Case Study Here is the case study of an elderly housewife with a healthy diet who has had gastritis for one and a half years. Gastritis is the inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the mucosal lining of the stomach. The inflammation often results from infection with H.Pylori bacteria that causes most stomach ulcers or the […]

Chronic Gastritis in an Elderly Housewife – Successful Management with Homeopathy

Patient Details: Name: Mrs. K.S.B Age: Not specified (Elderly) Patient ID: 54206 Occupation: Housewife Medical History: Cardiomyopathy (stable), history of Atrial Septal Defect surgery in 1972 Presenting Complaints: Mrs. K.S.B approached Life Force Homoeopathy with a history of chronic gastritis for 1.5 years. Her symptoms included: Dull pain in the upper left hypochondriac region occurring once every 2–3 weeks Occasional constipation Loud burping and flatulence, especially after delayed meals or spicy foods Burning and irritation in the throat Loss of appetite and weight reduction from 53 kg to 50.9 kg over two years She reported poor sleep, averaging only 3–4 hours per night for the past year, and was taking Clonazepam 0.5 mg thrice weekly. Current Medications (before homoeopathic treatment): Ganaton Total (Itopride & Pantoprazole) – 1 OD Colaspa – SOS Insta Raft Syrup – 10 ml TDS Prepro IBS (Melatonin & Probiotics) – 1 OD Dytor (Torsemide) – 1 OD (for Cardiomyopathy) Rivaban (Rivaroxaban) – 15 mg OD Investigations: Endoscopy (01.06.2023): Esophagitis Antral and duodenal erosion Lifestyle and Dietary Factors: Despite a healthy diet, she experienced aggravated symptoms due to: Delayed meals Spicy or heavy foods Poor sleep She was advised the following lifestyle and dietary changes: Avoid heavy, spicy, or acidic meals 2–3 hours before sleeping Limit caffeine intake Drink adequate water throughout the day Eat smaller, more frequent meals Prioritize sleep to support tissue repair and digestion Homeopathic Intervention: Remedy Prescribed: PULSATILLA-30 Treatment aimed at: Reducing inflammation and irritation in the stomach lining Improving digestive function Supporting overall gastrointestinal health Follow-up & Progress: 25th May 2024: Burning and throat irritation reduced Abdominal pain less intense but more frequent (daily) Homeopathic medicines continued as per case requirement 1st July 2024: Abdominal pain, burning, and throat irritation further improved Pain frequency reduced to once every 15 days Appetite remained low 21st August 2024: No throat irritation or burning Abdominal pain occasional Stopped Ganaton Total 5th October 2024: Mild abdominal pain once in 8 days lasting ~5 minutes Appetite improved Constipation reducing 11th November 2024: Overall 80% improvement Good appetite Occasional mild abdominal pain Completely off conventional medications Conclusion: This case demonstrates the efficacy of homeopathic treatment in chronic gastritis: Homoeopathic remedies addressed underlying inflammation and erosions in the stomach lining. Symptoms of pain, burning, and indigestion were alleviated. Appetite improved, allowing the patient to enjoy meals again. Smooth transition to sole homeopathic therapy was achieved without complications. Key Takeaway: Individualized homeopathic treatment, combined with dietary and lifestyle modifications, can provide significant relief in chronic gastritis, even in elderly patients with comorbidities.

Case Study

Here is the case study of an elderly housewife with a healthy diet who has had gastritis for one and a half years.

Gastritis is the inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the mucosal lining of the stomach. The inflammation often results from infection with H.Pylori bacteria that causes most stomach ulcers or the regular use of painkillers. Drinking too much alcohol also contributes to gastritis. One may experience symptoms of upper abdominal pain or discomfort, indigestion, bloating, belching, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. In severe damage, one may notice bleeding wherein one has to go ahead with surgery.

Mrs. K.S.B (Patient ID: 54206), came to the Thane Clinic of Life Force. She was a reference patient whose husband had received Life Force Homeopathy treatment and recovered. She complained of experiencing a dull pain in the upper left hypochondriac region once in 2-3 weeks, along with constipation on occasion, loud burping, and flatulence particularly aggravated by delayed meals and spicy foods. She also mentioned burning and irritation in the throat. She didn’t have any complaints related to taste. After two years, since her Gastritis complaints had started she had lost two kilograms, bringing her weight down to 50.9 kg from 53 kg.  She was taking Tablet. Ganaton Total (Itopride and Pantoprazole) 1 tablet OD, Tablet. Colaspa SOS, Insta Raft Syrup (Calcium carbonate, Sodium alginate, Sodium bicarbonate) 10 ml TDS and Prepro IBS (Melatonin and probiotics)1 tab OD.

- Investigations:

- Date: 01.06.2023

- Endoscopy:

- Impression: Showed esophagitis, antral and duodenal erosion.

She suffered from Sleeplessness. Her quality of sleep was reduced; she was sleeping for 3-4 hours at night over the past year. She was taking Tablet. Zapiz (Clonazepam 0.5 mg) 1 tablet at night, 3 days per week (for the last 6 months).

She also presented with Cardiomyopathy which was stable with conventional treatment. She was on a Tablet. Dytor (Torsemide) 1 tab OD and Tablet. Rivaban (Rivaroxaban): 15 mg OD. She was operated on in 1972 for Atrial septal defect via open heart surgery.

At Life Force Homoeopathy a detailed case was taken and she was prescribed PULSATILLA-30.  

She has explained the dietary guidance to support her recovery from gastritis and general health. She was advised to refrain from eating heavy, spicy, or acidic foods at least 2-3 hours before sleeping and to avoid caffeine. She was advised to drink enough water throughout the day. She was also instructed to opt for smaller meals at regular intervals to ease the digestive process and prevent acid build-up.  Poor sleep can delay the healing of inflamed stomach lining, sleep is essential for tissue repair and immune function also sleep issues can weaken digestive function and increase acid production she was advised of some lifestyle changes to improve her sleep.

Follow up:

First followup

In her first follow-up dated 25th May 2024, she experienced some relief in her complaints. Her burning and irritation in her throat were less and the pain in her abdomen was getting better the intensity of pain was less but the frequency of pain was increased, she was having pain daily, and was quite continuous. She was prescribed medicines as per case need for the next 2 months.

Second followup

By 1st July 2024, more improvement was noticed in abdominal pain, burning, and throat irritation. The daily pain was reduced to once in fifteen days. Her appetite still remained on the lesser side; there was no desire to eat food.

Third followup

In her next follow on 21st August 2024 she was further better; she mentioned no throat irritation and burning. The abdominal pain was occasional and she had stopped taking Tablets. Ganaton Total (Itopride and Pantoprazole)

Fourth followup

By 5th October 2024, she mentioned experiencing mild pain in the abdomen once in 8 days lasting for 5 minutes. Her appetite was improved and also her complaint of constipation was getting better.

Subsequent followup

In a subsequent follow-up dated 11th November 2024, overall 80% improvement was observed with good appetite, and mild pain in the abdomen occasionally and she was only on Homoeopathic treatment she had stopped all conventional treatment since October 2024.

Conclusion:

This case shows the efficacy of Homoeopathic treatment in the management of Chronic Gastritis. The Homoeopathic remedies targeted the underlying inflammation and erosion of the stomach lining and helped to strengthen the mucosal integrity thereby addressing the pain and indigestion symptoms of gastritis. Her appetite was improved and allowed her to enjoy meals again.  There was a smooth transition to solely homeopathic treatment since the patient had stopped the conventional treatment without complications.