HOMOEOPATHIC CONSTITUTIONAL TREATMENT OF WORM INFESTATION - ENTEROBIASIS USING TUBERCULINUM – A CASE REPORT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22159/prl.ijayush.v14i11.1631Keywords:
Enterobius vermicularis, Oxyuris, Pinworms, Tuberculinum, Homoeopathy, Paediatric helminthiasis, Nocturnal anal itching, Constitutional remedy, Worm expulsion.Abstract
Background: Enterobiasis (pinworm infestation) is one of the most common helminthic infections in children, often presenting with intense nocturnal perianal itching and visible expulsion of worms. While conventional antihelminthics remain the standard treatment, homeopathic intervention is increasingly being explored for recurrent cases and for improving constitutional susceptibility.
Case Presentation: A 7-year-old female presented with a 2 day history of severe nocturnal anal itching, repeated expulsion of small white thread-like worms from the anus. The child also exhibited irritability and disturbed sleep. Stool routine examination revealed Enterobius vermicularis, confirming pinworm infestation. Based on the totality of symptoms—marked itching at night, irritability, disturbed sleep, and recurrent tendency—the homeopathic remedy Tuberculinum was selected as the constitutional prescription.
Outcome: Significant improvement was noted within one week of treatment. No further expulsion of worms was observed, nocturnal itching markedly reduced, and sleep became calm and uninterrupted. Repeat stool examination after three weeks showed absence of Enterobius. The child remained symptom-free during a 10-month follow-up period without recurrence.
Conclusion: This case demonstrates the potential effectiveness of individualized homeopathic treatment with Tuberculinum in managing pinworm infestation in children. Beyond relieving acute symptoms, Tuberculinum appeared to reduce the child’s susceptibility to recurrent enterobiasis, highlighting the complementary role of homeopathy in helminthic infections.
