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Homoeopathy & Mental Retardation

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Homoeopathy & Mental Retardation

Mental retardation is recently named as ‘Intellectual disability’, is a neurodevelopmental disorder impairing the intellectual faculties and adaptive functioning of the individual. About 2-3% of the population suffers from this condition.

Mental retardation is not a disease by itself but can be resultant of another disease process. Yet in most cases the cause is not known. Other known causes are, familial, genetic syndromes, intra uterine infections, maternal alcoholism, metal poisoning, accidents, malnutrition, hypothyroidism, iodine deficiency etc.

Mental retardation is mild in most cases, yet in some it could be moderate, severe or profound. It is generally diagnosed before age 8-10. The intelligence quotient in a retarted child is below 70. Overall functioning of the child is affected as per the degree of severity making him dependent on others for the activities of daily living. Speech and language development is compromised making communication difficult. A child with mental retardation may have physical, social, academic, and personal difficulties leading to emotional and behavioural problems.

Although a lot has changed in the attitude of the society towards mentally retarded, there is a much to be done for individual cases. Mentally retarded need to be given patience and acceptance by their families and the society. Psychosocial, Behavioural, cognitive- behavioural and family therapies are usually needed from early life to assist in the child’s development.

Homoeopathy is a great supportive treatment modality in cases of Mental retardation. Homoeopathy treats every child individually, focusing on the problem areas of that child. Homoeopathy treats associated physical and emotional problems so that overall health of the child is improved. Homoeopathic medicines help in resolving negative traits and patterns of behaviour, assisting other therapies in action.

Dr. Navin Pawaskar,
Director,
JIMS Healthcare.

Role of Homoeopathy in Growth retardation

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Role of Homoeopathy in Growth retardation

Normal growth and development are the cornerstones of health of a child. They encompass the physical, mental, emotional and social dimensions.

Growth and development occur in phases and have peculiar pace and characteristics. They are quantitative and qualitative; specific and general. Growth and development exhibit a range like other parameters of assessment of health do. Anything within the range is considered as normal and outside the range is abnormal. Hence, growth and development are assessed by comparison with the average, yet every child has a unique pattern.

Impairment of growth has far reaching consequences on a child’s future. It is important to investigate the cause of growth retardation and treat it on time. Numerous causes such as, genetic abnormalities, malnutrition and deficiencies, exposure to toxins and radiation, infectious diseases, endocrine diseases, pituitary tumours, emotional and constitutional factors affect the normal growth of the child. It is important to investigate the cause of growth retardation and treat it on time.

A homeopathic physician often encounters complaints of retarded growth in paediatric practice. Most cases are constitutional type and are unexplained in nature. Homoeopathy defines disease not merely as a symptom complex, but as a deviation of state of health of the mind, body and spirit. Homoeopathy individualises the patient and analyses the disease by its characteristic pattern. Hence homeopathic treatment is customised, best suited medicine is given to each patient which brings about a cure. Under the right homeopathic treatment, all round development of the child occurs.

Dr. Navin Pawaskar,
Director,
JIMS Healthcare.

Scope of Homoeopathy in Evening Colic

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Scope of Homoeopathy in Evening Colic

Colic is characterised by episodes of spasmodic abdominal pain with severe crying. Colic generally occurs in infants below 3 months age. Colic episodes generally occur in the late afternoon or evening.

Colic is characterised by sudden and severe crying which may go on for indefinite period of time, till the child is exhausted. There is often a distention of abdomen and peri-oral pallor or congestion. Colic may be relieved by passage of flatus or stools. Several factors are known to cause the colic, such as abnormal patterns of feeding, overfeeding, wrong position of feeding, excessive gulping of air, ingestion of food high in carbohydrates by the mother, and emotional disturbances in the environment like anxiety, anger or excitement. Some times the cause can be serious such as peritonitis or intestinal obstruction.

A colic episode is usually distressing and exhausting to the parents and the child both. It may require hospitalisation in severe cases. Nothing seems to help the episodes greatly and in certain susceptible children it keeps recurring.

