CCH Pediatric & Geriatric Homeopathy 5

Question 1

A 5-year-old has recurrent tonsillitis with pus formation. The throat is very sensitive to cold air; the child is irritable and the pain is better from warm drinks. Which remedy is most indicated?

Accepted Answer

Hepar sulphuricum

Answer

Hepar sulph is indicated for suppurative tonsillitis with extreme hypersensitivity to cold, touch, and drafts, better from warmth.

Question 2

In homeopathic practice, which remedy is most associated with the mental picture of an elderly patient who hoards things, is extremely miserly, and fears poverty despite being wealthy?

Accepted Answer

Arsenicum album

Answer

Arsenicum album covers excessive anxiety about finances, miserliness, hoarding behavior, and fear of poverty in geriatric patients.

Question 3

A 4-year-old with autism spectrum features shows no eye contact, violent behavior when routine is disrupted, and head-banging. Which remedy has strong indications in such cases according to classical homeopathic literature?

Accepted Answer

Carcinosin

Answer

Carcinosin is frequently indicated in children with ASD when there is fastidiousness, strong family history of cancer, and suppression of emotions.

Question 4

An 85-year-old bedridden patient develops pressure ulcers that are slow to heal, offensive, and surrounded by dark, indurated skin. Which remedy is most indicated?

Accepted Answer

Silicea

Answer

Silicea promotes healing of indolent, offensive ulcers with indurated edges in debilitated patients.

Question 5

A 6-year-old develops whooping cough with severe spasmodic cough ending in vomiting. The child is exhausted after each spell and turns blue during coughing. Which remedy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Drosera

Answer

Drosera is the primary remedy for violent spasmodic cough with vomiting, exhaustion, and deep whooping character.

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CCH Pediatric & Geriatric Homeopathy 5