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Osteoarthritis Complications, Symptoms and Ayurvedic Treatment

ABSTRACT

The disorder which affects your joints is called Arthritis. It makes it difficult to move and stay active because of pain and inflammation. It commonly affects the hand, feet, knee and hip joints. There are different types of arthritis which have different causes, symptoms and treatments. In this article, we are going to discuss one type of arthritis which is Osteoarthritis with an Ayurvedic aspect.

Osteoarthritis

INTRODUCTION OF OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis which is known as degenerative joint disease or wear and tear. When the cartilage of bone wears down it is called osteoarthritis. It mostly occurs in the synovial joints, hands, hips and knees. Osteoarthritis most commonly occurs in older adults, ages 55 and above. It primarily affects weight-wearing joints. Females are prone to osteoarthritis.

TYPES OF OSTEOARTHRITIS

  1. Primary Osteoarthritis
  2. Secondary Osteoarthritis
  3. Primary Osteoarthritis

Primary osteoarthritis is an idiopathic osteoarthritis because it has not any exact cause. There are some risk factors which are involved in developing this condition like obesity, repetitive stress, increasing age and genetics.

SECONDARY OSTEOARTHRITIS

The previous condition in a joint which leads to the breakdown of the cartilage is called Secondary osteoarthritis. There are some conditions which cause secondary osteoarthritis like trauma, genetic joint conditions, endocrine conditions and metabolic conditions.

CAUSES OF OSTEOARTHRITIS

  • There is a greater chance of osteoarthritis in obese people.
  • Ageing
  • History of injury
  • Repetitive movement of the joint
  • Family history of osteoarthritis
  • Abnormal joint structure
  • After menopause in women
  • Vitamin  D deficiency

SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS

  • Pain while using the joint
  • Stiffness after resting for a while or in the morning
  • Swelling
  • Grating sensation
  • Tenderness
  • Bone spurs
  • Difficulty in walking
  • Muscle weakness

DIAGNOSIS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

  • For examination of joint’s tenderness, swelling, flexibility and redness.

IMAGING TEST

  • X-RAY- For finding out the bone space. In osteoarthritis, bone space will be narrowing due to the loss of cartilage.
  • MRI-It is used for detailed images of bone and soft tissues including cartilage.

LAB TEST

  • BLOOD TEST-There is not any blood test for osteoarthritis but it can be used for finding out the other cause of pain like rheumatoid arthritis.
  • JOINT FLUID ANALYSIS-For finding out the inflammation and any other reason for pain like an infection or gout.

TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS

  • Acetaminophen
  • NSAIDs
  • Cortisone injection
  • Lubrication injection

COMPLICATIONS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS

  • Reduce ability to exercise
  • Sleep disturbance due to pain
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Difficulty in performing daily tasks
  • Higher risk of fall

Ayurvedic Aspect of Sandhivata (Osteoarthritis)

In ayurveda, osteoarthritis is correlated with Sandhivata (osteoarthritis). When in the joint, morbid vata is located and destroys the joints called sandhivata (osteoarthritis). The vitiated vayu, when it reaches the joints of the body, causes sandhivata (osteoarthritis).

NIDANA (CAUSATIVE FACTORS)

  • Excess fasting
  • Excess exercise
  • Depletion of tissues
  • Fractures
  • Excessive consumption of cold and dry food
  • Injury
  • Excessive consumption of bitter foods
  • Excessive consumption of astringent food
  • Excessive consumption of pungent food
  • Awakening all night
  • Excessive administration of panchkarma (cleansing procedures)

SAMPRAPTI (PATHOPHYSIOLOGY) OF SANDHIVATA (OSTEOARTHRITIS)

  • Vitiation of vata dosha due to excessive intake of vatal ahar vihar ( vata increasing food and activities).
  • Accumulation of vata into the joints.
  • Deformity of joints, muscles and tendons
  • Formation of sandhivata (osteoarthritis)

SAMPRAPTI GHATAKA OF SANDHIVATA (OSTEOARTHRITIS)

  • Dosha –  Vata
  • Dushya – Rasa, Rakta, Asthiyan.
  • Adhisthana – Asthi Sandhi
  • Srotas – Asthivaha, Majhavaha
  • Agni – Vishamagni
  • Sroto Dushti – Sang, Granthi, Vimarg gaman
  • Vyadhi Swabhav – Chirkari

CLINICAL FEATURES OF SANDHIVATA (OSTEOARTHRITIS)

वातपूर्णदृतिस्पर्शः शोथः सन्धिगतेअनिले।

प्रसरणाकुञ्चनयोः प्रवृत्तिश्च संवेदना।। (च.चि. २८/३७)

  • Inflammation in the joints
  • Heaviness in the joints
  • Pain during movements of joints
  • Crepitation during walking and movement of joints
  • Deformity in the joints
  • Stiffness

