An IT Professional's Experience with Homeopathic Treatment of Recurrent Chalazion
A 32-year-old female patient (Patient ID: 28098) was consulted at the Life Force Homeopathy on 28/2/2016 with complaints of chalazion. She had been suffering from chalazion. She presented with a 2-month history of recurring chalazion in the right eye, lower lid, and a history of surgical intervention on February 20, 2016. Physical examination revealed two painless, peanut-sized nodules in the lower eyelid, with one nodule having been previously operated on and the second nodule presenting similarly.
During the initial consultation, a comprehensive case history was taken, focusing on physical and mental state.
Physical generals:
The patient's physical generals revealed that she followed a vegetarian diet with an average appetite. She had specific food cravings and aversions, preferring South Indian food while disliking milk, sweets, and fruits. She was a chilly patient, experiencing normal thirst but having offensive perspiration. Her bowel movements and sleep patterns were satisfactory, and her menstrual history was normal.
Family History and Background:
The patient and her husband were both IT engineers by profession and had a 4-year-old daughter. Her family history revealed that her mother suffered from hypertension and diabetes. The patient''s past medical history included a chalazion on the right eye 12 years prior, typhoid, and recurrent urinary tract infections.
Mental State:
The patient was extremely emotional, sensitive, and sentimental, with a tendency to weep easily. She was also irritable and deeply attached to her family members, especially after childbirth.
After studying her detailed case history, Dr. Shah prescribed homeopathic medicine for her chalazion issue.
Follow-ups:
The patient's progress was monitored through regular follow-ups, with the following notable developments:
On April 18, 2016, no significant changes were observed, so the medications were revised.
On May 28, 2016, a slight improvement of 10-15% was noted. The redness of the eyes was better.
On July 4, 2016, a significant improvement of 75% in chalazion reduction was reported by the patient. The patient was surprised to know the immediate results.
August 9, 2016: Further improvement was observed, with no complaints and normal-appearing eyelids.
September 6, 2016: Improvement continued, but a new small, painful chalazion appeared on the left lower lid.
October 25, 2016: The chalazion on the left side persisted, while the right eye showed no new eruptions.
December 20, 2016: The left side improved, with no new eruptions, and the right side showed complete improvement of 85%.
January 16, 2017: The left eye improved by 60%, with no new eruptions. She continued the treatment until her chalazion resolved completely.
The patient expressed gratitude towards Dr. Shah and the Life Force team for their effective treatment of her recurrent chalazion.
Conclusion:
This case highlights the successful treatment of chalazion using homeopathic medicines. Despite having undergone surgical intervention earlier, the patient experienced a significant reduction in symptoms and complete resolution of the chalazion in the right eye. The treatment also showed improvement in the left eye, with a reduction in symptoms. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of homeopathic therapy in managing recurrent chalazion and suggests its consideration as a viable treatment option for patients with this condition.
- Case study written by Dr. Shweta R., an associate to Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)