Junk Food Addiction with Digestive Issues
Pediatrics Diya Nair•Gender: Female•Age: 11 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 1 year
Presenting Complaints & History
- Cravings for processed chips, noodles, and sugars daily
- Refusal to eat home-cooked vegetables or rice
- Frequent stomach bloating, acidity, and irregular bowel habits
- Irritability and temper tantrums when junk food is denied
Clinical Assessment
Brought in for poor dietary habits and recurrent bloating. High intake of processed foods had disturbed her gut flora and appetite.
Diagnostic Investigations: Clinical check confirming dietary gut dysbiosis; normal growth parameters.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional remedies to correct gut dysbiosis, reduce sugar cravings, and soothe abdominal bloating.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Nux Vomica and Lycopodium
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Introducing healthy home alternatives, slow dietary transitions, active play, and probiotics.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 5 months- Significant reduction in junk food cravings and request for home food
- Complete resolution of stomach bloating, flatulence, and acidity
- Bowel movements became regular and healthy
- Improved mood and resolved tantrums regarding food
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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