A 76-year-old male from Mumbai, Mr. M. A. (PIN: 44962) visited Life Force Kemp’s corner branch and started treatment for his complaint of Urticaria on 11th March 2021.
The patient was suffering from this skin condition for many years. Initially, it was occasionally bothering him, but, in the past 15 days, the rashes had started developing daily. He was experiencing an intense itching and hives on his legs, back. and abdomen. The patient was also suffering from a burning sensation in the body. The rashes used to stay for 1 to 2 hours and would get settled after taking an antihistamine. He had to take the antihistamine daily for the past 15 days to prevent the severity of urticaria. He also had a prostate enlargement problem, for which he was on allopathic medicines.
Physical Generals:
The patient had an average appetite. He loved eating seafood, but he noticed that, after having seafood, his itching in urticaria would increase. His thirst for water was adequate. He had no issues related to the urine and stool. His sleep was sound and refreshing.
Psychological and Family Make-Up:
The patient was retired and staying at home. He was divorced and staying alone for the last 15 years. He had a 26 years old son who was staying with his mother and occasionally visited him. The patient was very extroverted and talkative. He often used to get irritated easily, and he was obstinate.
Self and Family’s Medical History:
The patient had not suffered from any other major illness in the past. There were no major illnesses noticed in his family.
At Life Force:
After studying the case in detail, Dr. Shah prescribed some research-based homeopathic medicines to the patient.
Follow-Ups:
On 20th April 2021, in the first follow-up, the patient updated that there was no change in his condition with the medicines. The rashes were appearing daily, and he had to take antihistamine tablets every day. The itching was intense as before. He also developed the dryness of the skin. Based on this feedback, Dr. Shah made some changes in the medicines and prescribed revised medicines to him.
On 7th July 2021, the patient reported that he was around 30% to 40% better with the homeopathic medicines. The frequency of episodes had reduced than before. He was developing hives occasionally now. The duration of the discomforting episodes was as it is, but the intensity was reduced. The patient had experienced an overall recovery with the medicines.
On 22nd October 2021, the patient updated that he had experienced almost 50% relief with the medicines. The frequency of the urticarial episodes was very rare now. The intensity was also very mild. He hardly experienced any itching that too merely for a few minutes during the episode. He has stopped taking an antihistamine and was he was only on homeopathic medicines now.
On 15th January 2022, the patient reported that he was 80% better with the homeopathic medicines. Just mild episodes of urticaria would occur now that too occasionally. The duration of hives was 1 to 2 minutes only now. Only mild itching was present on the skin. The patient was completely better with the medicines. He was only on homeopathic medicines now.
The patient thanked Dr. Shah and the whole Life Force team for treating him and improving his relief and overall health. He is continuing treatment to get complete recovery from the skin condition.
Conclusion:
This case illustrates that homeopathy is effective in treating urticaria gently, successfully, and safely without any side effects. It also helps eliminate the dependency on antihistamines.
Written by Dr. Kainaz, Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah