Homoeopathic Management for Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Case Report

Abstract

Background: Patients with diabetes mellitus, over a period of time,develop peripheral neuropathy with peripheral artery disease, whichprogresses further into the diabetic foot. Many diabetic foot patientsdo not respond to conservative treatment as the pathology progressesto such an extent that amputation is the only option that can savethe remaining unaffected limb and health. In many cases, it has beenobserved that homeopathic medicines are effective in the rapid healingof the ulcer thereby preventing amputations.Objective: The aim of this case report is to demonstrate thathomoeopathic medicines improve the healing process in diabeticfoot ulcers.Methods: Using symptomatology, we can implement homoeopathicmedicines on the basis of their pathological sphere of action. Indicationsof carboneum sulph in diabetic peripheral neuropathy, indicationsof secale cornutum in peripheral arterial disease, and indications ofcalendula in rapid healing of the non-healing ulcer can be used efficientlyfor complete healing.Results: The use of homoeopathic medicines such as secale cornutum200, carboneum sulph 30, and calendula Q heals diabetic foot ulcersrapidly in one month.Conclusion: Diabetic foot non-healing ulcer management withhomoeopathic medicines on the basis of not only symptom similaritybut also remedies that cover the underlying pathogenesis of thedisease may represent a good alternative in healing ulcers andavoiding complications. Further evidence-based studies using varioushomoeopathic medicines are required to explain their effect and themechanisms involved in the healing of diabetic ulcers. How to cite this article:Nadgauda SS, Raut RM, Shaikh NM.Homoeopathic Management for Diabetic FootUlcer: A Case Report. Chettinad Health City MedJ. 2023;12(3):115-120. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202360