Case Studies

Case of severe Alopecia Areata

A 41-year-old female patient consulted Dr. Sujata for her complaint of alopecia areata. The patient had complaints of severe hair loss almost verging on baldness. She was embarrassed to even step out of her house. Based on her symptoms she was prescribed the drug Natrum Mur.

The patient showed significant progressive improvement with treatment. She has gained both her hair and confidence back!

Case of Sebaceous Cyst

A 31-year-old female patient with recurrent sebaceous cyst consulted Dr. Sujata for treatment. She had a boil-like swelling below her ear pinna for six months and was advised excisional surgery. She was prescribed Heparsulph which resulted in bursting of the cyst, with remarkable reduction in pain and swelling and very quick recovery.

The patient has had no episode of a sebaceous cyst ever since.

Case of resistant Tinea Cruris

A 50-year-old female known diabetic for many years came to the clinic with a persistent fungal infection. She had itchy, ring-shaped rash on her lower abdomen, groin and thighs. She was advised anti-fungal and steroids as treatment which did not help her much.

After thorough case taking she was prescribed Sepia. The patient reported with reduction of her symptoms like itching and rash within a week. Her treatment continued for one month. Since then, the patient has not reported any recurrence of fungal infection.

Case of recurrent Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI)

A 57-year-old female patient consulted Dr Sujata Naik’s Clinic in May 2015 for her complaint of recurrent URTI which she had been suffering from for 8-10 years. She also used to suffer from repeated ear blockage which was aggravated by the intake of cold drinks & citrus fruits. She was prescribed Calcarea carb on the basis of symptom totality. After 15 days, the patient reported back with reduction in the symptoms and a general feeling of liveliness.

The treatment was continued as per symptom totality. The patient further reported with decreasing frequency of URTI until January 2016. The patient is symptom-free till date.

Case of Infertility

A 33-year-old female patient came to Dr Sujata Naik’s Clinic with an inability to conceive and sustain pregnancy after two missed abortions and one unsuccessful pregnancy.

She had many complications during her pregnancy such as severe high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia, because of which she delivered a premature child. Unfortunately, the child could not survive due to infections and extreme prematurity. Remedy given to her was Aurum met IM. Homeopathic medicines improved her general health as well as optimized her blood pressure. After six months of treatment with Dr Sujata, she conceived naturally.

The patient was monitored by the team and a senior gynecologist during her entire pregnancy. The patient had an uneventful pregnancy and delivered a full- term healthy baby.

Case of Depression

A 32-year-old female patient had been suffering from depression for four months. She had a premature baby which did not survive due to extreme immaturity of the lungs. Post this incident, the patient had gone into depression. She had no motivation in life, was not able to concentrate at work and had suicidal thoughts. The remedy prescribed to her based on her symptoms was Sepia. Homeopathic treatment helped the patient to come out of her depressive state.

She became more confident, socially more interactive and imbibed with positivity. It was possible to gradually wean her off anti-psychotic drugs.

Case of Ovarian Cyst

A 33-year-old female patient with a right hemorrhagic cyst consulted Dr Sujata for treatment. She had pain in the right lower abdominal quadrant with menstrual irregularities (Polymenorrhoea). Based on her symptoms she was prescribed the drug Ignatia.

The patient improved gradually with treatment, her pain subsided and her menses became regular. Her sonography which was repeated after three months did not reveal the cyst in the ovary or any other abnormality.

Case of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

A 30-year-old male patient suffering from IBS for 10 years came for a consultation in 2015. His symptoms had started after abdominal Koch’s. He had incomplete evacuation, stools with blood and mucus along with associated skin complaints. He was given Pulsatilla which resulted in a remission of the gastrointestinal symptoms as well as those related to the skin.

After a regular follow-up for almost nine months, the patient has been doing quite well.