Management of hydrocoele through homoeopathy: A case report

Abstract

An abnormal collection of serous fluid within the tunica vaginalis or some part of processus vaginalis surrounding the testicles is termed as Hydrocoele. In many newborn cases, hydrocoele disappears on its own within 1st year of birth; if it does not disappear, then it needs to be surgically removed, but the procedure has its own risks. Homoeopathy assures the dissolution of fluid and prevents the risks of surgery. A 2-year-old boy with a scrotal enlargement (left-sided; volume 35 mm × 16 mm) presented at the outpatient department of Dr. MPK Homoeopathic Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Based on the presenting totality and pathological diagnosis, Pulsatilla 200 and an intercurrent remedy Rhododendron 200 were prescribed. The scrotal enlargement disappeared within 3 months, which proved the usefulness of homeopathic management in the case of hydrocoele.