08Jul

Urticaria and constipation

Urticaria and constipation

An 18 month old child was brought with complaint of severe constipation since 5 days. The child was breast fed and was also given porridge meals. Usually children who are breast fed have no bowel issues but this young lad had. History taking revealed that mother had lot of junk food and shellfish before this issue of the child started.  

About 6 months back same child was treated for generalized urticaria after sandfly bites at the beach. The baby was first taken to emergency room where the treatment had resolved urticaria but it recurred within few days. Then another physician had given antihistamines and topicals which did not resolve the issue. Finally the child was given supper diluted dose of Apis 30 C -1 drop of Apis 30c superdiluted in 1litre of water and 3 ml of this dilution was given to the child. Within 30 minutes all the wheals of the urticaria resolved. 

Given the prior history of severe allergic reaction the child was given homeopathy morgan pure 30 c, 2 drops diluted in 10ml of water and 3 ml of this dilution was given. Within minutes the child passed flatus along with hard stools. 

07Jul

Anxiety panic attack

Anxiety panic attack

A 30 year old single lady who stays with her mother came in with complaints of panic attacks.   Since about a month she was in a low mood, with poor sleep and poor appetite. She has been having panic attacks with palpitations in increasing frequency usually twice a week. Day before coming in she had 7 episodes of panic attack and she said she got relieved by pressing the tip of her nostrils. Patient felt that she had not achieved anything in her life and the triggering factor was her birthday last week. Patient was tearful, with reflux symptoms more in the nights. She was quite thirstless, she would force herself to drink water regularly. Her vital parameters, blood investigations were normal.  She was given a dose of homeopathy aconite 1M. When she gave feedback of feeling better the next day, she was started on homeopathy Pulsatilla 1 M 4 drops BD. Within a few days her mood was better, she slept well and she got no panic attacks.

 

07Jul

Intertrigo rash and injection abscess

Intertrigo rash and injection abscess

A lady developed severe intertrigo rash 4 days post partum under her breasts, abdominal folds and thighs.  Physician had given her IM piriton and topical calamine lotion. As it did not help her after 2 days of treatment she seeked second opinion. She was then put on topical antifungal along with oral proprietary antifungal combo.

She came back next day with an injection abscess. For that she was given homeopathy gun powder 200c, silicea 200c and belladonna 200c. After 3 days abscess had completely resolved with minumum rash left. 

 

25Apr

Ant bite

Ant bite

A 20 month old boy developed swelling and irritation of the eye after an ant bit him on the outer lateral canthus of the eye at night. He kept rubbing the eye continuously due to itching.

He was given a super diluted dose of Apis 30c (1 drop of Apis in 1 cup of water and then gave only 3 cc out of this dilution. Within 20 minutes of the dose the swelling had subsided by about 80% and the child had stopped rubbing his eyes. 

25Apr

Lung infection

Lung infection

A 97 years old, frail man, ex heavy smoker with COPD and lung scarring with recurrent lung infections, with also a history of dementia and prostrate cancer. He has been bed bound for a few years. Can’t swallow due to muscle wasting and is on tube feeding. Recently he was admitted with chest infection and increased sputum production. His sputum was thick, yellow in colour and would require suctioning every 2 to 3 hours. Every now and then he would vomit out coffee ground contents despite tolerating tube feeds. He was put on multiple courses of antibiotics, including Rx for MRSA in the hospital. The phlegm still persisted even after use of steroids, though it helped a bit. He would still have very thick, tenacious sputum congesting his airways and would cause severe bronchospasms and terrible wheezing. Finally after 5 weeks of hospital stay and completed the antibiotics course, he was sent home and was asked to continue home care for him. 

Once at home care he was given DNAse, ozone, Trichostatin A, antiviral combo, with homeopathic remedies solidago Q, and nat mur to increase his sodium level and also bacillinum 4 drops twice a week. 

After only the 1st dose of all the above, in about 3 to 4 hours, all his sputum/secretions disappeared permanently. He was no longer chesty and slept very well. Next day, he opened his eyes wide, called his son’s name, asked for his daughter and another son (by their name) and asked a few relevant questions about them. He started speaking coherently and clearly in a few dialects with his son. He asked for his favourite food. Family was quite shocked that he’s so alert and this is maintained for weeks, everyday. Son said dad was as bright as he was 3 to 4 years ago. Hence son was rather elated and amazed that the homeopathic drops gave remarkable and miraculous/unthinkable results. The caregiver was also happy because she could sleep longer hours and no longer need to do regular suctioning of secretions.

Note: The bacillinum was the clincher here. Since the remedy is made from a terminal TB patient’s lungs, it covers fungal, pseudomonas and mixed infections.However, remember that bacillinum is a very potent nosode. We don’t want to drive inflammation too much. Hence dose is 4 drops twice a week, and not a daily dose. Even in fungal infections it should be used once or twice a week maximum.  

