Arthritis: Causes and Treatment
February 11, 2009
Arthritis is the inflammation of the bone joints of our body. It is a chronic disease and is one of the most common types of disorder related to the joints. Based on the causes and symptoms of arthritis, it can be classified into different types. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are the two most common types of arthritis.
The people from the age group of 60 and above are at higher risk of getting the problem of osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is comparatively more complicated disease and can affect various joints of different parts of our body including knees, finger joints, feet, hips, shoulders etc. In some cases it may also affect the muscles and tissues. Various factors responsible for the onset of arthritis may include joint injury, joint deformity, structural change, stress, joint infection, hormonal imbalance, physical or emotional shock etc.
Stiffness of body joints, difficulty in body movement, pain in joints are the main symptoms of osteoarthritis. The person suffering from osteoarthritis experiences sever pain after physical exercise or after some tough physical activity. The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are very mild at initial stage. They are too mild to be detected but they grow slowly over period of time and are visible after few months. The other major symptoms of this disease include constipation, anemia, deformity in bones of feet and hands and colitis.
Consumption of garlic on a regular basis is one of the best remedy for arthritis. Taking two garlic cloves daily empty stomach is a wonderful remedy for arthritis. You should increase amount of garlic in your daily food. You should take care of the intake of vitamins and mineral in your food. For a proper supply of these vitamins and minerals you should consume fresh fruits and vegetables on a regular basis.
Taking banana is the best way to supply vitamin B to the body. Taking banana on a regular basis is very helpful in treatment of joint problems. Massage with mustard oil is very helpful in case of pain and stiffness. It is one of the most common remedy used for joint problems. Adding camphor in the oil makes it more helpful. Add two pieces of camphor in warm mustard oil and massage the affected area with it. You will experience a quick relief from the pain and stiffness.
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