Kamlesh Bagmar

Toothache is very common clinical condition seen in dental OPD in day to day practice. Treatment of toothache depends upon the cause and severity. Root canal therapy is one of the procedures used to treat the toothache. Use of local anesthesia during the procedure has several side effects. Local anesthetics are frequently administered in dentistry and thus can be expected to be a major source of drug-related complications in the dental office. Additionally, the dentist will more often be confronted with the treatment of risk patients; thus, the incidence of side effects can be expected to rise. Complications associated with the administration of the local anesthesia of all patients, 45.9% had at least one risk factor in their medical histories, with cardiovascular diseases and allergies being the most frequent. Additionally, doses of local anesthetics proved not to be strictly determined according to body weight, especially for patients weighing less than 50 kg.[1] To prevent these side effects of local anesthesia, homoeopathic medicines can be used to subside the pain during process of Root Canal Therapy (RCT). In this study, we tried Coffea cruda 30 a homoeopathic medicine in the cases of RCT to reduce pain.

This case is illustration of Allium Sativa, a neglected1 used Indian drug along with characteristic of Liliaceae family. And it’s also an attempt to share importance of correlating Mind and Body in understanding the drug through applied way.

Psoriasis is a common, chronic and non-infectious skin disease characterized by well defined slightly raised, dry erythematous macules with silvery scales and typical extensor distribution. Objective: The effect of homoeopathic treatment in cases of psoriasis studied in age group 10-60 for 6 months. Prevalence of psoriasis in both males and females. Design: A Retrospective observational study. Psoriasis Area Severity Index scale (PASI) were used for evaluating cases. Material and method: 45 patients were selected for the present study on the basis of clinical sign and symptoms of psoriasis. To assess the cases improvement psoriasis area severity index scale were applied. The study include patient taking treatment from 2018.Result: Homeopathic medicine were found to reduce the PASI score in patient. Conclusion: Hence, homoeopathic medicine is effective in psoriasis when studied in age group 10- 60 in both sexes. Out of 45 cases 91% cases are improving, 6.66% cases are not improved and 2.2% cases are improved.

Chronic diseases have a gradual onset, slow progress, derange the living organism in their own peculiar manner, if not treated. These cases need a series of medicines in order to restore the health and general wellbeing of the patient. Hence second prescription is utmost important in chronic diseases hence, practical knowledge related to it must be obtained by every homeopathic physician. The MONARCH is a tool used to evaluate the likelihood of causal attribution of homeopathic treatment to clinical outcome. Objective: To understand the clinical utility, effect and frequency of different varieties of second prescription along with the use of MONARCH tool. Design: This is a case series study of chronic diseases to understand the utility, effect and frequency of second prescription using MONARCH tool for evaluation of cases. Materials and methods: 45 cases with chronic diseases were studied from OPD over a period of 6 months, the response of the patient to first prescription was analysed and second prescription was made, evaluation of outcome and treatment was done using MONARCH and the utilityand frequency of each type of second prescription was studied.Result:There was improvement in 41 cases out of 45 cases with MONARCH score above 6 and repetition of the same medicine [115 times], was observed to be the most frequently type followed by placebo, [ 88 times] and change of potency [29 times], change of remedy [14 times], complimentary remedy [7 times] and intercurrent remedy [3 times] respectively.

ABSTRACT Homesickness is known as “mini grief”. It is defined as “a negative emotional state primarily due to separation from home and attachment of persons, characterized by a longing for home and with difficulties in adjusting to the new place. Objective: To evaluate the impact of most similar homoeopathic medicines in treatment of after effects of homesickness. Materials and methods: A prospective study was carried out within the duration of 6 months at Motiwala National Homoeopathic Medical College, Nashik. Patients between 19-25 years of age staying away from home for study, were screened with john archer et al, 1998 questionnaire scale. The most similar medicines after case taking and repertorization were prescribed and followed up for 6 months. Outcome for treatment was assessed with before and after questionnaire provided. Result: After analyzing 45 patients, 6 cases (13%) were improved, 36 cases (80%) are improving and 3 cases (7%) were not improved. This research concluded that homoeopathic individualized medicines are effective in treatment of ailments from homesickness in professional course students. Significant difference (t-0.05=2.014, < t=17.2) using paired t-test was observed at the end of study. Natrum muriaticum, pulsatilla, phosphorus, ignatia were found to be the most useful medicines in treating after effects of homesickness. Conclusion: This study conclude that individualized homoeopathic medicines are effective in cases of ailments from homesickness.

