Denotations & Old terminologies used in Homopathy - Similima

Epiphora Overflow of tears due to obstruction of lacrymal duct. Epiphora is more of a
clinical sign than an absolute diagnosis. This condition constitutes insufficient
drainage of the tear film from the eyes.
Be aware of the distinction between chronic and acute epiphora. Chronic
epiphora results from long-standing or unremitting disorders, and presents a
greater clinical challenge than acute epiphora. The acute variety most often
results from irritative ocular conditions such as corneal foreign bodies or allergic
conjunctivitis, and usually resolves with treatment of the associated disorder.
Patients with chronic epiphora report excessive lacrimation, in some cases to
the point of tears actually streaming over the lid margins and down their face.
The symptoms may be exacerbated by environmental factors such as excessive
cold, wind, pollen or other airborne particulate matter, sleep deprivation,
nearpoint strain, or emotional stress. Regarding the latter, some patients may
report that they "cry very easily," or that they are constantly wiping their eyes.
Often, the patient complains of intermittently reduced acuity, owing to
excessive tears. Irritation to the lids, and in particular the inner canthus, is
common because of the constant wetting of that area as well as the continuous
mechanical abrasion of tissues. Punctate epithelial keratopathy is another
prevalent finding in patients with epiphora. Lid-globe appositional abnormalities,
punctal stenosis and lacrimal sac disorders may also be noted.
Epithelioma Any tumour arised from epithelium.
Epulis A kind of fungoid growth on the gums.this originates either in gum,periosteum
or on the maxillary bone.when it begins in the gum or periosteum,there is a
reddish or bluish red,hard and painless swelling of a roundish or oval
shape,growing out of alveolar process or between the teeth.it is somewhat
movable if it rests upon a broad pedicle.in its further progress it assumes the
form of an irregular,fleshy lump,which growing larger,overlaps one or more
teeth;the adjoining teeth are pressed out of their position,and grow crocked or
fall out.the swelling soon bursts through the mucus membrane and presents a
tuberous greyish-red mass,which may be divided into lobes by deep crevices.it
bleeds easily and by sloughing,piece of it fall off,forming cavities,which secretes
a most offensive ichorous discharge.when t originates from maxillary bone,there
is a swelling of the bone,teeth fall out and morbid growth burst out.
Erethism An abnormal increase in nervous irritability or state of excitement or
irritation.an unusualy quick responcse to stimuli.
Erotomania Abnormal, exaggerated sexual behaviour or reaction; preoccupation with
sexuality.
Eryhtema Erythema is characterised by a diffused redness of the skin,which,under the
pressure of the finger,disappears,and leaves not a white,but a yellowish
spot,which at once grows red again.it gradually disappears and is followed by
desquamation;it is always attended with more or less burning pain.it is caused
by exposure to heat,the rays of sun,and by different irritating substances.when
it occures in children between the folds of the skin around the neck,behind the
ears,between the thighs etc or in fat women under the dependent breasts,and
becomes raw it is called intertrigo.it can also be seen in between buttocks.
Erysipelas Rose;st.anthony’s fire,erysipelous faciei,ignis sacer;a contagious disease of the
skin and subcutaneous tissues due to infection with streptococcus
pyogenes,with redness and swelling of affected area,constitutional
symptoms,and sometimes vesicular and bullous lesions.
Erythema It is characterized by a diffused redness of the skin,which under the pressure of
the finger,disappears,and leave not a white but yellowish spot,which at once
grows red again.it gradually disappears and is followed by desquamation,with
burning pain.it is caused by exposure to heat,the rays of sun,and by irritating
substances.
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