Table Of ContentUTILITY OF “A CONCISE REPERTORY OF HOMOEOPATHIC
MEDICINES” IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
by
DR. PITAMBAR SAHOO
Dissertation Submitted to
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore.
In partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the award of the degree of
Doctor of Medicine
in
Homoeopathic Repertory
Under the guidance of
DR. RITA CHAKRABORTY
DEPARTMENT OF CASE TAKING AND REPERTORIZATION
FR. MULLER HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL
DERALAKATTE, MANGALORE
2010
DECLARATION BY THE CANDIDATE
I hereby declare that the research work contained in this dissertation
entitled “UTILITY OF A CONCISE REPERTORY OF HOMOEOPATHIC
MEDICINES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE” has been prepared by me under the
guidance and supervision of Professor, DR. RITA CHAKRABORTY, Head of
Department of Case taking and Repertorization, during the year 2007-2010 in
partial fulfillment of the regulation of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore for the award of “DOCTOR OF MEDICINE”
(HOMOEOPATHIC REPERTORY).
I have not submitted this work previously to any other University for the
award of any other degree or diploma.
Date: DR. PITAMBAR SAHOO
Place: Mangalore
CERTIFICATE BY GUIDE
This is to certify that the dissertation entitled “UTILITY OF A CONCISE
REPERTORY OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE” is
a bonafide research work carried out by DR. PITAMBAR SAHOO during the year
2007-2010, as a partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of
“DOCTOR OF MEDICINE” (HOMOEOPATHIIC REPERTORY).
I have satisfied myself regarding authenticity of his observations noted in this
dissertation and it conforms to the standards of Rajiv Gandhi University of Health
Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore. It has not been submitted (partial or full) for the award
of any other Degree or Diploma.
GUIDE:
Date: DR. RITA CHAKRABORTY
Place: Mangalore B.H.M.S, MD (HOM)
Professor and Head of the Department,
Department of Case Taking and Repertorization
Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical
College and Hospital,
Deralakatte, Mangalore.
ENDORSEMENT BY THE HOD, PRINCIPAL/HEAD OF
THE INSTITUTION
This is to certify that this dissertation entitled “UTILITY OF A CONCISE
REPERTORY OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE” is
a bonafide research work, carried out by DR. PITAMBAR SAHOO Under the
guidance and supervision of DR. RITA CHAKRABORTY during the year
2007-2010, as a partial fulfillment of the regulation for the award of the degree
of “DOCTOR OF MEDICINE” (HOMOEOPATHIC REPERTORY)
We have satisfied regarding authenticity of his observations noted in this
dissertation and it conforms with the standards of Rajiv Gandhi University of
Health Sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore. It has not been submitted (partial or
full) for the award of any other Degree or Diploma.
Head of the Department Principal
Dr. RITA CHAKRABORTY Dr. SRINATH RAO
B.H.M.S. M.D (HOM) B.H.M.S. M.D (HOM)
Professor Professor and HOD
Dept. of Case taking and Repertorization. Dept. of Homoeopathic Materia Medica
Father Muller Homoeopathic Father Muller Homoeopathic
Medical Colege, Medical Colege
Deralakate, Mangalore. Deralakate, Mangalore
Date: Date:
Place: Mangalore Place: Mangalore
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I hereby declare that the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,
Karnataka, Bangalore, shall have the rights to preserve, use and disseminate this
dissertation / thesis in print or electronic format for academic / research purpose.
Date: DR. PITAMBAR SAHOO
Place: Mangalore
© Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I consider this as my privilege to thank the Almighty God, for blessings to achieve
this humble task through the following persons who have been of immense help and
source of encouragement in my endeavor.
I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to my respected and
beloved teacher and guide Prof. DR. (Mrs) RITA CHAKRABORTY for providing me
expert guidance, constructive advice, freedom of thought, personal attention, timely
support and encouragement throughout my post graduate course and during the
dissertation work. It is my good fortune to do this work under her guidance.
