Prof. Dr. Michael Frass - Österreich

Abstract of the presentation

Periodic Fever Syndrome (PFAPA) – Another Example of Inflammatory Processes Responding Well to Classical Homeopathy

Branch: Homeopathy (Pedicatrics)

Recording

Background: Periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, cervical adenitis (PFAPA) syndrome is increasingly diagnosed. In these young children, fevers may recur periodically every three to eight weeks. PFAPA is considered an acquired autoinflammatory disorder, recurring in association with at least one of the above-mentioned signs. The aim of this lecture is to present the success of individualized homeopathic treatment in these children.

Methods: The history and symptoms of 10 PFAPA patients were reviewed. The individually chosen homeopathic medicinal products (HMPs) were compiled, and the course of the disease described. Selected cases will be presented in more detail.

Results: Except for one, all children recovered completely within one to five months of treatment. Evaluation by modified Naranjo criteria resulted in a score of eight in seven children, a score of nine in four children, a score of ten in one child, and in a score of minus two in another child.

Conclusion: These cases suggest that individualized homeopathy works successfully in patients with PFAPA. There was a time-dependent improvement with regard to frequency of flares as well as the intensity of symptoms, up to complete disappearance of the disease. Several parents reported improvement in behavior concomitant with physical improvement.

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