“A Perspective Observation Of The Psychosomatic Illnesses And Exploring Emotional Suppression As A Contributing Factor In Such Type Of Diseases : An Observational Retrospective Analysis With Homeopathic Intervention”

Authors

  • Dr. Pankaj N. Lathia
  • Dr. Jyoti Rao
  • Dr. Bhavin Modi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i4.282

Keywords:

Homeopathy, Psychosomatic disease, Emotional Suppression, Individualization

Abstract

CONTEXT: In today’s fast-paced and high living life in 21st-century, emotional suppression has become a major concern due to societal expectations, stress, and the demands of modern living. This emotional overload can lead to psychosomatic disorders—physical illnesses that are partly caused or worsened by emotional stress. Recent research shows clear links between emotional strain and disruptions in the body’s normal functioning, highlighting the deep connection between mind and body.

AIM: The study aims to explore the impact of emotional suppression on human health, examine various cases with a focus on homeopathic management, and identify the different body systems affected by emotional suppression.

RESEARCH DESIGN: This was an observational retrospective study which was done in my private clinic.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was carried out for 4 years and it includes 300 patients.

Pregnant women and patients on concurrent suppressive treatment throughout the duration of Homeopathic treatment were excluded from the study.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Statistical analysis of the descriptive data was done by numbers and percentages according to different categories.

RESULT: There were 300 cases during entire study which was chronic in nature and a majority of the patients (115) were belongs to the Age group between 31 - 40 years. 97 patients were Males and 203 patients were Females. The results of treatment out of 300 cases, Significant improvement in 177 cases, Moderate improvement in 80 cases, Status quo in 18 cases and patient left the treatment in 25 cases.

CONCLUSION: In this study effects of Emotional suppression on body and mind were noticed in all type of Psychosomatic Diseases with “Fight or Fire” response mainly origin from bad effects of emotional suppression, can be observed.

Author Biographies

Dr. Pankaj N. Lathia

M.D.(Hom.) Ph.D.(Hom.) Professor in Community Medicine, Research Methodology & Bio-Statistics, CNKHMC & RC, Vyara, Gujarat, India

Dr. Jyoti Rao

M.D.(Hom.) Ph.D.(Hom.) Principal and Professor in Human Physiology and Biochemistry, CNKHMC & RC, Vyara, Gujarat, India

Dr. Bhavin Modi

M.D.(Hom.) Ph.D.(Pursuing) Professor in Practice of Medicine, CNKHMC & RC, Vyara, Gujarat, India

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Published

2025-05-03