Thumb Sucking
Pediatrics Aarav•Gender: Male•Age: 6 years (Pediatric)• Chronicity: 4 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Persistent thumb sucking, especially when tired, stressed, or sleeping
- Changes in alignment of upper front teeth (early dental bite changes)
- Red, calloused thumb skin from constant suction
- Social teasing at school, causing child withdrawal
Clinical Assessment
Brought in for thumb sucking persisting into school age. Parents worried about dental alignment and social pressure, seeking natural behavioral support.
Diagnostic Investigations: Orthodontic check confirming early anterior open bite due to thumb pressure.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional treatment to soothe oral search reflexes, ease school adaptation anxiety, and promote self-soothing.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Calcarea Phosphorica and Pulsatilla
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Positive reinforcement, wearing a soft glove on the hand at night, and diverting hand to toys when tired.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 5 months- Complete cessation of thumb sucking during day and night
- Thumb skin healed completely, with callouses resolved
- Dental bite alignment stabilized on follow-up orthodontic check
- Significant boost in social confidence at school
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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