Department of Homeopathic Pharmacy, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, Kolkata, India.
Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi, India.
Complement Med Res. 2023;30(6):544-552. doi: 10.1159/000533849. Epub 2023 Sep 1.
Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is an uncommon neurological complication resulting from the reactivation of latent herpes zoster virus. The condition often presents with facial paralysis, palatal ulcers, dysphagia, and altered taste sensation, leading to reduced quality of life. Standard therapeutic options for RHS have limitations, prompting the exploration of alternative treatments with improved prognostic outcomes. This case report aims to present a noteworthy clinical observation of RHS managed with individualized homeopathic treatment, emphasizing its potential therapeutic effect.
A 24-year-old female patient exhibited left-sided facial weakness, along with palatal ulcers, dysphagia, and ageusia, prompting the diagnosis of RHS. Following the principles of homeopathy, a personalized therapeutic regimen was formulated, consisting tailored administration of Rhus toxicodendron, Spigelia anthelmia, and Sulfur. The House-Brackmann scale was employed to objectively assess the severity of facial palsy, while photographic documentation tracked the progression of palatal ulcers and facial paralysis. Over a carefully monitored observation period of 14 days, the patient demonstrated notable therapeutic response. There was a significant reduction in the extent of palatal ulceration and left-sided facial palsy exhibited marked improvement. Subsequent days of follow-up witnessed a consistent amelioration of the patient's condition, substantiating the effect of the individualized homeopathic treatment.
This case report highlights an exceptional instance of RHS recovery within a relatively short timeframe, achieved through the administration of individualized homeopathic therapy. The favorable outcomes observed in this case underscore the potential of homeopathy as a promising intervention for RHS management. Nevertheless, further systematic investigations are imperative to comprehensively evaluate the scope and applicability of homeopathy in the treatment of RHS.
拉姆齐·亨特综合征(RHS)是一种罕见的神经系统并发症,由潜伏的带状疱疹病毒重新激活引起。该病症常表现为面瘫、腭溃疡、吞咽困难和味觉改变,导致生活质量下降。RHS 的标准治疗方案存在局限性,因此需要探索预后效果更好的替代治疗方法。本病例报告旨在介绍一例采用个体化顺势疗法治疗 RHS 的显著临床观察,强调其潜在的治疗效果。
一名 24 岁女性患者出现左侧面部无力,同时伴有腭溃疡、吞咽困难和味觉丧失,诊断为 RHS。根据顺势疗法的原则,制定了个体化的治疗方案,包括有针对性地使用 Rhus toxicodendron、Spigelia anthelmia 和 Sulfur。采用 House-Brackmann 量表客观评估面瘫的严重程度,同时通过照片记录腭溃疡和面瘫的进展情况。在经过 14 天的精心监测观察期后,患者表现出显著的治疗反应。腭溃疡的范围显著缩小,左侧面瘫也有明显改善。随后的随访日中,患者病情持续改善,证实了个体化顺势疗法的疗效。
本病例报告突出了一例在相对较短时间内通过个体化顺势疗法治疗 RHS 恢复的罕见情况。观察到的良好结果强调了顺势疗法作为 RHS 管理的一种有前途的干预手段的潜力。然而,需要进一步进行系统研究,全面评估顺势疗法在治疗 RHS 中的范围和适用性。