A case report of paranoid schizophrenia treated with homoeopathy in psychiatry ward

Abstract

Paranoid Schizophrenia being the common type of schizophrenia in most parts of the world but the literature available is sparse in homoeopathy. This case report is an attempt to increase the evidencebased studies through homoeopathic intervention in paranoid schizophrenia, treated in the psychiatry ward, without antipsychotic medication. The case was assessed by Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS), baseline BPRS score of 86 turned gradually to a subclinical range of 24 in one month. The patient had good relief for the next one year and was functionally well.

Two Cases of Schizophrenia Treated with Individualized Homoeopathy

“…On the fourth visit, T. Sizodon was stopped, as the patient reported drowsiness and discomfort while using the medicines with the advice of the consultant psychiatrist. A previous case study showed the usefulness of individualized homeopathic medicine (Stramonium 200) in the management of paranoid schizophrenia [18]. This case responded to the individualized homeopathic medicine i.e Stramonium when given in an institutional setting.…”

A review on the current status of homoeopathy in the management of schizophrenia

“…The current review correlates with the existing literature supporting that Schizophrenia is least explored in homoeopathy. [37] Oberoi et al, studied 19 patients had schizophrenia of mild intensity, 96 of moderate, and 56 of severe intensity according to BPRS scores at baseline. After treatment, 67.8% (n = 116) of patients shifted to mild intensity, 17.5% (n = 30) to moderate, and only 14.62% (n = 25) were to severe intensity.…”