HOMOEOPATHY IN MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC VENOUS ULCER: AN EVIDENCE-BASED CASE REPORT

Abstract

Venous ulcer is the most common ulcer in the lower limb. Varicose veins are the common cause of the chronic venous insufficiency, which is characterized by oedema, pigmentation, eczema, lipodermatosclerosis, and healed or active venous ulcer. Long-term ulcers are difficult to heal and finally go for skin grafting and surgery conventionally. The homoeopathic system of medicine provides holistic approach to treat such cases non-invasively. This case study is a prospective and interventional approach for the treatment of chronic venous ulcer aided by homoeopathy.

Case Summary: A 64 years old female presented with ulceration above the medial malleolus of left leg for the past 2 years. The non-healing ulcer was successfully treated with homoeopathic medicine within 2 months. After analysis and considering the totality of symptoms, Calcarea Carbonicum 200C was prescribed based on constitutional totality and Echinacea Q externally for an initial 20 days as supportive care. Homoeopathic medicines showed remarkable improvement which was assessed through photographic evidence.