Acute Food Poisoning
1. PRELIMINARY DATA
- No.: 115/2026
- Patient's Name: JKL
- Address: 123, Sambhaji Park, Camp, Pune 411001
- Occupation: Food Scientist (Laboratory exposure to various food contaminants)
- Religion: Hindu
- Date: 27/02/2026
- Age: 32 Years
- Sex: Male
- Education: Master's in Food Science
- Status: Married
2. CHIEF COMPLAINTS AND ASSOCIATED TROUBLES
| LOCATION | SENSATION & PATHOLOGY | A/F & MODALITIES | CONCOMITANTS |
|---|
| Stomach | Bloating, pain, vomiting, diarrhea | >after food intake, <after vomiting | Nausea, abdominal cramps |
| Abdomen | Tenderness, guarding | >after eating, <after vomiting | Abdominal distension |
| Head | Dizziness, headache | >after vomiting, <after rest | Fatigue |
3. PERSONAL PAST & FAMILY HISTORY
- Past History: No significant medical history.
- Family History: None.
- Developmental Landmarks: All milestones were reached at the appropriate age.
4. PATIENT AS A PERSON (PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS)
A. Physical Characteristics
- Appetite: Diminished
- Desires: Sour things
- Aversions: Fatty foods
- Thirst: Increased
- Elimination:
- Urine: Normal
- Stool: Loose, watery
- Perspiration: Normal
- Sleep: Disturbed
- Thermal State: Chilly
B. Reactions - Physical Factors
- Weather: No specific relation
- Position: No specific relation
5. MENTAL STATE (Psychodynamic & Life-Space)
- Nature: Irritable
- Anxiety: Moderate
- Fear: None
6. PHYSICAL GENERAL EXAMINATION
- Wt: 65 kg | Ht: 173 cm | Temp: 38.5°C
- RR: 24/min | Pulse: 110 bpm | B.P.: 130/80 mmHg
- Face: Pale
- Tongue: Furred
- Nails: Normal
- Skin: Moist
7. SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION
- GIT: Tenderness, guarding in the lower abdomen, with bowel sounds decreased.
- CVS: S1, S2 Normal. No murmurs.
- Respiratory: Clear
- Neurological: Dizziness, headache, with no focal neurological signs.
8. ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF SYMPTOMS
- Mental General: 8/10
- Physical General: 8/10
- Particular: 9/10
9. SELECTION OF REPERTORY WITH REASON
- Repertory: Kent’s Repertory of Homoeopathic Materia Medica
- Reason: The patient presents with classic symptoms of food poisoning, such as vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and bloating. The remedy should cover these symptoms, and the repertory should be chosen based on the generals and particulars of the case.
10. TOTALITY OF SYMPTOMS FOR REPERTORISATION
- • Vomiting
- • Diarrhea
- • Abdominal cramps
- • Bloating
- • Fatigue
- • Headache
- • Dizziness
11. CONVERSION INTO REPERTORIAL RUBRICS
| SR. NO. | SYMPTOMS | RUBRICS WITH SUB-RUBRICS | PAGE NO. (Kent) |
|---|
| 1 | Vomiting | Ail.: vomited, Nausea | 124 |
| 2 | Diarrhea | Abdomen: diarrhoea, GIT: diarrhoea | 145 |
| 3 | Abdominal cramps | Abdomen: tenderness, GIT: crampy | 155 |
| 4 | Bloating | Abdomen: distended | 125 |
| 5 | Fatigue | General: weakness, Prog.: fatigue | 185 |
| 6 | Headache | Head: headache, Nervous: headache | 195 |
| 7 | Dizziness | General: giddy, Nervous: vertigo | 205 |
12. SELECTION OF REPERTORIZATION (NUMERICAL ORDER)
| SR. NO. | REMEDIES | RUBRICS COVERED | TOTAL MARKS |
|---|
| 1 | China | Ail.: vomited, Nausea (24), Abdomen: diarrhoea (22) | 46 |
| 2 | Podophyllum | Abdomen: tenderness (21), GIT: diarrhoea (20) | 41 |
| 3 | Arsenicum | General: weakness (19), Prog.: fatigue (18) | 37 |
13. MIASMATIC INTERPRETATION
| PSORA | SYCOSIS | TUBERCULAR | SYPHILIS |
|---|
| + | - | - | - |
Dominant Miasm: Psora
14. FINAL STEPS
- Provisional Diagnosis: Acute Food Poisoning
- Differentiation of Remedies: China is selected over Podophyllum because of the presence of nausea and vomiting in the case. Arsenicum is not selected because the case does not show the characteristic anxiety and restlessness associated with Arsenicum.
- Selection of Remedy (Materia Medica): China matches the symptoms of the case, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and bloating. (Ref: Allen’s Keynotes, Boericke).
- Selection of Potency: 30C (Acute condition, sensitive patient)
- Actual Prescription:
- China 30 — 4 pills, thrice a day until relief
- Placebo — 4 pills thrice a day for 3 days
15. FOLLOW-UP'S TABLE
| DATE | COMPLAINTS | REMEDY | ADVICE |
|---|
| 28/02/2026 | Improved symptoms, vomiting ceased | Placebo | Continue hydration, rest |