Individualized Homeopathy As An Adjunct In The Treatment Of Benign Hypertrophy Of Prostate (BHP): A Randomized Controlled Trial: Individualized Homeopathy As An Adjunct In The Treatment Of Benign Hypertrophy Of Prostate (BHP)

Dr Amit; Dr Girish Patel; Dr Pranav Shah

Authors

Dr Amit Assistant Professor, Department Of Surgery, R.B.T.S. Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital, Muzaffarpur
Dr Girish Patel Professor, Department Of Repertory, S.V.H.M.C.&H. Bhavnagar. Gujarat, India
Dr Pranav Shah Reader, Department Of Homeopathic Pharmacy, S.V.H.M.C.&H. Bhavnagar. Gujarat, India

Keywords:

Prostate, Individualization, Homoeopathic treatment

Abstract

Background: The cases of Benign Hypertrophy of Prostate are very common among the adult population and are commonly involved with the increased frequency of urine. Individualized homoeopathic selection of medicine has witnessed more effectiveness in comparison with conventional treatment of such cases in homoeopathy. Methods: In a randomized, double blind, controlled trial the effects of individualized homeopathic remedies were compared with placebo medication in 60 patients with mild to moderate complains of urination as a result of enlarged prostate as an adjunct to conventional treatment. Results: There were clinically relevant or statistically significant changes in the active quality of life score. Other subscales, notably those measuring severity, indicated relative improvements in the frequency of urination. There were differences in quality of life and frequency of urination between the groups for other measures. Conclusions: This study provides evidence that adjunctive homeopathic remedies, as prescribed by experienced homeopathic practitioners, are superior to placebo in improving the frequency of urination and quality of life of patients with prostate enlargement in addition to conventional treatment in primary care. [Amit, Natl J Integr Res Med, 2018; 9(6):66-67]

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Individualized Homeopathy As An Adjunct In The Treatment Of Benign Hypertrophy Of Prostate (BHP): A Randomized Controlled Trial