Treatment of Sandhivata (Osteoarthritis)

  • Abhyanga (Therapeutic herbal oil massage)
  • Agni Karma (Therapeutic heat burn)
  • Swedana Karma (Sweating therapy)
  • Sthanika vasti’s

Herbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Planet Ayurveda is a GMP-certified Ayurvedic clinic that formulates various medicines to prevent various health problems and provide relief to sick persons. All preparations that are formulated by Planet Ayurveda do not contain any preservatives and additives or resins. These remedies are 100% pure and are formulated under the strict guidance of Ayurvedic M.D practitioners and do not cause any side effects. For the treatment of sandhivata (osteoarthritis), Planet Ayurveda provides many herbal supplements for this disease that do not cause any side effects.

PRODUCTS LIST

  1. Bone Support
  2. Joint Aid Plus
  3. Coral Calcium Complex
  4. Lakshadi Guggul

Herbal Remedies for Rheumatoid ArthritisHerbal Remedies by Planet Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis

PRODUCTS DESCRIPTION

1. BONE SUPPORT

Bone support is a polyherbal capsule which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Shudh Laksha (Laccifer lacca), Shobhanjan beej (Moringa oleifera), Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis), Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Praval pishti (Corallium rubrum), Mukta (compound of Pearl calcium). In this, praval pishti (Corallium rubrum) helps in increasing the natural calcium level in the body. Hadjod (Cissus quadrangularis) helps in increasing bone density and arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) helps in circulation.

Dosage – After meals one capsule twice a day with plain water.

2. JOINT AID PLUS

Joint aid plus is a polyherbal capsule which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Sonth (Zingiber officinale) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). In this formulation, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) helps provide strength to the ligaments and muscles. Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) acts as a painkiller and sonth (Zingiber officinale) is helpful in digestion.

Dosage – After meals one capsule twice a day with plain water.

3. ORAL CALCIUM COMPLEX

Coral calcium complex is a polyherbal capsule which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Praval pishti (Coral), Akik pishti (Agate), Jawar mohar pishti, Kamdudha ras, Mukta pishti (Pearl) and Giloy Satva (Guduchi). These capsules help in increasing bone density and Jawar mohar pishti is helpful in digestion-related issues. It is a calcium-rich supplement.

Dosage – After meals one capsule twice a day with plain water.

4. LAKSHADI GUGGUL

Lakshadi guggul is a polyherbal tablet which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda by using Laksha (Laccifer lacca), Asthisamharaka (Cissus quadrangularis), Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Nagabala (Grewia populifolia) and Shuddha guggulu (Purified Commiphora mukul). In this formulation, ashwagandha and shuddha guggulu help in reducing pain by pacifying the vata dosha. It helps in soothing the ligaments and enhancing bone density.

Dosage- After meals two tablets twice a day with plain water.

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CONCLUSION

When the cartilage of bone wears down it is known as Osteoarthritis. It is commonly found in females rather than males. In ayurveda, osteoarthritis is correlated with Sandhivata. It is vitiation of vata which after vitiation accumulates in joints and causes deformity of joints, tenderness, swelling and pain. In Planet Ayurveda, to treat sandhivata (Osteoarthritis) Planet Ayurveda provides self-made supplements which give effective results without causing any side effects. Planet Ayurveda provides an Osteoarthritis care pack in which four types of herbal medicines are there which are formulated by Planet Ayurveda under the guidance of experts and MD Ayurveda Practitioners.

Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis through Ayurveda

ABSTRACT

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that is progressive in nature and causes complaints like swollen, red, painful, and warm joints. Even permanent joint deformity and destruction can occur if the condition becomes chronic and is not treated well. Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by periods of flare-up and remission. In this disease, a person’s own immune system starts to work abnormally against certain tissues of the body and destroy them. This leads to synovium inflammation (Synovium is the lining of the joints).

Hence causing inflammation in the joints. Both sides of the body joints are affected in Rheumatoid arthritis like both the knees, hands, or wrists. This symmetry of affected joints differentiates the RA from other kinds of arthritis. Other than joints RA also affects other parts of the body when it progresses over time like skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels. In this write up we will be discussing the RA, its causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and herbal treatment by herbal medicines provided by Planet Ayurveda.

Rheumatoid arthritis

INTRODUCTION

Rheumatoid arthritis is primarily a joint disease, autoimmune in nature which eventually leads to the destruction of the joints leading to deformity of the affected part. RA affects multiple joints and usually in a symmetrical pattern. One of the bad factors about this disease is that joints can be damaged to great extent without any correlation with the severity of the disease which means even if the RA is not so severe considerable destruction of joints can be there.

RA antibody is detected in the blood of most of the patients affected by Rheumatoid arthritis. This makes the diagnosis of the disease easy as no extensive tests are required. As per the modern medicine, RA cannot be cured but with the help of Ayurveda, you can manage and eradicate this ailment naturally.

