Arthritis - inflammation in the joints. Joint inflammation causes pain, swelling, warmth and stiffness over time. These symptoms may be common with all form of arthritis. Your individual symptoms along with the common symptoms of the disease help in the better selection of the medicines in Homeopathy. Whether you suffer from Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis or any other form of joint, tendon or ligament affection, homeopathy is a valuable alternative therapy and can be taken indefinitely without any side effects. Most individuals those who have taken Homeopathy have experienced improvement in joint mobility, reduction in pain/stiffness and a significant reduction in the frequency of relapses. Early stages of joint inflammation can be cured if timely treatment is initiated. Homeopathic medicines may be taken alone or along with your regular prescription. Over time the need for pain killers and anti-inflammatory drugs do subside and the overall condition of the joint and cartilage can be improved providing better mobility.
Arthritis simply means inflammation in the joints. Joint inflammation causes pain, swelling, warmth and stiffness over time. These symptoms may be common with all form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, resulting in loss of elasticity of the joint cartilage which functions as shock-absorbers between two joints. Over time, as the cartilage wears off, bone friction increases causing pain. Though OA may affect any joint, the knees, hips and spine are commonly affected due to repeated wear and tear as they are the weight bearing joints of the body. Rheumatoid arthritis is also a chronic form of arthritis, the cause of which is unknown. It usually manifests bilaterally, affecting joints on both sides of the body. Rarely, RA may affect the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood, nerves or kidneys. The disease onset, progression and duration vary significantly among those affected.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease. Over time, as the cartilage wears off, bone friction increases causing pain. Causes: Obesity, Injury, joint overuse and hereditary factors are commonly responsible for OA. Diagnosis: Onset of OA can be determined by an x-ray. Rheumatoid arthritis: Autoimmune disorder involving multiple joints causing pain and structural deformity in advance cases. It usually manifests bilaterally, affecting joints on both sides of the body. Rarely, RA may affect the skin, eyes, lungs, heart, blood, nerves or kidneys. The disease onset, progression and duration vary significantly among those affected. Causes: It is widely believed that it is an autoimmune disorder. A faulty immune response in which the immune system attacks the joints and organs causes RA. Viral affection and numerous environmental, hormonal, emotional and genetic factors are considered as triggers of the immune system. There are millions people who have RA with a higher incidence among women. Diagnosis: A combination of factors indicates RA as individual symptoms and Laboratory results vary significantly.
Anemia, increased ESR may also be detected in a person with RA.
Recommended Treatment Period: Normally recommended treatment at Preet Homeopathy is 6 months to 12 months or more in some cases. Usually to begin the treatment we provide medicines for 3 months and further course is decided after the completion of 1st course. What can You expect on starting this treatment at Preet Homeopathy? Preet Homeopathy’s approach for OA (Osteoarthritis) & RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) offers:
Note: Extent and nature of benefits of treatment varies among individuals and has been gathered from patients themselves & past clinical records. Note: Degenerative changes are irreversible, only symptomatic relief can be obtained over long continued use of Homeopathy medicines in joints & bone diseases where structural irreversible pathology have been developed.