DNS ( Deviated Nasal Septum) and Homeopathic remedies

 

DNS (Deviated Nasal Septum), Causes, symptoms, prevention and Homeopathic remedies

1. What is Deviated Nasal Septum?
   • A deviated nasal septum occurs when the thin wall (nasal septum) between your nasal passages is displaced to one side. In many people, the nasal septum is naturally off-center, making one nasal passage smaller than the other.
   • When the deviation is severe, it can block one side of the nose, leading to reduced airflow and difficulty breathing.
   • Exposure of a deviated septum to the drying effect of airflow may contribute to crusting or bleeding in some individuals.
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2. Symptoms of Deviated Nasal Septum:
   • Obstruction of one or both nostrils: Difficulty breathing through the nostrils, especially during colds or allergies.
   • Nosebleeds: Dryness of the nasal septum increases the risk of nosebleeds.
   • Facial pain: Severe deviations may cause surfaces within the nose to touch and create pressure.
   • Noisy breathing during sleep: Swelling or septal deviation can lead to noisy breathing.
   • Awareness of the nasal cycle: The nose alternates between being obstructed on one side, indicating nasal obstruction.
   • Preference for sleeping on a particular side: Some people adjust their sleep position to optimize breathing through the less narrowed nasal passage.
3. Causes of Deviated Nasal Septum:
   • Congenital: Present from birth.
   • Injury to the nose: Trauma or accidents.
   • Pressure effect: Polyps or tumors pushing the septum.
   • Genetic connective disorders: Conditions like Marfan syndrome, homocystinuria, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
4. Complications of Untreated Deviated Nasal Septum:
   • Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinuses.
   • Severe epistaxis (nosebleeds).
   • External nasal deformity.
   • Lack of stamina.
   • Sleep apnea.
   • Dry mouth.
   • Complications of septoplasty (surgical correction):
     • Nasal septum perforation.
     • Septal hematoma and septal abscess.
     • Saddle nose.
     • Dropped nasal tip.

5. Prevention of Deviated Nasal Septum:

• Congenital defects cannot be prevented.
• To prevent injury-related deviations:
• Wear a helmet while riding two-wheelers.
• Use seat belts in motorized vehicles.
• Wear helmets during sports activities to avoid nose injuries.

6. Homeopathic Medicines for DNS

   1. Allium Cepa:
      • Indicated when experiencing:
        • Sneezing, especially upon entering a warm room.
        • Copious, watery, and extremely acrid nasal discharge.
        • Feeling of a lump at the root of the nose.
        • Hay-fever symptoms.
      • Associated with fluent coryza, headache, cough, and hoarseness.
      • Aggravated in warm rooms and relieved in open air or cold rooms.
   2. Arsenicum Album:
      • Useful for:
        • Coryza with thin, watery, excoriating nasal discharge.
        • Feeling of the nose being stopped up.
        • Frequent sneezing without relief.
        • Hay-fever and coryza.
      • Symptoms worsen in open air and improve indoors.
      • May experience burning and bleeding from the nose.
   3. Kali Iodide (Kali IOD):
      • Considered when dealing with DNS-related symptoms.
      • Individualized treatment based on specific symptoms and constitutional factors.
   4. Silicea:
      • Indicated for:
        • Nasal obstruction due to DNS.
        • Chronic sinusitis.
        • Recurrent rhinitis.
        • Feeling of pressure or a lump in the nose.
      • May help improve drainage and reduce inflammation.

   Remember, if you experience symptoms or suspect a deviated septum, consult a healthcare provider for proper evaluation and management.