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Case Studies | Homeopathy | Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026 | Pages: 1579 - 1580 | India
A Case Study of Recurrent Epistaxis Associated with Chronic Sinusitis and Deviated Nasal Septum in an Elderly Female
Abstract: Recurrent epistaxis in elderly patients poses a significant clinical challenge due to its multifactorial etiology and tendency for recurrence despite conventional interventions. This article presents a case of a 62-year-old female suffering from profuse, dark red nasal bleeding for three months, associated with chronic sinusitis, left-sided deviated nasal septum, dyspnoea, and marked anxiety. The patient required repeated hospital admissions, with temporary control of bleeding followed by early relapse. Systemic parameters revealed a normal blood pressure with a persistently raised pulse rate during bleeding episodes. A homoeopathic approach was adopted based on the totality of symptoms, emphasizing physical generals, mental state, and characteristic desires. Ferrum Picricum was selected due to its well-documented affinity for hemorrhagic conditions, venous congestion, and nervous excitability. Following individualized treatment, a marked reduction in frequency, intensity, and duration of epistaxis was observed, along with improvement in respiratory comfort and anxiety levels. This case suggests a potential role for Ferrum Picricum in recurrent epistaxis with associated sinus pathology.
Keywords: chronic recurrent epistaxis, elderly patient, recurrent hospitalisation chronic sinusitis, homeopathic treatment, Ferrum Picricum
How to Cite?: Dr. Sameer Mohajer, "A Case Study of Recurrent Epistaxis Associated with Chronic Sinusitis and Deviated Nasal Septum in an Elderly Female", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1579-1580, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26126202446, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26126202446