Arthritis Therapy

There are many types of Arthritis. The most common are Osteo-Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Osteo-arthritis is generally a chronic, degenerative condition. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder which also affects parts of the body other than the joints.

Common Symptoms Pain Stiffness Swelling Undue tension. In later stages, Immobility due to deformities.

Conventional treatment includes NSAIDS (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) and corticosteroids. Though steroids and painkillers give temporary relief, the requirement of them would keep on increasing. Prolonged use of these medicines can cause side-effects like nausea, hypersensitivity, drowsiness, anxiety, noises in the ear and reduced hearing. Use of corticosteroids over a period of time can lead to burning pain, numbness, unusual weight gain, high blood pressure, blurred vision, menstrual irregularities, excessive thirst and itching skin.

Homeopathy identifies the cause of arthritis. If it is an infection, we treat it without antibiotics and pain killers without side-effects. As in most cases of rheumatoid arthritis, if lowered immunity is the cause, homeopathic treatment will raise the level of immunity leading to long lasting results. It will also check further deterioration of the joints. After taking homeopathic medicines, the joint pains will reduce in intensity, frequency and duration. The stiffness and swelling will reduce and the degree of functioning and mobility of the joints will improve. Thus the patient can be freed from the dependency on allopathic drugs and gradually even stop them.