Chronic elephantiasis, filarial arthritis ^{03560...India}

A 68-year-old woman was diagnosed with elephantiasis (lymphatic filariasis) six years ago in 2012 after she developed fever, pain, and swelling in both legs and breasts accompanied by fatigue. Whereas swelling progressed gradually over the first 18 months, she experienced recurrent episodes of pain and fever every three months. She received allopathic...(continued)

Calcaneal spurs, alopecia areata ^{03560...India}

A 50-year-old man was suffering from painful bone outgrowths in his heels (calcaneal spurs) for five years since 2018. There was one spur in each heel measuring about 18 mm. The pain had gradually worsened leading to walking difficulty and causing a noticeable limp. Conservative methods such as custom orthopedic footwear, cold packs, and foot exercises were...(continued)

Respiratory allergy ^{11598...India}

A 13-year-old girl, had been suffering since infancy from persistent, severe dry cough accompanied by irritation in throat, which occasionally induced vomiting. These episodes, lasting 8 to 10 days, occurred with every seasonal change about 4 to 5 times a year. During these relentless coughing fits, she lost her appetite, became weak and felt exhausted....(continued)

Infected anal fistula ^{11598...India}

The 67-year-old brother-in-law of the practitioner was having great discomfort during bowel movements for the past week, starting Apr 2018. So in May 2018 he consulted his physician who, after physical examination, identified a fistula near the anus and advised surgical removal. As it was not too bothersome, he did not follow up. Towards end July, the fistula...(continued)

Migraine ^{11673...India}

A 38-year-old seamstress had been suffering from severe, throbbing headaches for past three years since 2021. The pain was always localized to left side and accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. These attacks occurred about three times a week, lasting on and off through the day, often requiring her to rest for the...(continued)

Allergic rhinitis ^{03620...South Africa}

The practitioner's 37-year-old housemaid had been troubled by runny nose, itchy eyes, and 30-60 min bouts of sneezing every morning and evening for the past four years. Throughout the day, she also suffered from nasal congestion, post-nasal drip, and persistent cough. Reluctant to consult a doctor, she self-medicated with an antihistamine, which gave...(continued)

Varicose veins, wrist pain ^{11573...India}

A 45-year-old man with a family history of varicose veins was diagnosed with the condition 20 years ago in 2001. The veins were bluish, bulging, and painful, affecting both calves. He experienced heaviness, swelling and pain in both legs, especially after standing for an hour or more, although walking did not cause any discomfort.

For the past five years...(continued)

Insomnia ^{11669...India}

A 65-year-old woman, the practitioner’s neighbour, had been experiencing sleep disturbances for over two years. Although she went to bed at 10 pm, it typically took her about an hour to fall asleep, only to wake up again within 3 to 4 hours. She would then lie awake for the rest of the night, struggling to fall back asleep. About twice a week, her sleep...(continued)

Burning soles ^{11632...India}

In Sept 2022, a 54-year-old male teacher started having burning sensation in his feet (may have been caused by Covid-19 booster taken six months prior), being mild in the mornings and progressively worsening, becoming intolerable by night. Keeping his feet soaked in ice water provided temporary relief. On 3 Oct 2022, sensory nerve studies and blood...(continued)

Allergic rhinitis ^{11984...India}

A 48-year-old woman had been experiencing recurrent episodes of throat irritation, itchy eyes, sneezing, and mild breathing difficulty for one year since Jan 2023. Each episode lasted two days and occurred 2 to 3 times a month, especially during winter and dust exposure. She had a history of childhood asthma, which had resolved naturally in adolescence.

For...(continued)

Tailbone dislocation, pain ^{11618...India}

A 25-year-old man met with a bike accident on 10 Mar 2022. Medical evaluation confirmed that the impact had caused his tailbone (coccyx) to become dislocated and straightened. The doctor explained that injury would heal naturally in 6 to 12 months and prescribed painkillers for six months, along with the use of a specially designed cushion to alleviate...(continued)

Nutritional deficiency dermatosis ^{11632...India}

In Mar 2024, a 15-year-old girl began to notice peeling of skin on her hands and feet. Over the next two months, the peeling worsened and she developed  itching in the affected areas. On 6 June, a dermatologist diagnosed her with ichthyosis vulgaris and prescribed oral medication along with a topical cream for 30 days. Although she experienced slight...(continued)