Homeopathic aggravation with Quinquagintamillesimal potencies

Rossi, Elio; Bartoli, Paola; Bianchi, Alba; Endrizzi, Cristina; Frè, Monica Da

doi:10.1016/j.homp.2011.12.002

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“…In some cases, as documented in another study, after the homeopathic pre-scription there was a disappearance of the respiratory disturbances, also asthma, and a temporary manifestation of skin symptoms (37% of cases) as an expression of homeopathic aggravation. 42 As concerns long-term progression of the illness, our data show that, compared to the 'atopic march', the long-term evolution of the disease under homeopathic treatment seems to be positive compared to the general data of literature, although the percentage of the evolution from AD to asthma and rhinitis varies considerably. 42 According to a study carried out by Rhodes and colleagues, asthma appears in adult age in 40% of children with AD and allergic rhinitis 43 ; in another study 43% of the patients developed asthma during the 8 years and 45% developed allergic rhinitis.…”

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Homeopathy in paediatric atopic diseases: long-term results in children with atopic dermatitis

Rossi¹,

Bartoli²,

Bianchi³

et al. 2012

Homeopathy

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Homeopathy in paediatric atopic diseases: long-term results in children with atopic dermatitis

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Bartoli²,

Bianchi³

et al. 2012

Homeopathy

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“…However, this is considered to be a positive reaction to treatment as it is expected to precede improvement [36]. Recent research provides some support for this premise [37]. …”

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Characteristics of Homeopathy Users among Internal Medicine Patients in Germany

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Cramer²,

Leung³

et al. 2016

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Background: Homeopathy use continues to grow in many European countries, and some studies have examined the characteristics of patients using homeopathy within the general population. The aim of this study was to identify predictors for homeopathy use among internal medicine patients. Patients and Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was conducted among all patients being referred to the Department of Internal and Integrative Medicine at Essen, Germany, over a 3-year period. The analysis examined whether patients had used homeopathy for their primary medical complaint before, the perceived benefit, and the perceived harm of homeopathy use. Odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were calculated using multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: Of 2,045 respondents, 715 (35.0%) reported having used homeopathy for their primary medical complaint (diagnosis according to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems), with 359 (50.2%) reporting perceived benefits and 15 (2.1%) reporting harm. Homeopathy use was positively associated with female gender, high school level education, suffering from fibromyalgia or subthreshold depression, and being fast food abstinent, while patients with osteoarthritis, spinal or other pain, smokers, and patients with a high external-social health locus of control were less likely to use homeopathy. Conclusion: Personal characteristics and health status may impact on the use and the perceived helpfulness of homeopathy.

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“…The available data [25,41] suggest that patients experience homeopathic aggravations rather often during treatment. A possible explanation for such a high occurrence may be that many homeopaths inform their patients that homeopathic aggravations might occur during treatment.…”

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How to Handle Worsening of Condition during Treatment - Risk Assessment in Homeopathic Practice

Salamonsen¹,

Kristoffersen²

2015

Complement Med Res

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Even though homeopathy is regarded as a harmless intervention, homeopathic practice may not be entirely risk-free. Risk in homeopathy can be divided into direct and indirect risk. Direct risk refers to traditional adverse effects of an intervention; indirect risk is related to adverse effects in a treatment context, e.g. the practitioner. Available data suggest that the risk profile of homeopathic remedies in ultra-molecular potencies is minor, but there is a potential for indirect risk related to homeopathic practice. The concept of ‘homeopathic aggravation' which is unique for homeopathy may impose a particular risk as it allows the health status of the patients to deteriorate before there is a possible improvement. In that respect it is imperative to distinguish homeopathic aggravations from adverse effects. In a general risk evaluation of the homeopathic treatment it may be useful to assess the patient's symptoms in accordance with the natural course of disease and to evaluate any negative deviation from the normal curve as a possible adverse effect of the treatment. It is imperative that more emphasis is placed on patient safety during the education in homeopathy, and that students are trained to identify serious and red flag situations.

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Homeopathic aggravation with Quinquagintamillesimal potencies

Abstract: These data show that homeopathic aggravation with Q potencies is quite frequent in homeopathic clinical practice and seems to be associated with better treatment outcome.

Cited by 14 publications

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Homeopathy in paediatric atopic diseases: long-term results in children with atopic dermatitis

Homeopathy in paediatric atopic diseases: long-term results in children with atopic dermatitis

Characteristics of Homeopathy Users among Internal Medicine Patients in Germany

How to Handle Worsening of Condition during Treatment - Risk Assessment in Homeopathic Practice

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