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Comparing forms of Arthritis
Topic Started: Oct 23 2014, 05:12 AM (64 Views)
derhin

Arthritis, meaning joint inflammation in Greek, is a chronic inflammatory joint disorder characterised by stiffness and painful joints causing disability in adults. Constant pain around the affected joints is prevalent in Arthritis, varied levels of pain is common in the various forms of Arthritis. The major forms of Arthritis are Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gouty Arthritis. Osteoarthritis affecting aged adults, is the most common form of Arthritis. Degradation of joints is prevalent in this form of Arthritis, joint locking, stiffness causing painful movements are the common symptoms of the disorder. The onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis is during middle age in contrast to Osteoarthritis. Inflammation is predominant around the affected joints in this form of Arthritis; Gouty Arthritis is similar with the presence of inflammation. Gouty Arthritis is caused due to the deposition of the Uric acid crystals in the joint causing inflammation and pain. Ayurveda provides adequate treatment for Arthritis, the inception of Arthritis therapy is phenomenal in treating the various forms of Arthritis. External therapies such as Abhyanga or therapeutic oil massage, Podikkizhi or powder bolus massage, Elakizhi or leaf bolus massage, Njavara or rice bolus massage are used in treatment for Arthritis. Other therapies include Lepanam or medicinal paste application, Sneha Vasthi or oil enema and Kashaya Vasthi or decoction enema. Rheumat tablet and Rheumarid tablet are pain relievers and also effective in relieving Rheumatic conditions. There is also Rheumat Liniment, an external application effective in instant pain relief. The complete treatment for recovery from Arthritis requires 21 days, however, the duration of the treatment depends on the chronic condition of the illness.
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