An analysis of homoeopathy's efficacy in treating persistent leg ulcers

Abstract

Chronic leg ulcers are defined as any persistent injury that does not show signs of healing after three months
of appropriate treatment or after one year of treatment the damage has not fully healed. There are a number of
risk factors for ulceration, including smoking, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and advanced age. The most common
forms of chronic leg ulcers are venous, arterial, and neuropathic ulcers. A higher degree of homoeopathy is
associated with an increased incidence of leg ulcers, a higher body mass index, and ulcer recurrence. In this
study, we will look at the research on homoeopathy as a treatment for persistent leg ulcers.
Materials and Methods: For this study, we searched databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Wiley online
library, Springer, Scopus, and the AYUSH portal for any and all relevant research articles, reviews, case series,
and reports published between 1990 and July 2020. Study designs and clinical outcomes were used to classify
and evaluate this body of research.
Results: Three of the five investigations (a case study, an observational research, and a randomised clinical trial)
found that internal and external homoeopathic treatment significantly improved the symptoms of chronic leg
ulcers. The results show that homoeopathy is a good method for treating varicose ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers,
two types of chronic leg ulcers. The best outcomes in treating this sickness were achieved by combining internal
and exterior treatments. More research is required to confirm the usefulness of homoeopathy, since there is
now just a small amount of data available.