Management of Age- Related Complaints in a Geriatric Patient with Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine - A Case Report

Abstract

As age advances there occurs physiological changes in almost every system of the body with certain clinical consequences. Such geriatric patients require proper assessment and management for their age- related complaints.  In this case report a geriatric patient with peripheral neuropathy, nocturia and eczematous dermatitis was treated with individualized homoeopathic medicine, Sulphur 30C for a period of six months.  Photographic evidence for objective symptoms and Modified Naranjo Criteria for subjective symptoms were used for assessment of improvement of the patient after treatment. Though complete cure did not happen due to age related changes, there was a remarkable improvement in the patient’s condition. Homoeopathy thus may be considered as a better therapeutic option in treatment of geriatric patients.