Homeopathy Approach For Rheumatoid Arthritis

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITISswelling.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune diseaseLoss of the cartilage cushion causes friction between
that causes chronic inflammation of the joints.the bones, leading to pain and limitation of joint mobility.
Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation ofInflammation of the cartilage can also stimulate new
the tissue around the joints, as well as in other organsbone outgrowths (spurs, also referred to as
in the body.osteophytes) to form around the joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis is typically a progressive diseaseDIAGNOSIS
that cause joint destruction and functional disability.Blood tests for
The disease can begin at any age, but it most oftenRheumatoid factor (RA factor)
starts after 40 years of age and before 60 years ofANA(Antinuclear antibody) test
age.Sedimentation rate and
In rheumatoid arthritis, multiple joints are usually inflamedC-reactive protein tests
in a symmetrical pattern (both sides of the bodyX-rays
affected).Bone scanning is a radioactive procedure used to
CAUSESdemonstrate the inflamed joint.
The cause is unknown.TREATMENT
The tendency to develop rheumatoid arthritis may beCorticosteroids
genetically inherited.In cases with severe joint deformity, surgery may be
Environmental factors play some role in causingnecessary.
rheumatoid arthritis.HOMEEOPATHIC THERAPEUTICS
For example, smoking tobacco increases the risk ofACTAEA RACEMOSA: The mainly affected joints
developing rheumatoid arthritis.are big joints
SYMPTOMSExcessive muscular soreness is present
SwellingRestlessness, stiffness and cramping pains are
Painpresent
StiffnessAggravated from sewing, type writing and during
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Joint achesRelieved by rest
Deformity of jointsACTAEA SPICATA: Has more affinity towards small
SYMPTOMS of Osteoarthritisjoints
The main symptom is acute pain which is a sharpThe joints start aching and swelling after a slight
aching one.exercise
SwellingExtreme tender to touch
Joint stiffnessPains are violent and are worse by touch and
Crepitus (a crackling noise on moving the joint)movement
Joints such as at the fingers hard bony enlargementsKALMIA: Caused due to exposure to cold
are formed namelySpecially right side is affected
Heberden's nodes on the distal interphalangeal jointsThere is sensation of numbness, coldness and
andweakness in the limbs
Bouchard's nodes on the proximal interphalangeal jointsJoints are hot, red, painful and swollen
OA at the toes leads to the formation of bunions.Pains suddenly go from one joint to another
Primary osteoarthritis:COLCHIUM: Pain in the elbow joint, forearm, ligaments
Primary osteoarthritis is mostly related to aging.of finger joints and of great toes
With aging, the water content of the cartilageFlying and tearing type of pains
increases, and the protein makeup of cartilagePatient screams with pains when touched
degenerates.Better by rest and lying down
Eventually, cartilage begins to degenerate by formingPULSATILLA: Weeping disposition is the main feature
tiny crevasses.Pains comes gradually and disappear suddenly
In advanced cases, there is a total loss of cartilagePains are accompained by chilliness
cushion between the bones of the joints.Aggravated from hot application and lying on painless
Repetitive use of the worn joints over the years canside
irritate and inflame the cartilage, causing joint pain andRelieved by pressure, cold application.