For the patients of MENINGITIS
(Integrative Medicine Approach)
(Hope beyond hopelessness)
Struggling with Meningitis is a big challenge. Some get cured faster, but some others will not make it. The story of few others is that, they suffer with long term complications. This article is a gist about the “Integrative Medicine” approach for Meningitis, written to help those who continue their hospital stay for quiet a period of time and struggle to survive, and also for those who suffer with long term complications secondary to meningitis.
But, let’s know a little bit about Meningitis first.
WHAT IS MENINGITIS?
Meningitis is a serious medical condition characterized by inflammation of the meninges which cover the brain and spinal cord.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF MENINGITIS?
The most common causes of meningitis are Bacterial infection, Viral infection, Fungal infection, Cancer, few Drugs and Chemicals.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF MENINGITIS?
High fever, Seizures, Photophobia, Stiff neck, Severe headache associated with nausea or vomiting, Confusion of mind, Drowsiness and Coma are the most common symptoms of meningitis.
HOW IS MENINGITIS TREATED?
Meningitis should be actively treated with antibiotics, antivirals, corticosteroids and other supportive medicines as needed. Despite treatment, Meningitis can lead to serious complications like Hearing loss, Memory difficulty, Learning disabilities, Gait problems, Brain damage, Seizures, Kidney failure, Shock and sometimes death. Some forms of meningitis like meningococci, pneumococci or mumps virus infections, can be prevented by immunization.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF HOMEOPATHY IN THE TREATMENT OF MENINGITIS?
Homeopathy can be used in all stages of the disease. Homeopathy works by activating the innate mechanisms of the body to fight against the disease. There are various remedies described in Homeopathy which do help in alleviating the infection. Integrating Homeopathy during the initial days of infection can be very beneficial to the patient, as the patient will get the dual advantage of both Allopathy and Homeopathy.
In a complicated case of Meningitis also, Homeopathy can help to improve the symptoms and thereby improve the quality of life.
Even in those cases where no hope is given, integrating Homeopathy in the treatment schedule can be beneficial. Integrative Medicine approach can bring “HOPE IN HOPELESSNESS.