Restoring Digestive Health Through Homeopathic Cure for Chronic Gastritis

A female patient of 47 years old (Patient ID: 47276) from Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai, visited Life Force Homoeopathy at the Vashi branch on 30 Jan 2022 for her gastric complaints. She had a main concern of dull, constant pain 6 to 7 times daily in the left hypochondriac region, which radiated down to the abdomen. The pain stayed for 15–20 mins during each episode, accompanied by bloating of the abdomen along with a heaviness sensation and flatulence, which was aggravated after meals, and also retrosternal burning after eating sour food. All these symptoms got worse after taking COVID medicines in October 2021. She was taking Tab. Famtac (famotidine) 40 mg 1 tab BD and Pan 40 mg (pantoprazole) on and off. She was having no headache, no vomiting, and no indigestion. All the complaints got aggravated after eating spicy or sour food and in the morning. The complaints got better after passing flatus or after intake of cold food and drinks.

Her USG investigation dated 7 January 2022 revealed a liver normal in size with diffuse heterogeneous parenchymal echotexture. The gall bladder was distended and normal, and a bulky uterus with fluid collection within the endometrium cavity was noted.

Regarding her personal history, her diet included both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, but she craved sour food, sweets, and meat as well. The thirst for water was around 3 liters per day. The thermal status was hot, with no complaints of bowel movements or micturition. Her physical stature was normal, with a white-coated tongue on examination. The patient remembered dreams of daily routine and had sound sleep, usually in a left-sided body posture.

The patient was a housewife, and her spouse was in the IT profession in Hyderabad. Her elder daughter was 21 years old and studying commerce, and her younger son was 19 years old and studying B.E. electronics. Regarding her life profile, the patient’s childhood and young age were lonely and stressful, but now she was happy and settled. Her behavior was shy and anxious, along with slight irritability at times. The patient had also undergone appendicectomy and tubectomy earlier. No associated complaints were present, and there was no history of intake of any previous medication.

According to history, Dr. Rajesh Shah prescribed the medication after a detailed study by adding his research-based medication to give the patient ultimate relief and satisfaction.

During her first follow-up on 08 March 2022, the patient was approximately 30% better. There was a decrease in pain intensity and frequency, and bloating and flatulence were significantly reduced; she took only 4 antacids in a month.

During her second follow-up on 16 April 2022, the patient was much better than before, approximately 50–60% better, with only slight bloating and flatulence occasionally. The heaviness of the abdomen was much reduced with no abdominal pain.

The patient was quite stable in her complaints, and after consequent follow-ups, her last follow-up was on 06 Jan 2024, where she had no episode of bloating, abdominal pain, or heaviness. Only her acidity was getting triggered due to eating outside food, that too occasionally, but overall, the patient was completely better, having no episodes of her complaints.

Thus, homeopathic treatment by Dr. Rajesh Shah in Lifeforce Homeopathy addressed both the physical and emotional aspects of gastritis, leading to a complete resolution of symptoms and long-term improvement. This case highlights the effectiveness of homeopathy in managing chronic conditions like gastritis, including other factors as significant contributors.

• Dr. Shreya Hedaoo, BHMS, MD (Hom), an associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)