Osteogenesa Imperfecta

(Fragility and irregular development of bones)

Calcarea Phos

It is an excellent remedy for delicate and easily breakable bones. The bones of the head are deficient in quality and quantity. They are too thick and scanty. The bones of the neck are too small and weak to support the head which is normally large. The bones of the extremities are also weak and fragile. Stools green, undigested and offensive. No appetite. It is a bone builder and creates new blood cells. It gives general tone to the entire organism.

Calcarea Carb

It is indicated in patients with open fontanelles and sutures. There is abundant supply of bony material but it is not properly distributed.

Calcarea Iod

Should be thought of when there is deficiency of muscles and fat in addition to deficiency of bones. Unhealthy condition of glands is always present when this remedy is indicated.

Calcarea Fluor

The ranking symptom of this remedy is early decay of the enamel of the teeth. Relaxed condition of any tissue or of organ. It builds elastic fibres of the arteries and veins.

Silicea

It should be given next to Calcarea Phos. When cartilaginous tissues have not been properly converted into bones. The bone is made up of silicea and cartilage. Silicea is, therefore, an important remedy for this disease. Perspiration and tendency to suppuration, better from warmth are the ranking symptoms. Cold aggravates the Silicea patient.