A four-year-old child (Patient ID: 54671) came to Life Force Homeopathy in Pimpri and began treatment for nephrotic syndrome in May 2024. Interestingly, by the time treatment started, the child had already been without symptoms since March 2024. Looking back, the trouble had started in December 2023. For about three months, the child experienced swelling […]
Remarkable Recovery in a Four-Year-Old With Nephrotic Syndrome After Starting Homeopathic Treatment
A four-year-old child (Patient ID: 54671) visited Life Force Homeopathy, Pimpri, in May 2024 for the management of nephrotic syndrome. By the time treatment commenced, the child had already been symptom-free for two months, yet had a recent history of a typical nephrotic relapse phase beginning in December 2023. Initial Presentation (Before Starting Homeopathy) From December 2023 to March 2024, the child suffered from: Facial and ankle swelling Significant proteinuria (2+ to 3+) Dependency on steroids—Omnacortil 25 mg/day (10 mg morning, 5 mg afternoon, 10 mg night) A 24-hour urine protein test before starting homeopathic management revealed no active protein loss. However, the child had: A long-standing history of recurrent colds and coughs since age one Low body weight at 11 kg Persistent puffiness around the eyes Investigations USG (23.12.2023): Grade I medical renal disease Minimal cystitis Urine Protein Trend (Spot Tests): 08.06.2024: 737.5 mg/dL 22.11.2024: 34.76 mg/dL (Creatinine: 160.13 mg/dL) 26.12.2024: 28.76 mg/dL (Creatinine: 147.50 mg/dL) 05.03.2025: 17 mg/dL (Creatinine: 122.70 mg/dL) 07.04.2025: 14 mg/dL (Creatinine: 66.40 mg/dL) Treatment Approach The case was reviewed in detail, and Dr. Rajesh Shah prescribed individualized homeopathic medicines along with dietary guidance. Conventional medicines continued initially in tapering doses. Follow-Up Timeline 1st Follow-up (26.07.2024) A relapse occurred in June 2024, lasting 25 days. Puffy eyes and high urine protein noted. Required conventional therapy: Omnacortil 20 mg × 10 days Then alternate days × 10 days Then 22.5 mg × 5 days 3–4 mild episodes of cough and cold Weight increased to 14 kg No frothy urine 2nd Follow-up (26.09.2024) Patient improving Steroids in tapering Urine protein negative for a week 3rd Follow-up (29.11.2024) Stable with no relapse Urine protein: 34.76 mg/dL (22.11.2024) On tapering Omnacortil (10 mg OD alternate days × 15 days) Mycophenolate mofetil 250 mg BD continued No swelling; no colds since September Weight improved to 15.7 kg 4th Follow-up (12.01.2025) Child asymptomatic Urine protein: 28.76 mg/dL, creatinine 147.50 mg/dL Protein/creatinine ratio 0.19 (normal) Further steroid tapering (7.5 mg OD alternate days × 10 days) Mofetyl continued 5th Follow-up (05.03.2025) No swelling, no relapse Urine protein reduced to 17 mg/dL On Omnacortil 5 mg OD alternate days Mofetyl 250 mg BD continued Weight: 16 kg Final Follow-up (19.04.2025) No swelling, eyes normal Urine protein: 14 mg/dL Omnacortil stopped for 15 days Weight maintained at 16 kg No relapse Continued only on Mofetyl 250 mg BD Conclusion This case highlights how integrated homeopathic management can support children with nephrotic syndrome, helping reduce relapse frequency while improving immunity and overall health. Under individualized homeopathic treatment from Dr. Rajesh Shah, the child experienced: Steady reduction in urine protein levels Complete resolution of swelling No relapses after June 2024 Successful tapering and discontinuation of steroids Improved weight and immunity Homeopathy, when used alongside conventional treatment as required, can offer safe, holistic, and long-term support in managing nephrotic syndrome in children.
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A four-year-old child (Patient ID: 54671) came to Life Force Homeopathy in Pimpri and began treatment for nephrotic syndrome in May 2024. Interestingly, by the time treatment started, the child had already been without symptoms since March 2024. Looking back, the trouble had started in December 2023. For about three months, the child experienced swelling on the face and ankles and tested positive for significant protein loss in the urine, often showing 2+ to 3+ levels. During this period, the child was dependent on steroid medication and was taking Omnacortil (a form of prednisolone), with a total daily dose of 25 mg divided as 10 mg in the morning, 5 mg in the afternoon, and 10 mg at night.
