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Deep vein thrombosis cured by homeopathy: A case report
S Choudhury1, A R Khuda-Bukhsh2
1Department of Practice of Medicine, D.N. De Homeopathy Medical College and Hospital, 12, G.K. Road, Kolkata, 700046, W.B, India.
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
|February 15, 2020
Summary
This case report details a successful homeopathic treatment for deep venous thrombosis (DVT), a serious condition often leading to thrombo-embolism. The non-invasive approach used potentized homeopathic drugs, offering a potential alternative therapy for DVT.
Area of Science:
- Homeopathy
- Vascular Medicine
- Case Reports
Background:
- Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a critical condition with potential fatal outcomes from thrombo-embolism.
- Risk factors include immobilization, inflammation, and coagulation disorders.
- Conventional treatments exist, but exclusive homeopathic treatment for DVT is rarely documented.
Observation:
- A case report of an elderly patient diagnosed with DVT.
- The patient underwent treatment exclusively with micro doses of potentized homeopathic drugs.
- Treatment selection was based on the totality of symptoms and individualization.
Findings:
- The patient with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) experienced a complete cure.
- The treatment utilized exclusively homeopathic remedies, a method seldom reported for DVT.
- This case highlights the potential efficacy of individualized homeopathic treatment for DVT.
Implications:
- This case suggests homeopathic medicine may be a viable non-invasive treatment for DVT.
- Further research with larger patient cohorts is necessary to validate these findings.
- This study contributes to the limited literature on homeopathic DVT treatment.
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