Osteoarthritis
is most common form of arthritis. This is a debilitating degenerative disease
which is mostly affecting 80% of older people. Osteoarthritis can occur in any
joint, but frequently it affects hands, knees, hips and spine.
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| OSTEOARTHRITIS |
Causes
- Hard bony enlargements of the small joints
- Diabetes mellitus
- Acromegaly
- Thyroid disorders
- Obesity
- Paget’s disease
- Wilson’s disease
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OSTEOARTHRITIS
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Risk
factors
- Family history of osteoarthritis
- Old trauma to joint
- Overuse of the joint
- Obesity
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| OSTEOARTHRITIS IN OLD AGE PEOPLE |
Signs
and symptoms
- Stiffness of joints
- Joint pains
- Muscle pain
- Swelling and warmth of joints
- Decreased motion of joints
Homoeopathy Treatment
for Osteoarthritis in Older
people
- Benzoic acid
- Berberis Vulg.
- Bryonia Alba
- Calcaria Carb
- Camphor
- Chelidonium
- Colchicum
- Guaiacum
- Hypericum
- Kali Carb
- Kalmia lot
- Lactic Acid
- Ledum pal
- Lithium Carb
- Lycopodium
- Natrum sulph
- Oxalic acid
- Phytolacca
- Rhus Tox
- Sticta Pulmonaria
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| HOMOEOPATHY FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS IN OLD AGE PEOPLE |
Management
& Prevention
- Life style changes
- Regular exercise
- Control your blood sugar levels
- Have a balance diet with vitamin C and supplements
- Reduce weight
Case study 1
A male patient 45 years old visited my clinic with the
following complaints.
- Pain in both the knee joints since 6 years
- Swelling of the knee joints
- Backache
His complaints worsen by movement and slight exertion, and
better by taking rest and warm application.
His parents were diabetic and hypertensive.
He used to work as pehalwan in the past.
His appetite, thirst, sleep and urine were normal.
His mental symptoms were anxiety and restlessness. He was
very anxious about his complaints.
His case was completely analyzed and prescribed Bryonia. Album
and Rhus tox. He got complete relief of the joint complaints.
Case study 2:
A female patient 56 years old visited my clinic with the
following complaints.
- Pain and swelling in the right knee joint since 5 years
- On examination crepitus was present
Her complaints worsen by waking from the bed in morning ,
touch and mental effort, and better
continuous walking.
Her father was diabetic and mother was obese.
Her appetite, thirst, sleep and urine were normal.
Her mental symptoms were anxiety and full restlessness.
Her case was completely analyzed and prescribed Rhus tox.
Her condition was improved after 2 months.
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| HOMOEOPATHY FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS IN OLD AGE PEOPLE |
Note:
Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.