It is my privilege to express my gratitude to Director, Rev. Fr. Patrick
Rodrigues, and Former Director, Rev. Fr. Baptist Menezes, Father Muller
Charitable Institutions, The Administrator, Rev. Fr. Wilfred Prakash D’souza,
Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, for providing me adequate
facilities, support and guidance to carry out this work.
I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to Prof. Dr. Shashi Kant
Tiwari, former Principal and Head of Department of case taking and Repertorization,
for fulfilling the necessities, advise, care and guidance in my academic activities.
I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to Dr. Srinath Rao,
Principal, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College for the support during
the study.
I express my sincere thanks to my P.G. Coordinator., Vice-principal,
Dr. Shiva Prasad. K, Head of the department of Organon of Medicine and Homoeopathic
Philosophy, for his valuable assistance and support for my academic activities and
purposes.
I also express my heart felt thanks and gratitude to Dr. Sunny Mathew,
Medical Superintendent for his constant support, care and attention given in all
possible ways and also for his timely attention to our minutest requirements for
completion of our study.
I am failing in my duties if I am not mentioning my sincere gratitude to
Dr. Praveen Raj, Dr. Prasanna Kumar, Dr. Girsh Navada, Dr. Roshan Pinto,
Dr. Guruprasad, , Dr. P. Chakraborty, Dr. N.C. Dhole, Dr. Blanny, Dr. Anita,
Dr. Joshna, for their constant support, encouragement and for giving me the freedom
of thought in out-patient department.
I have to give a special mention for Prof. Dr. M. K. Kamath, for teaching
us regarding the diagnosis, investigations and clinical skills.
A word gratitude to Dr. P. J. Kurian for not only his constant support,
encouragement and for giving me the freedom of thought in out-patient department but
also helping to formulate the research methodologies and carry out the statistical work
for my thesis.
I extend my gratitude to my all friends, classmates, for helping me in various
other aspects during my studies, whose co operation and timely help considerably
eased my task.
I thank my seniors Dr. Revan, Dr. Divya, Dr. M.P. Reddy, Dr. Remya,
Dr. Sonali, Dr. Lalitha, Dr. Shara, for giving me valuable guidance and support
throughout the course of my post graduate studies.
I thank my juniors Post graduate and interns of all the batches with whom I
worked, especially Dr. Franklin, Dr. Santosh, Dr. Mythili, for their helping during case
taking and language barriers.
I would like to thank my dear friends Dipti, and Rashmi ranjan for giving me
constant love and support in every aspect of my life.
I would have never accomplished my goal with out the support, encouragement,
and prayers of my parents Mr. & Mrs. Nepal, Narmada Sahoo, sister Yosoda & brother
Umesh.
I thank all the members of non-teaching staff of Fr. Muller homoeopathic medical
college and the staff of out patient department who has provided me with the case
material required for the study.
Date: Dr. PITAMBAR SAHOO
Place : Mangalore
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AGG : Aggravation (General)
Agg : Aggravation (Particular)
AMEL : Amelioration (General)
Amel : Amelioration (Particular)
0 : Absent
+ : Newly added rubrics or medicine
< : Aggravation
> : Amelioration
A/F : Ailments from
App : Appetite
Av : Aversion
BP : Blood Pressure
BSK : Boger’s Synoptic Key
Cr : Craving
DM : Dominant Miasm
F : Female
F.T.N.D : Full Term Normal Delivery
FM : Fundamental Miasm
G : Good
H.S : Hora Somni- At bed time
Kg : Kilogram
Lt : Left side
M : Male
MS : Marital status
NAD : No abnormalities Detected
O/E : On Examination
Occ : Occupation
P : Packet
Rx : Remedy
RADAR : Radar Aided Drug Aimed Research
S : Same
SCR : Standardized Case Record
S.L : Saccharum lactis- sugar of milk
S.O.S : si, opus, sit- If necessary
