A Case of Sarcoidosis Cured With Homoeopathy
A Case of Sarcoidosis Cured With Homoeopathy
A Case of Sarcoidosis Cured With Homoeopathy
Article Outline
Sarcoidosis- Definition
Incidence
Etiology
The exact cause of sarcoidosis is not known. The disease is associated with an abnormal immune
response, but what triggers this response is uncertain. How sarcoidosis spreads from one part of the
body to another is still being studied.
Symptoms
The symptoms of sarcoidosis can vary greatly, depending on which organs are involved. Most patients
initially complain of a persistent dry cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms and
disease characteristics might include:
In some people, symptoms might begin suddenly and/or severely, and subside in a short period of time.
Others might have no outward symptoms at all even though organs are affected. Still others might have
symptoms that appear slowly and subtly, but which last or recur over a long time span.
Diagnosis
There is no single way to diagnose sarcoidosis, since all the symptoms and laboratory results can occur
in other diseases. The following are the main tools to diagnose sarcoidosis.
Prognosis
In many people with sarcoidosis, the disease appears briefly and then disappears without the person
even knowing they have the disease. Twenty percent to 30 percent of people have some permanent
lung damage. For 10 percent to 15 percent, sarcoidosis is a chronic condition. In some people, the
disease might result in the deterioration of the affected organ. Sarcoidosis can be fatal in up to 5
percent of patients.
Case History
Presenting complaints
Low Grade Fever worse evening, Loose motions off and on, Nausea, Vomiting off and on, Thirst-
Normal, Appetite- Normal, Stool- Frequent- normally formed stool, Urine- Normal, Perspiration-
Normal, Mentals- Suspicious, Irritable, loathing of life, Desire- salt, Aversion- Fats, Sleep- Normal,
Alopecia, H/O Malaria- Plasmodium vivex
Investigations-
SGPT- 62
ACE (04-11-2007) - 122 (Normal- 08- 52 U/L)
Mx- Negative
TB Elisa- Equivocal
CT Thorax (02-11-2007) - Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy. Bilateral Hilar Lymphadenopathy.
Diagnosis-
Increased ACE- Negative Mx- CT Findings positive for lymphadenitis = Sarcoidosis
Homoeopathic Treatment-
Third Prescription-21-12-2007
Much Better. CT- Single Subcarinal Lymphnode. Other nodes dissolved.
ACE- 99.9 U/L
CST
Result
Complete cure of Sarcoidosis with Homoeopathy.