Acute Burns
1. PRELIMINARY DATA
- No.: 115/2026
- Patient's Name: JKL
- Address: 123, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune-411004
- Occupation: Electrical Engineer [High stress due to work pressure]
- Religion: Hindu
- Date: 27/02/2026
- Age: 32 Years
- Sex: Male
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Status: Married
2. CHIEF COMPLAINTS AND ASSOCIATED TROUBLES
| LOCATION | SENSATION & PATHOLOGY | A/F & MODALITIES | CONCOMITANTS |
|---|
| Right Hand | Severe burning sensation, blisters, and charring | A/F: Heat, >: Cold compress | Restlessness, anxiety |
| Left Hand | Mild burning sensation, redness, and swelling | A/F: Cold compress, >: Heat | Normal |
3. PERSONAL PAST & FAMILY HISTORY
- Past History: No significant medical history.
- Family History: No family history of skin conditions.
- Developmental Landmarks: All milestones were reached at the appropriate age.
4. PATIENT AS A PERSON (PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS)
A. Physical Characteristics
- Appetite: Normal
- Desires: Normal
- Aversions: Normal
- Thirst: Normal
- Elimination:
- Urine: Normal
- Stool: Normal
- Perspiration: Normal
- Sleep: Restless, 4-6 hours
- Thermal State: Hot
B. Reactions - Physical Factors
- Weather: No significant impact
- Position: No significant impact
5. MENTAL STATE (Psychodynamic & Life-Space)
- Nature: Anxious, restless
- Anxiety: High
- Fear: Fear of further injury, infection
6. PHYSICAL GENERAL EXAMINATION
- Wt: 70 kg | Ht: 175 cm | Temp: 103°F
- RR: 24/minute | Pulse: 120 bpm | B.P.: 140/90 mmHg
- Face: Normal
- Tongue: Furred
- Nails: Normal
- Skin: Severe burns on right hand, mild burns on left hand
7. SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION
- CVS: S1, S2 Normal. No murmurs.
- Respiratory: Clear
- GIT: Gastrointestinal symptoms absent
8. ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF SYMPTOMS
- Mental General: 6/10
- Physical General: 8/10
- Particular: 9/10
9. SELECTION OF REPERTORY WITH REASON
- Repertory: Kent’s Repertory of Homoeopathic Materia Medica
- Reason: High level of anxiety, restlessness, and fear, along with severe burning sensation and blisters, suggests a remedy that can address both physical and emotional symptoms.
10. TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMS FOR REPERTORISATION
- • Severe burning sensation and blisters on right hand
- • Mild burning sensation and redness on left hand
- • High level of anxiety and restlessness
- • Fear of further injury and infection
- • Normal appetite, desires, and aversions
- • Normal urine and stool output
- • Furred tongue
- • Normal nails and skin (except for burns)
11. CONVERSION INTO REPERTORIAL RUBRICS
| SR. NO. | SYMPTOMS | RUBRICS WITH SUB-RUBRICS | PAGE NO. (Kent) |
|---|
| 1 | Severe burning sensation, blisters | Burn, burn, 2nd; Burning, 2nd; Ulcer, 2nd | 23 |
| 2 | Mild burning sensation, redness | Burn, burn, 1st; Redness, 1st | 22 |
| 3 | Anxiety and restlessness | Anxiety, 2nd; Restlessness, 1st | 21 |
| 4 | Fear of further injury and infection | Fear, 2nd; Infection, 2nd | 24 |
12. SELECTION OF REPERTORIZATION (NUMERICAL ORDER)
| SR. NO. | REMEDIES | RUBRICS COVERED | TOTAL MARKS |
|---|
| 1 | Cantharis | Burn, burn, 2nd; Burning, 2nd; Ulcer, 2nd | 10 |
| 2 | Apis | Burn, burn, 1st; Redness, 1st | 8 |
| 3 | Aconitum | Anxiety, 2nd; Restlessness, 1st | 6 |
13. MIASMATIC INTERPRETATION
| PSORA | SYCOSIS | TUBERCULAR | SYPHILIS |
|---|
| + | - | - | - |
Dominant Miasm: Psora
14. FINAL STEPS
- Provisional Diagnosis: Acute Burns
- Differentiation of Remedies: Cantharis has a higher total mark and covers more rubrics related to the symptoms, making it the top choice.
- Selection of Remedy (Materia Medica): Cantharis matches the symptoms of severe burning sensation, blisters, anxiety, and restlessness (Ref: Allen’s Keynotes, Boericke).
- Selection of Potency: 30C (Acute condition, sensitive patient)
- Actual Prescription:
- Cantharis 30 — 4 pills, every 2 hours until relief
- Placebo — 4 pills thrice a day for 3 days
15. FOLLOW-UP'S TABLE
| DATE | COMPLAINTS | REMEDY | ADVICE |
|---|
| 28/02/2026 | Improvement in burning sensation and blisters | Placebo | Continue taking placebo, return for further treatment if symptoms persist |