An Expectational Recovery Of a 5-Year-Old Steroid-Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome Patient At Life Force

A 5-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh, Mr. S.G. (PIN: 37354) visited Life Force on 11th July 2018 for the treatment of his complaint of nephrotic syndrome.
He was suffering from Nephrotic syndrome for the last 2 years. The parents of the patient reported the case history in detail. The patient presented with swelling on the face once in 2-3 months that would persist for 2 hours. He would suffer from acute cold and fever once in 1.5 months and would get better after the use of antibiotics for a week. His relapse of Nephrotic syndrome would get triggered by acute colds. Also, the child had complaints of frothy urine. On investigation, it was found that albumin was present in his urine. The patient was steroid-dependent and used to take T. Wysolone 25 mg on alternate days during episodes

Physical Generals:

He was a lean child having an average appetite, thirst, and refreshing sleep. He craved sweets and sour foods. He was not fond of having spicy food and fruits. Thermally, he was a chilly patient.

Psychological and Family Make-Up:

The patient was a Kindergarten student and was staying in a nuclear family. His father had an Imitation Jewelry business for 10 years. His mother was a homemaker. The patient had a younger brother who was 3 years old. Parents reported that the patient was obstinate, irritable, and, when angry, would become violent and throw things. He would keep fighting with his younger brother.

Self and Family’s Medical History:

He never had any other major illnesses in the past. Both his paternal and maternal grandfathers were having diabetes mellitus. 

At Life Force:

After a detailed analysis of the case, Dr. Shah prescribed research-based homeopathic medicines to the patient. He also advised the patient to do the necessary investigation. The patient was also advised on some dietary tips to follow.

Follow-Ups:
 On the follow-up on 10th October 2018, the patient’s father updated the feedback. The patient was improving with the medicines. There was no albumin in the urine now. There was no relapse affecting him for the past few months. The frequency of acute colds had reduced.

On 23rd August 2019, the parents of the patient reported that he was further better. There was no relapse affecting him for the past few months. Also, he has reduced the dosage of steroids. His urine protein was nil currently.

On 22nd July 2020, the parents reported the occurrence of the recent episode in the last 12-15 days and the presence of urine protein traces. A/F stomach infection was better with conventional medicine.

On 5th January 2021, his parents reported that he was completely off the steroids for the last 20 days; and, even after stopping the steroids, no acute episodes had affected the patient.

On 1st June 2021, the parents of the patient updated that the child experienced a severe relapse 25 days back. During the relapse, his urine protein was 2+ with dipstick, and swelling of the eyes was present but no steroids were given. The patient was given LF medicines 5 times a day for almost 20 days and the relapse subsided.

On 1st March 2022, parents updated the feedback. The patient was improving a lot with the medicines. Overall, the patient was better and had no relapse. The patient was improving with the medicines

During the recent follow-up on 1st July 2023, the patient was normal. He is completely off the steroids for the past two years and perfectly fine now. No episodes of the nephrotic syndrome had affected him. Occasional cold and cough were present but the disease did not relapse. His urine protein was nil. The child is completely fine now.

His parents thanked Dr. Shah and the whole Life Force team for treating their child to get rid of the steroids and their side effects. He is still under our treatment to get complete recovery. 

Conclusion:
 This case illustrates that homeopathy is highly effective in treating nephrotic syndrome successfully and safely without any side effects. Homeopathy also helps reduce and eliminates the dependency on steroids, thereby putting an end to the eventual long-term usage of steroids.
  

 - Written by Dr. Praisy B., Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah