Arthritis – homoeopathic approach

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints.

There are many types of arthritis.

 

It mainly involves the cartilage breakdown. The main function of the cartilage is to protect a joint, allowing it to move smoothly. It acts as a shock absorber  when pressure is placed on the joint.

 

Signs and symptoms:

• Joint pain
• Swelling in the joints
• Reduced mobility of the joint
• Redness  and warmth
• Stiffness of the joint

Causes:

• Infections (bacteria or virus)

Gout

Wear and tear of the joints due to aging

Autoimmune disease

Common types of arthritis:

• Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Reactive arthritis,Osteoarthritis are some common types of arthritis.
• Avoid staying in one position for too long
• Do exercises which include  strength training for muscle tone, flexibility
• Massage with garlic crushed in hot oil helps reduce the pain
• Eat lots of fruit and vegetables  especially vitamin E

Homoeopathy

Treatment is given to reduce the intensity of the pain, increase the mobility of joints and prevent the further damage to the bones by strengthening the bones.