Arthritis Disorders
Soreness, swelling, and stiffness in joints are the prima facie indications of arthritis. Not being a single condition, it is of several types and studies state that in India more than 180 million are suffering from it in some form. But the sad news is the number is only on the rise!
Arthritis really makes life tough by causing incessant pain and putting difficulties in moving about. It can affect people of any age and symptoms vary with kind and time of the disease.
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Why Pranaa?
Leveraging the proud century-old heritage of traditional practice of Ayurveda from Puthenpurackal Tharavadu, the Pranaa Integrated Ayurveda Health Center offers the most realistic & holistic approach for curing the complex disorders.
Under the aegis of Dr. Vani’s systematic treatment strategy that rectifies the diet and lifestyle choices, and are coupled with the yoga, exercises, therapies and herbal medicines- patients get the personalized treatment options.
The team PIAHC proudly presents the subtle and potent aspects of ancient learning passed on to us through a pure lineage of sapient sages and yogis. Our rigorously researched plans encapsulate the stringent follow-ups of ancient protocols along with the specific needs of this new-age generation.
All this has been made possible only through the collaborative wisdom of experienced Vaidyas (doctors) specializing in multiple sub-branches and Dr. Vani’s farsighted vision of healing through the blend of therapies, nutritional science and psychology.
Symptoms And Early Signs Arthritis
Arthritis is not just a single disorder but an overarching term for more than 100 conditions that affect the body joints.
If one experiences some joint pain occasionally or after some high-impact physical activity then that is not something to fret. But if the aching and stiffness become a routine- and especially at the joints, then it is a serious signal!
Apart from the pain & stiffness, swelling and tenderness at joints are more specific signals. If your joints feel stiffer in morning and there is some grating sound or sensation then it is a clear signal for arthritis making its way into the body. Groin pain, and sudden start of aching in any joint that was previously injured are the other symptoms.
Types of Arthritis
Mainly three kind of arthritis are commonly found:
- Osteoarthritis- A condition in which flexible tissue at the bone-end fails down.
- Rheumatoid arthritis- A chronic disorder in which immune system attacks its own tissues, especially the joints.
- Gout- A condition in which excessive uric acid in the body crystallizes and get deposited at joints.
Others are:
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Reactive arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Septic arthritis
- Lupus
- Scleroderma
Causes of Arthritis
Major factors include:
- Muscle Weakness
- Obesity
- Injuries
- Wear & Tear of a joint from over usage
- Age
- Autoimmune disorder
- Family history of disease
Arthritis Disorder Treatment
Truly speaking NO specific medication is available for the treatment so far! The symptom-based allopathic treatment aims to counter the pain and mitigate the symptoms accordingly. And those medicines are mostly analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressant, and the steroids.
For the serious cases, in which the joints have been totally damaged and not able to withstand the pressure, doctors generally advice to undergo surgery. In this the body part is replaced with identical but artificial part. But this is possible only for the hip bone and knees.
On the other hand, Ayurveda treatment protocol focuses on uprooting the tendency of the disease from your system rather than focussing on the symptomatic management. As so the process of treatment needs lot of patience and commitment in terms of the diet and changes in lifestyle as per the need of your body accordingly.
Apart from the specific treatments there will also be the internal medication in form of herbal preparations and also external treatments, which involves Panchakarma Shodhana process like Pottali Swedana (fomentation), Basti Treatment (enema), Abhyangam (Oil Massages) and others. These are designed as per the existence of the disease process in your system and so there is no generalised treatment protocol or universal fit solution, which works for everyone.
Ayurvedic Treatment Way For Arthritis Treatment
Ayurveda is the science of life! Here the focus is to eradicate the root cause of the disease.
For example, if a person is witnessing an unusual pain or stiffness in any body part, then simply the doctor will prescribe him anti-inflammatory medicine like Diclofenac, which will help him not experience the pain. If there is possibility of fever as the side effect of that drug then some antipyretic medicine will also be included. On the other hand the vaidya (doctor specializing in Ayurvedic treatment) will first undergo the root cause analysis and then will provide medication that will strengthen the muscles and related nerves. As the root of the problem is cured then the issues will plummet automatically.
This is the wholesome treatment methodology as no nerve is made numb, the body is bolstered, and the medicines are naturally sourced with no side-effects.
In this regards there is a famous quotation by father of ayurvedic medicines- Maharishi Charak,
“Life (ayu) is the combination (samyoga) of body, senses, mind, and reincarnating soul. Ayurveda is the most sacred science of life, beneficial to humans both in this world and the world beyond”-
makes us all turn the head towards ayurvedic methodologies!
Arthritis Treatment Faq's
Does arthritis cures on its own?
In some cases, especially the minor and primitive situations the symptoms can fade with lifestyle choices and diet control. But mostly one will need to get specialized treatment for it.
My family has been arthritis patient, am I at danger?
Yes, family history of disease can put you at risk. It is strongly advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercises, yoga, and diet control.
Is there any specific medicine for curing arthritis?
Unfortunately doctors and scientists are yet to find a cure! But our ancient Ayurveda knowledge can treat the disease completely if the correct systematic treatment is provided.
Is there any side effect of Ayurveda treatment?
A big NO! All the medications are naturally derived and those herbal remedies are completely safe to use. Just make sure that you get them through a reliable & certified treatment provider.
What must be avoided by the arthritis patient?
Excessive sweets, fatty foods, too much carbohydrates, tobacco & alcohol, gluten, sedentary lifestyle are the main things to be avoided.
Can children get arthritis?
Yes, children are also at the same risk level for getting the disease!
How to know whether child is suffering from arthritis?
Limping, slow development, vision troubles, regular joint pains and swelling, and children who can walk but still preferring crawling are some signs of arthritis in children.