The Encephalon Eeriness
NATIONAL JOURNAL OF HOMOEOPATHY 2003 Nov / Dec VOL V NO 6.
Dr K Raju
'Baryt-c
A girl, aged 12 yrs, was mentally retarded from birth.
History:
Normal delivery. But umbilical cord around the neck 
Blue
Asphyxia. She did not cry for 2-3 minutes after birth. Physically normal, so no
suspicion about her behaviour. At two years, when not commenced to talk, Doctors
felt some children take a little longer time. so nothing to worry. At 3 y,
referred to Neuro-Specialist, who diagnosed Birth Asphyxia and advised training
and referred to psychiatrist. Prescribed sedatives, which had a an undesirable
side effect: child became very lazy, sleepy with enormous appetite. She put on
tremendous weight causing more difficulty to the people helping her in her daily
activities (Toilet). But mentally she did not improve.
Advised Naturopathy treatment. This had practical difficulty: uncooked food and
items were not acceptable to the child. Also the child had to eat every two
hours during the day, which she would not do. Acupuncture tried. Treatment was
given for months on end, having to travel outstation. Thousands spent, to no
end. Siddha tried. The abstinence from certain food items like fish, was
difficult in a joint family.
As the last resort, tried homoeopathy. In 10 months, the child is quiet, her
toilet habit is controlled, her sleeping by night and keeping awake by day, has
been reversed. She is able to recognize people and span of attention is
improved, obesity reduced. She is obedient. The child was diagnosed as infantile
Autism and advised behaviour therapy.
She dislikes meeting people, shyness, lethargy, averse to be talked to, mind
sluggish, deficient memory, stubborn, screaming at night.
1.5.97: At birth, Blue Asphyxia insufficient oxygen (O) supply to brain. Carbo-veg
1 M one dose.
3.5.97: For mind symptoms Kali-phos 12 X, 4 tds.
15.5.97: Immature Brain: Baryta-carb 30. 4 bd x 2 months. Symptoms
improved.
18.5.97: Screaming at night: Chamomilla 200, daily evening 1 dose x 5
days. Symptom disappeared.
10.7.97: Late waking. Stool involuntary. Carbo-veg 10 M, 1 dose.
Symptom improved.
10.8.97: Involuntary urination and defecation by night treated with Sulphur
1M, 1 dose. Toilet control obtained.
Now the child has become calm, attentive and obedient.
Kali-phos 12 X is being continued and advised to stop if patient better.