Solidago was to help expectoration, nat mur is to inc low sodium

DNAse helps to dissolve thick mucus like in cystic fibrosis and ozone acts as an antibacterial.

Trichostatin A works as an HDAC inhibitor. HDAC inhibitors are required in chronic infections to kickstart the body’s immune system by improving T cell functioning. 

25Apr

Mastoiditis

Mastoiditis

A 38 year old female patient came with severe burning pain in the ear and mandible. Oral examination revealed an old failed root canaled tooth which was positive for pain on percussion. Re RC treatment attempt was deemed failure and hence the tooth was extracted. After the extraction of the tooth, her pain in the mandible had stopped but severe throbbing pain in ear still continued. Consultation to PG and ENT showed no conclusive diagnosis and treatment.

Homeopathy remedy Belladonna was started and patients’ pain subsided in one day. After 2 days the pain had completely gone.

 

25Apr

Gingivitis/Periodontitis

Gingivitis/Periodontitis

A female adult patient came with a complaint of pain and bleeding in the lower gums. Scaling was done and full deworming course was prescribed. At the follow-up visit, clinical examination showed that the mucosa was back to complete health. She gave feedback that she no longer has issues of burping, gas, acidity or headaches which she was suffering from since a few years. 

Note: Many patients have puffy and bleeding gingiva despite extensive periodontal surgeries and regular scaling and hygiene practices. These patients usually have bad oral hygiene with complaints related to gastric problems. Oral cavity is truly the gateway to the whole body. Don’t miss even the slightest signs.

The deworming course includes albendazole, nitazoxanide, ivermectin and praziquantel in a sequential manner.

25Apr

DNS / Mouth Breathing / Chronic Sinusitis

DNS / Mouth Breathing / Chronic Sinusitis

A 38 year old female patient complained of mouth breathing since pregnancy, atrophic rhinitis (torn skin of nostrils inner surface), bad smell in nose. She would wake up in the middle of the night gasping for breath and would wash nostrils with water to get the mucus out and to get relief from dry nose. She had 90% blocked left nostril with deviated nasal septum (DNS) and had been advised surgery by ENT. Patient could not undergo the procedure as her child was 9 months old and she was feeding the child.

She was prescribed homeopathy Luffa Operculata, Kalibichro, Lemna Minor and proprietary oral antifungal combo drops. In just 2 weeks the patient got relief and was able to breathe normally through both the nostrils. 

She was also suffering from chronic sinusitis since past 7 years along with severe headaches. Her chronic complaints also cleared up and her face and cheeks were not tender to touch anymore. She also reported that her recurrent sore throat infection had stopped and follow-up revealed that she did not have a relapse in 2 years after the treatment.  

 

24Apr

Non healing oral ulcers

Non healing oral ulcers

A young female patient came in with a complaint of extremely painful oral ulcers. She had visited another physician who had prescribed her vitamin B12, analgesic for the pain and an antacid. She did not receive any relief and came into our dental clinic for a second opinion. She was also non responsive to topical lidocaine and topical steroids. The patient also complained of frequent burping. 

On clinical examination multiple ulcers were seen on the movable mucosa /parts of the mouth (tongue and lips). Marginal gingiva in the entire mouth was soft, puffy, extremely red and bled on slight touch.

Patient mentioned that ulcers started when she was stressed due to school studies. She described herself as one who needs consoling when stressed and likes to cling to a loved one for relief.

We postulated that her primary issue is indigestion which must have caused her acidity and thereby oral ulcers. All medicines were immediately asked to be discontinued. 

Treatment : Considering the burping homeopathic remedy lycopodium was given. Considering that the ulcers had central necrosis with burning, homeopathic remedy arsenic album was given.

After just 3 days, the patient reported that the ulcers almost healed and the issue of frequent burping also went away. Clinical examination after 7 days showed resolution of all the ulcers. 

Rationale : The ulcers were suspected to be stress ulcers since the patient was about to give her board exams and complained that stress was bad. Thus stress causing sympathetic excess triggered the ulcers. Lycopodium improved parasympathetic tone and arsenic album triggered rapid healing.

24Apr

Early greying of hair

Early greying of hair

A 21 yr old male patient complained of early greying of hair. Patient did not have a family history of early greying of hair. He had an itchy scalp and dandruff. After 3 months of treatment with hair topical, oral antifungal combo and homeopathic remedy lycopodium, hair colour changed to black along with the resolution of dandruff. 

 

Note : This is a case of norepinephrine and sympathetic nervous system triggered early greying of hair. The beta 2 adrenergic receptor gets triggered by the norepinephrine causing the melanocytes in the hair bulb to migrate out of the hair root causing greying of the hair. 

We just blocked out the beta 2 receptor with lycopodium; this stopped the melanocyte migration and restored the hair color. Treating the malassezia or fungal infection was important too because it was triggering the sympathetic nervous system which can also cause the greying of hair even without the beta 2 adrenergic receptor.

Note: For late stage greying of hair, eriodictyon topical is very useful when added on. 

 

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