Mollydatta: I suffer tachycardia. For the last 20 yrs I am taking antidepression drugs. I also suffer from EXIMA in the winter months for which lately I am taking BIOCHEMIC 28 combination and found it to be effective against EXIMA and also a sense of suffocation when giving lectures in classroom from the dias. In the summer months shall I take only SILICEA6X al0ong with BIOCHEMIC 24?
DrBatra: You can continue with Biochemic combition since it is already helping you for you eczema. Anti depressant can be tapered off gradually once Homeopathic treatment is started for depression. What are you taking silicea for?

ray: Hi Dr Batra, i want to know how effective is homeopathy in treating illnesses which occur suddenly, like a cold or a fever? does it provide releive as fast at regular drugs do?
DrBatra: In acute illnessness , homeopathy can help faster- as fast as regular drugs.

Mollydatta: I am taking SILICEA in the form of BIOCHEMIC 28. (I am professor of BOTANY in kolkata ). I am using it for ECZEMA for winter.
DrBatra: You can continue with Silicea 6x in that case. Skin self care is also important. moisturisize your skin atleast 3 times a day in winter.

ray: what's the best homeopathy remedy for a cold? i usally have a runny nose with sneezing, but no problem with the throat.
DrBatra: You can take Belladonna 30 , 5 pills two to three times daily for acute cold.

Mollydatta: another thing I would like to know that my son has developed lichen planus all over his body when he was taking minoxidil to prevent hair loss. later on he solely at his own discretion discontinued it. it appeared to check that lichen planus but again a wek ago I noticed new patches to ber developing on his shoulders. Please suggest remedy.
DrBatra: Lichen planus is an autoimmune disease. A delaised case study is requred to prescibe in such cases. Meanwhile , you can give him Arsenic album 30 , 5 pills daily once.

kiran: hi, i have a lot of dry skin on the palms and soles of my feet during winter, is there any homeopathic cure for it?
DrBatra: Use a soft soap. Avoid use of detergents. Moisturise your skin each time you wash your hands. Homeopathic treatment is advised only if skincare doesnot help you.

Shubsub: Hi, I have been suffering from common cold on and off (more 'on' than off) for almost 2 years (since I started working). I have gone for Alopthy and ayurveda, but in vain. Docs says I'm alergic to the AC at office. I have been living with it 'coz it's not a big deal as such. I was contemplating homeo...do u think there is a permanent remedy for this?
DrBatra: You seem to be suffering from allergic rhinitis. Homeopathy has a good answer to recurrent colds. Research studies have shown that homeopathy is effective in treating allergies. It builds up the natural immunity of the body thereby giving a long term answer.

mohsin: hi Dr , i have an inconsistent skin complexion, my forehead is darker and i with lot of acnes, hw do i reduce it ?
DrBatra: You may be sensitive to sunlight. Use of sunscreen half an hour before you venture out in sun is recommended. Part of pigmentation could be due to acne marks., Donot squeeze your acne sicne it would lead into marks. Wash your face 3-4 times a day with a mild face wash. Use a anti-dandruff shampoo to check the dandruff. For acne , you can take homeopathic medicine Silicea 6x , 2 tablets twice daily.

sakina: hi doctor i am 25 yrs old i have acne and pimples problem since the age of 18 i have done lots of medication but to no avail. i am underweight and am only 32 kgs and i dont have the tendency to gain weight. i have hair loss and dandruff problem also. please prescribe some medication.
DrBatra: Wash your face 3-4 times a day with a mild face wash. Use a anti-dandruff shampoo to check the dandruff. Do not squeeze your acne sicne it would lead into marks. A detailed caes study is required to prescribe since you have chronic acne. Meanwhile, you can take homeopathic medicine Silicea 6x , 2 tablets twice daily for your acne. You may have to check your thyroid function for weight loss.

ranjita: Hello Sir, I am 29 years old & is suffering from GERD. I have taken allopathic medicines for acidity & also taken homeopathic medicines like Natrum Phos, R7,R5. Still the problem is persisting. please suggest some medication for it.
DrBatra: You may take nux vomica 30, 5 pills daily evening for your gerd problem. Eat a light and an early dinner. Donot go to bed immediately after eating. Reduce irritants like hot and spicy food, tea, coffee.

Munmun: My husband Subhasis (age 45) is having severe acidity problem specially after lunch and sometimes after dinner too.He is taking medicines for Hypertension & tryglyceride for last 1year but recently he is having this acidity problem. Please tell me what to do. Is there any medicine to cure it?
DrBatra: Since its a chronic problem, a detailsed case study is required to prescribe appropritaely. Meanwhile, you can give him Robinia 6c , 5 pills twice daily. He should reduce spicy food, irritants such a tea, coffee, smoking, alcohol.

Amit: Is Seizure/Epilepsy permanently curable in Homepathy? My 10yrs. old son, who is experiencing this problem after his fall since last 6.5 yrs. was sucessfully treated with this pathy utilizing the madicine -Argent Nit. the problem since has recurred since last 2.5 yrs. and despite several medicines of homeopathy he is sitll have several fits daily. The problem aggevates druing sleep & in early morning. he has not been given any alopathic medicine since June 05 please advise
DrBatra: I would advise . you should start with allopathic medication to control the fits. It is not safe for a child to have recurrent fits. Homeopathic medicines can also be started along with allopathy. Medicines can be suggested after a detauiled case study of your son

Ami: Sir... I had loss of appetite and uneasiness in GI tract since last October.. after 2 months was diagnosed with gall bladder stones.. got it removed on 11th jan.. still am not feeling normal.. have headache/dizziness. stomach/abdomen pain.. when will i feel normal.. how much time will the system take to adjust without the gall bladder? please help
DrBatra: Usually there are no complications after removal of gall bladder. I believe certain investigations are required to find out the cause of your symptoms like cbc. Clinical examination is required to evaluate the cause of stomach pain for which you need to consult a phisician in person. .

