Arthiritis is caused by excess of ama and lack of agni. This can be caused by poor digestion and weak colon resulting in accumulation of undigested food and buildup of waste matter. Poor digestion allows toxins to accumulate in the body and problem with colon allows the toxins to reach the joints. According to ayurveda arthritis is of three types i.e. Vataj-Pitaj & Kaphaj.
Signs & Symptoms:
It may vary from person to person according to severity and type.
Signs:
- Joint Swelling
- Redness of Joint
- Loss of Motion in Joint
- Warmth Joint
- Deformity of Joint
- Joint Tenderness may be present.
- Swelling, Pain and stiffness in or near the affected joint; common in morning.
- Fatigue, feeling of weakness.
- Limited movement of affected joint
- Rise in pain while movement.
- Sometime fever
Types of Arthritis:
There are more then 100 types of arthritis but common are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and lupus.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: It is a musculo-skeletal condition charactrized by inflamations of membranes thoses line the body's joints and synovitis.
Osteoarthritis: It occurs when cartilage erodes. (Cartilage: normally cushions the joint and protect it from impact)
Gout: characterised by too much uric acid in tissues and blood. In gout, crystals of uric acid deposited in joint and give rise to gouty arthritis.
Lupus: Systemic Lupus erythematosus recognised by occassion rash on cheeks and bridge of nose.
Other causes of Joint Pains:
- Bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Mysitis
- Sarcoderma
Treatment of Arthritis in ayurveda:
Ayurveda attempts to eradicate ama from the joints and bring it back to colon and finally eliminate them. For elimination, we need to keep colon clear and healthy.
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