Frequently Asked Questions about Systemic Surgery in the 3rd Year of BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
Systemic Surgery and Homoeopathic Therapeutics Frequently Asked Questions for Third B.H.M.S. Examination
This post serves as a valuable resource for students preparing for the University examination in Systemic Surgery and Homoeopathic Therapeutics within the B.H.M.S. degree course. The content is based on the syllabus applicable since the academic year 2015-2016, as outlined by the Central Council of Homoeopathy.
The examination consists of two papers, each with 100 marks.
Paper 1:- Section A: General Surgery - 50 marks- Section B: Homoeopathic Therapeutics related to General Surgery - 50 marks
Paper 2:- Section A: Systemic Surgery (including ENT, Ophthalmology, Dentistry) - 50 marks- Section B: Homoeopathic Therapeutics (including ENT, Ophthalmology, Dentistry) - 50 marks
This post focuses on topics pertaining to Paper 2 (Systemic Surgery and Homoeopathic Therapeutics). For the complete list of topics in Paper 1 (General Surgery), refer to the separate post titled "3rd BHMS General Surgery Frequently Asked Questions."
The examination shall be conducted in the Third B.H.M.S. (not in Second B.H.M.S.). Below is a table of contents, organized sequentially by systemic surgery area, to facilitate easy navigation.
Table of Contents:
CHEST- Empyema thoracis and its management- Lung abscess and its complications- Hemothorax, Pneumothorax, and Solitary nodule- Tube thoracostomy
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM- Varicose veins and their management- Chronic arterial occlusion and its signs and symptoms- Aneurysm, Arterio-venous fistula, and Non-healing ulcers- Raynaud's disease
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT- Haemorrhoids (piles), Lower GI bleeding, and Differential Diagnosis- Anal fissure, Ano-rectal abscess, and Degrees of haemorrhoids- Perianal fistulas, Resuscitation of GIT, and Upper GI endoscopy- Acute intestinal obstruction, Acute Peritonitis, Rupture of spleen, and Splenomegaly/Hypersplenism
HEPATOBILIARY DISEASE- Amoebic liver abscess, Hydatid cyst of the liver, and Liver abscess- Gall stone disease, Acute cholecystitis, Acute pancreatitis, and Obstructive jaundice
ABDOMINAL WALL HERNIAS- Hernia types, Clinical features, Complications, and Treatment- Differential diagnosis of Inguino-scrotal swelling- Femoral hernia, Incisional hernia, Inguinal hernia, Strangulated hernia, and Umbilical hernia/Paraumbilical hernia
STOMACH AND DUODENUM- Peptic ulcer disease, Differences between Gastric and Duodenal ulcers, Gastric cancer, Dysphagia, Oesophagitis, Gastric ulcer, and Gastric outlet obstruction
UROLOGY- Renal calculi, Renal tumor, Urinary tract infection, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Scrotal swelling, Acute renal failure, Chronic pyelonephritis, Differential diagnosis of haematuria, Hydrocele, Perinephric abscess, and Urethral Stricture
SKIN- Define benign tumor, Dermoid cyst, Papilloma, Adenoma, Basal cell carcinoma
THYROID GLAND- Thyroglossal cyst and Thyroid enlargement (Goitre)
BREAST- Breast cancer, Fibroadenoma, Differential diagnosis of lump in breast, Investigations for breast complaints, Acute mastitis, and Breast abscess
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY- Acute osteomyelitis, Fracture classification, management, and complications, Frozen shoulder, Lumbar disc prolapse, Non-union of fracture, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Paratendinitis, Tennis elbow, Amputations, Bursitis, Colle's fracture, Complement syndrome, Compound fracture, Delayed union of fracture, Dislocations, Ganglion, Gout, Lateral epicondylitis, Methods of immobilization for fractures, Pott's disease, Rheumatoid arthritis, Septic arthritis, Suppurative tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Tendon rupture, Tuberculous arthritis, and Ear, Nose, and Throat disorders
EAR, NOSE AND THROAT- Acute suppurative otitis media, Chronic suppurative otitis media, Lymphoedema, Tonsillitis, Allergic rhinitis, Chronic tonsillitis, Deafness, Nasal polyp, Sinusitis, Tonsillectomy, Types of lymphedema, Acute lymphadenitis, Mixed parotid tumor, Otorrhoea, Parotitis, Ranula, Sinus and Fistula, Tubercular lymphadenitis, and Ophthalmology disorders
OPHTHALMOLOGY- Red eye, Cataract, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis, Corneal ulcer, Diagnosis of Retinopathy, Myopia, Trachoma, and Dental surgery disorders
** Homoeopathic Therapeutics Section ****The Homoeopathic Therapeutics section includes the application of remedial agents based on symptom similarity. The answer for each homoeopathic management question lists the most important remedies related to the specific disease condition. The exam may ask you to write any 3 to 5 remedies in full questions or any one remedy in short note questions.
Refer to the enrichment data for detailed information on common indications, important homeopathic therapeutics, and commonly used remedies for various surgical and medical conditions.
[Link to 3rd BHMS General Surgery Frequently Asked Questions][Link to relevant Homoeopathic Therapeutics][Link to Materia Medica Exam Questions][Link to Organon Important Exam Questions][Link to Gynecology Important Questions][Link to Obstetrics Important Questions]
The examination delves into the science of medicine, particularly health-and-wellness issues related to various medical-conditions such as chest infections, cardiovascular disorders, and gastrointestinal complications. A significant portion of the examination also addresses the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions using homoeopathic remedies and pathology, which is an essential part of the science of medicine. The homoeopathic therapeutics section of the examination requires students to apply remedial agents based on symptom similarity, with the answers often listing several remedies for specific disease conditions.
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