| The word Arthritis derived from two Greek words; | | | | and surgery helps in reducing inflammation, pain, and |
| "Arthron" meaning joints; and "Itis" meaning | | | | swelling. There are several Non steroidal anti- |
| inflammation. It is the disease of joints. They are like | | | | inflammatory drugs, Analgesics and creams available. |
| hinges at the end of a bone which join another bone | | | | Calcium lactate is also recommended |
| to it. These hinges are covered with padding called | | | | 2) Natural remedies: |
| cartilage and lubricated by a fluid called "Synovial fluid". | | | | Dietary Considerations: - Foods that produce alkalinity |
| Adequate amount of synovial fluid makes the joint | | | | should be consumed. |
| move smoothly. | | | | Garlic: - contains anti inflammatory properties and is |
| Wear & tear of cartilage is called osteoarthritis | | | | effective in the treatment of this disease |
| and it generally occurs in the older age group. It | | | | Copper: - water that is kept overnight in a copper |
| affects the weight bearing joints mostly such as | | | | container accumulates traces of copper, and drinking |
| spine, hip, knees, hands etc. | | | | this water helps in strengthening the muscular |
| Another type of arthritis - Rheumatoid- is due to | | | | system. |
| inflammation of the joints due to reduced synovial | | | | Oil massage: - Warm coconut oil, mustard oil, or |
| fluid. It not only affects joints but also the muscles, | | | | sesame oil massages are helpful |
| tendons and other tissues of the body. | | | | Cod liver oil and Castor Oil: - Intake of either of these |
| Symptoms- The main symptom of arthritis are:- | | | | oils helps in reducing inflammation. |
| 1- Pain. | | | | Cold packs: - Using ice pack on joints can reduces the |
| 2- Stiffness | | | | swelling |
| 3- Inflammation | | | | Nuts: - walnuts of sesame seeds, bananas, egg plant, |
| 4- Redness, tenderness and swelling | | | | peppers should be included in the diet |
| Remedies- It cannot be cured permanently but the | | | | 3) Exercise: - The patient should always consult a |
| symptoms can be controlled or minimized with the | | | | therapist to determine the intensity of swelling and |
| help of: | | | | pain and seek advice regarding which exercise to do. |
| 1) Medication: In Allopath, combination of medicines | | | | |