A Comparison of Rubrics in Boger Boenninghausen Characteristics and Repertory with the Rubrics of Repertory of Hemorrhoids by W.M.J Guernsey in Hemorrhoids

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: This study was aimed in understanding the comparison of rubrics in boger boenninghausen characteristic repertory with the rubrics of repertory of hemorrhoids by w.m.j guernsey in hemorrhoids Hemorrhoid is a life disturbing disease which affects all age group but especially more in adults. Due to low fibre diet, strainning while passing stool and prolonged sitting while passing stool these are identified as the common cause of hemorrhoids. Apart from this females are prone to suffer from hemorrhoids after preganancy. Homoeopathy being a hoilistic system of medicine which is most economical, has a major role in individuals suffering from Hemorrhoids and can able to reduce the rate of surgery and helpful for preventing the complications of surgery and also recurrence. METHODS: The present study with sample of 30 cases and age group of 18-65 years suffering from hemorrhoidal pain were selected from OPD/IPD and rural centres of Sarada krishna Homoeopathic medical college & Hospital. Thirty cases of adults presenting with complaints of Hemorrhoids were Randomly selected and were analaysed for disease intensity according to colorectal Evaluation of clinical Therapeutics scale (CORECTS) and History was taken as per the case performa. Case were followed for a period of 6 months. Observations were recorded and pain before and after treatment were evaluated based on scoring criteria RESULTS: Thirty cases were analysed.After 6 months of treatment there is a significant difference in symptom. Sulphur & nuxvomica was the remedy which was most used and potency was 200. occupation in which people who have to sit for prolonged periods are at risk of developing hemorrhoids. Case score was analysed before and after treatment which shows 23 cases of marked impovement and 5 cases of moderate improvement and 2 cases of mild improvement. CONCLUSION: Based on the result of study it is evident that Homoeopathic medicine are very effective in treatment of Hemorrhoids in adults and are capable of reducing the recurrenc