Swapna Potdar
Maharashtra University of Health Science & School of Homeopathy, India
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Altern Integr Med
Statement of the Problem: There is a rising incidence of recurrent infections/allergic conditions in children. Conservative treatment is harmful for prolonged use, and does not improve the body�s response to infection/allergens. Homeopathy succeeds in doing so. The difficulty to homeopathically individualize the case in children due to limitations of communication can be overcome by integrated study of specific ion functions in the body related to biochemic homoeopathic medicines to improve the body�s response, reducing recurrence of illness and duration of treatment, helping the child�s all round development. Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: A detailed study of each patient including clinical examination was done based on homoeopathic principles, to understand the constitution, and family history by in depth interviews of parents and child whenever possible. Factors involved in the onset and modification of intensity of the problem, were studied. Findings: Many children had the onset of recurrent respiratory tract infection after exposure to allergens/infections when they came in contact with larger social groups. Some showed association with separation anxiety. History of allergic conditions in the family was found in many cases. Frequent use of nebulizers, anti-allergic medicines, and antibiotics resulted in loss of appetite/crankiness. Homeopathy was helpful in controlling the acute episode and incidence, although the degree of difficulty in treating children was high in the classical method. Use of biochemic homeopathy medicines, along with the classical prescription, speeded up the cure, and could be used in acute situations by parents according to prior guidelines. Conclusion & Significance: This method of integrated use of biochemic medicines in classical homeopathic treatment, gave faster and better results showing remarkable improvement in health reducing cost and improved compliance, and helping the child�s overall development.
Email: drswapnapotdar@gmail.com
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