Priyanka: Can u prescribe something to tackle acne and some techniques to arrest ageing?
DrBatra: Wash your face 3-4 time s a day. Check your dandruff by using a mild anti dandruff shampoo. Donot squeeze your acne since it may lead into scars. Take homeopathic medicine Silicea 6x , 2 tablets twice daily. Use sun screen to protect from uv light.

Keshaw: Dear dr. I have problem of stammering since 5 years age is it possible to overcome it through hmpathy. Please suggest proper medicine
DrBatra: There are more than 45 million people who stammer in the world today out of which approximately 10 million live in India. Stammering is predominantly a 'male' condition (80% of all the people who stammer are males) and it usually affects the first-born male child. There's no simple, obvious cause of stammering, but it's likely to be due to a variety of factors rather than a single one. These factors may be genetic or environmental, such as problems in the home or with his siblings. Inducing fear of any parent or person and punishing or scolding might also trigger off the problem. Hence, trying to identify any cause or event after which the problem started is necessary. Speech therapy is necessary to cope with this problem. A detailed case history would be required in order to prescribe the medicine. But in the meanwhile, you can take Stramonium 30, 4 pills once a day.

Durriya: hello dr. I am 53 yrs old I have diabetes since the last 10 yrs. I had been taking gluconorm pg1. Now I have been prescribed to take gloconorm pg2, yet my sugar level remains between 250-330 pp. Is there any homeopathic remedy for diabetes?
DrBatra: Clinical studies have shown that Homeopathic medicines can help to improve the efficacy of your anti-diabetic medicines. Detailed case study is required to prescribe the medicine.

Gandhali: Hi doc… I have a terrible chest cold! No runny nose... but just this cough where I can feel the cold in my chest... can homeopathy help or do I need to go for stronger medication?? I have got this kind of cough after a long while...
DrBatra: It is difficult to comment without examination and relevant investigations for your cough. You may take Hepar sulph 200 , 5pills twice daily for a week. Consult a doctor if symptoms persist.

drssk: Hi Doc, I am 60+. My BP generally remains on the lower side i.e. it is around 115/125--68/70 during day time and105/110--63/66 during night. Occasionally (once in 3-4 weeks) it shoots up to 135/145--70/74. Kindly suggest some homeo remedy to stabilise
DrBatra: You do not need any treatment if you are asymptomatic.

ankur: sir. Is there any prescription in homeopath to treat hair thinning on scalp.
DrBatra: There are 40 different types of hair loss and treatment varies as per the cause, so it is difficult to suggest remedy. A consultation is required to prescribe appropriately. You can use a mild shampoo to wash your hair. Include protein and iron rich diet such as soya, sprouts, dates, and figs. Avoid chemical treatment to your hair.

sanjay: I am always feeling giddy, acidity, neck pain, costrocondrytis (pain in upper rib of chest) , negative thoughts, and fear. Kindly suggest a remedy. I am 42 years old with 76 kg. weight
DrBatra: You can take rhus tox 30, 5 pills twice daily for your costochondritis and neck pain . The giddiness maybe related to cervical spondylosis because of which you may be getting neck pain. Check your blood pressure to rule out hypertension. Reduce spicy/hot food, tea, coffee, smoking, and alcohol for your acidity. Drink plenty of water.

VIDU: Good afternoon Sir. Is there any treatment for fibroids in homeopathy? How long will I have to continue it? I’m 47 yrs – 2.5 x 2.1 cm fibroid. Diabetic & hyperacidity problems. What’s the cure? I’m a working woman, vegetarian, and often I face bloating problem.
DrBatra: Good afternoon Vidu. The size of your friboids is not large, hence it can be treated through homeopathy. The duration of the treatment cannot be predicted. It depends upon your body response to treatment and after your repeat sonography report post homeopathic treatment. For diabetes and hypertension, you need to continue with your allopathic treatment. For your bloating, you may take natrum sulph 6x, 2 tablets twice daily.

Mollydatta: Shall I take silicea 6X twice daily as antidepressant along with biochemic 24? i have been taking bc 24 for the last 2 yrs for headache and general weakness and have benefited from it.
DrBatra: You can take Kali phos 6x , two tablets twice daily as anti-depressant instead of silieca 6x.

vish: Hi sir. I am suffering from acidity / gastric. I had got erosions 6 months back and they are healed. I get continuous and unsatisfied hunger. Stool is hard and irregular. Sometimes get burning sensation in stomach. Sir, how to get back natural hunger. How can I get satisfied hunger, and bowel movement? After eating I feel I have not eaten anything. Please tell me the remedy
DrBatra: First deworm yourself. Consult a physician if deworming does not help you. You may need further investigations.

Priyanka: What diet should I eat for strong hair (I have some hair fall problem), healthy skin and energy?
DrBatra: Have a protein and iron rich diet such as soya, sprouts, green leafy vegetables, dates, figs. Avoid red meat in case if you are non-vegetarian. Drink plenty of fruit juices and water. Eat 5 almonds a day.

Prashanth: Hi Sir, Is there treatment for lupus in homeopathy? How long will it take to cure completely?
DrBatra: Lupus is an auto immune disease . It can be treated with homeopathy. Duration for cure cannot be commented for autoimmune disorders. They need long-term medical supervision and treatment.