ARTHRITIS

OVERVIEW

Arthritis is the inflammation or tenderness of one or more joints of the body. There are various conditions in which bones involving the joint along with surrounding connective tissues are involved.  Pain in joint, stiffness and swelling in joints are some of the most common symptoms of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. However, gout and rheumatoid arthritis are the other prevalent forms of arthritis. 

The treatment of arthritis is different for different types of arthritis. Some of the lifestyle and dietary changes with certain medications helps in reducing pain and swelling in the joints. It improves the quality of daily life of an individual.

TYPES OF ARTHRITIS

Following are the different types of arthritis:

• Osteoarthritis
• Gout 
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
• Septic arthritis
• Thumb arthritis

CAUSES OF ARTHRITIS

There are several reasons for the occurrence of arthritis:

• A defective metabolism such as in gout and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease
• Physical trauma to the joint which can cause degenerative arthritis
• Having a genetic predisposition to osteoarthritis
• Suffering from lyme disease
• Improper functioning of the immune system such as rheumatoid arthritis

RISK FACTORS OF ARTHRITIS

Following are the risk factors which make a person more prone to arthritis:

• Increasing age
• Having a close relative suffering from arthritis
• Females are at more risk as compared to males
• Increased body weight
• Diabetes 
• Recent arthroscopy
• Use of immunosuppressant drugs
• Artificial joint implants
• Bacterial infection
• Having a previous sport injury

SYMPTOMS OF ARTHRITIS

The main symptoms of arthritis are:

• Pain in one or more parts of the body
• Stiffness in joint
• Swelling and redness in the affected joint
• Difficulty in movement of joint

PREVENTION OF ARTHRITIS

With some of the following steps, arthritis can be prevented:

• Doing physical exercise daily
• Eating healthy diet
• Avoid alcohol abuse
• Saying no to cigarette smoking
• Avoid use of tobacco products

DIAGNOSIS OF ARTHRITIS

The doctor will ask about the signs and symptoms of the disease to the patient. He will do a physical evaluation of the joint and see the range of motion. He will take the patient’s family history also. He will make the patient do some of the following tests:

• Blood tests
• X-ray
• CT scan
• MRI scan
• Ultrasound  
• Joint fluid examination

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved Center which are used for the treatment of arthritis:

• Pain O kill tablet

Pain o kill tablet is ayurvedic and purely herbal formulation. It help to relax your muscles and muscles cramps thus relieving pain. It balances all the three doshas of your body thus maintaining proper blood circulation. It provides soothing effect to the affected area of pain. It contains various herbs like Jivanti, Musta, Usher, Bilwa, Shatavri  and Kantakari. All these herbs are natural pain relievers.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

• Asthi Shakti

This herbal tablet is prepared from ingredients such as Amalaki, Ashwagandha, etc. that provide good result to osteoarthritis patients. These tablets help in reducing stiffness, pain, swelling, & inflammation of the joints.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

• Vata balance tablet

Vata balance tablet is a rejuvenating blend of herbs is specially formulated to balance Vata doshas without aggravating Pitta or Kapha doshas. It may be used to support overall health and well-being by Vata constitutions with or without food. For those with a dual constitution that includes Vata or a tridoshic constitution. Vata is characterized by the properties of dry, cold, light, minute, and movement. All movement in the body is due to the properties of Vata. Pain is the characteristic feature of deranged Vata. Some of the diseases connected to unbalanced Vata are flatulence, gout, rheumatism, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily after meals.

• Panchsakar Churna

It is a pure and classical preparation known as Panchsakar churna. This churna is used since ancient time for the detoxification of the body. The churna contain five ingredients as the name suggests Haritaki, Shunthi, Krishna Pippali, Trivrit, and Sauvarchala lavana. As toxins are removed from the body knee pain will automatically subsides.

Recommended Dosage: Take one teaspoonful at bedtime with lukewarm water.

• Rasayan vati

Rasayan vati are 100% natural and safe containing herbo-mineral extracts. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.These tablets give good results in General debility, Sexual disorders, and  Improves immunity.

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily after meals.

• Pain o kill oil

Pain o kill oil is ayurvedic and purely herbal formulation. It help to relax your muscles and muscles cramps thus relieving pain. It balances all the three doshas of your body thus maintaining proper blood circulation. It provides soothing effect to the affected area of pain. It contains various herbs like Jivanti, Musta, Usher, Bilwa, Shatavri  and Kantakari. All these herbs are natural pain relievers.

Recommended Dosage: Apply to the affected area twice daily.