“Managing the Silent Surgical Mimic : Evidence -Based Case Studies in Homeopathy”

Authors

  • Dr. Pankaj Lathia
  • Dr. Jayantilal Jain
  • Dr. Swapnil Khengar
  • Dr. Anjali Sindhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69980/ajpr.v28i5.720

Keywords:

Homeopathy, Pseudo-surgical cases, Paucity of symptoms, Characteristic symptoms

Abstract

Pseudo-surgical cases often mimic acute surgical emergencies yet lack the full range of diagnostic indicators. The scarcity or vagueness of symptoms complicates clinical decision-making and may lead to unnecessary surgical interventions. Such presentations require careful assessment, as the paucity of characteristic signs creates diagnostic ambiguity. Homeopathy, with its emphasis on individualized treatment and sensitivity to subtle symptom expressions, offers a distinctive therapeutic approach in these scenarios.

This study presents evidence-based case analyses of patients who exhibited minimal or incomplete clinical signs suggestive of surgical pathology. True surgical emergencies were excluded through standard diagnostic protocols, following which individualized homeopathic remedies were prescribed. Each case was closely monitored for symptomatic response, clinical progression, and safety outcomes.

Findings revealed that even in the absence of marked symptoms, carefully selected remedies produced significant clinical improvement and prevented surgical intervention. These outcomes underscore the value of detailed case-taking, recognition of subtle indications, and evidence-based reasoning in remedy selection.

Thus, Evidence-based homeopathy demonstrates a meaningful role in managing pseudo-surgical cases with limited or non-specific symptomatology. By emphasizing individualization and rigorous diagnostic exclusion, homeopathy provides a safe, effective, and non-invasive therapeutic alternative that can reduce unnecessary surgical procedures.

Author Biographies

Dr. Pankaj Lathia

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

Dr. Jayantilal Jain

M.D.(Hom.) Professor & HOD, Department of Human Anatomy, CNKHMC & RC, Vyara, Gujarat, India

Dr. Swapnil Khengar

B.H.M.S. Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, CNKHMC & RC, Vyara, Gujarat, India

Dr. Anjali Sindhi

M.D.(Hom.) Assistant Professor, Department of Case Taking & Repertory, CNKHMC & RC, Vyara, Gujarat, India

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Published

2025-08-14