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Injuries - How To Cure It?

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture
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What is Injury?

Injury is any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc

Symptoms of Injuries-

  • Loss of consciousness
  • Difficulty with speaking, seeing, hearing, walking, or understanding.
  • Irritability
  • Severe headache
  • Vomiting

Causes of Injuries-

  • Medication side effects
  • cuts from broken glass, knives, scissors or axes
  • Chronic headaches
  • Accidents
  • Falls from cots, windows, tables and stairs
  • Loss of or change in sensation, hearing, vision, taste, or smell
  • Paralysis
  • Speech and language problems

Risk factors of Injuries-

  • Use of alcohol
  • Headaches
  • use of illicit drugs
  • Road Accidents

Complications of Injuries-

  • Permanent disability
  • Brain damage
  • Death 

Diagnosis of Injuries-

In diagnosis of injuries, doctor may ask some question about the accident. If Injury is severe then certain test are needed such as X–ray. Basically different tests are depending upon the different type of injuries. For example in Brain injury CT scan and MRI are also needed.

Precautions & Prevention of Injuries-

  • To reduce the risk of injury, warm up before engaging in sports and other physical activities.
  • Children with bicycles should be trained in road safety.
  • first aid measures should be taken to prevent worsening of the situation
  • Wear comfortable shoes and avoid high heels, this can reduce the risk of twisting an ankle or falling.
  • Children should not play near the road

Treatment of Injuries-

Homeopathic Treatment of Injuries-

Homeopathic remedies are useful for injuries to the body as from falls,  accidents, surgery, etc. It has excellent response in treatment of both acute and chronic injuries. They are also used to treat the pain, soreness and other complications. Below are some of the homeopathic remedies for injuries.

  • Aconitum napellus
  • Arnica
  • Calcarea phosphorica
  • Hypericum
  • Bellis perennis
  • Rhus Tox
  • Ruta
  • Symphytum

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Injuries-

Acupuncture helps to trigger the immune system to help injuries heal. It is an excellent for helping recovery from injuries and improving aches and pain..Acupuncture works directly to free the flow of vital energy through the areas of stagnation.

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Injuries-

In psychotherapy treatment, family provides social support for the patient by being involved in the rehabilitation program. Psychotherapy may help in assisting people adjusting to loss and grief following brain injury. Hypnotherapy can be used to treat psychological impact of injury and remove any fear or other negative emotions.

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Injuries-

Allopathic Treatment of Injuries depends on the area and harshness of the injury. Serious injuries would require more intensive therapy, whereas more minor conditions are treated symptomatically.

Surgical Treatment of Injuries-

There are several types of injuries and the surgical treatment depends upon the condition of the patient. Surgery can be of head injury, leg injury, and knee injury and so on.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Injuries-

  • Eat a low carbohydrate diet
  • Diet rich in fruits and vegetables
  • Diet high in Omega 3 fatty acids such as fish

Other Treatment of Injuries-

Exercise helps in improving your strength, balance, coordination and flexibility and thus reduces the chances of injuries.

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