Homoeopathy has excellent scope in management of colic. There are numerous remedies suitable for different presentations of colic. There are medicines which cover all the causative factors, emotional, physical and pathological. Carbo Veg, Chamomilla, Cina, Colocynth, Dioscoria, Lycopodium, Mag Phos, Nux Vomica, Opium, Plumbum, Staphysagria are some of the remedies which can be used to treat colic episodes.

Homeopathic remedies afford a quicker and longer lasting relief in these cases than other conventional treatments. Hence it should be offered in all cases.

Dr. Navin Pawaskar,
Director,
JIMS Healthcare.

Homoeopathy & Eruptive fevers

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Homoeopathy & Eruptive fevers

Eruptive fever refers to an entity where there is a skin eruption associated or as a resultant of fever. Eruptive fevers are common diseases of the childhood. Eruptive fevers could be infective, allergic or autoimmune in origin. They may vary from mild to severe in intensity and may prove to be benign or life threatening conditions.

Viral infections are the commonest causes of eruptive fever. Chicken pox, measles, rubella, dengue, herpez zoster, infections mononucleosis are viral diseases showing high prevalence. Whereas, Scarlet fever, erysipelas, typhoid, typhus are the diseases caused by bacterial infections.

Most viral infections are highly contagious. They occur in epidemics and are mainly treated with supportive measures. Occasionally eruptive fever gives rise to serious life threatening complications. Pregnant women, infants, older adults, diabetics and immunocompromised people are at a high risk of these complications. Pneumonia, kidney and heart affection, dehydration, brain infection, bleeding, infection of the newborn are some of them.

Homoeopathy has an excellent scope in management of eruptive fevers of various aetiologies. Homoeopathy acts to augment the host immunity which allows the sick child to combat the disease process. Homoeopathy acts very well in individual cases as well as for masses in epidemics. During an epidemic, indicated medicine administered to non- infected individuals confers immunity against the offending agent.

Only a few doses of the correctly chosen homeopathic remedy are needed to restore order in the sick child. Homeopathic remedy shortens duration of the illness, relieves the suffering, and prevents complications. Homoeopathy also treats complications such as pneumonia, heart and kidney affections, haemorrhage etc.

Homoeopathy is a blessing for a child with eruptive fever.

Dr. Navin Pawaskar,
Director,
JIMS Healthcare.

Role of Homoeopathy in Diarrhoea

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Role of Homoeopathy in Diarrhoea

Diarrhoea is a common disease of childhood. Diarrhoea has various causes in a child. Overfeeding or malnutrition, indigestion, infection, food poisoning, ingestion of toxins, food allergies, autoimmune illnesses, chronic inflammatory states are some of the commonest causes of diarrhoea. Diarrhoea might be acute or chronic, self limiting or ongoing. It may be associated with other symptoms or present as solitary symptom.

In any case diarrhoea is distressing to the child and is a cause of concern for the parents. Diarrhoea may lead to serious complications such as dehydration, kidney failure, neurological symptoms such as seizures or paralysis. In some cases it may prove fatal if not treated promptly.

Number of times aetiology of diarrhoea is unclear in the beginning and the treatment is mainly supportive. Only a few cases require antibiotics. Severe cases require hospitalisation. In general prevention is better than cure as far as infections are concerned.

Maintenance of personal hygiene, good washing practices, providing clean water and fresh, well cooked, uncontaminated food are essential in preventing infections. Certain foods like, mushrooms, oysters, fish and meat should be ingested carefully. Only pasteurised milk should be consumed and outside food should be avoided.

A child with diarrhoea should be started with oral rehydration therapy at home if he is not vomiting. Sugar syrups or carbonated drinks should never be used for this purpose. Rather ORS should be started. Careful watch should be kept on temperature, urine output, activity and level of consciousness of the patient. A child with high grade fever, severe diarrhoea and vomiting, convulsions or limpness should be taken to the doctor immediately.

Homoeopathy is commonly used in the treatment of acute as well as chronic diarrhoea. Homoeopathy acts on the host factors to get rid of the disease. Hence infections are overcome by the body itself and allergic or autoimmune illnesses are cured without any immunosuppression. Homeopathic remedies act gently and rapidly without producing any side effects so that there are no lingering symptoms post treatment of diarrhoea.

Dr. Navin Pawaskar,
Director,
JIMS Healthcare.

