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Abstract Title:

Homeopathic drug therapy. Homeopathy in Chikungunya Fever and Post-Chikungunya Chronic Arthritis: an observational study.

Abstract Source:

Homeopathy. 2013 Jul ;102(3):193-8. PMID: 23870379

Abstract Author(s):

Gyandas G Wadhwani

Article Affiliation:

Gyandas G Wadhwani

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES: To observe the effect of homeopathic therapy in Chikungunya Fever (CF) and in Post-Chikungunya Chronic Arthritis (PCCA) in a primary health care setting.

METHODS: A prospective observational study was conducted at Delhi Government Homeopathic Dispensary, Aali Village, New Delhi, India, for a period of 6 months, from 1st October 2010 to 31st March 2011. 126 patients (75 CF, 51 PCCA) were enrolled based on predefined inclusion criteria. A single homeopathic medicine was prescribed for each patient after case taking with the help of Materia Medica and/or Repertory. Results were evaluated on the basis of visual analogue scale and symptom scores.

RESULTS: Complete recovery was seen in 84.5% CF cases in a mean time of 6.8 days. 90% cases of PCCA recovered completely in a mean time of 32.5 days.

CONCLUSION: Homeopathic therapy may be effective in CF and PCCA. A randomized controlled trial should be considered.

Study Type : Human Study

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