A child of 4 years of age came with a complaint of severely cracked and bleeding heels, since 2 years. He would wear socks even in summers, which relieved him to a certain extent. He was a thin and tall child for his age and complained of frequent leg pains. His father would massage his legs at night to give relief, without which he would not sleep. The diagnosis was not made but the differential included planter keratoderma or plantar psoriasis; more in favour of plantar keratoderma. Based on his symptoms and presentation he was given CAL PHOS 1m in one dose. The mother was also asked to apply coconut oil or olive oil regularly (plain but not medicated). He was also given calendula ointment to apply on cracks which were very deep and bleeding and was advised to stop applying the ointment once the bleeding stopped. A month after follow up the lesions were much better and the child was more comfortable. Even the pain in the legs was reduced. He was given Saccharum lactis for another month.
Explanation
The prescription was based not on the main symptoms but on the other accessory symptoms. The child had growing pains (CAL PHOS, PHOS, PHOS AC, GUIACUM etc are remedies for growing pains). He was slender and tall for his age. Warmth > his cracking to a certain extent. CAL PHOS relieved him of his trouble. He did not follow up ever after the second month, which left the author wondering whether the relief was permanent or temporary.
Aude Sapere
Shivangi Jain
BHMS, MD, PGDMLE, PGDHHM
drshivangijain79@gmail.com
https://drshivangihomoeopathy.com/
Download a copy of the case below.
Very nice article. I definitely love this site. Thanks!