Relief from Sinusitis Without Surgery
A patient named Mr. S.K. (Patient ID: 54885) walked into the Malleswaram clinic on June 27, 2024, along with his friend. He had complaints of headaches with heaviness of the head and pain in the root of the nose and around the cheeks. He was also complaining about foul mucus discharge from his mouth. Each episode lasts for 7-8 hours. Complaints were more frequent during periods of climate change, dust, and in the evenings. He had consulted many doctors, and all of them suggested surgery, which the patient was not willing to undergo. He heard about Dr. Rajesh Shah, sir, through Google and decided to try homeopathy. The condition was diagnosed as sinusitis by the allopathic doctors. He was also taking some allopathic medicines for the same.
Physical Generals:
The patient is a vegetarian by diet, with average appetite and thirst, with regular bowel movements and average perspiration. Sleep is good in different positions.
Family Background:
The patient is working in the Air Force and is survived by a wife who is a homemaker, one son who is studying, and a daughter.
Mental Generals:
The patient is jovial by nature, supportive, expressive, and polite. Irritable and anxious by nature. The patient is very frustrated due to this condition, as it has started affecting his daily life.
Based on the symptoms and totality, Shah Sir prescribed constitutional medicines.
Follow-Ups:
On the first follow-up, 24th August 2024, the patient felt 20% better. Metallic taste in the mouth and heaviness of the head persisted. The patient had stopped using allopathic medicines.
By October 23, 2024, all complaints were better except for nasal discharge, which was very minimal.
On 15th January 2025, the patient said he had very big relief, and he was free from headache episodes, and discharge was very rare.
The patient was very happy, and he also brought his son as a referral patient.
The patient thanked Dr. Rajesh Shah, sir, for treating his chronic condition, which the patient felt was incurable.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the effectiveness of individualized homeopathic treatment in managing chronic sinusitis. Mr. S.K., who had suffered from persistent headaches, nasal blockage, and foul mucus discharge, had been advised of surgery by several doctors. With homeopathy, his complaints gradually improved, and within six months, he achieved almost complete relief. The frequency and intensity of his headaches subsided, nasal discharge became minimal, and his quality of life improved significantly. Homeopathic medicines are always based upon the totality of symptoms, and if the correct medicines are prescribed in the right dosage, any chronic disease can be cured and can be successfully managed without surgery.
- Case study written by Dr. Remya Nambiar, an associate to Dr. Rajesh Shah, M.D