CCH Pediatric & Geriatric Homeopathy 2

Question 1

A 3-year-old has recurrent ear infections that worsen at night, with the child clinging to the mother and weeping. The pain improves with warm applications. Which remedy is most indicated?

Accepted Answer

Pulsatilla

Answer

Pulsatilla covers clingy, weeping children whose ear pain is better with warmth and worse at night.

Question 2

In geriatric homeopathy, which remedy is frequently indicated for the 'second childhood' state with loss of memory, childishness, and trembling of the hands?

Accepted Answer

Baryta carbonica

Answer

Baryta carbonica is the chief remedy for senile dementia with childishness, memory loss, and timidity.

Question 3

A 6-month-old infant has colic with the abdomen distended like a drum, the baby bends double and is temporarily relieved by passing flatus. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Colocynthis

Answer

Colocynthis is indicated for colic with doubling-over relief and extreme distension.

Question 4

An elderly woman develops a fear of falling, dizziness on turning the head, and vertigo worse on lying down. She is depressed about her prognosis. Which remedy fits best?

Accepted Answer

Conium maculatum

Answer

Conium covers ascending paralysis, vertigo worse on turning or lying down, and depression in elderly patients.

Question 5

A 4-year-old child is obstinate, has temper tantrums, and throws things. The child demands water but vomits it as soon as it warms in the stomach. Which remedy is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus

Answer

Phosphorus is indicated when cold water is desired but vomited once it warms, combined with an impressionable, expressive temperament.

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CCH Pediatric & Geriatric Homeopathy 2