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Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Author: search.filters.author.Bhuvaneswari, RStart date: 2025

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    Homoeopathic management of mania with psychotic symptoms
    (CCRH, 2026) Bhuvaneswari, R; V, Sakthivel
    IntroductionIntroduction: Manic episode (ICD-F30.2) is typically characterised by distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, along with abnormally and persistently increased goal-directed activity or energy, lasting at least 1 week and causing significant disruption in occupational and social functioning. The lifetime risk of experiencing manic episodes is approximately 0.8–1%. These episodes typically recur in three to four-month cycles. This case report aims to highlight significance of individualised homoeopathic treatment in managing mania with psychotic symptoms over a 41-month period without relapse, and without the use of conventional medication. Case Summary:Case Summary: An 18-year-old female was brought by her parents to the psychiatry outpatient department on August 1, 2022 with complaints of agitation, anger, and irritability, reduced sleep, abusive language, suspiciousness, and pressured speech. She believed her parents were hacking her phone and harming her since 12 days. A consultant psychiatrist diagnosed her with mania with psychotic symptoms, and the severity was measured using the YMRS and BPRS scales. Lachesis 200C was prescribed, followed by a single dose ofCarcinosinum 200C as constitutional medicine. The YMRS score dropped from 48 to 0 within a week, and the BPRS score from 70 to 0 in three months, with no homoeopathic aggravation noted. MONARCH, score 7, suggests a causal attribution to disease improvement. Thus, indicating a correlation between medication and outcome. There was a significant improvement change within a week. Homoeopathic medicines selected based on individualisation are effective in the treatment of mania with psychotic symptoms.
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    Individualised homoeopathic treatment of paranoid schizophrenia with potentised Phosphorus
    (Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2025) Bhuvaneswari, R; Sakthivel, Vaiyapuri
    Background: Paranoid schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that affects approximately one percent of the world population, with devastating consequences for affected individuals and their families. Homoeopathy could be an effective alternative mode of treatment and can minimise the consequences of it. This case report aimed to highlight the significance of using only individualised homoeopathic medicines in the treatment of paranoid schizophrenia without conventional medicine. Case Summary: A 30-year-old male complained of someone controlling his mind, someone talking about him. He was suspicious of the food he was served, talked and laughed to himself and slept insufficiently. The case was diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenia by the psychiatrist. The severity of the disease was measured by the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) and assessment of the positive symptoms was done by Scale for the Assessment of Positive Symptoms (SAPS); the symptoms were recorded at the baseline and every month for the duration of 17 months, with the help of the psychiatrist. Phosphorus 30C was prescribed on the basis of individualisation. No homoeopathic aggravation was reported during the treatment. PANSS score of 84 at baseline reduced to 32 and SAPS score of 56 reduced to zero, within ten months of treatment and remained so for up to 17 months, including the period of observation. MONARCH score of +8 indicated a causal attribution of homoeopathic treatment to disease improvement.
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    Primary infertility in a female due to ovarian endometrioma managed with homoeopathic medicine Pulsatilla
    (Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 2025) Bhuvaneswari, R; Thendral, R S; Ravindran, Nilina P; Vaiyapuri, Sakthivel
    Background: Infertility is defined as the failure to achieve a natural pregnancy after 12 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. There are various factors influencing fertility in females, such as ovulatory disorders, endometriosis, pelvic adhesions, tubal blockage, other tubal/uterine abnormalities and hyperprolactinemia, among which endometriosis is the second most common cause of female infertility. Endometriomas are cystic lesions that stem from endometriosis. This case report explores the usefulness of individualised homoeopathic treatment in addressing primary infertility associated with ovarian endometrioma. Case Summary: A 27-year-old woman with a history of laparoscopic cystectomy and three unsuccessful intrauterine insemination attempts sought homoeopathic intervention after experiencing a recurrence of ovarian endometrioma and inability to conceive for two years. Pulsatilla 200C was administered based on a comprehensive assessment of her symptoms, emphasising individual characteristics. Over a treatment period of two years, there was a gradual improvement in her symptoms, including a reduction in painful menstruation and normalisation of menstrual flow. She successfully conceived and delivered a healthy baby. The Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homeopathy score of +8 strongly indicates a causal attribution between the treatment and the outcome. This case highlights the potential of Homoeopathy as an alternative approach to addressing fertility issues associated with ovarian endometrioma. However, further research is warranted to establish the broader applicability of homoeopathic interventions in infertility management.