Kent's cases 100: Pharyngitis Lachesis

Case 100
Pharyngitis
Lachesis
A woman of fifty-three years called in January, when she was scarcely able
to go out-doors, suffering with sore throat which she had for six weeks,
under old-school treatment.

Clique aqui!

Jan. 20.
Had "grip" six weeks ago. Pharynx soreness since then, better and worse;
Began on left and extended to right, side. < swallowing solids; > warm
liquids: Externally, swollen enormously and very red. Voice and hearing
lost. Larynx and side of neck pain, with dry hacking cough.
No rest in the morning. Desires cold drinks but cold aggravates the throat.
Constipation, for months (chronic symptom). With the exception of the
aggravation from warmth, all features of the case were prominently
Lachesis, i. e., it was predominantly a Lachesis case.
Lach. 10m.
Jan. 25.
Throat, pain on left side much worse after first dose. < cold water. Burning
sensation at night from inhaling cold air. Thirst constant for cold water.
Bowels now normal, first time for months.
Wakeful: hears clock strike 10, 11, 2 and 3. Head pulsating; Cracking
sensation at base of skull when turning head.
Sach. lac.
213
All throat symptoms ceased at the end of a week.
The favorable action of the remedy was evidenced in the aggravation
occurring on the first day and the improvement in rectal evacuations.
The wisdom of continuing the same remedy was quite clear when the
disorder of six weeks' duration was entirely eradicated within a week.