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Case Studies | Homeopathy | India | Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025 | Popularity: 4.9 / 10
Efficacy of Homoeopathic Medication in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcer - A Case Study
Gopika R. S., Winston Vargheese V., Priyanka Sree G. V., Hemapriya R., Deepika R. S.
Abstract: One of the serious complications of diabetes mellitus is Diabetes Foot Ulcer [DFU], not only because of its mortality but due to its morbidity which is difficult to manage. Being a common cause for Hospitalization of Diabetic patients and a major cause of amputations, the treatment of these cases are often exhausting to the patients. Begining as a simple trauma, the progression of the ulcer is rapid and the associated vascular and neuropathic affections hinders its cure further adding to its bad prognosis. Common treatments involve debridement of the dead tissue, foot care, antibiotics, amputation etc., however even after prolonged treatment the healing is not complete and it has a high rate of recurrence. Along with its effectiveness in treating such cases, Homoeopathy does not add to the patient?s psychological trauma by negating the need for Amputation. In this case, a 73 year old male presented with ulcer on right great toe of 3 weeks duration. There was oedema and pain in foot which was radiating upwards, the surrounding skin had blackish discolouration, marked offensiveness but no any discharges. He is a known diabetic patient of 3 years duration. He was prescribed with Arsenicum Album 0/3 initially and later had been admitted in the IPD for further treatment. It was identified that he had arterial occlusion of both limbs [worse in right side] and osteomyelitis of proximal interphalange. Based on the presentations individualised remedies were followed up along with regular cleaning and dressing. Over the course of three months he had gradual improvement and he had recovered completely.
Keywords: Cleaning and Dressing, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Diabetes Mellitus, Homoeopathic Treatment
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025
Pages: 641 - 644
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25208141730
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