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Homeopathic treatment for prolonged postoperative coma: a case report.

G Vithoulkas¹, V Văcăraș^2,3, J Kavouras¹

¹International Academy of Classical Homeopathy, Greece.

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Summary

Postoperative coma, a severe complication, can result from factors like age and cardiovascular surgery. This case study explores a successful homeopathic treatment for this critical condition.

Keywords:

Carbo Vegetabilis Stanum metallicum comatose patient homeopathic treatment postoperative coma

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Homeopathic Medicine

Background:

Coma is a state of unrousable unconsciousness, with severity assessed by the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS).
A GCS score below 8 indicates a coma, a critical condition with potential for severe outcomes including death or permanent brain damage.
Postoperative coma, though rare, is a life-threatening complication demanding comprehensive management.

Observation:

Factors such as pre-existing comorbidity, advanced age, intraoperative hypotension, and cardiovascular surgery are identified as potential risk factors for developing postoperative coma.
The article details a specific case of postoperative coma that was successfully managed using homeopathic treatment.

Findings:

Homeopathy demonstrated efficacy in successfully treating a case of postoperative coma.
Despite advancements, postoperative coma remains a severe condition associated with significant patient and family suffering.

Implications:

This case suggests homeopathy as a potential therapeutic avenue for managing postoperative coma.
Highlights the need for multidisciplinary approaches in managing severe neurological conditions like coma.
Further research into homeopathic interventions for critical care scenarios is warranted.