Case Study: Successful Homeopathic Treatment of ObesityPresented by: Dr. Nisha Homoeocure


Case Study: Successful Homeopathic Treatment of Obesity

Presented by: Dr. Nisha Homoeocure

Patient Details

  • Name: Mrs. S (Identity Confidential)
  • Age: 34 years
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Married, mother of one child
  • Occupation: Homemaker
  • Date of First Visit: March 2024

Chief Complaints

  • Excessive weight gain for 3 years, especially after childbirth.
  • Current weight: 86 kg; Height: 5’2’’ → BMI: 34.8 (Obese category).
  • Difficulty in climbing stairs, breathlessness on exertion.
  • Constant tiredness and heaviness of body.

History of Present Illness

  • Gradual weight gain after delivery.
  • Tried multiple diet plans but could not sustain due to craving for sweets.
  • Complaints of constipation, dryness of skin, and profuse perspiration on scalp.

Past History

  • No major illnesses.
  • Family history of diabetes and hypertension.

Generals

  • Appetite: Good, tendency to overeat.
  • Desires: Eggs, sweets.
  • Thirst: Normal.
  • Thermal State: Chilly patient, prefers warm clothing.
  • Perspiration: Profuse on scalp and neck.
  • Sleep: Disturbed, unrefreshing.
  • Menses: Regular.

Mind & Emotionals

  • Mildly anxious about her weight.
  • Lack of confidence in social gatherings.
  • Fear of developing diabetes like her parents.

Physical Examination

  • Obese, breathless after minimal exertion.
  • Pulse: 82/min
  • BP: 128/82 mmHg
  • No organomegaly.

Diagnosis

Primary Obesity (post-pregnancy, lifestyle-related).

Repertorization

Symptoms selected for repertorization:

  1. Obesity (Generalities – obesity)
  2. Desire for eggs & sweets (Generalities – desires)
  3. Perspiration on scalp (Head – perspiration – scalp)
  4. Chilly patient (Generalities – cold, aggravation)
  5. Constipation (Rectum – constipation – chronic)

Rubrics Taken:

  • Generalities – obesity
  • Stomach – desires – eggs
  • Stomach – desires – sweets
  • Head – perspiration – scalp
  • Rectum – constipation
  • Generalities – cold – aggravates

Repertorial Result

The leading remedies came out as:

  • Calcarea Carbonica
  • Graphites
  • Lycopodium

Prescription

  • Calcarea Carbonica 200C – one dose stat, followed by placebo for 15 days.
  • Dietary advice: avoid refined sugar, increase vegetables and water intake.
  • Encouraged 30 minutes of daily brisk walking.

Follow-Up

After 1 month:

  • Weight reduced by 2 kg.
  • Constipation better, perspiration less.
  • Energy improved, patient more active.

After 3 months:

  • Weight: 79 kg (reduction of 7 kg).
  • Confidence improved, sleep better.
  • Less craving for sweets.

After 6 months:

  • Weight: 74 kg (total 12 kg loss).
  • Constipation cured, scalp perspiration normal.
  • Patient reports feeling “lighter, healthier, and more confident.”

Conclusion

This case demonstrates how individualized homeopathic treatment with Calcarea Carbonica successfully helped manage obesity, along with lifestyle changes. The patient not only lost weight but also regained confidence and overall health.

Homeopathy offers a safe, holistic, and side-effect-free approach to obesity management.


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