Surgical Case of Intestinal Obstruction Got Cured in Single Dose of Homeopathic Medicine

 

A 13-year-old male patient named A.K (Registration number: ACL-78) was admitted in hospital in the emergency ward for severe abdominal pain on 20th April 2023. His father visited Homeo Care Clinic on April 21, 2023 with the investigation reports of the patient.

The patient had severe abdominal pain since 1 week. There were frequent episodes of watery vomiting with white mucus. He has been suffering from complete obstipation since 4 days. The patient had not passed stool and flatulence for the past 4 days. Doctors in the hospital had kept him NBM and RT was inserted.

The appetite was reduced. And USG and CT abdomen showed acute small bowel obstruction dated April 18, 2023.

The physician had advised him surgery on an emergency basis for intestinal obstruction.

 

MENTAL ASSESSMENT

 

After asking about his basic nature, his father told that the patient was very studious in his studies and active in sports. He was ambitious.

 

CASE ANALYSIS

 

After a detailed case analysis and taking her chief complaints, physical generals, and mental characteristics into consideration, Lyco 200 single dose was prescribed.

 

MODE OF ADMINISTRATION

 

Parents were instructed to keep the medicated globules on the patient’s tongue till they dissolved from their own. The administration was not contradictory to NBM as homeopathic medicines act on process of absorption and not on digestion.

 

RECEIVED A CALL AFTER 2 HOURS

 

The patient’s parents called at the clinic after 2 hours and informed that the patient has passed stool within half and hour of the administration of the medicine. Abdominal pain was significantly reduced and the child is in much better state now.

Surgeon stated that now there is no need of surgery and given discharge on 23rd April 2023.

Follow Ups:

 

ConclusionHomeopathy presents a promising alternative for those seeking a holistic approach to acute intestinal obstruction. When administered at the correct time and in the correct potency, homeopathic remedies can help alleviate symptoms, address underlying causes, and support the body’s innate healing abilities.

Sr no.   Date   Prescription
1 24-04-2023
  • Abdominal pain was reduced.
  • The patient was having an occasional hard stool.
  • All physical generals were normal.
 Rx,
SL 200
2 03-06-2023
  • There was no abdominal pain.
  • He was passing soft stool everyday.
  • Patient was completely doing well since past 1 month.
  • All Physical generals were normal
 Rx,
SL 200
X 40 days.

Conclusion

Homeopathy presents a promising alternative for those seeking a holistic approach to Acute intestinal obstruction. When administered at the correct time and in the correct potency, homeopathic remedies can help alleviate symptoms, address underlying causes, and support the body’s innate healing abilities.