Case report demonstrates successful homeopathic treatment of inguinoscrotal hernia and enuresis in a child, suggesting a non-surgical alternative.
Background: Inguinoscrotal hernia and enuresis are common paediatric conditions typically managed throughsurgery and behavioural interventions, respectively. However, homeopathy is an individualized non-invasivetherapeutic approach based on holistic principles. This case report presents the successful management of bothconditions in a 5-year-old male child using homeopathy, thereby avoiding surgical intervention. Case Summary:The patient presented with a right-sided inguinoscrotal hernia, worsened by exertion, and primary enuresisoccurring 4–5 nights weekly. A detailed constitutional assessment revealed right-sided complaints, flatulence,anticipatory anxiety, fear of darkness, a sensitive disposition, and a craving for sweets. Surgical evaluationrecommended elective herniotomy, but the parents opted for homeopathic treatment for complete cure.Intervention: Based on totality of symptoms and repertorization, Tuberculinum, Phosphorus, Lycopodiumclavatum, Argentum nitricum was prescribed in different doses and potencies. The remedy selection reflected bothphysical and mental characteristics, including right-sided pathology and emotional insecurity. Outcome: Over an8-month period, significant improvements were noted. Enuresis episodes reduced progressively, and the herniaceased to protrude after the fourth month. By the eighth month, both conditions resolved completely withoutrecurrence, as confirmed during a 12-month follow-up. No adverse effects were reported. Conclusion: This caseillustrates the potential of individualized homeopathy to treat structural and functional paediatric disordersholistically. It underscores the importance of considering both physical and emotional factors in remedy selectionand calls for further clinical research into homeopathy role as an alternative in surgical conditions.
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Dr. Srikar Thota2 Dr. Vinodini Vasantrao Patil*1 (2026) studied this question.
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