How A Young Journalist Beats Chronic Urticaria In Just 7 Months With Homeopathy
Chronic urticaria is a debilitating condition characterized by recurrent episodes of hives and swelling, often with an unknown cause. Conventional treatments may provide temporary relief but often come with side effects. This case study presents the successful treatment of a young journalist aged 25 years suffering from chronic urticaria using homeopathy. She had tried various conventional treatments, including antihistamines, with minimal relief. Because of the disturbing symptoms, she even had to quit her job. Frustrated with the lack of long-term improvement, she sought alternative therapies and opted for homeopathic treatment at Life Force Homeopathy.
The patient underwent treatment at Life Force Homeopathy and experienced significant improvement in symptoms without any adverse effects.
Case Study:
Patient (Patient ID-55052) took an online consultation at the Life Force Homeopathy Jayanagar branch on 17th July 2024 for her complaint of urticaria, which had been present for the past 4 years.
Chief Complaint:
The patient experienced daily episodes of urticaria on hands, face, neck, inner thighs, stomach, neck and rarely on legs with itching. Itching was worse during early morning and at night. She had burning sensation on affected area which was better with ice application. She also felt like ant crawling sensation. Her complaints had started after she got covid in 2021.
She had daily episodes and that lasted for half an hour to 40 minutes.
She was dependent on Allegra180mg (antihistamines) 1 tablet once daily since 2 months.
Her past medical history and treatment history were inquired about and updated. Her family medical history was also updated in the case file.
A detailed case-taking was performed, considering both her mental and physical generals.
Physical generals-
The patient was a non-vegetarian with an average appetite and had a specific cravings for spicy food. She had an average thirst, drinking 2 liters of water daily. She experienced average perspiration and could not tolerate extreme hot weather. Her bowel movements were satisfactory, and there were no urinary symptoms. She had a disturbed sleep and preferred lying on her back.
Mental generals:
Psychologically, the patient was emotionally stable, with a cheerful disposition and a history of a happy childhood - She was extrovert. She was a happy go lucky person. She loved singing. She also liked pets. She enjoyed watching korean drama. Her cognitive faculties—such as memory, perception, and analytical thinking—were assessed as good.
Dr. Shah reviewed the entire case, and the patient was prescribed treatment. Additionally, the patient was provided with a diet chart and videos explaining her condition.
Here are some links where Dr. Shah explains the scope of homeopathy in urticaria:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8Umd9NdcdvoOeORhoKrP-GwsUxgDfV2n
Follow-up:
At her first follow-up on September 29th, 2024, the patient reported a 20 % reduction in both the frequency and severity of her symptoms. Notably, her antihistamine intake had decreased to once in 2-3 days. Encouraged by the early signs of progress, she remained consistent with the treatment and lifestyle recommendations.
Subsequent follow-ups showed steady improvement.
By January 26th 2025, her use of antihistamines had dropped to once a month, and her urticaria episodes had become less frequent and significantly milder.
By March 28th, 2025 she experienced a 90% improvement. She had completely discontinued antihistamines and had not experienced any major flare-ups.
By June 24th 2025 she was completely cured with no usage of antihistamines for the past 4 months.
The patient expressed deep gratitude to Dr. Shah and the Life Force team for their holistic and effective approach.
This case highlights the potential of homeopathy in effectively managing chronic urticaria. Unlike conventional treatments that typically address only the surface symptoms, homeopathy adopts a comprehensive strategy by taking into account the patient’s physical health, emotional state, and lifestyle. This individualized method helped the patient not only reduce her dependence on conventional medications but also achieve substantial long-term relief without any reported side effects.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the successful management of chronic urticaria through homeopathy. With individualized treatment, significant symptom relief can be achieved, leading to an improved quality of life for patients, without any adverse effects. Homeopathy provides a safe and effective alternative for patients with chronic urticaria who may have limited responses to conventional therapies.
Case study done by Dr Poornima P (Associate Doctor to Dr Rajesh shah)