ICR Pediatric Symposium Feb 26-28, Mumbai
NATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOMOEOPATHY 1999 May / Jun VOL VIII NO 3.
Reported By
Dr Vishpala Parthasarathy

26th, 27th and 28th Feb 1999 saw ICR arrange a symposium on Paediatrics at Vile Parle, Mumbai. For me it was a homecoming. I had not attended an ICR seminar in 5 yrs.

In an ICR symposium, the atmosphere is charged with learning, interest and warmth; something rarely encountered in other places. The participation too, is unhesitating and spontaneous. Finally the cases - so dramatic and effortlessly solved - were very exciting. My only problem lay in the very restrictive use of the remedy group used mostly Calc-iod and Nat-m with an occasional Kali!

This has always been my problem even with MLD (late Dr M L Dhawale). He too had explained to me how the alkaline earth group, being the basic constituent of the body, most often came up as constitutional remedies. Now Dr Dixit explains it as the constitutional approach to abort diseases before the full-blown remedy picture evolves. I will have to see many of these cases before I am fully convinced.

This seminar had strengthened my resolve to do so, by rescheduling my time to include a day at the Mulund pediatric hospital.

There were 40 cases discussed at the seminar. We cannot take up all. Anyhow the Review of the book brought out by ICR on Paediatrics will give an idea on the procedures to be followed in Paediatric cases. Together, these two will facilitate a whole understanding of the approach.

To highlight the full learning that occurs at the ICR seminar we will take up one full case, see how it was tackled - both from the Homoeopathic aspects, and also see what kind of discussions accompany each case, which help the physicians to resolve many internal conflicts.

Group 3: Allergic Disorders - Skin: Case 1
This case was very ripe for emotional involvement from the group, as it brought up issues, which touched the hearts of the group especially the women doctors. It was a case of a 5 month-old baby with atopic dermatitis since birth. Mother had H/o allergic dermatitis. But more important was that the problem had arisen from the Mother's emotional conflict leading to rejection of the pregnancy, resulting in the illness of the child.

First The Case Details:
Baby KD, 5 mths, born 17-11-98 of non-consanguineous parents. FTND. Immunized till date. Milestones- N for age. Breast- fed + top feed since 1 mth.

Pt As A Person
Skin: CC
Nail: NAD
Eyes: Sunken
Perspiration: Profuse3, wets pillow + stains yellow.
Sleep: N. Startles from noises- eg cooker whistle, mixer sound, etc. Cries even when awake
Thermal: Chilly2 C3H2. Covering keeps. Bath warm to hot. Happy while bathing.

During the course of the treatment from 30-4-97 to 10-6-97, the skin problem increased much. The mother got very upset. There was a lot of family pressure to discontinue Homoeopathic Rx. The mother was a childhood friend of the junior Homoeopathic doctor and had faith in him, so could withstand the pressure. But now she was worried. She had tears in her eyes. Now came out the mother's life story.

Life Story
She came from an open-minded family. Marriage changed this drastically and she came to a family where even her husband was not free in front of his father, nor could he close the bedroom door if his parents were watching TV in the hall. All this quite suffocated the patient, but she kept quiet because of the husband, who was otherwise quite understanding. The MIL resented the DIL, who was quite educated; had given her CS entrance exam, wanted to complete it and then plan a career. MILwas against this and said that the DIL of our family should remain at home only. Then why did she bring an educated DIL? Pt was very vexed. Apart from this, MIL was very moody and unpredictable, and DIL had to be constantly alert to her mood swings and comments.

To add to her problems she got pregnant, which, not being planned, she wanted to discontinue it as it would interfere with her studies. Parents-in-law vehemently opposed so she was forced to continue the pregnancy. Her husband promised to see to her studies, but she doubted this.

A daughter was born in Nov 96; MIL was upset and would taunt the DIL about the female offspring. She began to fall ill frequently. FIL was also ill. So the full burden of the 3 family members was on the DIL. All her apprehensions were coming true. Even BIL, who was doing CA, felt it was not possible for DIL to study. Only her husband supported and said somehow she could give her exams; but he too was burdened, having to look after the business alone as Fa was ill. Pt felt bad for him too.

All in all, she felt depressed and defeated. And she wept.

In the Interview, the Primary Physician, told her that she was sensitive like her Da; to which she agreed, saying she feels that may be all her troubles got expressed on the Da. PP: Such situations are common to every family.

Mo: My friends have similar problems, but they never listen to the MIL and do what they want.
PP: Accept this as a challenge and prove yourself in spite of all the difficulties. Think of getting domestic help. Mo agreed to do all this in a more focused manner. At the end of the interview she appeared more relaxed.
More physical data obtained: Pt itching < when Mo's skin itching +++ and when Mo broods3.

Family History
PGF: Diabetes with High cholesterol -Tub
PGM: Kidney stones since last 28-30 yrs, Syc

PU: kidney stone	Syc
PA: Anaemia	Tub
Fa: Kidney Stones	Syc
PGU: died of lung failure < Smoking	Syc
PGA: Died of lung disease	Tub
MGF: Asthma, Jts, chol+ Syc MGM: NAD MA: Sensitive skin and allergy. Mo Same
PGGF: Died of Asthma	Syc
Grand Uncles 3: Asthmatic	Syc

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