Resolution of subdural hygroma with Homoeopathy: A case report

Authors

Partha Pratim Pal, Dr. Anjali Chatterji Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy, Kolkata, West Bengal, IndiaFollow
Tania Chatterjee, Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, New Delhi, IndiaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier(s)

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0656-9260

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1115-5211

Corresponding Author

Partha Pratim Pal

Keywords

Case report, Homoeopathy, Neurology, Subdural hygroma, Tuberculinum

Article Type

Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Subdural hygroma (SDH) is a collection of cerebrospinal fluid in the subdural space which may be idiopathic, traumatic or post-surgical occurring mostly in elderly patients. Case Summary: A 42-year-old female reported an acute complaint of compressing headache. The headache persisted even after initial prescriptions of Ruta graveolens 30C and 200C, which did not alleviate the condition. Further evaluation was done with a computed tomography scan, which revealed left-sided SDH. Tuberculinum 1M was prescribed, but even though the pain subsided, profuse, watery discharge began to ooze from both the ears and nose, which eventually stopped spontaneously. After six months, the headache recurred and Tuberculinum 1M was repeated. The magnetic resonance imaging scan initially showed subdural effusions, dural thickening and mild ischemic white matter changes and after homoeopathic treatment, no abnormality was reported. The management of SDH remains challenging, and documented cases of SDH treated with homoeopathic medicines could contribute to the evidence-based medical literature.

Digital Object Identifier

10.53945/2320-7094.2031

Publisher

Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy

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How to cite this article

Pal PP, Chatterjee T. Resolution of subdural hygroma with Homoeopathy: A case report. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2024;18:69-77.