A CASE OF CHRONIC URTICARIA FOLLOWING REPEATED CLEFT LIP SURGERIES SUCCESSFULLY TREATED WITH HOMEOPATHY

Abstract

Post-surgical allergic reactions are not uncommon in individuals with a history of repeated reconstructive or corrective procedures. However, persistent hypersensitivity manifesting as chronic urticaria poses a therapeutic challenge, particularly when linked to emotional suppression or drug sensitivity. This paper presents a case of a 22-year-old female B. Pharmacy student from Shirur, known for congenital cleft lip since birth, who had undergone multiple surgical corrections, the last one being in 2019. Following this surgery, she developed recurrent, painless urticarial eruptions characterized by redness, swelling, and inflammation over the lips, ears, soles, and hands, typically appearing in the early morning (4–5 a.m.) and subsiding spontaneously within 2–3 hours. Conventional antihistamine therapy offered only temporary relief.

A detailed case analysis revealed a reserved emotional nature, suppressed grief, and desire for spicy food with general thirstlessness — pointing toward Natrum muriaticum as the constitutional remedy. Considering the acute allergic response, Apis mellifica 6C was prescribed as an intercurrent specific remedy for urticaria. Under this individualized homeopathic management, the patient achieved complete recovery, with no recurrence of allergic episodes and no further need for allopathic medication.

This case highlights the role of holistic homeopathic prescribing in treating post-surgical allergic manifestations, emphasizing both the physical and emotional components of chronic urticaria. It also underlines the importance of understanding the psychosomatic connection and the individualized approach that differentiates homeopathy from conventional therapy.