School Professor Overcomes 15 Years of Gastritis with Homeopathy

Mr. B.S., age 57 (Patient ID:54963), visited the Chembur clinic with his wife on July 6, 2024, with complaints related to his digestive system. His daughter had been a patient at Life Force since 2022 and was recovering well, which motivated him to consult Dr. Shah and start treatment for himself. He had been suffering from acidity with severe bloating, indigestion, and a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen for around 15 years. He mentioned that his complaints had worsened over the past few months, for which he had been taking Rabesic DSR and Digene syrup for many years. However, he soon realized that these antacids were only a temporary solution to his acidity and digestive complaints, so he considered homeopathy as a better treatment option.

Physical Generals:

He was a sports teacher by profession, with a liking for non-vegetarian food and sweets. He had an addiction to alcohol and tobacco, and consumed about 1-2 liters of water daily. He was a calm, composed, and sober person with an emotional disposition. His history included a fissure in ano, and he had a strong family history of digestive complaints and tuberculosis. He was dependent on antacids for his acidity.

After a detailed case history, he was also advised on dietary and lifestyle modifications. The scope and strategy of the planned treatment were explained to him. Dr. Shah met him and prescribed Phosphorus.

Follow-ups:

In the first follow-up on August 24, he reported being 70–80% better in bloating and heaviness and had stopped taking Rabeprazole since his last clinic visit, using Digene syrup only 1-2 times.

In the follow-up on November 24, he continued to improve but experienced 2-3 episodes of acidity and heartburn after eating outside food, for which he took Rabeprazole for 3-4 days. He had also reduced his alcohol intake after counseling.

In the follow-up on February 25, he said he had no episodes of acidity even after eating outside food and had completely stopped taking antacids.

In the follow-up on March 25, he reported being almost 90% better, with his complaints well-controlled over the past 3-4 months. He expressed a desire to continue treatment for some more time to prevent a relapse.

Conclusion:

Homeopathy shows excellent results in digestive complaints like gastritis and GERD, as it helps improve metabolism and heals the digestive system from within. This allows patients to lead a better life, free from antacid dependency, and enjoy meals they previously feared due to their disease.

• Case study written by Dr. Prajakta Ingale, an associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom).