Case History A 5 years old cute little boy, Master. V. S. (PIN 29857) sent online a questionnaire on 26th September 2016. He was suffering from the complaints of nephrotic syndrome. He suffered from the first episode before 2 years; the second was in August 2015, and the third episode occurred in August 2016. The […]
Remarkable Recovery of a 5-Year-Old Boy from Nephrotic Syndrome with Homeopathy
Master V. S., a 5-year-old boy (PIN: 29857), submitted an online questionnaire on 26th September 2016. He had been suffering from nephrotic syndrome, with his first episode occurring around the age of 3, the second in August 2015, and the third in August 2016. Each episode was characterized by swelling of the face, eyes, abdomen, testicles, and legs, accompanied by severe cough and cold. These episodes were managed with oral steroids. He was described as a very happy and active child, though he experienced mood swings while on steroids. He had an average appetite and was studying in nursery. Family History: Paternal grandparents: Cancer Maternal grandfather: Diabetes and arthritis Mother: Underactive thyroid Psychosocial History: After the birth of his sibling, he became slightly insecure but did not display any aggressive behavior. Treatment and Follow-Up: Dr. Shah evaluated his case in detail and prescribed research-based homeopathic medicines for nephrotic syndrome. 24th November 2016 (2 months after starting treatment): No complaints reported. 8th December 2016: Had one episode of cold two weeks prior, which resolved on its own. Previously, he would experience nephrotic relapses every June and sometimes more than once a year. After starting treatment, no relapses occurred. His stamina increased, and frequent coughs and colds reduced. February 2017: No episodes reported since treatment initiation. 4th April 2017: Mother reported ~80% improvement in nephrotic syndrome symptoms and immunity. Patient remained relapse-free and was on a low steroid dose until 24th March 2017. 7th June 2017: No relapse observed; off steroids for 2 months. 5th August 2017: No relapse; off steroids for 4 months. 5th April 2018 (latest follow-up): No relapses experienced; urine protein levels were negative. Outcome: The patient achieved a remarkable recovery from nephrotic syndrome with well-chosen homeopathic treatment and consistent follow-up. Long-term adherence to treatment, even in the absence of relapses, contributed significantly to maintaining health and preventing steroid dependency. Conclusion: This case highlights the potential of individualized homeopathic remedies to support sustained recovery in pediatric nephrotic syndrome, enhancing immunity and overall well-being while minimizing reliance on steroids.
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Case History
A 5 years old cute little boy, Master. V. S. (PIN 29857) sent online a questionnaire on 26th September 2016. He was suffering from the complaints of nephrotic syndrome. He suffered from the first episode before 2 years; the second was in August 2015, and the third episode occurred in August 2016. The episode used to start with the swelling on the face, swelling around the eyes, abdomen, testicles, and legs, and severe cough and cold. All these episodes were managed by oral steroid courses. He was a very happy and active child. He used to get mood swings while on steroids.
He had an average appetite.
He was studying in the nursery.
His paternal grandfather and grandmother were suffering from cancer. His maternal grandfather was suffering from diabetes and arthritis. His mother was suffering from an underactive thyroid.
He was a very happy and active child. He used to get a lot of mood swings while on steroids. After the birth of the second child i.e. his sibling, he used to turn a bit insecure but does not harm the little one.
His case details were studied by Dr. Shah in detail, and he was prescribed research-based medicines for nephrotic syndrome.
He reported after 2 months on 24th November 2016 with no complaints.
First followup
Later, he came for the follow-up on 8th December 2016. He had suffered 2 weeks ago with one episode of cold which got better on its own. Prior to the start of this treatment, he used to get the relapse of Nephrotic syndrome every June and, sometimes, for more than once a year. After starting this treatment, he didn’t suffer a single relapse till now. His stamina had increased, and he didn’t suffer from a cough and cold that frequently. He was off the steroids since September 2017. Since September, his urine protein levels had been well below the required mark.
Second followup
He reported on 5th Feb. 2017 and reported that he suffered no episode since the treatment started.
Third followup
His mother sent feedback over the phone on 4th April 2017 that the patient’s condition was much better. Quantitatively, his improvement in the relief from Nephrotic syndrome was about 80%. His mother also reported that his immunity had improved by 80%. He had no relapses. However, he was on a low dosage of steroids until 24th of March 2017. From the 25th March, he had stopped taking the steroids.
Fourth followup
Later, he came for the follow-up on 7th June 2017. No relapse of the Nephrotic syndrome was observed. He was off the steroids for 2 months.
Fifth followup
Parents of the patient reported on 5th August 2017 that no relapse of the Nephrotic syndrome was observed. He was off the steroids for 4 months.
Sixth followup
Latest follow-up was given on 5th April 2018. The parents of the patient reported that no relapse was experienced since the start of this treatment. Urine protein levels were negative.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the fact that a well-chosen homeopathic remedy and regular follow-ups can promote a remarkable recovery from the nephrotic syndrome in the patient’s condition. In this case, parents continued to take a long-term treatment for their child, even in the absence of relapses, which helped the patient to obtain great results.
