Homeopathic Homeopathy Remedies Treatments for Osteoarthritis

OSTEO ARTHRITIS

Arthritis Means………..

Arthritis Comes From The Greek Word---Arthro means joint, Itis means inflammation.
It Is A Group Of Conditions Involving Damage To The Joints Of The Body.
In Addition To The Joints, Some Forms Of Arthritis Are Associated With Diseases Of Other Tissues And Organs In The Body. People Of All Ages, Including Children And Young Adults, Can Develop Arthritis.
There Are Different Forms Of Arthritis And Each Has A Different Cause.
The Most Common Form Of Arthritis Is Osteoarthritis-degenerative Joint Disease.
Other Arthritis Forms Are As Follows
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Autoimmune Disease in Which The Body Attacks Itself.
Septic Arthritis is Caused By Joint Infection.
Gouty Arthritis is Caused By Deposition Of Uric Acid Crystals In The Joint, Causing Inflammation.
There Is Also An Uncommon Form Of Gout Caused By The Formation Of Rhomboid Crystals Of Calcium Pyrophossphate. This Gout Is Also Known As Pseudogout.

What Is Osteo Arthritis?

It Is A Degenerative Joint Disease As A Result Of Trauma To The Joint, Infection Of

Anatomy Of Knee Joint

The Joint, Or Age. Emerging Evidence Suggests That Abnormal Anatomy Might Contribute To The Early Development Of Osteoarthritis.

Why It Occurs?

Determining The Cause Of Arthritis Can Be Difficult, Because Often Several Factors Contribute To An Individual Developing This Common Problem.
Genetics
Exactly How Much Heredity Or Genetics Contributes To The Cause Of Arthritis Is Not Well Understood. However, There Are Likely Genetic Variations That Can Contribute To The Cause Of Arthritis.
Age
Cartilage Becomes More Brittle With Age And Has Less Of A Capacity To Repair Itself. As People Grow Older They Are More Likely To Develop Arthritis.
Weight
Because Joint Damage Is Partly Dependent On The Load The Joint Has To Support, Excess Body Weight Can Lead To Arthritis. This Is Especially True Of The Hips And Knees That Can Be Worn Quickly In Heavier Patients.
Previous Injury
Joint Damage Can Cause Irregularities In The Normal Smooth Joint Surface. Previous Major Injuries Can Be Part Of The Cause Of Arthritis.
Occupational Hazards
Workers In Some Specific Occupations Seem To Have A Higher Risk Of Developing Arthritis Than Other Jobs. These Are Primarily High Demand Jobs Such As Assembly Line Workers And Heavy Construction.
Some High-Level Sports
It Is Difficult To Determine How Much Sports Participation Contributes To Development Of Arthritis. Certainly, Sports Participation Can Lead To Joint Injury And Subsequent Arthritis. However, The Benefits Of Activity Likely Outweigh Any Risk Of Arthritis.
Illness Or Infection
People Who Experience A Joint Infection (septic Joint), Multiple Episodes Of Gout, Or Other Medical Conditions, Can Develop Arthritis Of The Joint.

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What Are The Symptoms?

Osteoarthritis Is A Slow, Progressive Disease. Cartilage Gradually Breaks Down Until The Bones, Which Were Once Separated By Cartilage, Begin To Rub Against Each Other.
Pain Presents Commonly In The Hands, Hips, Knees, Or Feet And Sometimes In The Spine.
Pain Usually Is Related To Activity Of The Joint And Is Worse At The End Of The Day Or After Periods Of Activity. As The Disease Progresses, Pain Is Present Even During Rest.
Stiffness (lasting Less Than 1 Hour) After Periods Of Inactivity, Such As In The Morning After A Night’s Sleep Or After Sitting For A Long Time.
Limited Joint Motion.
Tenderness And Occasional Swelling.
Joint Deformity Usually In Later Stages.
Joint Cracking Or Crepitation, Often Accompanied By Pain. This Cracking Also May Occur In A Normal (nonarthritic) Joint And Is Usually Painless.

How Can It Be Diagnosed?

Usually Osteoarthritis Is Diagnosed By Evaluation Of The Symptoms And Doing Physical Examination.
Sometimes Your Physician Will Include Other Tests In The Evaluation. The Following Tests Can Confirm The Diagnosis Or Rule Out Other Conditions With Similar Symptoms.

Joint Fluid Analysis
X-ray

X-ray Of Osteoarthritic Knee Joint
Arthroscopy
Urine Analysis
Blood Tests:
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Rheumatoid Factor (RF)
Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
Sedimentation Rate (Sed Rate)
C-reactive Protein (CRP)
Chemistry Screen
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Ferritin

If You Have Symptoms In More Than One Joint, Your Doctor Should Evaluate Each Joint Individually So That He Or She Does Not Overlook Any Other Medical Cause For Your Symptoms.

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What Is The Treatment?

In Any Form Of Arthritis, Physiotherapy And Occupational Therapy Are Very Effective To Maintain Joint Mobility And Range Of Motion.
The Proper Kind And Amount Of This Therapy Will Vary Depending Upon The Underlying Cause And Upon Individual Factors That Your Physician Will Discuss With You.
Many Drugs Are Now Used To Treat The Inflammation And Pain Associated With Arthritis.
Aspirin And Other Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS), Such As Ibuprofen, Naproxen And Dicolfenac Have Immediate Anlgesic And Anti-inflammatory Effects And Are Relatively Safe.
Many People Can Manage Their Osteoarthritis Symptoms With Medicine And Lifestyle Changes, Although There Is No Cure For The Condition.
In A Few People, Osteoarthritis Becomes Severe Enough To Require Surgery To Replace The Worn Joint Or Fuse The Bones Together So That The Joint Will Not Bend.
Surgical Techniques And The Artificial Joint Parts Used For The Surgeries Are Constantly Improving.

Can Homoeopathy Help Me?

Yes, Definitely Homoeopathy Can Give You Relief From Your Arthritic Symptoms!
In Case Of Early Stage Of Arthritis, If Homoeopathic Constitutional Medicine Is Given To Patient, We Can Prevent The Further Damage To Bones And Cartilages.
In Later Stage Also If We Give Proper Homoeopathic Medication, Then Also We Can Slow Down The Disease Progress.
In Case Of Pathological Changes, Homoeopathic Medicines Are Effective To Give Temporary Relief In Pain And Do Harmless Palliation.

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