Benign prostatic hyperplasia and its homoeopathic management: A case report

Abstract

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate gland grows larger than normal, but the growth is not caused by cancer. The prostate has two main growth phases. The first growth phase happens early in puberty, when the prostate doubles in size. The second growth phase starts around age 25 and continues throughout life. BPH often occurs late in the second growth phase. Homoeopathic management is well known in the treatment of this condition. This case report deals with one such case, where BPH is effectively managed in a 61-year-old male, U.K., who presented with complaints of increased frequency in urination along with slight pain while micturating. His Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) was very high. Lycopodium, a homoeopathic remedy with its sphere of action on the prostate gland was prescribed based on detailed individualized analysis, resulting in significant improvement and drastic reduction in the PSA levels.