Role of Homoeopathy in Cerebral palsy

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Role of Homoeopathy in Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders which mainly affect the motor functions of the brain. It is a fairly common disorder which could be mild to severe in presentation. Cerebral palsy could be caused due to various factors before, during or after labour. Antenatal infections, metabolic diseases, cerebral thrombo-emblism, birth asphyxia, low birth weight, prematurity are some of the major reasons causing cerebral palsy.

Stiffness or lack of tone in one or both upper and lower limbs, inability to walk, abnormal gross and fine motor activities, epilepsy, visual, speech, hearing abnormalities and near normal to subnormal intellect are the main presentation of cerebral palsy. Some children might even have mental retardation.

Cerebral palsy is extremely difficult to treat, requiring multiple interventions such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, behavioural therapy, counselling and occasionally surgery. Treatment is usually long term and requires patience and persistence. Success rates of the above interventions in different patients are highly variable.

Homoeopathy has been found helpful in cases of cerebral palsy. Despite having common features, all cases have distinct symptoms different from other cases. The child is not just a case, but has his own emotional and physical make up as well as needs. Homoeopathy studies each case individually and best suited medicines are given to the patient.

By stimulating neuroplasticity, homoeopathy effects favourable changes in the damaged brain of cerebral palsy. Homeopathic treatment helps in controlling epilepsy, assists in development of speech and hearing, augments the intellectual and physical growth and helps in functional improvement of the child over a period of time.

It has been seen that homeopathic treatment improves the quality and speed of recovery when given along with the other supportive therapies. Hence, homeopathy should be offered to patients of cerebral palsy for better prognosis.

Dr. Navin Pawaskar,
Director,
JIMS Healthcare.

Scope of Homoeopathy in Breath holding spells

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Scope of Homoeopathy in Breath holding spells

‘Breath holding spells’ is a type of disruptive behaviour disorder. Breath holding spells are generally benign disorders which disappear with increasing age and careful handling of the child. This behaviour is produced by the child in an attempt to control the surroundings and to affirm his will as against his parents. Often families and parents of such children are disturbed and children themselves exhibit poor behavioural patterns.

Breath holding spells present as sudden cessation of breathing with unconsciousness, fits, and abnormal postures which is frightening to the parents and onlookers. Most parents react either by fear or by anger and frustration which in turn aggravate the behaviour. If not treated well, the child may suffer from conduct disorders or mood disorders or juvenile delinquent disorders at a later age.

Homoeopathy offers an excellent scope in treatment of breath holding spells along with counselling and psychotherapy. Homeopathic medicines can be used for the child as well as parents. Homoeopathic treatment cures the condition and also helps prevent development of any further psychiatric illnesses.

Homeopathic case taking involves patient listening which is helpful to the child as well as the parents. Every patient is treated as an unique individual and not as a diagnosis. Certain remedies like Chamomilla, Cicuta, Cina, Colocynth, Moschus, Nux vomica, Opium, Plumbum, and such can be used to treat the acute episodes whereas, deeper acting remedies help in healing of chronic emotional conflicts, and in cases where psychiatric illnesses run in the families.

Hence, Homoeopathy is a very good modality of treatment for Breath holding spells.

Dr. Navin Pawaskar,
Director,
JIMS Healthcare.

Importance of Breast Feeding for the Baby

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JIMS HMCH
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Importance of Breast Feeding for the Baby

Nutrition is the most important aspect of care of a newborn and the infant, and breast milk is best suited for this purpose. Breast feeding is extremely important for physiological as well as emotional wellbeing of the infant and the mother.

Breast milk is an unique combination of essential proteins, fats, milk sugar, calcium, iron and vitamin D. Breast milk is special because it carries immunoglobulins and IgA from the mother, which provide immunity to the infant against number of life threatening infections. It also protects the child in future from chronic allergic and infective illnesses. Breast feeding allows the mother and the child to bond emotionally. Breast feeding helps the mother to return to pre pregnancy state, ensures emotional wellbeing and provides natural contraception in a few cases.

Although of paramount importance, breast feeding is a challenge to many. Right from psychological factors to physical ones, many difficulties may arise in the process of breast feeding.

