IT Professional Finds Relief from Chronic Urticaria Through 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 39-year-old lady suffering from chronic urticaria using homeopathy. She had tried various conventional treatments, including antihistamines, with minimal relief. 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:
The patient, aged 39 years, an IT professional (Patient ID: 55941), took an online consultation at Life Force Homeopathy Jayanagar branch on 22nd October 2024 for her complaint of urticaria, which had been present for the past 2 years.
Chief Complaint:
The patient experienced daily episodes of urticaria on legs, nape of neck and chest (between breast) with itching. Itching was worse towards evening. She also had redness of palms and soles with intense burning. Her urticaria was often triggered with pressure. Each episode lasted for 1-2 hours, even after taking allopathic medicines.
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 Health Overview:
The patient was a non-vegetarian with an average appetite and had a specific cravings for sour food. She had an average thirst, drinking 3-4 liters of water daily. She experienced profuse perspiration especially on face and forehead and could not tolerate extreme cold weather. Her bowel movements were satisfactory, and there were no urinary symptoms. She had a disturbed sleep and preferred lying on her right.
Psychological Makeup:
Psychologically, the patient was emotionally stable, with a cheerful disposition and a history of a happy childhood and fulfilling marital life. She showed a tendency toward anxiety, especially linked to a peculiar fear of snakes. Her hobbies included painting, cooking, and reading fiction, and 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 January 8th, 2025, the patient reported a 10–15% reduction in both the frequency and severity of her symptoms. Notably, her antihistamine intake had decreased to just once a week. Encouraged by the early signs of progress, she remained consistent with the treatment and lifestyle recommendations.
Subsequent follow-ups showed steady improvement.
By March 26th 2025, her use of antihistamines had dropped to once a month, and her urticaria episodes had become less frequent and significantly milder.
By May 28th, 2025 approximately seven months into treatment she experienced a 90% improvement. She had completely discontinued antihistamines and had not experienced any major flare-ups.
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 demonstrates 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 written by Dr.Poornima, an associate doctor to Dr.Rajesh Shah,MD (Hom)