Evidence based case report of left sided nephrolithiasis with mild hydroureteronephrosis treated with homoeopathy

Abstract

Background: Nephrolithiasis Or renal stone is an universal problem in developing countries representing a major health concern. In allopathic system of medicine surgery is lastly adviced  with comes with enumerous side effects. Homoeopathic medicines can be helpful to treat this  condition gently, effectively amd most importantly in the fastest way without any known side effects.  

Methods: A through homoeopathic case taking was done of a 22 year old male patient who was suffering from left sided nephrolithiasis with mild hydroureteronephrosis and presented with the complaint of pain in lumbar region with nausea and vomiting for nearly 6 months. Knowing the 
adverse consequences of allopathic treatment in this case the patient opted for homoeopathy.  This was an already diagnosed case and diagnosis was confirmed by USG whole abdomen (DATED – 17/07/2023. The size of the left lower calculus -3.12 mm). Proper case taking was done and analysis of the case done from homoeopathic perspective then the indicated  medicine Lycopodium  was prescribed.

 
Result: The clinical symptoms like lumbar pain, nausea and vomiting was much reduced post medication. The USG whole abdomen which was post medication (DATED – 19/12/2023) showed no calculus. The cured took place within 5 months of treatment without any surgery and adverse drug  reaction.