A case report of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in preschool children treated with individualised, constitutional homoeopathic medicine

Authors

Karunakara Moorthi, National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaFollow
Lalitha K S, National Homoeopathy Research Institute in Mental Health, Kottayam, Kerala, IndiaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier(s)

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2502-3877

Corresponding Author

Karunakara Moorthi

Keywords

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD Rating scale, Homoeopathy, Medorrhinum, Tarentula hispanica

Article Type

Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder affecting children of all ages, including preschoolers, adolescents, and adults worldwide. ADHD patients often face challenges in academic and social settings. Notably, pre-school children are more likely to exhibit hyperactive-impulsive symptoms than school-age children. Research on treating pre-schoolers with ADHD is limited compared to older children. This case report demonstrates the treatment of ADHD in pre-schoolers using individualised homoeopathic remedies. Case Summary: A 4-year-old boy presented with a 2-year history of symptoms, such as restlessness, easy distractibility and aggressive behaviour. After assessing the case, the institute’s psychiatric consultant diagnosed it as ADHD, based on the DSM-5 criteria. The homoeopathic treatment with Medorrhinum 200C and 1M and Tarentula hispanica 200C resulted in improvement in his academic performance, interpersonal relationships, social interactions and behaviour, both at home and school. The ADHD Rating Scale score, also decreased gradually. The homoeopathic remedies were administered at monthly intervals for two years, and there was no symptom relapse after recovery. Further research with well-designed studies is needed to establish evidence for treating pre-school children with ADHD.

Digital Object Identifier

10.53945/2320-7094.1870

Publisher

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

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How to cite this article

Moorthi K, Lalitha KS. A case report of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in preschool children treated with individualised constitutional homoeopathic medicine. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2024;18:99-109.