Abstract
Gallstones are the most common biliary pathology. They are formed because of abnormal
bile composition. Symptomatic gallstones present as pain in the right upper quadrant
or epigastric region, which may radiate to the back. Ultrasonography of the gallbladder
is very accurate in the identification of gallstones. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
is a minimal-access approach for the removal of the gallbladder together with its
stones. A 28-year-old lady presented with complaints of pain in the right upper quadrant
of abdomen, which was relieved by pressure, nausea and occasionally vomiting especially
after having a rich meal for 1 month with constant dull pain in lower abdomen during
menses for 2 to 3 months. Her ultrasonography of whole abdomen revealed cholelithiasis
(stone size 8mm), elongated uterus with left ovarian cyst. Individualised medicine
Natrum muriaticum was prescribed in a centesimal scale which showed a positive effect in the case within
a short span of time. Causal attribution of changes in her condition to the homoeopathic
treatment was assessed by Modified Naranjo Criteria. Future observational studies and randomised control trials are suggested to ascertain
the efficacy of homoeopathic medicine in such cases.
Keywords
case report - cholelithiasis - homoeopathy - individualised medicine -
Natrum muriaticum
- ovarian cyst
