CCH Pediatric & Geriatric Homeopathy 3

Question 1

A 2-year-old's teething is marked by extreme irritability; the child demands things then throws them away and is better only when carried. One cheek is red and hot. Which remedy is indicated?

Accepted Answer

Chamomilla

Answer

Chamomilla is the primary remedy for irritable teething children who are inconsolably restless and better only when carried and rocked.

Question 2

Which potency range is generally preferred when treating elderly patients with multiple organ pathologies to minimize aggravations?

Accepted Answer

Low potencies (6X–30C)

Answer

Low potencies are preferred in geriatric patients with significant pathology to avoid strong aggravations on a depleted constitution.

Question 3

A 5-year-old with ADHD is impulsive, destructive, and cannot concentrate. The child has a history of head injuries. Which remedy should be considered first?

Accepted Answer

Natrum sulphuricum

Answer

Natrum sulphuricum has a strong affinity for head injuries with subsequent behavioral and mental changes.

Question 4

An elderly man has prostate enlargement with dribbling of urine, frequent urging at night, and urine that starts only after a long wait. He is chilly and anxious about his health. Which remedy fits?

Accepted Answer

Lycopodium

Answer

Lycopodium covers prostatic hypertrophy with urinary hesitancy, nocturia, and the characteristically anxious, right-sided constitution.

Question 5

A 10-year-old girl has recurrent urinary tract infections with intense burning during urination. She is fastidious, chilly, and has a peculiar craving for ice cream. Which remedy is most indicated?

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus

Answer

Phosphorus suits the fastidious, chilly, ice-cream-craving child with recurrent infections, especially when there is easy bleeding tendency.

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CCH Pediatric & Geriatric Homeopathy 3