CAUSES

The exact cause behind RA is not known yet, however, there are certain factors which are found to be associated with it usually like:

  • A viral or bacterial infection
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Amoing
  • Inhalation of silica
  • Periodontal disease
  • Microbes or bacteria of the bowels

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

There are certain signs and symptoms of RA which warns the patient, noticing them and timely action can save the damage. Some of them are:

  • Pain in joints like hands, wrists, knees, and feet
  • Swelling on the joints
  • Fever
  • Morning stiffness or stiffness in the joints after long rest
  • Fatigue
  • Difficulty in walking
  • Range of motion is reduced
  • Tenderness of the joints
  • Rheumatoid nodules
  • Warm joints
  • Anemia
  • Deformity of the joint
  • The symmetry of the affected joints

DIAGNOSIS

The main diagnostic feature of RA is the clinical presentation of the patient. No single test can be used to diagnose this ailment. Diagnosis can be made depending upon the joints involved, presence of morning stiffness and swelling of joints, RA factor in the blood test, and X-ray indicating the presence of nodule (RA nodules).

TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

The main aim of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment is to relieve the swelling and pain of the joints. Medicines are given to slow down the progression of the disease and hence preventing damage and deformity of the joints to a certain extent. Usually, the medications used are anti-inflammatory, pain relievers, and corticosteroids. Along with these medications, certain exercises and rest are recommended to the patient. Exercises are done to ease the stiffness and strengthen the muscles and increase the flexibility of the joints.

Ayurveda can help you treat and manage RA naturally. Ayurveda is the science of life which considers the vitiation of any dosha, i.e. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha the cause of different diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis is called Amavata in the Ayurvedic terms and caused due to the imbalance of Vata dosha and balancing it is the main aim of the treatment so the disease can be eradicated from the root cause. Along with vitiation of the Vata dosha, there occurs the impairment of the digestive fire that results in the formation of the endotoxin (Ama) in the body. This ama deposits in the joints causing swelling and inflammation.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is a renowned herbal pharmaceutical brand that involves in the production of herbal medicines. These medicines are purely natural, herbal, and vegetarian. No chemicals, dye, fillers, yeast, additive, or preservatives are added to these medicines which make them safer to take and enhances the efficiency of the supplements as well. All the herbal products are prepared under the strict supervision of the MD Ayurveda doctors as per the guidelines given in ancient Ayurvedic texts and further are prescribed to patients as per the ailments they are suffering from. For Rheumatoid Arthritis also Planet Ayurveda offers an RA Care Pack that helps in the natural management of the disease.

Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Product list – RA Care Pack

  1. Boswellia Curcumin
  2. Aamvatantak churna
  3. Ashwagandha capsule
  4. Joint Aid Plus
  5. Rumogin 5 Capsule

Product Description

1. Boswellia curcumin

Shallkai (Boswellia serrata) and active compound of curcumin (Curcuma longa) are used in the standardized form to prepare Boswellia curcumin capsules that act as a promising pain reliever and treats inflammation and damage of the affected joints in RA.

Dosage- Take 2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water

2. Aamvatantak churna

This herbal churna effectively treats conditions involving joints and muscle damage. Aamvatantak churna is a combination of various herbs like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), etc. This therapeutic churna helps in relieving pain and swelling of muscles and joints by treating the inflammation.

 Dosage- Take 1 teaspoonful twice daily after meals with plain

3. Ashwagandha capsule

Ashwagandha capsules are the single herb capsules prepared from the standardized extract of Withania somnifera. These capsules are full of amazing therapeutic properties that make them a choice of medicine in treating RA. It helps in strengthening muscles and joints and prevents damage to them.

Dosage– Take 2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water

4. Joint aid plus

Joint aid plus from Planet Ayurveda is a pure herbal formulation prepared using an effective mixture of potent herbs for treating various joint disorders including RA. The ingredients used are Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Guggul (Commiphora mukul), Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera). All these herbs work synergistically to maintain healthy joints and prevent any damage or deformity of them; also it helps in increasing the range of motion.

Dosage– Take 2 capsules twice daily after meals with plain water

5. Rumogin 5 capsule

Rumogin 5 capsules are an effective combination of Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Shallaki (Boswellia serrata), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Pippali (Piper longum), and Maricha (Piper nirgum) herbs that possess anti-inflammatory effects and treat inflammation and prevent damage to the joints.

Dosage– Take 1 capsule twice daily after meals with plain water

CONCLUSION

Rheumatoid arthritis is a much common disease and affects millions of people worldwide. Its herbal management can help the suffering people to get rid of the agonizing complaints and eliminate the root cause. As these medicines are purely natural, they can be taken for a longer time also and do not poses any risk to other body parts, unlike modern medicine.

Ayurveda can help these affected people who are daily suffering to pull day in and out in this immense pain!