systemic lupus erythematous, psoriatic arthritis, and fibromyalgia which are very similar to their appearance with RA. Psoriatic arthritis: Psoriatic arthritis is a condition of joint pain related to your immune system, also known as arthritis psoriatica, arthropathic psoriasis or psoriatic arthropathy. A type of inflammatory arthritis that will appear as joint pain in 30 percent of people who have psoriasis. Psoriatic arthritis is classified as a seronegative spondyloarthropathy and therefore occurs more commonly in patients with tissue type HLA-B27. Joint pain with swelling and stiffness appear with psoriasis. Hand joints with psoriasis are mainly involved, joints are painful, red and warm to touch. Homoeopathic treatment for ARTHRITIS/Joint pain: Homoeopathy is best way to cure all forms of arthritis/Joint pains including Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, septic arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, Reactive arthritis. A qualified Homoeopathic physician find out constitutional remedy that acts upon patient’s immune system and helps to get rid from symptoms of arthritis, as inflammation of joints mainly caused by autoimmune response of body’s immunes system. Joint pain can be controlled effectively by homoeopathic medicines without any side effects, also help full in preventing deformities. Homoeopathic treatment will help to get rid of arthritis in safer way by proper case taking that includes your all present and past complaints, family history, diet history, physical symptoms, behavioural symptoms with proper diet recommendation.
- About | Dr Ritu's Homoeopathic ' N' Acupressure Clinic
About Us Dr. Ritu is a fully dedicated & compassionate doctor treating the patients since 2004. She received her Bachelor's degree of Homoeopathy in Medicine & Surgery from Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Sector 26, Chandigarh Patients consulting Dr. Ritu are not only from regional area of Punjab but from all over India & often from countries like Australia, Canada, etc. She is also a dietitian and helped a lot of patients suffering from obesity, diabetes, hypertension and helped them to lead a healthy life by simply providing diet plan customised accordingly. She always encourages the patients to live a healthy, active lifestyle so as to prevent many diseases. Book an Appointment About Homeopathy About Naturopathy About Acupressure
- Acne | Dr Ritu's Homoeopathic ' N' Acupressure Clinic
ACNE Acne or pimples are very a common skin problem now days and often seen in youngsters during teenage and youth years. Acne causes due to the hormonal action (Androgen)on the oil glands (sebaceous) in the skin. Oil glands openings get blocked by dust or some other infections and hence they are not able to secrete the oil (sebum). This causes Propionibacterium Acnes to grow and form acne, commonly known as pimple. Acne or pimples mainly occurs on the face, chest, back, shoulders and neck. Acne is most common skin conditions in age 14 to 25, specially in young girls due to hormonal changes, though it is not a serious threat to the health, but these acne can cause scarring and disfigurement of the face. Different types of lesion in Acne: Papules are very small, pinks bumps acne which are painful to touch as inflamed. Pustules are also known as pimples, base is reddish and filled with pus. Nodules are large, hard and painful acne. Hot, red with deep base in skin. White heads and black heads also known as comedones are form of acne with white or black pin pointed bumps on skin. We can classify acne into following forms, based upon their cause and appearance: Acne vulgaris is the form of 'teenage spots' is very common in adolescence but other rarer forms of acne may occur. Severe forms of acne can affect many aspects of a person's life, causing a great deal of embarrassment and stress. Severe acne may significantly limit social life and even interfere with opportunities for employment. Rarer variants of Acne/Pimples: Acne conglobata : A type of nodulocystic acne with inflamed lesions that run together and often bleed. This type of Acne may leads to extensive scarring. Acne fulminans: are sudden, severe inflammation leads to deep erosions; sometimes occurs with fever and joint pains. Acne excoriee : are common in young girls, characterized by self-inflicted wounds associated with a psychological or emotional problem. Acne mechanica : is caused by pressure, friction or rubbing from clothing. Acne cosmetic: is caused by contact comedogenic products with the skin. . Chloracne: is caused by occupational exposure or military exposure to halogenated hydrocarbons. Homeopathic treatment for Acne: Constitutional remedy is required through qualified homoeopath for acne treatment. Homoeopathic treatment is best way to deals with acne in safe and effective manner without getting side effects. With help of homeopathy we controls the tendency to have acne, cure hormonal imbalance that causes acne, controls scarring, remove hyper-pigmentation (spots after acne).
- Kidney Diseases | Dr. Ritu Sharma
Kidney Diseases Kidney diseases refers to damage to kidney tissue which is also known as nephropathy includes nephritis, Nephrotic syndrome, acute and chronic kidney failure, hydronephrosis, kidney stones. Diabetes, hypertension, kidney stones, infections, familial history, immune deficient diseases and excess antibiotic & steroids intake are most common cause of Nephrotic syndrome and kidney failure. In most cases of Nephrotic syndrome in children cause is unknown or hereditary. Nephritis a inflammatory condition of kidney disease. A sudden loss of kidney function, such as over a few hours or days, is called acute kidney failure (acute renal failure or ARF). While if kidney damage and decreased kidney function occurs gradually over time or lasts for long more than 3 months, it is called chronic kidney disease/failure (CKD). Nephritis is a inflammatory condition characterized by swelling and inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidney. Acute nephritic syndrome caused by an immune response secondary to an infection or other disease. Acute kidney failure is the sudden and rapid loss of kidney function. Symptoms of acute kidney failure are sudden less urine output or anuria with increase in blood electrolyte level (waste product like), oedema first in face then other parts of body. Acute kidney failure is mainly due to sudden trauma, strong medications, dehydration, septic shock. Acute kidney failure if persist for more than 3 months and ignored it can be converted to chronic kidney failure. Chronic kidney failure appear gradually over time when damage to renal tissue lasting more than 3 months. The most common causes of kidney failure are diabetes and hypertension. Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by the increase secretions of protein in the urine. Nephrotic syndrome occurs glomeruli that filter waste product from blood in to urine get damaged and leads to excessive loss of protein. Signs and symptoms of Nephrotic syndrome are a low amount of albumin in the blood (hypoalbuminemia) with a high amount of protein in the urine (proteinuria), higher than normal lipid levels in the blood (hyperlipidaemia), and swelling (oedema) in the legs, feet, and ankles. Kidney/renal stone: A kidney stone is a solid abnormal deposit of calcium, uric acid, cystine, cholesterol that forms in a kidney and causes blockage of urinary track with severe pain, sometimes infection also. Kidney stone may also detach from its origin site and passes through lower urinary track. If kidney stone is small in size, can passes through urine and but if size is large then it can block the passage and can lead to infection, bleeding, kidney failure. Causes of kidney stone vary with taking proteins, calcium or uric acid rich food, low fluid intake, familial tendencies, urinary tract infections. A patient with kidney stones feels boring pain in lower abdomen extends to back, frequent urination or painful urination, bloody urine. In case of obstruction or travelling kidney stone pain is severe and unbearable with nausea and vomiting. Homoeopathic approach for kidney disease: We prescribe best homoeopathic constitutional medicine for kidney stone that can break stone and passes through urine, so no surgery required. Homoeopathic medicine can also prevent recurrent stone formation. Homoeopathic medicines are also safe option for treating nephritic syndromes, kidney failure where it is risk to kidneys of using strong steroids and antibiotics. We provide homoeopathic treatment for kidney diseases after taking complete medical and personal history.