Utility of Polarity Analysis Software in Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in Women Using Uti-Siq Questionnaire

Authors- Assistant Professor Dr Divya Parmar

Abstract-– Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent infections worldwide, particularly affecting women and often leading to significant morbidity and substantial antibiotic use, which contributes to the alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance. Despite the progress made in healthcare, UTIs continue to pose a significant challenge today. Homeopathy, which focuses on treating the patient holistically by considering the individual’s overall health, constitutional type, and emotional well-being, employs various tools to enhance the precision of remedy selection. One such tool is Polarity Analysis, developed by Dr. Heiner Frei, which modernizes Bönninghausen’s traditional approach by using Bayesian statistical principles to refine remedy selection based on polar symptoms. This method addresses the concept of contraindicating symptoms, where a remedy’s polar symptoms contradict the patient’s symptoms, rendering the remedy unsuitable. Aim: This review and case series article investigates the utility of Polarity Analysis (PA) software in the homeopathic treatment of uncomplicated UTIs in women, emphasizing its role in selecting individualized remedies through polar symptom analysis and its potential benefits in managing these infections. In this scenario, patients were examined and diagnosed. Then patients were asked to fill the UTI_SIQ questionaries which served. Next, the patient filled out a Checklist (available at www.heinerfrei.ch resources) to record the modalities and polar symptoms they have observed. Finally, the most suitable remedy is determined through repertorization using the PA software. Results: The traditional challenges of subjectivity in homeopathic prescriptions were addressed effectively through the structured and statistically backed framework of PA, enhancing precision in identifying suitable remedies. Conclusion: The PA software appeared to enhance the accuracy of remedy selection, leading to notable reductions in UTI symptoms and high patient satisfaction, indicating its potential efficacy in homeopathic practice. Additionally, exploring its application in managing other medical conditions could further establish its role in clinical practice.

DOI: /10.61463/ijset.vol.13.issue2.304