A 7-Year-Old Child Recovered From Frequent Cold And Fever With Homeopathy

The common cold is a viral infection affecting the nose and throat.

Symptoms of the Common Cold:

The following are the symptoms of the common cold.

1. A runny or stuffy nose.
2. A loss of smell/taste
3. Cough
4. Sneezing
5. A sore throat
6. Post nasal drip
7. Chest congestion/discomfort
8. Difficulty in breathing deeply
9. Watery eyes
10. Headache
11. Slight body pain
12. A low-grade fever
13. Chills
14. Fatigue or general weakness

Causes of Frequent Colds:

Those who have a weak immune system are at a higher risk of developing frequent colds.

Other probable reasons for getting frequent colds are:

1. Smoking.
2. A lack of personal hygiene.
3. Stress.
4. Lack of sleep.
5. Unhealthy diet style.

Complications Resulting Due to Frequent Cold:

Those with a weakened immune system may suffer from certain complications such as:

1. Pneumonia.
2. Acute bronchitis.
3. Bronchiolitis.
4. Croup.
5. Otitis Media.
6. Strep Throat.

Fortunately, you can treat the condition gently, naturally, and safely with no side effects with homeopathy. Let’s have a look at a case of common cold treated with homeopathy effectively.

Case Study

A 7-year-old girl child (PIN: 38668) approached Life Force Homeopathy on 26^th November 2018 for taking the treatment for her complaints of frequent cold and cough, which she was suffering since 5 years. Her main presenting symptoms were a runny nose, watery eyes, nose blockage, continuous bouts of sneezing, heaviness of the head, and cough. During severe episodes, the patient would experience wheezing and breathing difficulty.

She used to get episodes once every 2 weeks that would last for 5-6 days. Her complaints would often turn worse due to any seasonal change and dust.  

Her history of ailments was asked and updated. She had febrile convulsion - once at the age of 1.5 years. Also, her family’s medical history of ailments was asked and updated. Her mother was suffering from psoriasis and an underactive thyroid, her father had asthma since childhood, and her brother had allergic rhinitis.

Her past and current treatment history were asked and updated. She had to take antibiotics once or twice a month when her complaints used to turn worse. 

A detailed case history was taken including both her mental and physical generals.

The patient was a vegetarian and had an average appetite. She had craving for crunchy foods such as nachos. The child had an average thirst and drank 1-1.5 liters of water daily. She was intolerant to the hot climate and would experience increased sweating. Her motion was satisfactory, and she had no urinary symptoms as such. She used to enjoy a sound sleep with no recurrent dreams.

Also, her psychological aspects were asked. The patient had a happy childhood with a very supportive family. She was shy and reserved. Being a mild, gentle, and emotional child, she would always be bothered about what would others think about her. She would easily get hurt and experience the fear of darkness. She was good at academics and was liked by all her friends and teachers at school.

Her intellectual sphere was also considered. Her memory, perception, logic, intelligence, and analysis all were average.

After analyzing the entire case history of the patient, Dr. Shah prescribed the best suitable medicine to the patient. A general diet chart and some links and videos related to Life Force Homeopathy and the disease treatment were also provided to the patient.

Follow-Ups:

At the first follow-up on 10^th January 2019, the patient didn’t find much noticeable change in her complaints. However, this time she didn’t require to take antibiotics.

On 22^nd March 2019, the patient was feeling slightly better in her relief in the symptoms. Sneezing, runny nose, weakness, and fever all had reduced. She had almost stopped taking antibiotics for almost one and a half months.

At the follow-up on 13^th June 2019, the patient was showing further improvement in her recovery.

Later, when the patient visited us for the follow-up on 22^nd July 2019, she was almost 30%-40% better in her relief in the complaints.

At the follow-up on 19^th September 2019, the patient was better by 50%.

By 20^th November 2019, the patient was better by 80%. Also, she stopped taking all allopathic medications which was a very positive sign.

She was completely recovered from her complaints in her further follow-ups.

The patient was a lot happy and grateful for the treatment she received from Dr. Shah at Life Force Homeopathy and was quite satisfied with the results.

Conclusion:

This case illustrates that homeopathy offers an effective solution to problems, such as frequent colds and cough. Homeopathy works by improving the immune system of the patient, thereby treating the disease from the root. Homeopathy ensures a safe, complete, and long-lasting recovery from the common cold.
 

• Written by Dr. Poornima P., Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah