Abstract
Hydronephrosis is defined as dilatation and distension of the renal collecting system
of one or both kidneys due to obstruction of urine outflow distal to the renal pelvis
(i.e., ureter, urinary bladder, and urethra). This case report examines the role of
homeopathy in a patient diagnosed with hydronephrosis. It documents the clinical presentation,
diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a 5-year-old girl presenting with frequent
urination, exacerbated in the evenings, for the past 2 months. The diagnosis of hydronephrosis
was established based on clinical features and ultrasound findings. A beneficial result
was obtained by individualized homeopathic treatment with Phosphorus. Symptomatic improvement was observed clinically within 4 weeks of individualized
homeopathic treatment, while the patient was followed up for 12 months and the objective
improvement was confirmed through ultrasonography. Causal relationship between the
improvement and the given intervention was established using the modified Naranjo
criteria for homeopathy (MONARCH) framework. This case underscores the potential of
homeopathy as a supportive therapy in managing hydronephrosis.
Keywords
hydronephrosis - individualized homeopathic medicine - modified Naranjo criteria
