Finally Free After 10 Years of Acidity – With Homeopathy!

Mrs SS, a 33-year-old married woman (Patient ID: 49427), visited the Mulund clinic on October 5, 2022, accompanied by her husband, with a decade-long history of severe acidity. Her primary symptoms included persistent sour eructations, excessive gas, retrosternal burning, and a significantly decreased appetite. For the past three years, she has experienced occasional episodes of mild abdominal pain and loose stools, particularly after consuming spicy foods. Over the last 2-3 months, her acidity symptoms had progressively worsened.

Mrs SS had been relying on conventional medications, including antacids, proton pump inhibitors (PPI), and lactobacillus supplements, which provided only temporary relief. However, her symptoms would consistently recur upon discontinuation of these treatments. Additionally, she reported intolerance to dairy products, further complicating her condition.

Past illness:

There was no significant illness in her past, apart from frequent worm infestations, for which she recovered with conventional medication.

Family illness:

Her father suffered from hypertension, and her mother had an underactive thyroid; both were stable with conventional treatment. Her paternal grandmother had succumbed to cancer when the patient was very young.

Personal details:

The patient followed a non-vegetarian diet with a main intake of lean or red meat. Since her marriage, her diet has drastically changed due to vast differences in food habits, which affected the patient's appetite and digestion. The patient had difficulty making adjustments in food, lifestyle, and cultural differences.

She was a highly educated professional, holding a prominent position in a bank. While she found fulfillment and happiness in her work, her personal life was marked by frequent conflicts at home, primarily due to cultural differences within the family.

The patient had an inherently anxious disposition. She often experienced heightened nervousness before important events or examinations, accompanied by profuse sweating on her palms.

At Life Force:

On examination, her abdomen appeared mildly bloated with noticeable gas, but no tenderness was observed. All other vital parameters were within normal limits.

She was advised to undergo blood tests and an abdominal ultrasonography for further evaluation. Additionally, dietary and lifestyle modifications were recommended to help alleviate her anxiety and support better digestion.

Based on her case history and symptoms, Dr. Rajesh Shah prescribed her individualized homeopathic medicines. She was instructed to follow the treatment plan and report back with updates after six weeks of starting the prescribed remedies.

Follow ups:

At her first follow-up on the 14th of November 2022, the patient reported that although symptoms persisted, there was a noticeable reduction in the intensity of her symptoms.

After another six weeks on the 24th of December 2022, there was a further reduction in all her symptoms. But the gases and burping persisted daily, however, with less intensity as compared to earlier. On enquiring about her meal times, it was noted that she had long gaps between two meals. She was counselled again and advised to refrain from long gaps between meals. Also, avoiding eating in a hurry has been her habit for the last eight to ten years. Based on her follow-up, she was prescribed by Dr. Shah for six weeks of medicines.

Further follow-up was on the 12th of Feb 2023, and the patient mentioned gases still persisted, but the rest of her complaints were much reduced and not affecting her appetite. She was accordingly prescribed by Dr. Shah

On the 29th of March 2023, the patient reported mild uneasiness in the abdomen after meals, while the rest of the symptoms were further reduced. On enquiring, there was a history of intake of spicy food from Highway Dhaba, after which she had uneasiness.

Further follow-up on the 11th of May 2023, the patient happily reported having no major symptoms, and burps and gases were very occasional. She was prescribed further for six weeks by Dr. Shah.

During the period of four to six months, the patient was gradually improving, and there were no complaints even after eating outside foods. Although she was advised to refrain from very spicy foods, she still indulged in the same and had no symptoms. After about a further four to six months, the patient reported no complaints at all. At present, the patient is stable and does not suffer from any major episodes.

Conclusion:

This case shows the amazing healing powers of homeopathic medicines prescribed by Dr. Shah, which not only cured the ailment but also reduced the sensitivity to the triggers, thereby preventing major episodes and eventually eliminating the dependency on conventional medications.

Written by:

- Dr. Varsha Honkalse, Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)