Prepatellar bursitis, also known as housemaid’s knee or prepatellar bursitis, is a condition that most frequently affects people who spend a lot of time kneeling.
Causes
Housekeeper’s knee is primarily caused by
A knee injury that occurs all of a sudden, one time, such as from a fall or direct blow to the knee.
Housemaid’s knee, which is caused by spending extended amounts of time on one’s knees scrubbing floors and is characterized by recurrent minor knee injuries.
Rheumatoid arthritis and gout patients are at a higher risk of developing bursitis. Infection—This is common in children with housemaid’s knee and typically results from a cut, scratch, or other injury to the skin on the surface of the knee.
Symptom
Affected-area discomfort and swelling
Skin over the knee that is red and tender, including the kneecap.
Toughness in walking, kneeling, and bending
· Fever
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
When it comes to housemaid’s knee, homoeopathy has a number of effective medications available, but the choice depends on the patient’s individuality, taking their mental and physical health into account. Homoeopathy is currently a rapidly expanding system that is used throughout the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it adopts a holistic approach to the sick individual by promoting inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical levels.
APIS MELLIFICA 30One of the best treatments for housemaid’s knee, which is characterized by a swollen, shiny knee that is sensitive, sore, and painful to the touch, pressure, or warmth, is apis mel.
BRYONIA ALBA 30Another successful treatment for housemaid’s knee is bryonia alba, which helps when the patient experiences red, hot, and swollen knees that get worse when they walk and better when they completely rest.
ARNICA MONTANA 30—Arnica Montana is thought to be the location of housemaid’s knee, which develops after a knee injury and is characterized by sudden bending of the knee joint while walking.
KALI IODATUM 30Kali iodide works well in cases of extreme pain and swelling in the affected area, which gets worse at night.
When knee pain is made worse by bending the knee while knelt down or while walking down stairs, ruta graveolens is recommended.
RHUS TOXICODENDRON 30-After an injury or sprain, the housemaid’s knee joint may become painful and swollen; rhus tox is effective in treating these conditions. The pain and swelling get worse with rest and get better with continued motion.
Stitcha pul is another successful treatment for housemaid’s knee, which is characterized by shooting pains in the knees, swelling, heat, and redness of the affected area. Joints and nearby muscles are also painfully red, swollen, and inflamed.
When there is heavy, aching pain all over the affected area, SLAG 30 is recommended.
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