Evidence-Based Study of Enlarged Adenoid Treated with Homoeopathic Medicine: A Case Report.

Background: Adenoid is a mass of lymphoid tissue seen in the posterior nasopharyngeal wall, generally seen in the pediatric age group, and it disappears as age advances till puberty. Patients with recurrent allergic rhinitis, otitis media, or persistent nasopharyngeal obstruction is associated with adenoid hypertrophy can be considered for adenoidectomy. Objective: To evaluate the potential role of Individualised Homeopathic medicine in managing allergic rhinitis and troublesome symptoms of upper respiratory tract in case of Enlarged adenoid. Method: An 8-year-old boy came with complaints of Allergic rhinitis, snoring, and recurrent upper respiratory tract infection. He had taken treatment for the same from modern medicine, but still, a recurrence of symptoms occurred. His radiological investigations showed grade II Adenoid Hypertrophy. The patient was advised surgical intervention, but their parents were unwilling to the same so the patient came for Homoeopathic Management. Individualized Homeopathic Medicine Calcarea carbonicum 200 C was prescribed to the patient. The patient's condition significantly improved during the course of his five years of treatment; his snoring has decreased, his allergic manifestations have diminished, and monthly check-ups have revealed that the patient's general and particular condition are improving. indicating the positive result of homeopathic medicine in the treatment of enlarged adenoid. Assessment of outcome is based on Radiological reports and modified Naranjo criteria. Result: Homoeopathic medicine Calcarea Carb 200 C is given to the patient based on the totality of symptoms. The incidence of allergic rhinitis has also declined following treatment. Furthermore, there has been a decrease in the grade of adenoid hypertrophy and a noticeable improvement in symptoms. Conclusion: This is a single case where evidence shows that complete patient recovery occurs with individualized Homoeopathic Medicine. this is single case study and more researches, observational studies and randomized control trials are required to ascertain homeopathy's efficacy in managing enlarged Adenoids.

Use of Intercurrent Remedy in the Homoeopathic Management of Psoriasis Vulgaris: A Case Report.

Introduction: Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatological condition characterized by well-demarcated erythematous scaly plaques. It affects the immune system of the body causing inflammation and hyper-proliferation of the skin, where a key role is played by immune dysfunction and psychological stress. Psoriasis is a relapsing and remitting disease which shows its affections primarily for skin. This makes it more difficult to treat as there often is a mental maintaining cause associated in the background. Homoeopathy is an ideal system of medicine for the treatment of such diseases which show affections for both physical and mental sphere. Whilst treating such diseases, the homoeopathic physician often faces challenges when the most indicated remedy stops acting after an initial amelioration. This demands the usage of an intercurrent remedy which removes the obstacles in the path of cure and brings about recovery in the patient. Case Summary: A 28-year-old female presented with thick, coppery red eruptions on ear pinnae, scalp, extensor surface of left hand, back and ankles laterally. Based on the totality of symptoms, she was prescribed Staphysagria 1M which initially provided relief to the patient. The case was stood still for several months during which both placebo and Staphysagria 10M were prescribed. Still there was no progress whatsoever, the case was retaken, but the totality and the remedy were same. This was a clear call for prescribing an anti-miasmatic remedy to remove the miasmatic block. The patient was prescribed Psorinum 1M as an intercurrent anti-miasmatic remedy with remarkable physically and mental recovery. Staphysagria 10 M was repeated which later removed all the lesions and restored the patient mentally too.