A male patient 76 years of age suffering from right side abdominal pain from loin to groin. After doing the abdominal ultrasonography it shows right nephrolithiasis (A 6.08 mm size of calculus is seen in upper pole of right kidney), Hepatomegally with fatty changes grade I & cholesterosis gall bladder.
Previously he was treated by different system of medicine but there was no change. After that he had been suggested for surgery but declined.
CASE HISTORY OF PATIENT:
- Name of the patient- Mr. X
- Sex- Male
- Age- 76 years
- Occupation- retired serviceman
PRESENE COMPLAINTS-
- Right side abdominal pain from loin to groin. After doing the Whole abdominal ultrasonography it shows
- Periodically Headache with nausea.
- Obstinate Constipation.
- Dyspepsia
- Lower abdomen pain Right to left
PAST HISTORY-
- Typhoid about 15 years ago
- Chicken pox about 12 years ago
PHYSICAL MAKEUP-
- Tall
- Thin
FAMILY HISTORY-
Relation | Paternal | Maternal |
Father & Mother | Father- Constitution- thin Restlessness Hypertesion |
Mother- Periodical Headache Anemia DM |
Grandfather | Neuralgic Disorder, Brain Hemorrhage |
– |
Grandmother | Piles | Hypertension |
MENTAL SPHERE
- Mentally Restlessness
- Hyperactivity
- Nervousness
- Slowness in work
- Memory weakness
- Fear to be alone
SLEEP- Normal
DREAM-
- Vivid dreams
APPETITE-
- Loss of appetite
DESIRE-
- Sweet
AVERSION-
- Meat
- Bread
INTOLERENCE– NA
THIRST-
- Thirsty
SWEAT-
- Sweat at night prominently
THERMAL REACTION-
- Hot patient
TREATMENT SUMMARY-
Remedy | Symptoms | |
03-Feb-2020 | Lycopdium 0/1 12 doses |
First Visit (Right side abdominal pain from loin to groin, Right Nephrolithiasis, Hepatomegally and Cholesterosis Gall Bladder Periodical Headache With nausea, Costipation) |
15-Feb-2020 | Lycopdium 0/2 12 doses |
Right side abdominal pain from loin to groin present, Periodical Headache, Constipation, |
28-Feb-2020 | Lycopdium 0/3 12 dose |
Right side abdominal pain slightly improved, No Headache |
12-March-2020 | Lycopdium 0/4 12 dose |
No abdominal pain |
27-March-2020 | Lycopdium 0/5 12 dose |
No abdominal pain |
11-April-2020 | Lycopdium 0/6 12 dose Once in alternate day |
No abdominal pain |
09-May-2020 | Placebo, BD | As per USG report Liver and Gall bladder is in normal condition. And No evidence of Calculus in both Kidney |
24-May-2020 | No Medicine | No other Complaints |
SCANS:
DISCUSSION
In this case, Lycopodium is selected based on characteristic symptoms of the patient, family history and depending on miasmatic background. Patient has similar physical constitution as stated in Lycopodium, profuse sweat in night, easily catches cold, also has history of tuberculosis in family are the characteristic symptoms of Lycopodium but we have mainly emphasized the mind symptoms.
CONCLUSION-
Lycopodium was selected after considering the mental generals, physical generals, particular symptoms and family history of the patient, and finally the patient cured by this remedy.
References-
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