To find out about sociodemographic profile of cases with psychiatry signs and symptoms and miasmatic distribution.
Journal Title: Harsukh Educational Charitable Society International Journal of Community Health and Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: More than one lakh lives are lost every year due to suicide in India. The treatment of mental health disorders, such as, depression, grief, nervousness and phobia are a significant feature of the practice caseload of homoeopathic practitioners. The present study is undertaken to study sociodemographic profile of patients with psychiatry symptoms and miasmatic distribution amongst them. Material and Methods: The present prospective study was carried at Sriganganagar Homoeopathic Medical College, Hospital and Research Institute, Sriganganagar. Study among 30 patients suffering from manifestation of depression with a suicidal disposition aged between 25-35 years. Proper case taking was achieved according to the standard case-taking proforma. Analysis, assessment and repertorisation of the totality of symptoms using synthesis repertory was done with help of computer-aided (digital) repertory. Results: Among the studied cases, 17 were in age group of 31-35 years and 13 were in 25-30 years. 16 were woman and 14 were male, 26 were Hindu by religion and four were Muslims. Regarding economic status, 2 belonged to lower class, three to lower- middle, 14 to middle and 11 to higher class. 2 had kaccha house and 28 had pucca house. Distribution of patients with psychiatry symptoms according to miasmatic distribution found that 23 showing psora, 5 sycosis and 2 syphillis as miasmatic expression. Conclusion: Depression in youth is gaining proportion in these times and hence a proper evaluation of the factors triggering these series of events needs to be done. Besides depression leading suicidal thoughts is even more alarming. The anxiety related to work and family were major factor in considering the progress of the disease. The role of stress needs to be carefully evaluated to bring out meaningful results. These factors want to be evaluate further for seeing the effects of these factors on the health status of the patient.
Authors and Affiliations
Ruchi Biswas, RK Biswas, Parveen Sharma, Charanjeet Singh, P. K. Chakraborty
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