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Homœopathic Links 2023; 36(02): 147-151
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1769474
Case Report

Management of Generalised Anxiety Disorder through Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine: A Case Study

Azizul Islam Khadim
1   Regional Research Institute of Homoeopathy, Under Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, Khumulwng, Agartala, Tripura, India
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Abstract

Background Anxiety disorder is the most common psychological problem in this modern era. It is characterised by cognitive, somatic, emotional and behavioural components. Anxiety can affect the quality of life of an individual and can interfere with a person's career, academics, job, family and social life. Owing to the prolonged side effects from conventional medication, patients turn towards homoeopathy for safe, gentle and effective treatment.

Method A 23-year-old male diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) came to outpatient department after having consulted other physicians without benefit. The patient received individualised homoeopathic medicine. Outcome was measured using the GAD-7 every 3 months.

Results At the start of the treatment, the patient's GAD-7 score was 16 which reflected severe anxiety. After 9 months, it was reduced to 2.

Conclusion This case demonstrates the utility of individualised homoeopathic treatment in improving GAD within 9 months of treatment. Nevertheless, large sample randomised controlled study would be required to support this single case observation.

Keywords

GAD - GAD-7 Score - individualised medicine - homoeopathy - Arsenicum album

Patient Consent

Written informed consent was obtained from the patient who had a free will to quit the consultation in case of any disappointment or adverse events during the course of treatment




Publication History

Article published online:
30 June 2023

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