Natural Arthritis Remedies
Arthritis is an inflammation of a joint. It is usually associated with pain. There are 100 types of arthritis but common forms are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, septic arthritis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis is a degradation of joints including articular cartilage and subchondral bone. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include inflammation, stiffness, locking, and joint pains. Cartilage damage is the cause of osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis. It is the result when a synovial membrane is attacked. Joints become tender, warm and swollen. Commonly affected by it are the fingers, arms, legs and wrists. If untreated, it can cause deformity.
Septic arthritis is an infection of joint tissues and synovial fluid. The main causes of it are bacteria, viruses and fungi spreading the bloodstream of infected tissues and then infect the joints.
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a common form of arthritis in children ages 16under with no definite causes. The affected child will experience fever, lethargic and reduced appetite and may be limping. Rashes also develop in arms and legs. There are three types of JIA: Oligoarticular JIA (affects 4 or fewer joints), Polyarticular JIA (affects 5 or more joints), and Systemic JIA (affects many joints and can spread to organs).
Treatments to minimize or treat the arthritis can be applied through prescription or homeopathy. Homeopathic remedies are applied depending on the symptoms. It can be applied through massage or steam bath. There are many herbs and oils use to treat arthritis. Boswellia, Ginger, Devil's claw, Willow bark, Castor oil, Fish oil are just among of those.
