Sore Throat
Case of Sore throat
Patient: 16-year-old boy
Chief Complaint: Sore throat after drinking pineapple juice, with pricking pain on swallowing.
Generals: Appetite good, desires sweets, profuse perspiration (especially on palms), drinks 10–15 glasses/day, chilly.
Mental & Emotional State: Prefers loneliness, takes time to mix with people. Inquisitive, restless, ambitious, competitive, and fastidious. Needs change, cannot focus on one topic for long. Likes sharing ideas, pampered by father, squanders money on books. Fear of heights and anxiety in new environments.
Treatment & Outcome: Homeopathic medicine was prescribed; patient recovered completely and reported doing well.
Frequently asked Questions about Homeopathy
Is Homeopathy Slow Acting?
No, Homeopathic medicines are not slow acting. They can be well used in acute cases for rapid cures. Homeopathy works equally well in both acute and chronic complaints.
Is Homeopathy Safe?
Homeopathic medicines are absolutely safe to use and do not have any side effects. Homeopathy uses a natural remedy that is suitable to everyone including newborns and pregnant women. It can be used both as a curative and preventive medicine.
Can Homeopathic Medicines be taken along with conventional medicines?
Homeopathic medicines can be taken along with the conventional medicines. Once the cure has been started the conventional medicines can be tapered and then stopped under guidance with the doctor.