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Homeopathy FAQs — Treatment, Safety, Fees & Appointments
Straight answers to the questions patients ask most often before starting classical homeopathic treatment.
Before you start
Most patients arrive after months or years of a recurring problem, often having tried several approaches. It helps to know in advance what a classical homeopathic consultation will ask of you: time, honest detail about your symptoms and temperament, patience through the first few weeks, and a willingness to keep your other doctors in the loop.
Read through the answers below before your first appointment. If your question is not here, ask it at the consultation — the answer belongs in your case notes, not on a website.
A note on expectations
Classical homeopathy is an individualised system: two people with the same diagnosis often receive completely different remedies. That also means the timeline differs from person to person. Recent, uncomplicated complaints may settle in weeks; long-standing autoimmune, hormonal or skin disease is measured in months of steady follow-up.
What is classical homeopathy?
Classical homeopathy prescribes a single, individually selected remedy based on the totality of your symptoms — physical, emotional and constitutional — rather than a fixed combination for a diagnosis. It is why the first consultation is long and detailed.
How long does homeopathic treatment take to work?
Acute complaints often respond within days. Chronic conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, PCOS, thyroid disorders, migraine, asthma or arthritis typically need three to twelve months of structured follow-up, with the first clear change usually visible in four to six weeks.
Is homeopathy safe alongside my regular medicines?
Yes. Homeopathic remedies are given in ultra-dilute form and do not interact with conventional drugs. You should continue insulin, thyroid medication, antihypertensives, inhalers, chemotherapy and any other prescribed treatment unless your treating specialist advises otherwise.
Can homeopathy cure cancer?
No, and any practitioner who claims it can is being dishonest. Our cancer service is supportive care: managing nausea, fatigue, mouth ulcers, appetite loss, neuropathy, sleep and anxiety during and after conventional oncology treatment, always alongside your oncologist.
Are there side effects?
Serious side effects are not expected. Some patients notice a brief intensification of symptoms in the first week or two as the case shifts; report anything unusual at your follow-up rather than stopping treatment on your own.
Do I need to follow a special diet?
You will be given practical dietary guidance suited to your condition. Beyond avoiding anything that clearly aggravates your symptoms, there is no punishing restriction — a diet you cannot maintain is a diet that will not help.
How long is the first consultation?
Around 45 to 60 minutes, in the clinic or by video. Follow-ups run 15 to 20 minutes.
Can I consult from outside Mumbai?
Yes. Online video consultations are available across India and internationally, with medicines couriered to your address within India.
Do you treat children and elderly patients?
Yes. Homeopathy is widely used in paediatric recurrent infections, allergies and behavioural concerns, and in geriatric care where polypharmacy is a problem. Dosage and follow-up are adjusted accordingly.
How do I book an appointment?
Call or WhatsApp the clinic, or use the appointment buttons on this website. In-clinic appointments are at Sion and Wadala East; online slots are available on most working days.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
All recent reports, a list of current medicines with dosages, previous prescriptions, and a written note of your symptoms including when they started and what makes them better or worse.
Will I have to stop treatment once I feel better?
Treatment is tapered rather than stopped abruptly. The aim is a period of stability without medication, decided at follow-up based on how the case has held.
Frequently asked questions
Speak to Dr. Shadaab Shaikh
In-clinic at Sion & Wadala East, or online from anywhere in India.
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