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Some aspects of “ Rheumatoid Arthritis ” with homoepathic mode of treatment

Published on 2009-11-09 23:17:00

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic symmetrical polyarthritis affecting mainly the peripheral small joints associated with some constitutional symptoms.Age- Though it is seen in some children, it has increasing prevalence with increasing age up to the seventh decade and most often it starts between the ages of 30 & 40 years.Sex-It is two or three times more common in women than men. In young adults with RA, females have a worse prognosis than males.Cause-The cause of the disease remains u

Some aspects of “ Pseudogout ” with homoepathic mode of treatment

Published on 2009-06-22 23:06:00

Also known as Calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease, pseudogout is an arthrpathy due to deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) crystals in articular cartilage & periarticular tissue & has many similarities with gout. Pseudogout has been reported to occasionally coexist with gout. This means that the two types of crystals can sometimes be found in the same joint fluid. Sex- It occurs slightly more commonly in men. Age- It usually occurs after the age of 60 years. B

Some aspects of “ Gout ” with homoepathic mode of treatment

Published on 2009-06-19 01:35:00

Gout which may manifest as acute or chronic is an abnormality of uric acid metabolism which results in the precipitation of crystals of uric acid in the form of sodium urate on the articular cartilage of joints, on tendons & in the surrounding tissues.Sex- Gout is predominantly a disease of men.Age- It usually begins in middle life.Causes-(1) Primary or idiopathic- This type of gout has no cause. Most cases of gout belong to this type.(2) Secondary- This type of gout has an underlying cause.

Some aspects of “Carpal Tunnel syndrome” with homoepathic mode of treatment

Published on 2009-06-11 09:19:00

Carpal Tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy of wrist. It is a disorder caused by compression at wrist of median nerve supplying hand, which causes tingling, numbness.Sex- Women are more affected than men.Age- Usually between 30 to 60 years.Aetiology- Most cases are idiopathic. Trauma to wrist causing fracture or sprain, pregnancy, multiple myeloma, amyloidosis, rheumatoid arthritis, acromegaly or hypothyroidism all may play a role in the development of carpal Tunnel syndrome. Risk factor

Some aspects of “Golfer’s elbow” with homoepathic mode of treatment

Published on 2009-06-09 07:02:00

Also referred to as medial tennis elbow, Golfer’s elbow is a tendinopathy of the insertion of the flexors of the fingers of the hand & the pronators.Epitrochleitis or Golfer’s elbow is very similar to lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow but occurs on the medial side of the elbow, where the pronator teres & the flexors of the wrist & fingers originate. Tensing of these muscles by resisted wrist & finger flexion in pronation will provoke the pain. Sex- Golfer elbow is most co

Some aspects of “Tennis Elbow” with homoepathic mode of treatment

Published on 2009-05-15 00:14:00

Also referred to as ‘Lateral epicondylitis’, Tennis elbow is an eponym given to many painful conditions about the elbow & is the pain & tenderness on the lateral side of the elbow, some well defined & some vague that results from repetitive stress. Because people who play tennis or other racquet sports sometimes develop this condition due to faulty playing technique, it is known as “tennis elbow”. Tennis elbow usually affects the dominant arm but it can also occur in the non

Some aspects of “Dequervain’s disease” with homoepathic mode of treatment

Published on 2009-05-13 22:58:00

It is a stenosing tenovaginitis of the tendons in thumb.Sex- Women are more prone to this disease compared to men. Age- Mostly found between ages of 30 & 50 years but anyone at any age can get it.Aetiology-Exact cause is not known. It may be due to repeated overuse of the wrist. A direct blow to the thumb, & certain inflammatory conditions can trigger the disease.Associated medical conditions- Pregnancy, diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis.Pathophysiology-There is

Some aspects of “Trigger finger” with homoepathic mode of treatment

Published on 2009-04-23 07:09:00

Also known as ‘Flexor Tenosynovitis’, it is a stenosing tenovaginitis, in which the sheath of a flexor tendon thickens, apparently spontaneously, so as to entrap the tendon. It is more common in dominant hand & most often affects the thumb or middle or ring finger.Sex- More common in women than men. Age- Occur most frequently between the ages of 40 to 60 years. Aetiology-Exact cause is not known. It is usually found in those with repetitive gripping actions. Diabetics are also more prone

Some aspects of “Achilles tendonitis” with homoepathic mode of treatment

Published on 2009-04-19 00:38:00

Achilles tendonitis is the inflammation (tendonitis) of the Achilles tendon which is the thickest & strongest tendon in the body connecting the heel to the calf muscles & thus enables a person to stand on the toes, to walk, to run or to jump. Achilles tendonitis is a frequent complaint in athletes, especially runners training under less than ideal conditions.Causes- Lack of flexibility & overpronation are the two basic causes. Associated causes may be the following-[A] Extrinsic-(1)

Some aspects of “Baker’s Cyst” with homoepathic mode of treatment

Published on 2009-04-11 23:38:00

Also known as a ‘Popliteal Cyst’, Baker cyst is a distended bursa caused by knee joint fluid protruding to the back of the knee. It is thus a benign swelling & is named after Dr William Morrant Baker who first described this health condition. The term is a misnomer as it is not a true cyst but is due to synovial fluid distending the bursa. Aetiology-(1) Idiopathic- Baker cysts may sometimes develop without any apparent cause particularly in children.(2) Infection- Local infection may cau