A Case of Urticaria in a 12-Year-Old Boy
A 12-year-old boy (Patient ID: 55528) visited Life Force Homeopathy in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, on September 4, 2024, accompanied by his anxious parents. His young face was suggestive of weariness and discomfort from battling the persistent symptoms of Urticaria. He had been dealing with a flare-up of papular, erythematous rashes on his face, hands, neck, back, chest, and abdomen for months. His skin became a battlefield as each outbreak brought with it excruciating burning, itching, and redness. The episodes had been so intense that they had left him emotionally and physically exhausted.
The parents mentioned that he had been prescribed steroids for a week in August 2024, which initially provided relief. For around 10 days, his skin was calm, and the eruptions vanished. But this peace was short-lived. The symptoms returned with a fury, leaving his parents more worried and desperate for a sustainable solution.
The boy's condition wasn't just limited to the rash. Twice, his eyes had swollen alarmingly, adding to his discomfort. His entire body itched incessantly, and the burning from the urticarial rashes felt like his skin was on fire. Conventional treatments seemed like a temporary fix at best, with relapses becoming all too frequent. At Life Force, the family shared their hopes for a holistic approach that would address the root cause of his Urticaria, offering him lasting relief without any side effects.
The genetic predisposition was noted since the child’s father described having the same complaints emphasizing a hereditary trait.
Physical generals:
The patient had average meals—three times/day—craved salty things, especially dal-paani, and had a thirst of three liters/day. Thermally, the child was hot, and there were no complaints about stools and micturition. The patient's complexion was fair, with pinkish nails.
Mental generals:
Mentally the patient was happy, obedient, and calm.
Based on the case evaluation Dr.Shah prescribed his constitutional remedy.
Follow-ups:
During his first follow-up on 14 October 2024, significant positive changes were appreciated. The parents informed us that, there was no major episode of Urticaria for almost 5 weeks after starting the Homoeopathic treatment. Also, they mentioned of not giving antihistamines or steroids during the above-mentioned period.
During his second follow-up on 26 November 2024, there was no single episode of Urticaria for almost 4 months period which meant that the child was 100% better and completely free of Urticaria episodes. The parents were happy that he was free from the annoying condition.
Conclusion:
This case underscores the efficacy of Homeopathy in treating autoimmune allergic conditions like Urticaria without relying on antihistamines and steroids. A homoeopathic medicine helps correct immune functions without suppressing immunity.
- Case study written by Dr.Shreya Hedaoo, Associate doctor to Dr.Rajesh Shah, MD(Hom)