Denotations & Old terminologies used in Homopathy - Similima

Insomnia Insomnia means difficulty in falling or staying asleep, the absence of restful
sleep, or poor quality of sleep. Insomnia is a symptom and not a disease. The
most common causes of insomnia are medications, psychological conditions
(e.g., depression, anxiety), environmental changes (e.g., travel, jet lag, or
altitude changes), and stressful events. Insomnia can also be caused by faulty
sleeping habits such as excessive daytime naps or caffeine consumption.
Insomnia may be classified by how long the symptoms are present. Transient
insomnia usually is due to situational changes such as travel and stressful
events. It lasts for less than a week or until the stressful event is resolved.
Short-term insomnia lasts for 1-3 weeks, and long-term insomnia (chronic
insomnia) continues for more than 3 weeks. Chronic insomnia often results from
depression or substance abuse. Transient insomnia may progress to short- term
insomnia and without adequate treatment, short-term insomnia may become
chronic insomnia.
Intertrigo Intertrigo is an inflammation of the top layers of skin caused by moisture,
bacteria, or fungi in the folds of the skin. The affected areas are usually pink to
brown.If the skin is particularly moist, it may begin to break down. In severe
cases, there may be a foul odor. Intertrigo tends to occur in warm, moist areas
of the body where two skin surfaces rub or press against each other. It is most
common in obese individuals. This condition may also be seen in people who are
restricted to bed rest or in those who wear medical devices that may trap
moisture against the skin, such as artificial limbs, splints, and braces.Intertrigo
is common in warm, moist climates.Avoidance of moist, compressed areas is
critical to recovery from intertrigo. Weight loss and frequent repositioning are
often helpful.Affected areas may be cleared with simple steps such as propping
open skin folds with dry towels or blowing a fan across moist areas. Loose,
unrestrictive clothing should be worn.
Inveterate Chronic,long seated,firmly established.
Ischuria Retention or
suppression of urine.
Keloid Cheloid. Hypertrophic scar; Keloid scar; Scar - hypertrophic Keloids are an
overgrowth of scar tissue at the site of a healed skin injury.Keloids occur from
such skin injuries as surgical incisions, traumatic wounds, vaccination sites,
burns, chickenpox, acne, or even minor scratches. They are fairly common in
young women and African Americans. Keloidosis is a term used when multiple
or repeated keloids are produced.Most keloids will flatten and become less
noticeable over a period of several years. They may become irritated from
rubbing on clothing or other forms of friction. Extensive keloids may become
binding, limiting mobility. They may cause cosmetic changes and affect the
appearance.Exposure to the sun during the first year of the keloid's formation
will cause the keloid to tan darker than surrounding skin. This dark coloration
may become permanent. A skin lesion that is:Flesh-colored, red, or pink,
Located over the site of a wound, injury, or other lesion ,Nodular or ridged , The
lesion may itch during formation and growth.Discoloration from sun exposure
can be prevented by covering the forming keloid with a patch or bandaid, and
by using sunblockers when spending time in the sun. Complications
are Psychological distress if keloid is large or disfiguring , Recurrence of keloid
Discomfort, tenderness, irritation of the keloid
Kleptomania The patient pockets things without knowing it, or carry them away openly,
because they believe they are making use of their own property.
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