International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a long-term autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack the body’s tissues, leading to inflammation and damage in various organs. While it commonly affects joints, skin, kidneys, and the nervous system, it’s increasingly clear that the heart is also significantly impacted. This can result in conditions ranging from mild pericarditis to severe issues like myocarditis, valve diseases, and rapid-onset atherosclerosis.

Diagnosing and treating heart-related symptoms in SLE patients is challenging due to the variety of symptoms they may experience, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, and fainting. These symptoms can be mistaken for other heart or non-heart related issues. Therefore, it’s crucial to identify heart problems early in SLE patients to start the right treatment promptly and avoid permanent heart damage.

A case study highlighted the effectiveness of homeopathic treatments in a patient with SLE who is having global hypokinesia. After following standard procedures for case taking and examination, homeopathic medicine was chosen using computerized repertory with reference to Materia Medica. The patient showed significant improvement, indicating that homeopathy can play an important role in treating SLE and its complications.