Homeopathy Brings Lasting Relief from Allergic Rhinitis

A 26-year-old male patient (Patient ID: 50049) visited Life Force Homeopathy on 10 December 2022. He had been suffering from allergic rhinitis for 6 years. The frequency of his symptoms was mild to moderate, with episodes of watery coryza and nasal blockage occurring 2-3 times a week during winter. Each episode usually lasted 1-2 days.

His complaints typically started with sneezing bouts 3 to 4 times, usually in the morning, and with climate change. He also had watery, fluent coryza; itching in the corner of both eyes; mild redness in both eyes; and lachrymation. There were occasional mild episodes of headache and throat irritation. He was allergic to dust.

On investigation, his IgE levels were found to be very high, at 464.

During the initial consultation, a comprehensive case history was taken, focusing on the patient''s physical and mental state.

Physical Generals:

The patient had an average appetite and preferred a vegetarian diet. He craved spicy food. His thirst was normal, and he drank 2-3 liters of water daily. His perspiration was normal, and his bowel and urine patterns were regular. His sleep was sound.

Family Background:

The patient worked as a software engineer and was accompanied by his parents during the consultation. Both parents had hypertension and diabetes.

Mental Generals:

He was described as very mild and gentle, with all decisions being made by his parents.

Dr. Rajesh Shah studied the case in detail and prescribed an Arsenicum album for his complaints.

Follow-ups:

The patient''s progress was monitored through regular follow-ups, with the following notable developments:

28th January 2023: There was a 25% improvement. Mild nasal discharge was present for 5-6 days, but no major episodes occurred. There was no sneezing, and headaches had reduced. The eye symptoms also improved to some extent. The patient was not on allopathic medications.

5th March 2023: The patient showed further improvement, with about a 50% reduction in nasal discharge. There were no headaches, and sneezing episodes occurred very occasionally. The eye symptoms drastically improved.

16th April 2023: Much relief was observed, with no episodes in the past month.

3rd September 2023: The patient reported almost 90-95% improvement, with no episodes in the past 7 months. His IgE levels were rechecked on 19th August 2023 and were reduced to 139.

The patient was very happy and thankful to Dr. Shah and the entire Life Force team for his speedy recovery from such a chronic disease.

Conclusion:

This case highlights the effectiveness of homeopathic treatment for chronic allergic rhinitis. The patient, after six years of symptoms, showed 90-95% improvement over several months of treatment, with no major episodes and a significant reduction in IgE levels. This demonstrates the potential of homeopathy to provide long-term relief and improve the quality of life in chronic allergy cases.

• Case study written by Dr. Shweta R., an associate of Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom).