Homeopath : Arthritis solutions from Homeo

Homeopathy treats the disease without being unduly concerned about the type of arthritis, thereby acting as a holistic treatment

Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating and painful illness. It can have severe impact on the persons quality of life. In cases of rheumatoid arthritis the faulty immune system targets the tissues and other materials that make up our joint. RA typically begins in the hands and feet, causing swelling and pain and eventually destroying the joints themselves.

In people with rheumatoid arthritis the bodies immune system attacks the tissues In the joints, when this occurs antibodies defence cells and fluids sworn around the affected site causing the joints to swell. Over time this can lead to stiffness, loss of mobility and pain. Rheumatoid arthritis acuteness can vary from person to person.

Some people only experience swelling of the synovium and feel stiffness come into all arthritis sufferers. In about 10 to 20% of RA patients the disease goes into remission in early stages or never develops beyond a mild case. And in about 1 in 10 patients will experience severe joint damage to the cartilage and bone decay. If left untreated permanent disfigurement can result.

In some RA patients the malfunctioning immune system can also target certain organs in the body such as the eyes and lungs as well as the membrane around the heart. Damage typically results from inflammation of the blood vessels supplying the organ or inflammation of the organ tissue itself.

People with rheumatoid arthritis may fall generally ill and experience few life symptoms such as fatigue, fever and lack of appetite. Usually the pain of rheumatoid arthritis is symmetrical meaning that joints are inflamed on both sides of the body.A Other symptoms include, dryness of eyes with watering of eyes, Dryness of mouth, shortness of breath, nodules under the skin and numbness and burning of skin.

The course of disease varies greatly. Some people may have mild symptoms, but in most, the disease is progressive for life. If diagnosed early, it can prevent the progress of disease.A As a systemic disorder other than joints, it affects skin, lungs, kidneys,heart and blood vessels. RA decreases the life span by three to seven years with heart diseases,infections, GI bleeding, accounting from drug treatment, cancer as well as underlying diseases may be responsible.

Many are severely disabled despite of full treatment. Women have poor prognosis as do patients with subcutaneous nodules,advanced age at disease onset, inflammation in more than 20 joints, high ESR and high levels of RF and anti CCP.

Homoeopathy perceives the disease in its totality without being concerned about the types of arthritis. The focus is on symptoms of patients,his presentation, severity and duration of disease and the mental picture.A Homoeopathy first treats the pain. Later the stiffness and swelling reduce, Subsequently the mobility of joints improve. Early diagnosis of arthritis is curable by Homoeopathic treatment.

In advanced stage of arthritis, Homoeopathy helps to improve the quality of life and prevent the progress of disease. A prolonged treatment is found to be very helpful in advanced stages.

(The doctor is CMDA Homeocare International Free Consultation: 9550003399 Branches: Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Vizag, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Hanumakonda, Tirupati, Bangalore, Mangalore, Hubli, Davangere, Chennai, Coimbatore A & Madurai)