An Evidence-Based Homoeopathic Case Series in the Treatment of Hyperuricemia

Abstract

In the modern era, hyperuricemia is an increasingly common medical problem due to our unhealthy lifestyle. Increased consumption of different purine-rich diet like meat, sea-foods, fructose, alcohol, etc. for a long time, gradually enhances monosodium urate crystal deposition in joints and synovial fluids. It is commonly manifested by recurrent acute pain in the monoarticular joints, usually in the great toe, along with swelling, stiffness and redness. Chronic hyperuricemia can even lead to gout and nephrolithiasis in the long run. Different Homoeopathic literature enlists many medicines for hyperuricemia, but there is a paucity of evidence-based published studies. Here we have presented three cases of hyperuricemia treated successfully with individualized Homoeopathic medicines and the result was evident within three months. The individual curative response of Homoeopathic medicines was assessed through a reduction in serum uric acid (SUA) levels (baseline vs. 3 months) as well as improvement in quality of life (QoL) by scores of Short Form (SF)-36 questionnaire (baseline vs. 3 months). After the study, it was evident that Homoeopathy provides a curative approach to the patient suffering from hyperuricemia, both physically and mentally, without any adverse effects. Key words: Homoeopathy, Hyperuricemia, Purine-rich diet, Serum uric acid.