Prospective Clinical Study of Hemorrhoids with Individualized Homeopathic Treatment
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 12
Abstract
Aim and Objective: To study the efficacy of individualized Homoeopathic Treatment in patients suffering from haemorrhoids and to assess change in their quality of life (Short Form-12 Health Survey)6 Methods: It was a single-centered, prospective, interventional study conducted at MNR UHC Homeopathic OPD in Sangareddy, from Jan 2018 to June 2018. At 0 day (Baseline) and 180 days standardized measuring scale were used like, SF-12 questionnaire, VAS and Anoscopic score. Homoeopathic treatment was given to patients suffering from Haemorrhoids. Result: Total 15 patients were included in the study. Statistically significant reductions of mean bleeding (90 days : 6.67, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.59, 12.74, P 0.0337; days 180: 21.33, 95% CI 8.58, 34.09, P 0.003 d = 14), pain (90 days: 2.33, 95% CI 2.33, 4.39, P 0.029; 180 days: 32, 95% CI 21.92, 42.08, P <0.01, d = 14), and anoscopic score from 0 day and after 180 days p 0.170) were achieved. Itching VASs reduced significantly only after 6 months (5.33, 95% CI 8.83, 2.29, P = 0.002, d = 14).Significant differences were also found in the Quality of Life (QOL)-SF 12 in physical domain [difference -19 (95% CI: -25.92, 12.08)], and psychological domain [difference -0.47 (95% CI: -7.84, -0.29](p ≤ 0.05). Anoscopic score at the end of the study it was less statistically significant. Conclusion: Individualized homoeopathic treatment has made significant improvement in the patients suffering from Haemorrhoids pertaining to the symptom’s severity and overall perception of QOL in physical and psychological domains.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Indrajeet P. Shah
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