Adolescent Appetite Disturbances
Pediatrics Dev•Gender: Male•Age: 14 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 8 months
Presenting Complaints & History
- Irregular appetite, skipping breakfast and lunch
- Intense cravings for spicy junk food and carbonated drinks
- Sluggish digestion, acid reflux, and morning nausea
- Weight loss and physical weakness during sports
Clinical Assessment
Teenager presenting with erratic appetite and poor eating habits, resulting in low sports stamina and mild anemia.
Diagnostic Investigations: Hb level at 11.2 g/dL; stool test negative for parasites.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional therapy to normalize stomach acid secretion, improve digestion, and stimulate healthy appetite.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Alfalfa Q and Nux Vomica
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Fixed meal schedules, high-protein breakfast, limiting junk food access, and structured hydration.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 6 months- Healthy daily appetite returned, with three structured meals
- Complete resolution of morning nausea and acid reflux
- Physical stamina improved with healthy weight gain of 3 kg
- Hb level rose to 12.8 g/dL on follow-up check
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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