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Introduction: Tonsillolith, also known as tonsil stones or tonsil calculi, are the mineralization of the debris or bacteria within the crevices of the palatine tonsils. It is a rare condition with prominent symptoms of halitosis (bad breath), foreign body sensation, sore throat, painful swallowing, and cough. So far, Individualized Homoeopathy for tonsillolith has been rarely recorded in peer-reviewed journals. Methods: This case was recorded in the Medicine Department of Dr. D. Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Center, India. A 41-year-old male patient suffering from offensive breath and tonsil stones was treated on basis of Individualized Homeopathy medicine between 6th January 2021 and 30th May 2021. During the treatment the responses to therapy were assessed accordingly. To assess whether the changes were due to homoeopathic medicine, an assessment using Modified Naranjo Criteria was performed. Results: This case report demonstrated the treatment of tonsillolith exclusively using Individualized Homeopathy which complies the totality of the symptoms of the case over an observational period of five months. Recovery of this case helps us to strengthen the use of homoeopathy in treating rare and extensive medical cases.
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Calculi , Homeopathy , Male , Humans , Adult , Calculi/diagnosis , Palatine Tonsil , IndiaABSTRACT
Introduction: Hair is regarded as an essential part of human identity, and losing it has a negative effect on many facets of one's quality of life. Alopecia areata (AA) is a chronic, non-scarring hair loss of the scalp or body hair. It is believed to be an autoimmune disorder where the body cannot recognize its own cells, resulting in the subsequent destruction of the hair follicles. The efficacy of the available treatment is not adequate and remission of hair follicles is unpredictable. However, individualized homoeopathy (iHOM) has shown great results in treating AA. Methods: At the Dermatological Department of D.Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College & Research Center, India, an 11-year-old female patient diagnosed with Alopecia areata was treated homeopathically from July 2021 to November 2021. During the follow-up visits, the outcome was assessed. To assess whether the changes were due to homoeopathic medicine, an assessment using the modified Naranjo criteria was performed. Results: Over an observation period of 5 months, beneficial result from iHOM medicine was seen, and so can be used by physicians in treating Alopecia Areata as a complementary health practice. Conclusion: Considering the multi-factorial etiology of Alopecia Areata, iHOM medicine and the auxillary line of treatment are effective in treating Alopecia Areata.
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Alopecia Areata , Homeopathy , Child , Female , Humans , Alopecia Areata/drug therapy , Alopecia Areata/diagnosis , Hair , Quality of LifeABSTRACT
Introduction: Alopecia areata is a dermatological disorder characterized by hair loss. The exact cause is still unknown but is linked with an autoimmune disease. No efficient treatment is known though many studies have been conducted, yet the optimal treatment is not known. Methods: The case was treated in the Dermatological Department at Dr. D. Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre. A 42-year-old female patient with alopecia areata was treated with individualized homoeopathic medicine (iHOM) between 2nd May 2019 and 16th January 2020. During the follow-up visits, the outcome was assessed. To evaluate whether the changes were due to homoeopathic medicine, an assessment using the Modified Naranjo criteria was performed. Results: Over an observational period of eight-months, positive results from iHOM medicine were seen. This treatment can be used by the physicians in the treatment of alopecia areata as a complementary health practice. Conclusion: Considering the multi-factorial aetiology of alopecia areata, iHOM along with local treatment may be effective in treating alopecia areata.
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Alopecia Areata , Autoimmune Diseases , Homeopathy , Materia Medica , Female , Humans , Adult , Alopecia Areata/drug therapy , Alopecia Areata/etiology , Homeopathy/adverse effects , Autoimmune Diseases/complications , Materia Medica/therapeutic useABSTRACT
Context: Cervical spondylosis (CS) is a chronic degenerative condition that presents with chronic neck pain and stiffness with radiation of pain to the occiput or upper limbs and a sensation of numbness or tingling. Conservative treatment only provides short term relief. Objective: This case was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of individualised homoeopathy in the management of CS. Methods: A 39-year-old female patient was treated in the outpatient dept at Dr. D. Y. Patil homoeopathic medical college and research centre with the complaint of neck pain with stiffness. Radiological findings revealed the diagnosis of cervical spondylosis. Individualised homoeopathic medicine was selected after detailed case taking. 'Modified naranjo criteria' were used to assess the effect of homoeopathic medicine. Result: Homoeopathic medicine silicea terra was prescribed and found to be effective in this case. Conclusion: Further studies can be undertaken to assess the effectiveness of individualised homoeopathic medicine in the management of cervical spondylosis.