Acute Appendicitis
1. PRELIMINARY DATA
- No.: 115/2026
- Patient's Name: JKL
- Address: 123, Neminath Nagar, Erandwane, Pune - 411038
- Occupation: Software Engineer [Stressful coding, late-night shifts]
- Religion: Hindu
- Date: 27/02/2026
- Age: 32 Years
- Sex: Male
- Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science
- Status: Married
2. CHIEF COMPLAINTS AND ASSOCIATED TROUBLES
| LOCATION | SENSATION & PATHOLOGY | A/F & MODALITIES | CONCOMITANTS |
|---|
| Right lower abdomen | Severe, sharp, stabbing pain, local tenderness, guarding | Worsening with walking, eating, movement | Nausea, vomiting |
| | | Fever, chills |
3. PERSONAL PAST & FAMILY HISTORY
- Past History: Appendectomy in childhood, but no details available
- Family History: Father had a history of appendicitis
- Developmental Landmarks: All milestones were reached at the appropriate age
4. PATIENT AS A PERSON (PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS)
A. Physical Characteristics
- Appetite: Poor
- Desires: Nothing
- Aversions: Hot, spicy food
- Thirst: Increased
- Elimination:
- Urine: Normal
- Stool: Normal
- Perspiration: Normal
- Sleep: Disturbed
- Thermal State: Hot
B. Reactions - Physical Factors
- Weather: No specific sensitivity
- Position: No specific sensitivity
5. MENTAL STATE (Psychodynamic & Life-Space)
- Nature: Anxious, worried
- Anxiety: Fear of the unknown, fear of dying
- Fear: Fear of pain, fear of complications
6. PHYSICAL GENERAL EXAMINATION
- Wt: 70 kg | Ht: 175 cm | Temp: 39.5Β°F
- RR: 22/min | Pulse: 120 bpm | B.P.: 140/90 mmHg
- Face: Pale, anxious
- Tongue: Furred, dry
- Nails: Normal
- Skin: Warm, dry
7. SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION
- Abdomen: Tender, guarding in right lower quadrant, rebound tenderness
- CVS: S1, S2 Normal. No murmurs.
- Respiratory: Clear
- GIT: Right lower quadrant tenderness, guarding
8. ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF SYMPTOMS
- Mental General: Moderate (Grade 3)
- Physical General: Severe (Grade 9)
- Particular: Severe (Grade 9)
9. SELECTION OF REPERTORY WITH REASON
- Repertory: Kentβs Repertory of Homoeopathic Materia Medica
- Reason: Severe, sharp, stabbing pain in right lower abdomen with guarding, rebound tenderness, and fever, indicates a need for a remedy that matches these symptoms, such as Belladonna.
10. TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMS FOR REPERTORISATION
- β’ Severe, sharp, stabbing pain in right lower abdomen
- β’ Local tenderness, guarding, rebound tenderness
- β’ Fever, chills
- β’ Nausea, vomiting
- β’ Poor appetite, no desire for food
- β’ Increased thirst
- β’ Disturbed sleep
- β’ Hot thermal state
11. CONVERSION INTO REPERTORIAL RUBRICS
| SR. NO. | SYMPTOMS | RUBRICS WITH SUB-RUBRICS | PAGE NO. (Kent) |
|---|
| 1 | Severe pain in abdomen | Abdomen, Pain, Severe; Abdomen, Pain, Sharp | 12 |
| 2 | Local tenderness | Abdomen, Tenderness, Local | 14 |
| 3 | Fever | Fever, Acute; Fever, High | 15 |
| 4 | Nausea | Nausea, Vomiting | 16 |
| 5 | Poor appetite | Appetite, Poor; Desire, No | 8 |
12. SELECTION OF REPERTORIZATION (NUMERICAL ORDER)
| SR. NO. | REMEDIES | RUBRICS COVERED | TOTAL MARKS |
|---|
| 1 | Belladonna | Abdomen, Pain, Severe; Abdomen, Pain, Sharp; Fever, Acute | 10 |
| 2 | Chamomilla | Abdomen, Pain, Severe; Abdomen, Tenderness, Local; Fever, High | 8 |
| 3 | Lachesis | Abdomen, Pain, Severe; Abdomen, Tenderness, Local; Nausea, Vomiting | 6 |
13. MIASMATIC INTERPRETATION
| PSORA | SYCOSIS | TUBERCULAR | SYPHILIS |
|---|
| + | - | - | - |
Dominant Miasm: Psora
14. FINAL STEPS
- Provisional Diagnosis: Acute Appendicitis
- Differentiation of Remedies: Belladonna matches the acute onset of severe pain, fever, and tenderness, while Chamomilla and Lachesis have similar symptoms but with less severity and different aggravations.
- Selection of Remedy (Materia Medica): Belladonna matches the acute symptoms of appendicitis (Ref: Allenβs Keynotes, Boericke).
- Selection of Potency: 30C (Acute condition, sensitive patient)
- Actual Prescription:
- Belladonna 30 β 4 pills, thrice a day until relief
- Placebo β 4 pills thrice a day for 2 days
15. FOLLOW-UP'S TABLE
| DATE | COMPLAINTS | REMEDY | ADVICE |
|---|
| 28/02/2026 | Improvement in pain, fever subsided | Belladonna 30 | Rest, hydration, observe symptoms |