Parents of 8 months child (Patient Identification Number 15537) visited Life Force on 21st February 2011 for the treatment of their child for the complaints of loss of appetite (Anorexia), Sleeplessness and Frequent Colds. The child had loss of appetite. He would have only few spoons full at a time and would be active for […]
Homeopathic care supported better sleep appetite and immunity in an 8 month old child
An 8-month-old child with poor appetite, disturbed sleep and frequent colds was evaluated at Life Force. With Dr. Shah’s individualized medicines and careful follow-ups, his feeding improved, sleep became deeper, and cold episodes reduced in duration and intensity. Over months, noticeable progress was seen in weight gain, overall comfort, and daily activity, offering steady developmental support.
Table of Contents
Parents of 8 months child (Patient Identification Number 15537) visited Life Force on 21st February 2011 for the treatment of their child for the complaints of loss of appetite (Anorexia), Sleeplessness and Frequent Colds.
The child had loss of appetite. He would have only few spoons full at a time and would be active for another 2-3 hours. His parents were very anxious as he was underweight.
He would not sleep much. He would sleep only for 6-7 hours in 24 hours and remain active throughout the day. There was no deep sleep. The child would get up with the slightest sound. The child would sleep for half an hour to one hour in the day time and then he would be overactive for another 2-3 hours. He would sleep in the night only for 4-5 hours.
He was also suffering from Frequent Cold. He would get this complaint mainly during weather changes. There was watery discharge from the nose with much sneezing. The colds would last for 7-8 days.
His appetite was diminished. His bowel and urination were normal. His milestones were normal.
His paternal and maternal grandmothers were Diabetic.
The child was playful. If he would demand for anything; it would be fulfilled at that time only otherwise he would take a long time to get pacified. His grasping power was very good. He would mingle easily with others.
Dr. Rajesh Shah studied his case in detail and prescribed his research based medicines along with his constitutional medicines Lycopodium 30 C for 1 month.
First follow-up:
After 1 month of medications his Anorexia and Sleeplessness slightly improved. Child’s sleep was sound.
Second follow-up:
After 3 months of medications his complaints were improving but at one point of time the condition were at a stand still and Dr. Shah made some necessary changes in his prescription.
Final follow-up:
After 6 months of medications there was much improvement noticed, all his complaints were better by 90%. The appetite had improved to a great extent and he had gained weight as well.
His sleep was also much better. He was sleeping for 10 -12 hours a day. His frequent cold also improved significantly. The duration and intensity of cold attacks were considerably reduced. Dr Shah has concluded the treatment and asked them to report as and when required.
