International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences
Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part A (2025)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and homoeopathic medicine: A review
Author(s):
Manish Kumar Agrahari
Abstract:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disease, especially upper gastrointestinal disease, in which stomach contents reflux persistently and regularly into the lower esophageal end. Consistent and regular reflux of acidic stomach foods causes various symptoms such as dysphagia, food regurgitation, heartburn, odynophagia, cough, hoarseness, and discomfort in the chest. It affects about 20% of the adult population in developing countries.
There are various modes of treatment like allopathy, homeopathy, and ayurvedically, in the allopathic mode of treatment proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and antihistaminic drugs for symptomatic relief but that does not cure the cause of the disease. But in homeopathy, homeopathic medicine cures the cause of disease along with symptoms of the disease.
Objectives: This review article aims to represent the pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, and diagnosis with homeopathic management of GERD by individual medicine. This homeopathic medicine is selected based on the individual symptoms of patients.
Methodology: A review article was conducted using various peer journals, clinical studies, and case studies that focused on the use of individual homeopathic medicine in the treatment of GERD. This review article's sources were selected from databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and various books.
Conclusion: This review article presents the clinical value of individual homeopathic medicine to treat GERD. The review highlights the clinical value of individualized homeopathic treatment.
Pages: 18-20 | 107 Views 50 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Manish Kumar Agrahari. Gastroesophageal reflux disease and homoeopathic medicine: A review. Int. J. Hom. Sci. 2025;9(1):18-20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/26164485.2025.v9.i1a.1326
