Catarrhal Fever

Cause: Exposure to cold or wet, especially after one being over-heated; sudden checking of perspiration; taking of too much acids or dahi (curd); indigestion.

Symptoms: Running from the eyes and nose; flushing of face; redness of eyes, pains and aches all over the body; headache; sneezing; nausea; yawning; hoarseness of voice; cough; pain in the chest; constipation.

Treatment

• In the commencement, the Camphor (either Rubini’s or solid camphor gr. 1 with betel)..
• Sneezing, rise of temperature, running from nose and eyes, restlessness, thirst Aconite 3x—6.
• Constipation; stuffy sensation in the nostrils (especially at night) Nux 6—30.
• Nausea or vomiting Ipecac
• Acid watery discharge from nostrils Arsenic
• Eyes red, sleeplessness, headache Belladonna
• Pain in chest and bronchitis, heavy head, aches in hands and feet and back Bryonia

The patient should keep away from cold and wrap himself up warmly; rub mustard-oil over nose, chest and sole of the feet. Take light diet.