Kali Oxalicum

Kali oxalas. Potassium Bioxalale. Salts of Sorrel. KHC 2 O 4 , 2 H 2 O. Trituration. Solution.

Clinical

Convulsions / Cramps / Eyes, inflamed / Lumbago / Vomiting

Characteristics

Only cases of poisoning have been observed with this salt. The main symptoms are those of violent irritation . convulsions, violent and continuous vomiting, cramps, severe pain in the back, coldness, and collapse. One patient became insane. A peculiar symptom was throbbing in the head with great thirst. There were severe pains in the back recalling the action of Oxalic acid, with which (and with Rumex acet.) this remedy must be compared.

1. Mind

Became insane. Extreme depression.

2. Head

Swimming in head; heaviness; throbbing pain and great thirst.

3. Eyes

Great soreness of eyes with dim vision. Conjunctivæ injected; pupils dilated.

6. Face

Countenance flushed. Face pale, anxious-looking, and covered with a cold sweat. Face and lips pate, with continual rigors over whole body.

8. Mouth

Tongue and fauces red and irritable. Very strong acid taste of poison lasting two days.;

9. Throat

Scalding sensation in throat and stomach.

11. Stomach

Great thirst and throbbing pain in head. Vomiting and faintness. Vomiting, continuing at intervals of ten minutes to an hour for nearly a week. It had scarcely reached the stomach when she was seized with excruciating pain, followed by violent convulsions and death within tell minutes. Very severe burning pain in stomach and bowels.

12. Abdomen

Violent pains in abdomen and convulsions. Scalding sensation extended over abdomen, with tenderness on tolerably firm pressure.

14. Urinary Organs

Micturition accompanied by a sensation of scalding.

20. Back

Pain in back. Severe lumbar pain.

22. Upper Limbs

Spasmodic contractions in hands. Nails and fingers blue as in cholera.

23. Lower Limbs

Great weakness in lower limbs. Cramps in legs.

24. Generalities

Convulsions and violent pains in abdomen. Great muscular weakness. Falls and utters loud cries. Tendency to faint. Lying on the floor quite faint.

27. Fever

Skin cold and clammy. Sensations of coldness, succeeded by burning heat in chest and stomach, and general muscular weakness. Continued rigors affecting whole body.