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Homoeopathic treatment in Polycystic ovary disease 1
Are
you a victim of PCOD ?
1
in 10 women have PCOS
PCOS polycystic
ovary disease is a variable disorder that is marked primarily by
Acne
(Pimples), Hair loss 40%-70% , Hirsutism (unwanted hair over upper lip , external neck
) 70%, Irregular Menstruation like Amenorrhea 75%-80% , Weight gain 55%-80% and
mood swings
.There are several factors that
researchers think, plays roles in the cause of PCOS. Excess insulin Usually
initiated by an elevated level of luteinizing hormone, androgen, or estrogen,
There is no proper treatment in
other systems of medicine,
Only in Homoeopathic system of medicine there is treatment, as treatment is given by individual constitution .
A case of poly cystic ovarian syndrome -Homoeopathic treatment
The journey to fertility - A case of poly cystic ovarian syndrome
Prof G R Mohan
M D (Hom)., P G Dip (Env Stud)
Former Principal, Devs Homeopathic Medical College,
Deva nagar, Ankireddypalli, Kesara mandal, R R Disrtict, A
drmohangr@yahoo.co.in
www.drgrmohan.com
Key words: Poly cystic ovarian syndrome, Homeopathic remedies
Introduction:
Poly cystic ovarian syndrome first described by American gynecologists Stein and Leventhal in 1935, the Poly cystic ovarian syndrome is a hormonal disorder affecting 10-15% of women, worldwide, irrespective of race or color. The World Health Organization estimates that it affects 116 million women worldwide as of 2010 (3.4% of the women). According Dr Rajeev Punjabi India witnesses alarming rise in the incidence of PCOS, India has witnessed about 30 per cent rise in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) cases in the last couple of years. Lack of awareness and lifestyle changes are considered to be the major factor leading to this phenomenon., 1 2
At least 12 follicles develop in the ovaries (polycystic means 'many cysts'). Cysts are fluid-filled sacs. Increased testosterone level, raised levels of insulin in the bloodstream is thought to be the main underlying reason to develop PCOS. A high level of Luteinising hormone is found in about 4 in 10 women with PCOS this test is suggestive but not diagnostic. 1,3
Symptoms: menstrual intervals longer than 35 days; less than eight menstrual cycles a year, in some cases, failure to menstruate for four months or longer; and that prolonged periods may be scant or heavier.
Elevated levels of male hormones androgens lead to Acne Vulgaris ,oily skin, Hirsutism (69%) androgenic alopecia, around the armpits, groin, neck, and breasts dark or thick skin markings and creases , Clitoris swelling, Central Obesity (apple shaped ) BodyMass Index over 27 , Mood disturbance . 74% Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage are noticed.
Management :
A systematically selected homeopathic remedy has the capacity to correct hormonal imbalance due to poly cystic ovarian syndrome by stimulating the glands to secrete various hormones in the required manner, on the the basic pathology, miasmatic nature, individual study, a suitable homeopathic similimum will bring an excellent change in blood and sonographic reading. Homeopathic remedies would help in the regression of ovarian cysts. Losing 5 percent to 10 percent of weight according to BodyMass Index, can help to restart ovulation, Exercise can help you lose weight. Diet : Low glycemic index foods, diet include whole grains, beans, fruit, vegetables and lean protein , Eating a few small meals rather than three big ones may help even out blood sugar levels |
A case of Poly cystic ovarian syndrome : Patient by name MS S, aged 20 years, unmarried , student , who was dreaming to get married and conceive , came to me on 10-02-2013 who was medium built, with 64.9 Kg weight, hot patient, very irritable, known case of hypothyroidism since 4 years presented the following symptoms
Presenting complaints:
Menses delayed by 5 months, irregularity since 3 years
Irritability 2 years
Anxiety about health 1year
Haughty since 8 months
Hair over upper lip, neck. 2 years
Past history:
Since 2007 period is late, was diagnosed as hypothyroidism and kept on allopathic medication, taking medication for P C O S also.
Family history: F/H hypothyroidism
Personal history
Appetite- Good
Diet- mixed.
Thirst- less.
Desire- Cold food , desire spicy food.
Aversions/ intolerance- NS.
Bowels- Regular.
Urine- 5/6 times/day. No special. Characteristics.
Sweat- NP
Sleep- refreshing
Habits and addiction : no
Life space investigation.
She belongs to an upper middle class family of Hyderabad. Her father is a business person . She is a first child of her parents. Had normal childhood, 3 years back her mother died due to health problem.
General physical examination
The patient was short stature 64.9 Kg weight, B M I: 25, no pallor, cyanosis, edema, clubbing or lymphadenopathy.
Systemic examination
Examination of neck : slight swelling of thyroid gland on deglutition.