Inexperience, irritability, anxiety or post partum depression in the mother, lack of or absent breast milk, altered taste of the milk, cracked or inverted nipples, mastitis and breast abscess are some of the maternal factors which hinder breast feeding. Similarly, prematurity, ineffective sucking, intolerance of milk, diarrhoea, oral thrush are some of the infant factors which affect breast feeding. Breast feeding is contraindicated in certain infective illnesses of the mother.

Homoeopathy offers excellent remedies for all the conditions hindering effective breast feeding. Homoeopathy is fast, gentle and has no adverse effects, hence can be administered safely to the mother and the baby. Homeopathic medicines are not secreted in the breast milk and hence, do not cause any toxic effects on the suckling .SaccharumLactis, a homeopathic preparation which is extracted from milk, can be used as an alternative nutrition for babies who are not nursed or in whom breast feeding is contraindicated. Hence homoeopathy is undoubtedly the best modality of treatment in problems of breast feeding.

Dr. Navin Pawaskar,
Director,
JIMS Healthcare.

Autism & Homoeopathy

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Autism & Homoeopathy

Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder which is severely disabling and equally difficult to understand and treat. Autism is not known to have a definite cause, but it is considered to occur due to malfunctioning of certain areas of the brain. It is postulated that heredity and genetic factors could also be contributing in causing autism.

Autism is earliest apparent by age 2 but most cases are diagnosed after 2 years or even later. In this disorder, the child’s social responsiveness is severely limited, language development is either absent or is deficient, motor skills are delayed, and an obsession with repetitive and same conditions or activities is there. They may have poor to average to good intellectual capabilities. An autistic child may also have problems sleeping and may not get toilet trained. They show irritability and aggressive behaviour in some cases.

The above mentioned symptoms make it impossible for an autistic child to perform adequately or lead a normal life. Having an autistic child in the family is a source of constant stress and frustration which may make other’s lives dysfunctional too.

Behavioural therapy is useful in many cases when used consistently, yet there is a huge scope for better modalities of treatment supporting the cause. Homoeopathy has been used in many cases of autism and is found to be effective. Homeopathic physicians study the case in complete detail including the past and family history, reactions to vaccinations etc.

In cases treated successfully by homoeopathy, improvement in all areas of functioning is evident. There is a marked improvement in the emotional, social and scholastic performance of the child. There are also few instances of complete abatement of the symptoms with homeopathic treatment. The earlier the child is treated, better the prognosis. Hence, homoeopathy should be used in the treatment of autism.

Homoeopathy in Atopic Dermatitis

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Homoeopathy in Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a common skin condition of the children which is characterised by heightened sensitivity and reactivity of the skin. There are intense itching and eruptions on the skin which may lead to skin thickening and fibrosis in the long run. Patients with Atopic dermatitis often suffer from Urticaria and Asthma.

There are no known causes of Atopic Dermatitis, except that it occurs due to malfunctioning of the immune system and is influenced by genetic inheritance. It starts as early as the first year of life and is extremely distressing. The condition may resolve in some but in many cases it increases and persists into the adulthood. When associated with asthma and urticaria, it is usually extensive and severe.

There are eruptions mainly on the face, scalp and limbs with severe itching and dryness of the skin. A patient with atopic dermatitis is prone to repeated infections of the skin which could be bacterial, viral or fungal. Usually there are multiple allergies requiring extreme care and restrictions. It is susceptible to flare ups due to even slight changes in the environment, or patients physical or mental conditions. Stress and emotions are known to aggravate the condition.

Atopic dermatitis is difficult to treat and requires multi-prong approach in modern medicine. Medications used topically and systemically have significant side effects with relapses after the treatment is discontinued.

Homoeopathy individualises and treats patients based on detailed case taking and analysis. Patient’s past and family history are studied to understand the hereditary factors and disease tendencies which helps to cure at deeper level. Homoeopathic medicines chosen carefully thus help the patient to self heal, especially when no known cause is found to give rise to the disease condition. Homoeopathy has no side effects or adverse reactions. Homeopathic treatment is not local, symptomatic or temporary.

In experience of many patients and doctors, Homeopathy cures atopic dermatitis in the most gentle and permanent manner.

Dr. Navin Pawaskar,
Director,
JIMS Healthcare.

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