A Case Report of Child with  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity  Disorder Treated with Individualised  Homoeopathic Similimum

M Gnnanaprakasham; Sunny  Mathew; Rajikrishna; Aiswarya J

doi:10.48165/ahr.2024.9.3.2

Authors

M Gnnanaprakasham National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Sachivothamapuram, Kottayam. Kerala.
Sunny Mathew M.D (Hom)., Ph.D Guide & Professor, Dept. of Materia Medica, Vinayaka Missions Homoeopathy Medical College & Hospital, Salem. Tamilnadu.
Rajikrishna PGT – Part I – Dept of Psychiatry, National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Sachivothamapuram, Kottayam. Kerala.
Aiswarya J PGT – Part I – Dept of Psychiatry, National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Sachivothamapuram, Kottayam. Kerala.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/ahr.2024.9.3.2

Keywords:

ADHD, Nux, Vomica, ADHD Rating Scale IV, Individualised Similinum

Abstract

Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is currently the most researched neurodevelopment disorder in childhood, with poor evidence of confirmatory remedies. Due to its vast diversity in etiological factors, complexity in its psychopathology, most system of medicine fails to provide a long term benefits. The holistic and individualistic principle of Homoeopathy displays a vital role treating such condition effectively without any drug effects or dependence.

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