GIT System: abdomen was soft, liver palpable, spleen not enlarged
CNS System: Nothing abnormal detected
CVS System: Nothing abnormal detected
Respiratory System: Nothing abnormal detected
Investigations:
U S Scan on different times : P C O D ( 2009, 2010 & 2012 )
Antverted uterus, Endometrial thickness :
F S H 6. 7.9 ; L H :21.78 ; S Prolactine : 8.8
T S H : 3.78uiu/ml
Clinical diagnosis: P C O D
Clinical classification :
Dynamic chronic fully developed miasmatic disease.
Miasmatic diagnosis
Psoro -Sycotic and Syphilitic.
Susceptibility: moderate
Totality of symptoms :
Irritability
Anxiety about health
Haughty
Desire for open air
Desire for cold Food , desire spicy food
Menses late
* Thirstless
* Repertorisation chart (attached below) 4
* Phosphorus and Pulsatilla were the first two remedies emerged on Repertorisation. Reasons for selecting Pulsatilla was due to as it covered all symptoms with maximum score. Boericke says "it is pre-eminently a female remedy , He says that the disposition and mental state are the chief guiding symptoms to the selection of Pulsatilla.
Treatment:
* 10/02/2013 before the total case was taken , on the day one Thuja30C, Five doses were given every 12 the hourly, along with Placebo 5 days .
* patient came on 26-2-13 no trace of menses Pulasatilla 200c ,5doses were given with Placebo for 20 days .
* 24-03-13 : patient came with no trace of menses Pulasatilla IM, 3doses were given with Placebo 30 days .
* 21-04-13 : patient came and said that menses appeared on 17-04-13, bleeding was more. Only Placebo 30days was given.
* 19-05-13 : patient came and said menstrual bleeding continued for 20 days, extreme weakness China 200C, 5 doses , Placebo 15days, Carcinosin 1M , one dose , Placebo 15days was given.
* 16-06-13 : patient came and said weakness reduced, Menses was again delayed 12 days, it appeared on 29-05-13, LM P was on 17-04-13, Pulasatilla I0M, one dose was given with Placebo 30 days . I have advised her to undergo U S Scan of the abdomen.
* 14-07-13 : patient came and said menses appeared on 29-06-13, two days bleeding was present, weakness reduced, Placebo 30days .
25-08-13 : patient came with the U S Scan report which was showing Normal study (attached below). Irritation and other symptoms were normal. Carcinosin 1M , one dose , Placebo 15days was given.Ahoka Q, was given daily .
Discussion :
In the above case all investigations were pointing towards Poly cystic ovarian syndrome . since 2009 she is having the problem, took various treatments with out any benefit, as her age was marriage age, any girl wish to get married and concive, but her periods were very irregular, many times she was kept on contraceptive pills to regulate periods and used metformin without any benefit. with that she gained her weight. 2009 to 2013 she has put on 11 kg weight.developed sever anxity about her health and future.
In the conventional treatment Medical treatment Polycystic ovaries are treated with a laparoscopic procedure called "ovarian drilling" Or Reducing insulin resistance by improving insulin sensitivity through medications such as Metformin anti diabetic drug. If fertility is not the primary aim, then menstruation is regulated with a contraceptive pill . 1
Pulasatilla has given good result in regulating menstruation , it has changed her mood, helped Her to shed weight and lastly Poly cystic ovarian Cysts vanished with homeopathic remedies. In the above case Carcinosin Burnett was given; as it coved Sycotic, Tubercular, Syphilitic miasms, it’s a Chronic, Intercurrent remedy . Thuja Occidentalis covered Psoric, Sycotic, Syphilitic miasms
It's surprising to note that Pulsatilla which is selected on the basis of repertriation , given to the patient gave success, but following observations were noted.
In Murphy’s repertory under the rubric female-Tumors, genitals-ovaries, cysts : 44 remedies are there but Pulsatilla is missing
Synthesis 8.1 V repertory under the rubric female-Tumors, genitals-ovaries, cysts : 32 remedies are there but Pulsatilla is missing
Boericke O, repertory under the rubric female sexual system -ovaries, cysts dropsy : 25 remedies are there but Pulsatilla is missing
References :
1) Ganie M A, Kalra S. Polycystic ovary syndrome - A metabolic malady, the mother of all lifestyle disorders in women -2011 [cited 2013 Sep 16]; 15:239-41. Available from: http://www.ijem.in/text.asp?2011/15/4/239/85571
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Respiratory Allergies and Homoeopathic treatment - Its safe
Respiratory Allergies and Homoeopathic
treatment - Its safe
An Indian study reported that prevalence
of allergic rhinitis was 11·3% in children aged 6–7 years, and 24·4%
in children aged 13–14 years. Apr 1,2020,
In terms of the age-groups affected, about 70 per cent of patients develop
allergic rhinitis before they are 30 years of age and, the adolescent children
have greater incidence with allergic rhinitis occurring between 8-11 years of
age. Over $600 million is spent annually
in the management of this disease by United States which does not include the
costs of the 2 million lost workdays, 3 million lost school days and 28 million
days of decreased productivity from the symptoms of the disease and/or
side-effects of the medications used to treat them.
