Mrs. P. S. visited our clinic on 8th October 2007 from Bangalore. Her Patient Identification Number is 8336. She was a homemaker, 30 years old, and the mother of 2 daughters. She had delivered her 2nd daughter 3.5 months back. She had started with Urticaria and angioedema complaints a month after the delivery. She would […]
Post-pregnancy urticaria and angioedema relieved with tailored homeopathy
A 30 year old homemaker developed urticaria and angioedema shortly after childbirth, with itchy rashes and lip swelling triggered by food, heat, and sun exposure. Antihistamines gave inadequate relief and daily life became stressful. After a detailed assessment of physical symptoms, emotional state, family setup, and hormonal changes, Dr Shah prescribed individualized homeopathic medicines. Follow ups showed steady reduction in rash intensity, complete resolution of swelling, and freedom from antihistamines, allowing her to eat comfortably and resume normal family life.
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Mrs. P. S. visited our clinic on 8th October 2007 from Bangalore. Her Patient Identification Number is 8336. She was a homemaker, 30 years old, and the mother of 2 daughters. She had delivered her 2nd daughter 3.5 months back. She had started with Urticaria and angioedema complaints a month after the delivery. She would get rashes 1 – 2 times a week with itching all over the body. Her upper lip and palms were swollen when she visited. She had taken a cetirizine tablet, but it did not relieve her.
She was vegetarian by choice. Her appetite was average. She liked spicy and salty food. She was sensitive to warm temperature. Her thirst was average. There were no complaints with sleep, bowels, urine, and menses.
She was a commerce graduate, running a nursery. Due to pregnancy she had become a housewife.
She was staying in a joint family with her in laws. Her husband was a Chartered Accountant. Her elder daughter was 3.5 years old and younger daughter was 3.5 months old.
She was cheerful and loquacious. Her husband was friendly and particular about hygiene and cleanliness. He would travel due to work reasons. She would express anger by keeping quiet for 1 – 2 days and not talking to the person. Her temper would get out of control, 'not occasionally', and she would hit her children. She would later weep. She was an anxious parent regarding her children's health.
Her father, paternal grandfather, and aunt were suffering from diabetes. Her maternal grandmother was suffering from hypothyroidism and osteoarthritis.
Her case details were studied by Dr. Shah, and she was prescribed Natrum Muriaticum 200c two doses along with research-based medicine.
Follow-ups:-
First follow-up:
She reported on 18th November with mild improvement in the initial month. It had been stable until last week. She was taking an antihistamine, which was stopped 10 days ago. The rashes were less intense than before. The rashes would be triggered after lunch, dinner, and by the sun and heat. She had been very irritated with these rashes, as they would be triggered by anything she ate. She had become indifferent to her family. Dr. Shah reviewed her case and prescribed Sepia 200c two doses along with the research-based medicines.
Final follow-up:
She reported on 9th January, 2008, with significant relief in her rashes. She would get occasional and mild rashes. There was no angioedema. She did not require taking cetirizine tablets. She could now eat peacefully without worrying about her rashes. She was asked to stop the treatment after a while as her Urticaria had recovered.
