 |
|
|
| Osteoarthritis and Biochemic Treatment | |
Joint pain is a common complaint. It is often associated
with aging process. However, it can also occur in
children, young adults and middle-aged people. Arthritis
is not a disease but a symptom, which indicates that
"something", is wrong in a joint. Arthritis occurs at
all ages but is more common in the elderly. It is least
serious among the elderly while it can be serious,
crippling and sometimes even life threatening in young
women and children. Of the various types of arthritis,
osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the most
common. Today we will discuss about osteoarthritis.
· What is osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is destruction of the smooth cartilage
covering the ends of the bones. This destruction is
similar to the - wear and tear of moving machines. Over
time the cartilage may wear away entirely, and the bones
will rub together and in that stage may cause severe
aching pain. It usually starts in the middle age without
any specific cause. It may affect all joints but mainly
the knee joint, elbow joint, hip joint. Of the joint
pains, pain in the knee joint is the most common.
. Osteoarthritis of knee joints
In early stages there is pain or catch in the knee while
getting up from sitting position or changing position of
the knee after a period of rest in one position. In
later stages, pain is almost constant and becomes worse.
On exertion at this stage rest; painkiller medicines;
or oil massage relieves the pain. In advanced stage,
walking is difficult and often needs a lot of effort.
Going up and down the stairs is especially very
difficult. The shape of the leg changes and the knee
bows outwards. At this stage, the gait changes and
there may be sideways lurch at every step.
· What are the causes of osteoarthritis?
Common causes of osteoarthritis are: Wear-and-tear of
cartilage due to prolonged use of the joint (This is
the commonest cause of osteoarthritis); Defect in
quality of the cartilage such as in a disease called
pseudogout; Defect in alignment of the articulating
surfaces; Loose structures inside the joint such as a
loose cover of the meniscus; Old injury; and Previous
infection.
Excess Weight is one of the main causes of
osteoarthritis. Excess weight puts extra stress on the
weight-bearing joints, especially the knees and hips
and quickens the wear-and-tear of the cartilage. If
you already have osteoarthritis, losing weight may
reduce stress on your joints.
· Symptoms
1. Aching pain, stiffness and swelling of the joints.
2. Stiffness aggravates after rest and ameliorates by
moderate movement.
3. Extensive movement of the joint worsens the condition.
4. Most people with osteoarthritis in knee joint
complain of pain and/or creaking sound in the knee.
· Traditional treatment
Osteoarthritis is not curable in traditional treatment.
Once it starts, it remains for rest of the life.
Painkillers are given to relieve pain; however, it does
not reduce inflammation. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) are a type of medication that help
reduce pain and swelling at different doses. Cortisone
may be injected into the joint to relieve severe
inflammation. Cortisone is a steroid that reduces
swelling as well. But all these treatment are palliative
only reduces the symptoms and not curative.
· Biochemic Treatment
There is very good treatment option of osteoarthritis
in Biochemic Therapy. Biochemic medicines are efficient
enough to control the inflammation, swelling and pains
and can control the disease in a natural way. Biochemic
medicines are nothing but mineral salts found in our
tissues. That is why there is no side effect of Biochemic
medicines at all.
==============================================
About author:
Dr. Joydip Banerjee (Dip. in Biochemic Medicine) is a
classical Biochemic practitioner in India, and runs a
FREE Online clinic. For free treatment visit:
http://free_treatment.tripod.com/biochemic/id6.html
or email at mailto:babu5575@yahoo.com
Date of Copyright: copyright © 2004 by Dr. Joydip Banerjee
|
|
|
