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Case Study: An 8 years old girl
(Miss S.A. PIN number L-9103) reported to the clinic for
the treatment of residual symptoms of Guillain-Barrι
syndrome. She had poor muscle power, difficulty in getting
up, difficulty in writing, reduced mobility of fingers and
hip joint. She complained of low energy and easy fatigue.
She was suffering from Guillain-Barrι syndrome, since the
last 10 months. She was under active physio therapy, but
still a few residual symptoms were persistent. She had
difficulty in walking and would fall down frequently,
which was corrected with the initial treatment.
She also complained of recurrent upper respiratory
infections and frequent headaches. She also complained of
hypo pigmented patches on the cheeks. The spots were due
to fungal infections.
Her case was taken in detail.
She liked spicy food. She was uncomfortable in the hot
weather. She perspired profusely. She was a lean girl,
with a smiling face. She was calm and friendly by nature.
She was very affectionate and caring. Since the last one
year her nature had changed.
She had become very weepy and sentimental by nature.
She was good in studies.
Her nerve conduction and EMG reports were suggestive of
motor degenerative neuropathy of all the limbs compatible
with of Guillain-Barrι syndrome.
Dr. Shah studied the case and prescribed Causticum 200 C,
to be taken thrice a day.
The treatment was started on 22th November, 2006.
After two months, she reported good improvement in her
fungal infections and hypo pigmented spots on the face.
There was slight improvement in the power in the fingers
and hips.
In the forth month, she reported complete recovery in the
hypo pigmented spots and fungal infections. There was good
improvement in her body movements, hip movements. The
power had improved in hip joints and fingers. Her
handwriting had improved very considerably.
By the Eighth month, she showed complete recovery in all
the residual symptoms of Guillain-Barrι syndrome.
Power in hands and hips was almost normal. Handwriting
improved and became as previously. She had no difficulty
in writing, walking and running. She could walk and run as
before.
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