Homeopathic Remedies for Arthritis Deformans

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Arthritis Deformans

If a joint remains inflamed for long, its internal structures become disorganised; its binding-chords, sheathes and bones waste in places and increase in others, leading to deformity of joint. This disease is neither rheumatism nor gout but a separate disease-entity, without any known cause. Heredity, damp, exposure to cold, etc. are said to be predisposing causes. Fever, swelling of the joints, crackling sound on moving them, wasting of muscles attached to the joints, edema, etc. are the accompaniments. Women are more affected by it than men.

Treatment

Acute Stage— Puls. 3x-6, Aconite 3x-3 Bryonia 3, Chronic stage—Guaiacum 3x-6, Colchicum 6 (especially in knee-affections), Sulphur 30. If the patient is a female: — Pulsatilla 6 (menses scanty or stopped), Sabina 3 (too much menstruation), Cimicifuga (much pain), Caulophyllum 1x.

Precautions—Complete rest, warm clothings, good hygienic surrounding, application of Cod-liver-oil and warmth locally is recommended.

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