HOMOEOPATHY IS SAFE ALTERNATIVE FOR BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY

DR.MALA SHARMA 

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Introduction:-

Benign prostatic hypertrophy is a benign tumor of prostate gland which is located at the neck of the bladder. It originates from the peri- urethral prostatic tissue and has underlying SYCOTIC MIASM. It is very common in men after the age of 45 and maximum cases follow treatment between the age of 50 to 60yrs. Urban population is more affected than rural may be because of the diet habits and sedentary life style. Most of the cases of BPH are associated with other conditions like Renal Calculi , Fatty infiltration of liver, gall stones, recurrent UTI etc. It is a progressive disease if left untreated, can cause annoying symptoms of bladder-neck, urethral obstruction and may even result into complete retention of urine. Initially, patient experiences symptoms of URGENCY, WEAKSTREAM, STRAINING, NOCTURIA and INTERMITTENCY. OTHER SYMPTOMS like bodyache, fever, chill and burning urination if complicated with UIT. Intensity of symptoms depends on the severity of obstruction. The cause of BPH is not clearly understood and is believed to be due to growing age and a decreased level of testosterone. Positive family history is usually present and predisposes you to this condition.

Homeopathic Aproach:-

Homoeopathic treatment is safe and the most widely accepted alternative treatment for BPH. Not all cases of BPH can be treated with homeopathic medicines. Homoeopathic physician should follow treatment protocol and advised to the patient accordingly. Homoeopathic treatment is advised to the patients for having 1.) no strong indication for surgery when confirmed through clinical examination and clinical symptoms by the physician.

2.) Recently diagnosed cases with mild to moderate symptoms are suitable for Homoeopathic treatment.

3.) Patients refuse surgery either due to age factor or can not be operated due to other medical reasons.

Advantage of Homoeopathic treatment is that our remedies have anti-tumor properties, help in reducing the size, counteracts infection and improves sphincter control. Results depend upon the size of Prostate hypertrophy. Patients experiencing mild symptoms with marginal hypotrophy find greater relief as compared to chromic advance cases with acute retention of urine.

CASE STUDY:

Mr. Bansi Dhar approached me with his chief complaint of BURNING with no desire for urination. There was no difficulty in the flow and frequency of maturations. He was severely suffering from burring in urinary treat. Previously, he was taking treatment from on of the hospital and followed the same for 2 months. He did not get relief in burning and was fade up of taking antibiotics again and again. Investigation were admired in the hospital and diagnosed a case of BPHR with UTI. His other complaints were mild backache and mental stress due to illness. But in general he is better by passing flatus or 2-3 stools in a day. Giving more emphasis on his chief complaint I started treatment as follow with investigations before and after treatment. 

Chief Complaint:-

Urethra: - Burning urination when not urinating

Medicines Prescribed on 2-7-2012

1.)  Staphysagria 200/3Doses/3 hourly

2.)  Placebo 30/Tbsp

3.)  Sabal Serrulata Q/2drops/ Tds/7days

Next Visit 19.07.2012:-

Burning better but still present occasionally

1.)  Staphysagria 200/1 dose

2.)  Placabo 30/tds

3.)  Sabal Serrulata Q / 7 days

Next Visit: 25.07.2012

Burning much better

1.)  Placebo 30/TDSP

2.)  Sabal Serrulata Q/2 drops thrice daily /d 10 days.

Next Visit: 4.07.2012

Case with fever 102Degree F, body ache, slight chill, thirst for water associated with severe burring eyes, nose, throat & chest which is better after tea.

1)    Ars.Alb 30/3 Doses

2)    Placebo 30/Tds /5 Days

Nest Visit: 10.08.2012

No Fever, No burning, no bodyache but occasional burning before and after passing urine complained by the patient.

Advised :-

1.) Urine :- R/M/ Culture

2.) USG – Lower  abdomen

1.)  Placebo 30/tds

2.)  Sabal Serrulata Q/2 drops/  tds

Next Visit: 24.08.2012

Patient came with reports USG :--Scan within normal limits

Urine

R       /         M

Pus cells – 10-12 /HPF

RBC – 2-3 /HPF

Albumin – trace

REACTION - ACIDIC

Urine – Culture – Organism isolated E.coli

1.)  thuja / 1M / 1 Dose /  at bed time

2.)  Placebo 30 / Tds / 15 Days

Next Visit: 12.09.2012

No burning while passing urine

1.)  Placebo 30/tds /10days

Next Visit: 21.09.2012

1.)  Placebo 30/tds/3 weeks

Next Visit: No complaints

1.)  Placebo 30/tds/10days

2.)  Advised urine – culture

Next Visit: 27.10.2012

Urine culture report

Sterile urine after 48 hours incubation period at 37 degree c.

No further treatment continued. Patient is better and no complaints till now.

Conclusion:-

I found sycotic miasm in background and selected antisycotic miasmatic medicines both for the burning when not urinating staphysagria and thuja occidentalis given to the patient to eradicate bacterial infection to cure the case.

It shows antisycotic remedies have a considerable control upon the growth and other related complaints. Therefore, I can justify  anti-miasmatic plays a vital role. Further investigations before and after treatment are valuable support to the case.