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Homeopathy has shown competence in the management of chronic diseases, whether they occur as a single ailment or as a multimorbidity.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Case History\u2003A 35-year-old female patient presenting with hemorrhoids, low back pain, hypothyroidism, fibroadenosis breasts (bilateral), and fibroid uterus was given homeopathic treatment for 33 months at Nandigama AYUSH Lifestyle Disorders Clinic, Andhra Pradesh. She was prescribed the homeopathic medicines Lachesis mutus and Thyroidinum at different time intervals based on the totality of symptoms.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Results\u2003Following treatment, a reduction in the size of the uterine fibroid and complete regression of breast lumps in ultrasonography were noted. The modified Naranjo criteria total score was 10 out of 13. Further, significant improvement in symptoms and laboratory parameters, such as triiodothyronine (T3), tetra-iodothyronine (T4), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), indicated that a well-chosen homeopathic medicine may be beneficial in managing multimorbidity.<\/jats:p><jats:p>\n          Conclusion\u2003This case study reveals a positive role of homeopathic treatment in multimorbidity. 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