Case History Master. Z.A.K. (Patient Identification Number: 18688) 12 years old male patient visited Life Force on 26/3/2012 for his complaints of Nephrotic Syndrome. He was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome at 4 years of age. He would get a relapse atleast 3-4 times in a year which would last for 1-3 months with urine protein […]
Homeopathic Management of Nephrotic Syndrome in a 12-Year-Old Male
Patient: Master Z.A.K., 12 years old (Patient ID: 18688) Date of First Visit: 26th March 2012 Medical History: The patient was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome at 4 years of age, experiencing frequent relapses (3–4 times/year) with urine protein 4+. Episodes were characterized by facial and pedal edema, weakness, giddiness, and ascites, often requiring hospitalization. The most recent relapse in January 2012 was treated with high-dose corticosteroids; by the time of visit, his urine protein was 2+ and steroids had been stopped one month prior. He also suffered from frequent upper respiratory infections (cold and cough 4–5 times/month), during which his urine protein would increase. Personal and Psychological Profile: Lean, thin, wheatish complexion, normal appetite with a sweet craving Profuse perspiration (forehead and back) with offensive odor Prefers warm weather; regular bowel habits Studying in 6th standard; jovial, sympathetic, fond of pets, short-tempered, fussy, fearful of darkness Family History: Father: Allergy Mother: Pulmonary Koch’s Grandparents (both sides): Diabetes Mellitus Examination: Pallor present Facial swelling Weight: 30 kg Treatment: Dr. Shah prescribed Carcinosin 30C along with research-based homeopathic medicines for Nephrotic Syndrome. Follow-Up & Progress: 14th May 2012: Urine protein nil; facial swelling unchanged; frequent colds unchanged; weight 31 kg. Medicines adjusted. 31st July 2012: Urine protein nil over past two months; facial swelling reduced; colds slightly improved; no steroid use required during colds; appetite and pallor improved. 12th October 2012: Urine protein nil; facial swelling nearly resolved; frequency and intensity of colds reduced significantly. 7th February 2013: No facial swelling; urine protein consistently nil; colds now only once/month and mild. Outcome: The patient showed significant improvement, achieving sustained remission without steroids. His father reported that after 7 years of recurrent Nephrotic Syndrome with urine protein 4+, homeopathy at Life Force stabilized his son’s condition with urine protein always nil. The patient continues on homeopathic medications for further improvement.
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Case History
Master. Z.A.K. (Patient Identification Number: 18688) 12 years old male patient visited Life Force on 26/3/2012 for his complaints of Nephrotic Syndrome.
He was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome at 4 years of age. He would get a relapse atleast 3-4 times in a year which would last for 1-3 months with urine protein 4+ . The presenting symptoms would be swelling on the face and feet with weakness and giddiness. The episode would be associated with ascites and every time he had to be hospitalised for the same.
His recent episode was in January 2012 with swelling of body and ascites which was treated with heavy dose of corticosteriods which was now in a resolving stage. When he visited the clinic his urine protein was 2+. He had stopped steriods since 1 month. He would get frequent attacks of cold and cough atleast 4-5 times in a month. During every attack of cold and cough his urine protein count would increase.
He was lean, thin with wheatish in complexion. His diet consisted of both vegeterian and non vegetarian food. His appetite was normal, he had special craving for sweets. He had profuse perspiration especially on forehead and back which had offensive odor. Thermally he preffered hot weather more. His bowels were regular.
He was studying in 6th std in St. George Convent High School. His father had a small business of trading electrical appliances and mother was a housewife. He had a younger brother.
Mast. Z.A.K. was short tempered in nature, would easily burst out on small issues and than cry for 15- 20 minutes which would make him comfortable. He was very fussy in keeping his things and at times very destructive. He had a fear of darkness He was also very sympathetic, always like to help his orphan friend, loved pets alot would give them food and care for them. Otherwise he was very jovial in nature and would easily mix with others.
In his family, his father had allergy and mother had history of Pulmonary Koch's and his grandfather from both paternal and maternal side had a history of Diabetes Mellitus. On examination, he had pallor with swelling on face and his weight was 30 kgs.
His case was studied in detail by Dr. Shah and he was prescribed Carcinosin 30 along with research based medicines for Nephrotic Syndrome.
First followup
After 2 months, he reported on 14th May 2012, his urine protein on 9/5/12 was nil although the facial swelling was same. His frequency of colds was also almost the same. His weight was 31 kgs. Dr. Shah made changes in his medicines and 2 months medicines was prescribed for him.
Second followup
On 31st July 2012, his symptoms were about 30% better. His facial swelling had reduced and in last two months his urine protein was nil. However, his frequency of cold was 10% better but the positive thing was during every episode of cold and cough, there was protein loss but after starting with the homeopathic medicines the urine protein loss was always nil and there was no need for steriod this time. On general basis also, his appetite had improved. Skin pallor was also nil. His feedback was studied in detail by Dr. Shah and he was prescribed further 2 months medicines.
Third followup
On 12th October 2012, his health was much better, the urine protein was nil. Facial swelling was almost gone. The frequency of colds had reduced, there was only a single episode of cold in the last 2 months and the intensity of colds was also very mild.
Fourth followup
On 7th February 2013 he reported with his parents. Since several months his urine protein was always nil. There was no facial swelling. His frequent colds attacks had also reduced, now it was only once in a month and that too short lasting.
Father's positive feedback
His father was very happy with the results, he has mentioned in his testimonial that for 7 years his son was suffering and every time his urine protein was 4 + but after starting with Homeopathy at Life Force his urine protein was always nil and the patient never again required steriods.
He is still on medications for further improvement in his condition.
