An Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Patient Treated With Homeopathy: A Case Report

Introduction: Homeopathy can be applied to treat various diseases and conditions such as cancer, allergy, mood disorders, headache and pain. This case showed that homeopathic medicine can be a treatment modality for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), an autoimmunemediated hematologic disorder. Case Presentation: The patient was a 5.5–yearold child with ITP who referred to the homeopathic clinic with extensive petechiae and purpura on her body. Her platelet count was 15000/mcL and her antidsDNA and ANA were negative on her first visit. Her disease had first been diagnosed at the age of 2.5 years. She had undergone routine therapy for ITP; however, despite 15 months of corticosteroid therapy and IVIG injections, her platelet count was still low. After treatment with homeopathic remedies, her platelet count increased and signs of ITP disappeared. Conclusion: Homeopathic remedies can be considered as complementary and alternative medicines for ITP treatment protocols.