Homeopathy in Epididymal Cyst Management: A Case Report

Authors

  • Nazmul Hasan Chief Consultant, Dr. Nazmul’s Chamber, 137/12, B-4, Priyangong R/A, 2nd Colony, Mazar Road, Mirpur-1, Dhaka-1216, BANGLADESH
  • Md. Abdul Matin Assistant Professor, Department of Materia Medica, Govt. Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Mirpur-14, Dhaka-1206, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18034/mjmbr.v9i1.637

Keywords:

Epididymal Cyst, Spermatocele, Homeopathy, Scrotal Swelling

Abstract

An epididymal cyst is a scrotal complaint that is usually resolved by surgery. However, multiple post-surgical complications are common, including recurrence, hematoma, abscess, and chronic scrotal swelling. This case study presents homeopathic medicine managing a fairly large-sized epididymal cyst which might encourage physicians to re-think surgical options. A 24 years male presented with pain in the lower pelvic region and swelling in the scrotum; an ultra-sonogram of the scrotum diagnosed a 2.8 cm × 1.9 cm sized epididymal cyst, and Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) confirmed that it was a spermatocele. He was prescribed homeopathic medicine, i.e., Arnica montana, Calcarea fluorica, and Calcarea phosphorica, for his spermatocele. After seven weeks of homeopathic treatment, the cyst size was reduced to 4.8mm×2.2mm. This case study concludes that homeopathic medication resulted in a significant outcome. It also encourages the consideration of homeopathic remedies as an alternative to surgery in treating epididymal cysts.

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2022-06-20

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2022): January - June Issue

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Hasan, N., & Matin, M. A. (2022). Homeopathy in Epididymal Cyst Management: A Case Report. Malaysian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 9(1), 29-32. https://doi.org/10.18034/mjmbr.v9i1.637
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