Among India's 1.31 billion people, about 6%
of children and 2% of adults have asthma.
Heredity
plays a role in the development of allergies.
The risk of the developing allergies is 18% if neither parent is atopic,
20% if one parent is atopic and 50% if both parents are atopic.
Common Causes
Irritants
like smoke, perfumes, strong smells, air pollutants and temperature changes,
dust mites (see figure), polluted areas having high levels of sulphur dioxide
and nitrogen diospets, moulds growing on wallpaper, upholstery, carping and
plants within the house are found to cause allergic rhinitis. Grasses and trees (in fig ) that release minute pollen
grains are also known to cause allergies.
Allergies contracted from grass are experienced more in the late
afternoon while that from mould spores may peak on dry windy afternoons or on
damp or rainy days in the early morning.
Intake of alcoholic drinks like wines and beer, sea foods, chlorine in
swimming pool water, drugs like birth control pills and female hormones, some
drugs used for blood pressure control, aspirin and chronic use of decongestants
in the nose can also produce rhinitis.
Perennial rhinitis: common causes
are dust mite (in fig) found in many homes, and domestic pets. Salivary protein of cat, allergens from
cockroaches etc. also cause perennial rhinitis.
Occupational rhinitis is caused by an agent inhaled at the work place.
Symptoms of
allergic rhinitis include frequent or repetitive sneezing (it is an allergic
reaction to something in the air); a runny or congested nose; itching in the
nose, eyes, throat, or roof of the mouth; plugged-up ear canals; sore throat;
occasional nose-bleeds; impaired smell and wheezing.
Almost
20-50 percent of patients with allergic rhinitis go on to develop asthma as
allergic rhinitis is a risk factor for developing asthma. A large number of children who start with
asthma also develop allergic rhinitis.
Diagnosis
The most
important diagnostic tool is the history of the illness. The timing of symptoms also helps in making
the diagnosis. Allergic rhinitis that
appears seasonally is almost always due to pollen; and outdoor allergens can be
detected by conducting a skin test when the patient is not taking
antihistamines. Skin-testing should also be avoided in patients with extensive
eczema. For such patients, ELISA and
RAST are two commonly used methods that measure the presence of food-specific
IgE I the blood of the patients
Treatment:
A detailed clinical history of the patient’s illness will identify the likely
cause of rhinitis. Medical philosophy is increasingly coming to the conclusion
that the mere treatment of symptoms and organs can only help temporarily and
that it is the healing power of the body as a whole that has to be
enhanced. Homoeopathy believes in a
holistic, totalistic and individualistic approach which provides relief, free
of side-effects.
The following homoeopathic remedies which can be tried under
the guidance of qualified Homoeopathic Physician, Arsenicum album, Allium Cepa,
Euphrasia, Arum triphyllum,Lemna Minor, Kali lod, Sulphur,Teucrium marum verum, Solidago, Sanguinaria nitrate, Pothos
and Psorinum.
This article is for creating awareness towards Homoeopathy, which is safe and gives almost permanent cure in respiratory allegies
Full length article available in authors book 'Wonders of Homoeopathy an evidenced based study ' available in Amazon India
Monday, October 5, 2020
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Wonders of Homoeopathy an Evidence based study by Prof G R Mohan
About author Prof G R Mohan, MD
(Hom).,P G Dip (Env Stu) :
Former
Principal of Devs Homoeopathic Medical College,
Telangana , India, he is a Homoeopathic Consultant practicing for over forty
five years. With twenty seven Years of teaching experience. Dr Mohan is the recipient of Govt of A P Meritorious Best
Teacher Award for 2005.
About the
book:
Wonders of Homoeopathy: An Evidence-based
Study is a compilation of his work and research of over 30 years. Some case
studies and success stories presented in this book have been published in
various national and international scientific journals such as British
Homoeopathic Journal, Homoeopathic Links, Asian Journal of Homoeopathy, NHJ and
the Homoeopathic Heritage. Fore words were written by Dr K Siva Shankar, former
Addl Director AYUSH dept A P, and by Prof Chaurbhuja Nayak,Former Director
General CCRH, Govt of India,
Wonders
of Homoeopathy: An Evidence-based Study is a
compilation of his work and research of over 30 years of case studies and
scientific papers those deep dives into diagnosis and treatment of common and
rare disorders such as Cervical Spondylosis, Gilbert’s Syndrome , Cerebral
Palsy, Bipolar Mood Disorder and Prolapse Inter Vertebral Disc etc. The topics
covered in this book will serve as a guide and a ready reference for
Homoeopathic Practitioners, Post Graduate and Undergraduate..
Price Rs 300/
available on online through
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