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Reason for use
Acts especially upon the ganglionic nervous system, and through it upon the glandular and mucous tissue, having a depressing and atonizing influence, impairing their reproductive energies, and producing functional embarrassment, atrophy, and even total destruction of the part.
So, also, in some instances of glandular action, notably upon the thyroid, do we find the loss of reproductive and functional power resulting in cellular hypertrophy, the gland assuming the proportions of a morbid growth, due to the same causes as will at other times produce atrophy.
The glandular action of Iodine is more especially centered upon the thyroid, the mesenteric, the mammae, ovaries, and testicles.
Of the mucous membranes, its action is most prominent upon that of the respiratory tract.
The leading expression of the drug is emaciation, both local and general, which accompanies nearly all Iodine conditions.
Characteristic symptoms.
▲ Worse
At night; in afternoon; by walking or riding; from pressure; from warmth; from rising in bed
▼ Better
From cold in general; after sleep; after eating
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Mind
(Iodum)
Sadness ; melancholy mood. (Natr. mur., Puls.)
Excessive nervous excitability. (Cinch., Coff .)
Head
(Iodum)
Vertigo ; throbbing in the head and all over the body (Puls., Sep.) ; tremor at the heart, fainting ; worse immediately after rising from a seat or bed (Bry.), or by sitting or lying down after slight exercise.
Sharp pain in upper part of left side of forehead.
Throbbing in the head at every motion.
Headache worse in the hot air.
Eyes
(Iodum)
Dirty-yellowish color of the sclerotica. (Cinch., Camph., Chel ., Plumb.)
Protrusion of the balls.
Pain as from excoriation in the eyes.
Oedematous swelling of the lids.
Ears
(Iodum)
Difficult hearing.
Face
(Iodum)
Face pale, yellowish (Arg. nit., Hep. s., Sep.), or greenish.
Sallow, distressed countenance.
Bluish lips, with swelling of the superficial veins.
Swelling of the submaxillary glands. (Aur., Baryt. c., Coccul., Sil.)
Mouth
(Iodum)
Bleeding of the gums. (Carb. v., Merc., Nitr. ac.)
Softening of the gums.
Teeth covered with much mucus in the morning ; yellow and easily blunted by vegetable acids.
Aphthae in the mouth. ( Borax , Hell., Merc .)
Offensive odor from the mouth. (Arn.)
Salivation ( Merc .) ; also after Mercury. ( Cinch., Nitr. ac .)
Tongue loaded with thick coating.
Throat
(Iodum)
Constriction in the throat, impeding deglutition. (Bell., Hyos., Stram.)
Ulcers in throat, with swelling of glands of neck.
Inflammation and ulceration of the oesophagus.
Stomach
(Iodum)
Ravenous hunger ; cannot be satisfied. (Bry.)
Nausea ; vomiting renewed by eating.
Heartburn after indigestible food.
Abdomen
(Iodum)
Left hypochondrium hard, and painful to pressure.
Swelling and distention of the abdomen. (Ant. crud., Graph ., Hep. s.)
Incarcerated flatulence. (Carb. v., Lyc.)
Swelling of the inguinal glands. (Calc. c., Clem., Merc.)
Stool
(Iodum)
Diarrhoea, alternating with constipation. ( Ant. crud ., Cimic., Nux v.)
Stools watery ; foaming, whitish mucus.
Urinary Organs
(Iodum)
Copious and frequent micturition. (Apis., Arg. nit., Arg. met., Cepa.)
Male Organs.- (Iodum)
Swelling and induration of the testicles. (Acon., Arg. nit., Coni.)
Female Organs.- (Iodum)
Induration and swelling of uterus and ovaries. ( Coni .)
The mammae dwindle away and become flabby. (Coni.)
Uterine haemorrhage renewed after every stool.
Leucorrhoea acrid, corroding the limbs ; worse at time of menses.
Respiratory Organs.- (Iodum)
Hoarseness. (Acon., Hep. s., Phos.)
Pain in the larynx, with desire to cough.
Tightness of respiration ; difficult, especially inspiration.
Membranous croup (Brom., Kali bi.), with wheezing and sawing respiration ; dry, barking cough (Spong.) ; child grasps throat with the hand. (Acon.)
Oedema glottidis (may be used by inhalation).
Dry cough, with stitches and burning in chest.
Cough, with expectoration of large quantities of mucus, frequently blood-streaked.
Sensation of weakness in chest. (Stan.)
Sharp, quick, piercing pains.
Tendency to bronchial and pulmonary congestion and haemorrhage.
Hepatization ; worse upper part of right lung ; sometimes rapid ; tightness across chest.
Heart and Pulse.- (Iodum)
Violent palpitation ; worse from the least exertion.
Constant heavy, oppressive pain in region of heart ( Cact., Lil. tig .), with sharp, quick, piercing, movable pains.
Great precordial anxiety, obliging him to constantly change his position. (Acon., Ars., Rhus tox.)
Neck
(Iodum)
Goitre, with marked hardness.
Swelling and induration of the cervical glands. ( Baryt. c ., Calc. c., Kreos.)
Limbs
(Iodum)
Subsultus tendinum of both hands and feet.
Trembling of the limbs.
Tearing pain in left elbow. (Ars., Ferr.)
Oedematous swelling of feet.
Acrid, corrosive foot sweat.
Generalities
(Iodum)
Emaciation. (Natr. mur., Phos.)
Great debility and prostration. ( Ars., Bry., Ferr., Phos .)
Twitching of muscles. (Agar., Cic., Ign., Stram .)
Swelling and induration of glands. (Baryt. c., Calc. c., Graph., Natr. carb.)
Profuse night sweats. ( Cinch., Phos ., Phos. ac., Sil .)
Chronic arthritic affections, with violent nightly pain in the joints ; no swelling.
Rapid failing of strength.
Plastic exudations.
Nightly bone pains. ( Merc .)
Marked fever ; restlessness ; thirst ; throbbing headache ; circumscribed red cheeks (Sang.) ; apathetic.
Skin
(Iodum)
Dirty-yellow, clammy, moist skin. (Ferr., Merc.)
Rough, dry skin.
Amelioration
Therapeutic Range.- (Iodum)
Bad effects of Mercury ; scrofulous affections ; enlargements and induration of glands ; atrophy ; ptyalism ; dyspepsia ; membranous croup ; hydrocele ; ovarian cysts ; abscesses.
Conditions
(Iodum)
Especially suitable to persons, particularly children, with dark hair and eyes.
To scrofulous persons, old people.
Compare
(Iodum)
Acon ., Ars., Brom., Caust., Coni., Digit.. Hep. s., Kali bi., Merc., Phos., Spong., Sulph.
Antidotes
(Iodum)
Ant . tart., Ars., Bell ., Camph., Chin. sulph., Cinch., Coff., Hep. s ., Op., Phos., Spong., Sulph.
To large doses : starch or wheat flour in water.
Iodine Antidotes.- (Iodum)
Effects of Ars., Arg. nit., Calc. c., Merc.
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