DEFINITION
The global public health emergency of COVID-19 pandemic disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (will be referred as SARS-CoV-2 hereafter) has been unfolding rapidly that emerged in Wuhan, China and has now spread to at least 180 countries. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV in 2003 was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV in 2012 from dromedary camels to humans. The genetic sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 enabled the rapid development of point-ofcare real-time RT-PCR diagnostic tests specific for SARS-CoV-2 which is based on full genome sequence data on the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data [GISAID] platform. Though in a scorching pace, the scientist of China shared its genome sequence, it is the Australian scientists who have for the first time recreated the virus. It is suggested that even though patients of all ages are susceptible to this disease, individuals developing critical illness were older with greater number of co morbid conditions.
COVID-19 (Corona Virus) Symptoms :-
Common symptoms include:
Fever
Tiredness(fatigue)
Dry cough.
Other symptoms include:
Shortness of breath
Aches and pains
Sore throat
and very few people will report diarrhoea, nausea or a runny nose.
The symptoms of COVID-19 infection are similar to those of other cold and flu viruses. The severity of illness ranges from mild illness, in most cases, to serious illness seen in about 16% of cases. Symptoms develop about 2-14 days after viral exposure. Typical symptoms include: Fever, cough, and shortness of breath. As these symptoms are very similar to other cold and flu viruses, patients are being screened for COVID-19 if they meet additional modifiers, including recent travel and/or exposure to an individual infected with COVID-19.
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR COVID-19:-
Arsenicum album
A person who needs this remedy during flu feels chilly and exhausted, along with an anxious restlessness. The person may be thirsty, but often only takes small sips. If the digestive system is involved, nausea with burning pain, or vomiting and acrid diarrhea may occur. If the flu is respiratory, a watery, runny nose with sneezing paroxysms and a dry or wheezing cough are often seen. The person’s head usually feels hot, while the rest of the body is chilly.
Belladonna
This remedy relieves high fever of sudden onset with profuse sweating, and hypersensitivity to light and noise.
Bryonia alba
This relieves high fever with body aches improved by staying immobile.
Eupatorium perfoliatum
This remedy relieves bone pains and body aches associated with flu and severe colds.
Ferrum phosphoricum
This relieves low-grade fever with weakness and tendency to nosebleeds and earaches.
Gelsemium
This remedy relieves flu-like symptoms with fever, headache, dizziness and general weakness.
Nux vomica
When this remedy is indicated in influenza, the person may have have high fever, violent chills, strong nausea and cramping in the digestive tract (or a painful cough and constricted breathing if the flu is respiratory). Headache usually occurs, along with oversensitivity to sound, bright light, and odors. A person who needs Nux vomica is often very irritable, feeling worse from exertion and worse from being cold in any way.
Oscillococcinum
This remedy relieve flu-like symptoms: feeling run down, body aches, chills and fever.
Rhus toxicodendron
This remedy relieves fever with restlessness: The patient is continuously moving to find a comfortable position and relieve the body aches.
Aconitum napellus
This remedy relieves high fever of sudden onset, with a hot face and dry skin. <
Apis mellifica
This remedy may be helpful if a person has dry fever that alternates with sweating, facial flushing, and a very sore throat with swollen tonsils. Pain may extend to the ears, and the eyelids may be swollen. Exposure to cool air and cold applications may bring relief. Despite the fever, thirst usually is low. The person can be very irritable, disliking interference.
Phosphorus
When this remedy is needed during flu, the person has a fever with an easily-flushing face, and feels very weak and dizzy. Headache, hoarseness, sore throat, and cough are likely. If the focus is digestive, stomach pain and nausea or vomiting usually occur. A person who needs this remedy often has a strong anxiety, wanting others to be around to offer company and reassurance. Strong thirst, with a tendency to vomit when liquids warm up in the stomach, is a strong indication for Phosphorus.
Sulphur
This remedy may be useful if a flu is very long-lasting or has some lingering symptoms—often after people have neglected to take good care of themselves. Symptoms, either digestive or respiratory, will often have a hot or burning quality. The person may feel hot and sweaty, with low fever and reddish mucous membranes. Heat aggravates the symptoms, and the person often feels worse after bathing.
