Kali Bichromicum

Questions

Give the general action of Kali bichromicum. Kali bichromicum produces catarrhal inflammations of mucous membranes, characterized by an excessive secretion of tough mucus. It also causes ulceration and formation of false membrane.

What are the three characteristics of Kali bichromicum?

1. Tenacious expectorations. 2. Ulcerations which tend to perforate. 3. Troubles of fat, fair, chubby children.

What is the Headache of Kali bichromicum ?

Periodical supraorbital headache; as the headache Starts the sight becomes lost, but it returns as the headache increases; it is more on the right side. Give the symptoms of Kali bichromicum in so-called biliousness. The skin is yellow, sallow and covered with pimples; the whites of the eyes are yellow; the tongue is thick, broad and mapped; there is a morning diarrhoea, watery stools, and tenesmus especially after drinking beer.

What are the eye symptoms ?

Ulcers of the cornea, with tendency to deep perforation; look as if punched out. Give the catarrhal symptoms of Kali bichromicum. lumps of hard, green mucus are hawked from the posterior nares; large plugs or clinkers are blown from the nose, and there are ulcers in the nose which tend to perforate deeply. Give indications for Kali bichromicum in the throat. There is great swelling of the tonsils and ulcers which secrete a purulent discharge, there are diseased follicles which exude a caseous matter; the coating of the tongue is yellow at the base; the discharge is ropy, tenacious and stringy. Give four indications for the use of Kali bichromicum in Diphtheria. 1. Yellow coated or dry red tongue. 2. In the later stage, when the line of demarcation has formed and the slough has commenced to separate. 3. Tough, tenacious exudation. 4. Pain extending to neck and shoulders. "What are the gastric symptoms of Kali bichromicum ?

Bitter vomiting mixed with mucus, renewed by every attempt to eat or drink; fullness even after eating a small quantity, worse from meat; dyspepsia from beer.

What is the Diarrhoea of Kali bichromicum?

Brown, watery and frothy diarrhoea of gelatinous stools occurring in the morning. Give the respiratory symptoms of Kali bichromicum. The expectoration is of thick, tenacious, viscid mucus; it can be drawn into strings to the feet; worse from eating; relieved when warm in bed; croupy cough, hoarseness and tightness in the epigastrium.

What are some of the uses of Kali bromatum ?

In acute mania, with violent symptoms; also in cerebral depression; it produces also blotches on the skin simulating acne, for which it is a remedy.

What are the catarrhal symptoms of Kali hydriodicum ?

Acrid, watery discharge, eyes smart and lachrymate; the patient is alternately cold and hot, and there is sore throat. Give indications for Kali permanganicum in Diphtheria Throat swollen inside and outside; the membrane is horribly offensive; throat cedematous, thin discharge from nose; foetor is the characteristic.