A Clinical Study on Effectiveness of Homoeopathic Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Infection in Females

Amrapali Pawar; Praveen Jaiswal

Amrapali Pawar Government Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, AYUSH Campus, Mact Hills, Kaliasot Dam Approach Rd Chuna Bhatti, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
Praveen Jaiswal Government Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, AYUSH Campus, Mact Hills, Kaliasot Dam Approach Rd Chuna Bhatti, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

LUTI is a common bacterial infection that affects urinary tract mainly Urethra and bladder. This infection affects all ages and both sexes. Despite this, women are usually more susceptible to this infection and has a higher prevalence compared to the men. Poor personal hygiene, pregnancy, menopause, and the close anatomical relationship of the female urethra and the anus are some of the risk factors responsible for high prevalence of UTI. And it has a substantial impact on QOL of females. High recurrence and antibiotic resistance of bacteria’s causing UTI is also creating burden on economy worldwide. Most often this infection is usually neglected but it can involve kidney which can be more dangerous. Clinically, Homoeopathy is said to be safe, efficacious, and economic in managing lower urinary tract infection. Thus, this study was undertaken to reassess the effectiveness of homoeopathic treatment in lower urinary tract infection. To re-assess the effectiveness of Homoeopathic medicine in Cases of lower urinary tract infection in females. To evaluate significance of miasmatic prescription in cases of lower urinary tract infection in females. To assess the impact of urinary tract infection on Quality of life of females

Study Design - Prospective observational open label study.

In this study, 30 diagnosed and undiagnosed cases of lower UTI were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Case taking was done by following principles of organon of medicine in required case taking Proforma and importance was given to chief complaints, Mental and physical generals. Symptom analysis and interpretation was done as per kents evaluation of symptoms with reportorial interpretation. The prescription was based on totality of symptoms, Reportorial totality, and analysis and finally after referring to materia medica. Follow up was evaluated by changes in clinical presentation. Changes in symptom assessment score every 7 days or before whenever needed and final statistical analysis was done. Homoeopathic treatment appeared to be efficacious, safe, and economic in the treatment of acute lower urinary tract infection in females with significant improvement in QOL.