Efficacy of Homoeopathic Medicines in Cases of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Deepali M. Patil , Makrand N. Athwale , Meghana M. Athwale
1 Asst. Professor in Surgery , 2 Asst. Professor in Paediatrics , 3 Asst. Professor in Practice of Medicine
SJPES”s Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India-416003
Corresponding Author: Deepali M. Patil
E-mail: hmc_h@yahoo.com
Submission: 21.11.2020 Acceptance: 01.02.2021 Publication: 28.02.2021
https://www.doi.org/10.63778/PDEASIJRAAS-ARJCPL/2021_0037
Abstract: This study was carried out in 150 patients between the age group of 20 to 60 yrs. After detailed case history, examination and certain investigations. Homoeopathic similimum was prescribed. While dealing with the case homoeopathic remedies like nux vomica, lycopodium, carbo veg, mag carb, abies can, abies nigra were found to be frequently used. Borax, ipecac, bismuth, kali bi etc were also used. On evaluation they showed significant relief from symptoms as well as marked improvement in general condition. At the end of the study 44 % cases showed improvement, 34 % showed partial improvement and 24 % showed no improvement. This proves that Homoeopathy is highly effective in treating GERD.