{Reference Type}: Case Reports
{Title}: Homeopathic Treatment of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: A Case Report.
{Author}: Bhakta P;Dutta A;
{Journal}: Complement Med Res
{Volume}: 30
{Issue}: 6
{Year}: 2023 Sep 1
{Factor}: 1.449
{DOI}: 10.1159/000533849
{Abstract}: BACKGROUND: 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.
METHODS: 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.
CONCLUSIONS: 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.
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