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Homoeopathy and idiopathic pedal oedema

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A 18 years old girl came with the complaint of left pedal oedema, swelling on both upper eyelids  , weakness after physical exertion since last 1 month. All reports were done to rule out cardiac or renal origin of the oedema S/O normal blood and urine reports. Pedal oedema increased after physical exertion. There was no complaint of pain with oedema.

Physical generals:-
Appetite- 2-3 chapatis/ meal
Thirst- 2-3 glass / day 
Desire- Sweet +
Aversion - Not specific
Thermal- Chilly
Stool- 1/0- D/N
Urine- 4-5 / 0- D/N
Sleep- Sound
Dreams - Not specific

Mentals:-
Anger easily
Irritable

Totality of Symptoms:-
Left side pedal oedema
Swelling on both upper eyelids
Thirstless
Weakness after physical exertion Oedema without pain
Pedal oedema aggravated by physical exertion.

PRESCRIPTION:-
APIS MELLIFICA-30 1 dose stat orally was given with SAC LAC - 4 X 2 X 15 days  on basis of repertorial approach

1st Follow up:-
Pedal oedema occure every 3-4 days.
APIS MELLIFICA-30 1 dose stat orally was given with SAC LAC - 4 X 2 X 15 days

2nd Follow up:-
No oedema even after physical exertion.
SAC LAC - 4 X 2 X 15 days.

Case presentation by:- 
Dr. Jhanvi Padariya
PG Scholar
Department of Organon of medicine
Rajkot Homoeopathic Medical College
Parul University

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