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Arthritis - Know Ayurvedic Treatment For It!

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Dr. Sandip PatelAyurvedic Doctor • 35 Years Exp.MD - Ayurveda, Ph.D Arthritic Disorder, Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
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Arthritis is a prevalent disease that is common among men and women of all ages. Arthritis is a disease that can be in any form of pain in the body. People commonly call it as joint pain or joint disease, but in actual terms, it is descending Arthritis.

Symptoms of Arthritis:

Symptoms of Arthritis are very common in nature and may occur and disappear. They are measured in the scale of mild, moderate, and severe. Some of the primary symptoms of Arthritis are swelling, pain, and stiffness in the joints of the body. The symptoms may vary with the advancement of age.

Types of Arthritis:

Following are some of the most common types of Arthritis:

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis) Osteoarthritis is the most common form of Arthritis, where the cartilage at the end of the bones wears away. With the depletion of cartilage in the joints, bones rub against each other which causes pain and stiffness. After some time, the bones become weak, and the condition worsens. The reasons for Osteoarthritis are excess weight, family history, and eating habits.

Inflammatory Arthritis-

Inflammatory Arthritis refers to Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis which are caused due to the attack of the immune system in the body. The immune system is a very active system in the body which attacks the infections in the body by inflammation. Sometimes, this inflammation causes trouble for joints and results in damaged joints and bones.

Infectious Arthritis-

Various infections in the body cause inflammation in the joints which results in Infectious Arthritis. Diseases like Hepatitis C, STD, and food poisoning can cause Arthritis in the body. Invasion of bacteria, fungi, and viruses enters joints to trigger inflammation and causes various infections in the joints.

Metabolic Arthritis-

Uric acid is one of the reasons behind Metabolic Arthritis. Some people have a natural tendency to produce uric acid in the body more than required. This uric acid stays in the body which causes joint pain and Arthritis. Some people have a build of uric acid in the body which gives rise to gout attacks, and if left untreated, can cause chronic pain and inability.

How Can Ayurvedic Treatment Help In Arthritis?

Ayurveda is all about balancing the human body, thoughts, and lifestyle. It affects not only as a medicine to disease but also to the body as a whole. Each human being is treated differently when it comes to Ayurveda. When you have Arthritis, Ayurveda does not only treat the disease but it also completely changes in the profile of the patient’s lifestyle. In the case of the Ayurveda treatment of Arthritis, the removal of Ama (toxins) and strengthening the Agni is done.

This is achieved with the help of a proper diet that strengthens the Agni and removes the toxins in the body. If someone is suffering from chronic Arthritis problems, then Ayurveda can lessen the pain and make the severity go away. The best medicine to treat any disease is prevention. Ayurveda helps in the prevention of Arthritis problems by changing diet, use of medication, and herbs that removes excess toxins in the body, and regular exercise that makes the body fit.

Why Choose Ayurveda?

Being the most ancient form of medicine, Ayurveda cures the problem from its roots and doesn't cause any side effects. A good Ayurveda specialist can treat any problem related to your body in a short span of time.  

Conclusion:

Ayurveda is one of the most effective ways to treat Arthritis. There are many ayurvedic medicines and remedies available for the treatment of Arthritis. However, it is always advisable to consult an ayurvedic specialist before opting or buying any medicine.

In case you have a concern or query you can always consult a specialist & get answers to your questions!
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