Leukemia (Hodgkin’s Disease)

Arsenium Alb

Pollar, debility, shortness of breath, action of heart weak, profound blood changes glandular enlargements. Its characteristics i.e., restlessness, afternoon and after midnight aggravation, nervous apprehension and anxiety should not be ignored.

China

When the periodicity of fever and chill with enlargement of spleen is marked. Bowels disturbed and the skin is hot and dry.

Ferrum Phos

Anaemia with haemorrhage and general debility and constipation. Chlorosis in ypung girls with delayed menses.

Phosphorus

The patient is very much relaxed and debilitated. Palpitation of heart and shortness of breath on least exertion. Loose and offensive stools with complete exhaustion thereafter.

Arsenic Iod

May be given after meals.

Natrum Mur

When the complexion is pale earthy; skin greasy; anaemia with chilliness, cold feet and chills down the back.

Calcarea Carb

and

Calcarea Iod

Are especially indicated when the Lymphatic glands especially the cervical glands are involved. Exhaustive sweat and perspiration.

NatrumArs

and

Natrum Sulph

In severe cases of leukemia these may be tried in the given order.

Ceanothus

It is specific for enlargement of spleen resulting in anaemia. It should be given in five drop doses of mother tincture.