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A CASE OF CERVICAL LYMPHADENOPATHY

Pranesh Kumar Singh1 , Poonam Singh2
1
Homoeopathic Medical Officer in UP Govt., 2 Sri Ganganagar Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital and
Research Institute, Sriganganagar, Rajasthan
Abstract
Lymphadenopathy is a disease of the lymph nodes, in which they are abnormal in size or
consistency. Lymphadenopathy of an inflammatory type is lymphadenitis, producing swollen
or enlarged lymph nodes. Cervical lymphadenopathy refers to the swelling of lymph nodes
located in the neck. Here we present of a case of cervical lymphadenopathy of 4 yrs of boy
and treated with homoeopathic medicine successfully.
Key Word- Lymphadenopathy, lymphadenitis, Cervical, Lymph node, Inflammation,
Homoeopathy.
Corresponding Author:- Pranesh Kumar Singh1 and Poonam Singh2 , 1
Homoeopathic
Medical Officer in UP Govt., 2 Sri Ganganagar Homoeopathic Medical College Hospital and
Research Institute, Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, Email- drpraneshraj20@gmail.com
Received – 10/11/2021 Revised- 25/11/2021 Accepted – 30/11/2021

INTRODUCTION noncontiguous areas or “localized” if only

The body has approximately 600 lymph one area is involved2, 3 .
nodes, but only those in the In primary care patients with
submandibular, axillary or inguinal regions unexplained lymphadenopathy,
may normally be palpable in healthy approximately three fourths of patients
people.1 will present with localized
Lymphadenopathy refers to nodes lymphadenopathy and one fourth with
that areabnormal in size, consistency or generalized lymphadenopathy.
number. There are various classifi cations
How to Cite this Article- Singh P. K.,
of lymphadenopathy, but a simple and
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clinically useful system is to classify Lymphadenopathy. TUJ. Homo &
lymphadenopathy as “generalized” if Medi. Sci. 2021;4(4):123-126.
lymphnodes are enlarged in two or more

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Dutch study revealed a 0.6 percent

annual incidence of unexplained
lymphadenopathy in the general
population. Children more commonly
appear to have benign causes of
lymphadenopathy.
In most cases, a careful history and
physical examination will identify a Fig 1 Lymph Node in Neck region
readily diagnosable cause of the CASE STUDY
lymphadenopathy, such as upper A 4 years boy coming in OPD of
respiratory tract infection, pharyngitis, Rajkiya Homoeopathic Chikitsalya,
periodontal disease, conjunctivitis, Narainpur, Kushinagar complaint of
lymphadenitis, tinea, insect bites etc. swelling and pain in neck region since 1
Cervical lymphadenopathy refers to the yrs. He treated with conventional system
swelling of lymph nodes located in the of medicine but swelling not subsided.
neck. Lymph nodes, situated all over the On examination cervical
body, are part of the lymphatic system, lymphadenopathy was found, there was
which works to protect the body against bilateral cervical lymphadenopathy was
microbes, maintain adequate fluid levels, present.
absorb nutrients, and remove certain waste Onset – Insidiuos
products. Lymphocytes, or white blood Duration- since 1 yrs
cells, are activated in the lymph nodes, Progess- Gradual
after which they travel into the Pain - Mild Present
bloodstream to defend the body against Swelling – B/L Present
microbes. When the lymph nodes Size - 1.5 cm
accumulate excessive amounts of Consistency- Hard
lymphocytes, they can increase in size and Movability- Present
become swollen. Family History:
Homoeopathic medicine have good role Grand Father – TB
in treatment of unexplained Grand Mother- OA
lymphadenopathy compare to conventional Past History: N/S
medicine.

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Vaccination- Done  Anger

Physical Generals: Totality of Symptoms:
 Built: Thin 1. Irritable
 Appetite – Normal 2. Anger
 Thirst- Normal 3. Lyphadenopathy- Cervical
 Sleep- Normal 4. Pain Mild
 Desire- Sweet, Candy 5. Consistency- hard
 Aversion- N/S 6. Constipation
 Urine- Normal 7. Hot patient
 Stool - Constipation Prescription:
 Thermal- Hot Rx
Physical Examination: 1. Belladona 30, 2 pills, BD for 7 days
 Temp. - Afebrile 2. Merc Sol 30, 2 pills BD for 7 days
 Pulse Rate: 85 bpm 3. Calcarea Flour 6X, 3 Tab OD for 7
 Wt.- 15kg days
Mental General-
 Irritable
Follow Up:
Follow Up Symptoms Prescription
1st Pain decresed, remaining symtoms –no Belladona 30, BD
change Merc Sol 30, BD
For 15 days
Calcarea Flour 6X, 3 Tab
OD for 15 days
2nd No Pain, Size – Decresed Belladona 30, BD
Consistency- Improved Merc Sol 30, BD
Stool- Soft For 15 days
Calcarea Flour 6X, 3 Tab
OD for 15 days
3rd No Change Belladona 200, BD
Iodum 200, BD
For 15 days
Calcarea Flour 6X, 3 Tab
OD for 15 days
4th Size – decresed Consistency- Improved Belladona 200, BD
Iodum 200, BD
For 15 days
Calcarea Flour 6X, 3 Tab
OD for 15 days

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5th Size – Decresed,

Consistency- Belladona 200, BD
Improved Iodum 200, BD
For 15 days
Calcarea Flour 6X, 3 Tab
OD for 15 days
6th Node- Become Normal, Not Plapable Tuberculinum 1M/1 dose
No pain Iodum 200, BD for 15
days
Calcarea Flour 6X , for 15
days

CONCLUSION evaluation and management of

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