INDIVIDUALIZED HOMOEOPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF DIABETIC FOOT GANGRENE: AN EVIDENCE-BASED CASE REPORT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22159/prl.ijayush.v14i11.1621Keywords:
Diabetic foot gangrene, homeopathy, Arsenicum album, diabetes mellitus, case report, amputation preventionAbstract
Background: Diabetic foot gangrene represents a severe complication of diabetes mellitus, with global burden estimates showing it affects 2% of the global disease burden and causes approximately 80% of non-traumatic lower limb amputations. This case report demonstrates the successful homeopathic management of diabetic foot gangrene in a 64-year-old male patient with a 10-year history of diabetes mellitus.
Case Presentation: A 64-year-old male diabetic patient for 10 years presented with diabetic foot gangrene. Treatment with Arsenicum album 200c single dose was initiated along with standard diabetic foot care protocols. The patient showed significant improvement from the first visit, with complete healing achieved over five follow-up visits spanning four months.
Results: Progressive healing of the gangrenous tissue was observed with restoration of normal tissue architecture and elimination of infection. Blood glucose levels improved concurrently with local healing. No amputation was required.
Conclusion: Homeopathic treatment with Arsenicum album, when integrated with conventional diabetic care and proper foot hygiene protocols, demonstrated significant efficacy in treating diabetic foot gangrene and preventing amputation.
