drlockie.com
drlockie.com

Yellow Fever

Viral infection endemic in South and Central America and parts of Africa, and spread by mosquitoes; virus attacks liver, causing symptoms which resemble those of Influenza, and in severe cases JaundiceNausea and Vomiting, and Abdominal Pain; person may also become very depressed, confused, or comatose. As with many viral ailments, treatment can only be palliative; one attack confers lifelong immunity.

Specific remedies to be taken every hour for up to 10 doses during acute attack

  • Person feverish, vomiting, jaundiced, restless Aconite 30c
  • Pain in abdomen, retching and vomiting, symptoms made worse by slightest movement Bryonia 30c
  • Person exhausted, restless, and chilly, thirsty for sips of water Arsenicum 30c

Immunization: Orthodox immunization lasts for about 10 years, and is compulsory if you are visiting certain countries; injection should be given 10 days before travelling.

Go Back Back to Ailments & Diseases

spacer
View Related

Ailment & Diseases

  Abdominal Pain
  Influenza
  Jaundice
  Nausea & Vomiting
View Related

Remedies

  Aconite
  Arsenicum
  Bryonia
View Related

Organisations


Related to Immune System & Infections
  CancerHelp UK
  National Ankylosing Spondylitis Society
  Action Against Allergy (AAA)


Forward this Article


Email this Page
Forward this page to a friend

Print this Article

Print this Page
Send this page to your printer
Dr Lockie logo