ROLE OF HOMOEOPATHY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF UROLITHIASIS WITH HYPERURICEMIA- AN EVIDENCE BASED CASE REPORT

Introduction: Urolithiasis is one of the most common urologic diseases worldwide, with an estimated prevalence ranging from 1% to 13% across the globe. It’s increasing prevalence can be attributed to the westernization of lifestyle habits. The homoeopathic system of medicine offers a positive scope in the management of urolithiasis with hyperuricemia, prevent to undergo in surgical interventions and also prevents recurrence. Case Summary: The presented case involved a patient experiencing continuous severe pain in the right renal region for the past ten days, along with elevated uric acid levels. Bryophyllum pinnatum mother tincture was prescribed based on the acute presentation, followed by Lycopodium clavatum considering the chronic totality. This treatment approach resulted in a significant improvement in the patient’s presenting complaints. Objectively, the treatment led to a gradual decrease in serum uric acid levels, elimination the kidney calculus as observed in ultrasonography and reduced propensity for recurrent renal calculus formation. Additionally, the liver’s echo texture remained normal throughout the treatment. The modified Naranjo Criteria score (MONARCH) post treatment was +8, strongly suggesting that the improvement was likely attributable to the homoeopathic treatment. This evidence-based case study highlights a positive causal relationship between homoeopathy and the management of urolithiasis with hyperuricemia. Based on the favourable and significant potential results observed in this case study, homoeopathic treatment has demonstrated a promising ability to effectively manage urolithiasis with hyperuricemia. Homoeopathic treatment provides an attractive alternative to non-invasive treatment options.