Ferrum Bromatum

Description

Should be remembered as a remedy in phthisis. It checks the morbid secretions, gives tone to the stomach, and increases the appetite. Passive hemorrhages when pulse is feeble and capillaries relaxed, cold skin. Hematuria. Hemophilia. Itching of skin. Pyrosis.

Dose

Dose.--First trituration and pure acid 2 to 5 grain doses.

Head

Head.--Pain in back of head and neck. Thick, stringy discharge from nose; photophobia with burning of lids.

Mind

Mind.--Wild delirium at night; very restless, jumps out of bed; sweats; is afraid to be alone; is rude and abuses every one.

Rectum

Rectum.--Copious stool; anus feels constricted. Faint feeling after stool. Chronic mucous discharges.

Relationship

Relationship.--Compare: Ars; Iod; Phos.

Respiratory

Respiratory.--Pain in lungs; pulmonary hemorrhage; excessive expectoration. Much mucus in throat in the morning. Dry at night.

Urinary

Urinary.--Kidneys painful, distress along ureters into bladder. Dull heavy pain in bladder, directly over pubis. Urine loaded with thick, cream-colored mucus.