Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy
Keywords
Berberine, Case report, Colonoscopy, Homoeopathy, Hydrastis, Occult blood
Article Type
Case Report
Abstract
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the most common inflammatory bowel diseases. As in most of the cases, the exact cause is unknown Homoeopathy, however, provides a better response in such conditions, one such case report is presented below. Patient attended out patient department (OPD) chiefly for complaints of frequent passage of bloody stool and abdominal pain. He was suffering from idiopathic UC for the past 10 years. After unsatisfactory outcome with modern medicine, patient turned to homoeopathic treatment. After detailed case-taking and repertorization, Hydrastis was given in low potency, and gradually, the potency was raised as per the response of the medicine upon patient. Within 3–4 months of homoeopathic treatment, the patient started improving and continues to be free from his complains at the time of last follow-up visit in OPD.
Digital Object Identifier
10.4103/0974-7168.200842
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd.
How to cite this article
Pal P, Ghosh M, Chakma A. Homoeopathic treatment of ulcerative Colitis: A case report. Indian J Res Homoeopathy 2017;11:74-78. doi: 10.4103/0974-7168.200842