Just before starting homeopathic care, a 24-hour urine protein test was conducted and, encouragingly, showed no protein loss. The child also had a long-standing tendency to catch colds and coughs frequently since the age of one, which had weakened immunity. At the time of beginning treatment, the child weighed 11 kg and still had puffiness around the eyes.
Investigations:
USG done on 23.12.2023 revealed:
Impression:
Grade I medical renal disease and minimal changes of cystitis.
Albumin in Urine (Date Wise):
Date: 08.06.2024 – Urine protein: 737.5 mg/dL
Date: 22.11.2024 – Urine protein: 34.76 mg/dL, Urine creatinine: 160.13 mg/dL
Date: 26.12.2024 – Urine protein: 28.76 mg/dL, Urine creatinine: 147.50 mg/dL
Date: 05.03.2025 – Urine protein: 17 mg/dL, Urine creatinine: 122.70 mg/dL
Date: 07.04.2025 – Urine protein: 14 mg/dL, Urine creatinine: 66.40 mg/dL
Medication History:
Tab. Omnacortil 25 mg TDS (10 mg–5 mg–10 mg) (Prednisolone 25 mg) was given from December 2023 to March 2024.
Her case was studied in detail, and, as per the case need, Dr. Rajesh Shah prescribed the medicines, individually specific to her, and diet was also discussed and shared.
First Followup
The first follow-up was done on 26/07/2024. A relapse was observed in June 2024 with puffy eyes and raised urine protein. The relapse lasted for 25 days in June 2024. The urine protein spot was positive. She took conventional treatment—Tab. Omnacortil 20 mg for 10 days, then on alternate days for the next 10 days, and then Tab. Omnacortil 22.5 mg for 5 days. She had 3–4 episodes of mild cough and coryza after the first prescription. For two months, she has not taken any conventional medicine for the same. Her weight had increased to 14 kg, and puffy eyes were present during the relapse. There were no other symptoms like frothy urine.
Second follow-up
The second follow-up was done on 26/09/2024. She was doing better with conventional medicines and is now in tapering order. Urine protein was negative for a week.
Third follow-up
The third follow-up was done on 29.11.2024. The patient was stable, and no relapse was noticed. Urine protein was 34.76 mg/dL and urine creatinine was 160.13 mg/dL on 22.11.2024. Conventional treatment was continued in a tapering manner. She was currently on Omnacortil 10 mg OD every alternate day for 15 days. Before that, she was taking Omnacortil 15 mg OD on alternate days for 1 month. Tab. Mofetyl 250 mg BD was continued. Swelling on the face was absent. No episode of cough and cold had occurred since September 2024. Her weight was 15.7 kg, and no episode of puffy eyes had been present for the last two months.
Fourth follow-up
The fourth follow-up was taken on 12/01/2025. Symptoms were narrated by the patient''''s father. There were no symptoms of any swelling over the face or under the eyes, and no symptoms while passing urine. The patient was stable. Urine protein was 28.76 mg/dL, and urine creatinine was 147.50 mg/dL. The protein/creatinine ratio was 0.19 (0–0.2), as per the test done on 26.12.2024. Conventional treatment was continued in a tapering manner. She was currently on Omnacortil 7.5 mg OD every alternate day for 10 days. Before that, she was taking Omnacortil 10 mg and 15 mg OD on alternate days for 1 month. Tab. Mofetyl 250 mg BD was continued.
Fifth follow-up
The fifth follow-up was taken on 05/03/2025. No symptoms of swelling over the face or under the eyes were observed. Urine protein was 17 mg/dL, as done on 05/03/2025, which had reduced as compared to the last follow-up. She was on conventional treatment, continued in a tapering manner. She was currently on Omnacortil 5 mg OD every alternate day for 1 month. Before that, she had been taking Omnacortil 7.5 mg, 10 mg, and 15 mg OD every alternate day for 1 month. Tab. Mofetyl 250 mg BD was continued. Her weight was 16 kg, as narrated by the father. No relapse was present.
Sixth followup
The last follow-up was taken on 19/04/2025. There was no swelling over the face or eyes. Urine protein was 14 mg/dL, as done on 07/04/2025. Omnacortil 5 mg had been stopped for the past 15 days. Her weight was 16 kg. There was no relapse. She was on conventional treatment—Tab. Mofetyl 250 mg BD (mycophenolate mofetil).
Conclusion:
This case shows that homeopathy works excellently even in difficult cases like that of nephrotic syndrome. Homeopathic medicines work holistically, improving the immune system and giving wonderful results in treating children, as well as helping them taper off steroid medications. Homeopathy is highly effective in treating nephrotic syndrome successfully and safely without any side effects.
