Individualized Homoeopathy in the treatment of Gallbladder Polyp with Grade II Isolated Systolic Hypertension: A Single Case Report

Abstract

Gallbladder polyps are usually asymptomatic and detected incidentally during abdominal ultrasonography (USG). Irrespective of size, these polyps are considered an indication of surgical removal. A 28-year-old female presented with occasional cutting pain in right hypochondrial region for the last 4 months. Abdominal USG revealed the presence of multiple gallbladder polyps with largest one measuring 3.7 mm, with grade II isolated systolic hypertension. The patient was advised for cholecystectomy, but she opted for homoeopathic treatment to avoid surgery. At the first visit, homoeopathic medicine Nux vomica was prescribed and the patient was followed up periodically for 6 months. USG after 03 months of treatment revealed that the gallbladder polyps were not present and her liver, kidney functions and uterus were normal as per investigations. Her blood pressure also reduced to the normal range. Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homoeopathy score (+8 on the ‘−6–+13’ scale) assesses if the improvement of the patient can be attributed to the homoeopathic treatment provided. This case report is presented to document the scope of individualized homoeopathy in the treatment of gallbladder polyp, but further documentation of consistent results from a large number of similar cases is warranted.