OSTEOARTHRITIS | Expert Homeopathy

Definition of Osteoarthritis

It is a kind of inflammation of joints that results from the breakdown of the cartilage of joints and underlying bones. The foremost common symptoms are a pain in joints and stiffness. Initially, symptoms may occur only following exercise, but over time may become constant. Other symptoms may include swelling of joints, restricted movements when the rear is affected, weakness or numbness of the arms and legs. The most commonly involved joints are those near the ends of the fingers, at the bottom of the thumb, neck, lower back, knee, and hips. Joints on one side of the body are often more affected than those on the opposite. Usually, the symptoms come on over years. It can affect work and normal daily activities. Only the joints are typically affected.

Symptoms

• The affected part is very painful.
• Joint stiffness may be most noticeable after waking up or after being inactive.
• The joint may feel tender when you apply light pressure on or near it.
• Loss of flexibility. You may not be able to move the joint through its full range of motion.
• A grinding sensation. When using the joint, you may feel a creak, and you may hear a popping or cracking sound.
• Bone spurs, which feel like hard lumps, can form around the affected joint.
• Edema can be caused by inflammation of the soft tissues around the joint.
• When to see a doctor
• If you have joint pain or stiffness that does not go away, make an appointment with your doctor.

Causes

This is a detoriation of Cartilage of the end part of the joint. Cartilage is a tough, slippery tissue that allows the joint to move almost without friction.

Eventually, if the cartilage wears away completely, bone will rub against bone.

Osteoarthritis has often been referred to as a disease caused by wear and tear. But in addition to the breakdown of cartilage, osteoarthritis affects the entire joint. It causes changes in the bone and damage to the connective tissues that hold the joint together and attach muscle to bone. This condition can cause an inflammation of the joint lining, and that is why it can be warm by touch, redness sometimes, and stiff and painful.

Medicine / Treatment

Symphytum 200CH 2 v / day Hypericum 200CH + 2 times / day (for pain, it can even be every 10 minutes). If it doesn't work Symphytum, Rhus tox replace 30CH 2 times/day, 200CH RUTA 2 times/day or Ledum 200CH 2 times/day Hypericum keeping 200CH. Manage also Phos 3X, 2 MEASURES 2 v / day.

Need physiotherapy and support simultaneously