Exploring the Role of Homeopathic Intervention in Post-COVID Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Case Series of 12 Patient Profiles

Abstract

Background In the last 2 years of the pandemic, a wide range of cases of post-COVID functional gastrointestinal disorders (PC-FGIDs) has been reported.

Aim This case series aimed to investigate the role of homeopathic intervention in the treatment of PC-FGIDs.

Methods This is a retrospective analysis of the clinical data of individuals who had suffered from PC-FGIDs that were diagnosed based on clinical symptoms using the Gastrointestinal Symptoms Rating Scale (GSRS) and treated exclusively with individualized homeopathic medicines. Cases that had undergone regular monthly assessment using the GSRS and had a Post-COVID-19 Functional Status (PCFS) score for up to 3 months were considered.

Results Thirty cases were screened and twelve were included according to the study criteria. The mean age of seven women and five men was 36 years. GSRS and PCFS scores showed marked improvement in each of 10 cases within the 3-month treatment period.

Conclusion Homeopathic intervention proved beneficial in 10 of 12 patients with PC-FGIDs. The findings may help researchers plan future controlled clinical studies in this field.

Keywords

Clinical case series - Gastrointestinal Symptoms Rating Scale - Homeopathic intervention - Post-COVID functional gastrointestinal disorders - Post-COVID-19 Functional Status scale

Publication History

Received: 03 November 2023

Accepted: 16 April 2024

Article published online:
05 August 2024

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