Mercurius Nitricus
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General EN
Mercurius Nitricus.
Nitrate of Mercury. Mercuric nitrate. Hg(NO3)2. Trituration.
Clinical EN
Condylomata. Eyes, affections of. Gonorrhoea. Malaria. Mucous patches. Syphilis of nerves. Vegetations.
Characteristics EN
In the form of Liquor Hydrargyri Nitratis acidus and Unguentum Hydrargyri Nitratis of the old school this salt of mercury has achieved a reputation as "a stimulating application" to indolent ulcers, to the eyelids in ophthalmia, and in a variety of skin diseases such as herpes, ringworm, impetigo, lepra, psoriasis, rupia. The homoeopathic authority for it is Hansen, who considers that sticking pains are its special indication, and also sticking itching. Eye affections with burning, sticking pains, photophobia, and epiphora.
Mucous patches with sticking pains. Gonorrhoea with frequent burning, sticking itch on corona glandis and in sulcus coronarius. Vegetations. Hansen says Donner commends it in syphilis of the nerves and of the bones.
The Schema is compiled from poisoning cases. Among the symptoms are cachexia; tremors; frequent fainting; pains so intolerable he calls for a knife to kill himself. Coldness predominates, but there is the nitric acid flush of the face.
Relations EN
Compare: Merc. dulc. in stinging and itching behind corona glandis.
Mind EN
Delirious
Extreme anxiety
Rolled on the ground with excessive pain, and called for a knife to kill himself
Memory poor
Stupor approaching narcotism.
Head EN
Dizziness.—Headache.
Eyes EN
Eyes sunk.—Pupils somewhat dilated but react.
Ears EN
Ringing in ears.
Face EN
Face: flushed; pale and livid; pale, expressive of frightful anxiety
Features contracted
Lips bluish red.
Mouth EN
Blue line round margin of gums (esp. round incisors and canines)
Gums swollen and bleeding
Tongue: furred; cannot be protruded
Tongue and lips burned, parched, painful
Mucous membrane of mouth inflamed and swollen, painful
Salivation
Coppery taste.
Throat EN
Throat: dry; sore, red, painful.
Stomach EN
Much eructation and frothy discharge from mouth with occasional vomiting
Vomit: glairy tenesmus; bilious; bloody
Extreme epigastric pain.
Abdomen EN
Considerable pain on pressure over region of stomach and abdomen generally.—Pain in hypogastrium.
Stool And Anus EN
Tenesmus
Severe diarrhoea with colic
Bloody stools followed by collapse and death
Constipation.
Urinary Organs EN
Severe pain in voiding urine
Urine: high-coloured
Suppression of urine
Uraemia (urea was found in blood drawn from the arm during suppression of urine).
Male Sexual Organs EN
Marked diminution of sexual power.
Female Sexual Organs EN
Severe pelvic pains and incessant passing of blood from bowels followed, as an aggravation, the local application of Merc. dulc. to womb.
Respiratory Organs EN
Voice feeble; almost extinct.
18, 19.
Chest and Heart
Continuous spasmodic movements of chest
Obscure heart sounds
Pulse small, thin.
Limbs EN
Tremors severe, difficult prehension and walking
Spasms, twitchings, incoordination
Cramps in lower extremities.
Skin EN
Where the liquid touched a brown eschar is left.
Sleep EN
No sleep for several nights.
Fever EN
Skin: cold; cold, clammy; cyanosed extremities
Violent chill
Hot skin; fever
Profuse perspiration.