Allergic Rhinitis is an atopic disorder presenting with symptoms of nasal congestion, watery nasal discharge andsneezing. Avoiding of allergens or desensitization against allergen is ideal treatment,Homeopathyhasgoodscopeintreating allergicrhinitis.Objective: -To study the effect of Arsenic album 200 against homeopathic indicated remedy in casesof Allergic Rhinitis. Method: 46 Patients with Allergic Rhinitis of 10-50 years of age wereseparated in 2 groups. Group 1 was treated with arsenic album 200 and the group2 was treated with Homeopathic indicated remedy. The Visual Analogue Scale was assessedintheprocessbeforethe treatment.Eachsymptominthevisualanalogue scalecarriedsumof10 marks in total, which was further divided into 3 categories— a) mild. b)moderatec)severe. Result: Group 1 from total no of patients 23 out of which 15(65%) patientswere improved and 8(35%) patients were not improved, whereas in group 2 18(77%) patients wereimproved and5(23%) patientswerenotimproved.Conclusion:HomoeopathicIndicated remedy is more effective than Arsenic album 200,as Homoeopathic indicated remedy acts onthe individualization of each person differently according to his PQRS symptoms, where asArsenicalbum actson thetotalityofthediseasesymptom andnot thepatient asawhole.

Dentistry has come a long way from past to present in providing dental care to patients. Now, our main focus is to preserve tooth as we have realized the importance of tooth in our life. Nowadays, many of the dental professionals are facing difficulties in managing acute or chronic toothache or other recurrent dental issues due to recurring symptoms. Sometimes, there may be other health related issues or co-morbidities that works continuously for maintaining the dental health of the individual on which Homoeopathy has great influence. Homeopathy is the system of medicine based on nature’s law of cure i.e. like cures like; that is recognized for safe and effective treatment. Homoeopathy in dentistry is a less visited system of medicine in the management of orofacial diseases. Homoeopathy is a safe and natural alternative that is effective in all ages. Homeopathic remedies are used in the field of dentistry to improve individual’s psychological or emotional condition with minimal or no side effects of conventional drugs. Homoeopathy can be safely used for the pain management that may be acute or chronic including acute dental emergencies. Homeopathy is not a replacement to dental care but can be safely used along with the conventional line of treatment(1).The present scientific literature based review is an attempt to highlight the possible role of Homeopathy in the management of various orofacial disorders.

Stress affects most population emotionally as well as physically. Sources of stress includes academics, occupational, financial, social and physiological changes. Sometimes stress persist in spite of resources, regular relaxation practices. Objective: To screen the youth for analyzing various sources and levels of their stress. Materials and Method: By using ISMA stress questionnaire. Results: The common causes of stress were: academic stress- 17 cases (37.77%); career stress - 8 cases (17.77%); familial stress - 8 cases (17.77%); assumed responsibility stress - 2 cases (4.44%); stress related to relationships & past events- 9 cases (20%); stress about health- 1 case (2.22%). Which shows the academic stress is present more in youths. Conclusion: Once identifying the stressors in day to day life, by choice of integrated mode of therapy like homoeopathy, counseling etc. one can reduce the levels of stress. Mechanism to cope up with such stress will improve the functioning ability of the youth which will be having great impact on their productivity.

Buffaloes share 44.1% of milk production in Maharashtra. Jafarabadi breed is highly rendered breed in western Maharashtra.(1) Lactation period in buffalo ranges from 295 to 300 days. Genetic and non-genetic factors affect lactation efficiency in buffalo.(2) National action plan of dairy development vision 2022 aims increase milk productivity throughout country. But we are facing challenges like low productivity of bovine and lack of preventive action against adulteration of milk and use of synthetic steroids as galactagogue i.e., oxytocin. It causes various deleterious effects like decrease fertility of cattle, excessive hemorrhage. The aim of this study was to observe effectiveness of Urtica urens 6C in increasing milk quantity in lactating Jafarabadi Buffaloes For 6 months from the same stable. Using cluster sampling technique, a sample of 30 healthy lactating, Jafarabadi buffaloes who had not yet received oxytocin injections were studied for 6 months. Pilot study for 15 days capturing the yield before administration of the medicine. For a total of six months, 15-day admission cycles of the medication and a placebo were repeated. After analyzing all data in SPSS, the results indicate that Urtica urens 6C is effective in boosting lactation efficiency in lactating Jafarabadi buffaloes

"Heels fissures," another name for cracked heels, are a quite common foot condition.[1] In this study an attempt has been made to study the effectiveness of Homeopathic Medicine Graphites30 and Individualized homeopathic medicines in the cases of cracked heel in age group of 18-70 years. Aim & Objective:1] To Study Effectiveness of Homeopathic Medicine Graphites30 and Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in cracked heel in age group of 18-70 years. 2] To find out the most commonly prescribed Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in cracked heel. Material & Method: 30 samples with cracked heels were consider according our inclusion criteria and divided into two group: Experimental group was given Graphites30 while control group was given individualized homeopathic medicines and “SPSG Scale” was utilized for treatment assessment. Participants with a history of diabetes, hypothyroidism, taking steroid treatment, Pregnant and lactating women were excluded. Result: By using Unpaired t test calculated t value (-1.6345) which was less than table value of t (2.05) hence Null hypothesis is accepted. Conclusion: In these study Individualized Homeopathic Medicines (5.26) shows more improvement in cases cracked heel than Graphites30 (7.06) on the basis of “SPSG Scale” (Six Point Special Grading Scale)