Arthritis is a chronic condition wherein inflammation occurs in joints, tissues surrounding the joint and other connective tissues. Arthritis has more than a 100 types which can happen to people of any age group. Since arthritis is a chronic condition, there is no definite cure. However, the right treatment along with lifestyle changes can help reduce and control the symptoms of arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammation disorder which affects the lining of your joints causing painful swelling which can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease which occurs when immune system mistakenly attacks a body’s tissues. It can affect non-joint structures such as skin, eye, heart, lungs, nerve tissue, salivary gland, bone marrow and other body parts. As time passes by, rheumatoid arthritis can cause joints to deform and shift out of place. In the beginning, it first affects smaller joints particularly that attach fingers, toes.
Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that’s very common. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones wears down over time. Damage can’t be reversed however with homoeopathy treatment, symptoms can be managed, help improve pain and joint function. Osteoarthritis can affect any joint but it commonly affects hands, knees, hips and spine joints.
Ankylosing Spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that fuses small bone in spine. As this condition gets worse, your body’s makes an attempt to heal by forming new bone. Gradually, the new bone is fused to bridge the gap between sections of vertebrae together. The fused vertebrae can flatten the natural curves of spine and force it into an inflexible hunched posture. Since Ankylosing Spondylitis is a chronic disease, it cannot be cured; however, homoeopathic treatment can possibly slow the progression and lessen the symptoms of the disease. The symptoms occur in late adolescence and early adulthood, i.e., 17-45 age groups.
Gout is caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in joint which may last up to 3 to 10 days. Gout is a complex and common form of arthritis wherein the affected joint gets hot, swollen and extremely tender. This condition commonly affects the joint in big toe. Gout that foes untreated can lead to worsening of pain and joint damage.
Lumbar Spondylosis is a general term for age-related wear and tear of the spinal discs. These changes are called Degenerative Disc Disease. Due to more exposure of lumbar to mechanical stress, the lumbar region is most often affected.
Cervical Spondylosis, also known as Osteoarthritis is a condition related to age-related wear and tear affecting disks in neck. With age, as the spinal disks dehydrate and shrink, signs of cervical spondylosis develop including bone projections along the edgy bones. It is a common condition that worsens with age as the bones and protective cartilage in neck is prone to wear and tear. It can be caused by dehydrated disks, bone spurs, herniated disks or stiff ligaments. Symptoms of Cervical Spondylosis show differently in each person.
Sciatic is the longest nerve in a human body which branches from the lower back, buttocks and down each leg. Sciatica is the pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve which usually affects one side of the body. It causes inflammation, pain and often numbness in the affected leg. Sciatica occurs when a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine compresses part of the nerve. Prolonged sitting can also aggravate the symptoms and pain in the back and leg.
Seek medical attention if you have extreme weakness in lower back or numbness in upper thighs.
