Pain in the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments is very common and accounts for a large number of lost working hours. A common cause of bone pain is flu. Other causes, such a a fracture, may have to be ruled out by a doctor. Muscle and joint pain can be the result of a poor working position, inactivity, bad posture, or aging, or may be symptomatic of an underlying emotional problem such as anxiety. Acute pain in the muscles, joints, tendons, and ligaments can be due to an injury that damages the muscle fibers, tendons, and ligaments and causes stiffness, swelling, and loss of movement.
Osteoarthritis:
Osteoarthritis is caused by the wearing away of the cartilage that lines the joints due to age, obesity, injury, or overuse. It results in limited movement, pain, and occasionally acute inflammation. Many people over the age of 40 have some degree of osteoarthritis, fine in the weight-bearing joints such as the hips, knees, and spine. Osteoarthritis often starts in the fingers, particularly during menopause.
Rheumatism is a general term for muscle aches and pains. The symptoms can be the result of a viral infection or food allergy, or may indicate an underlying joint disease. The pain may be constant or may vary in intercity according to the weather or with hormonal changes. Tensing the muscles because of emotional stress, upset, and anxiety also aggravates rheumatism.
Cramps are spasms in the muscles due to a lack of oxygen and a buildup of waste products. Lying in an unusual position, too much exercise, or prolonged sitting or standing are common causes. extreme sweating can also cause cramps due to a loss of sodium in sweat. Cramps also occur in pregnancy.
Precautions:
If muscle, bone, or joint pain becomes severe and persistent, contact a doctor within 12 hours. If there is no deterioration, but the pain does not respond to the appropriate homeopathic remedy within 14 days, see a doctor.
Rhus Tox. (Rhus toxicodendron):
Karl Linnaeus (1707-78): This Swedish botanist was the first to use Ledum palustre medicinally for throat infections and coughs.
slightest contact with the fresh leaves can cause a violent rash.
The leaves contain a milky white sap that is extremely poisonous.
Poison ivy: The leaves are collected before the plant flowers, when the poison is considered most active, and pounded to pulp to make the homeopathic remedy.
If touched, poison ivy causes a violent skin eruption, often with fever, loss of appetite, a headache, and swollen glands. Poison ivy was first used medicinally in the 18th century when a doctor observed that patient was cured of herpes of the wrist after being poisoned by it. The plant has been used in conventional medicine for rheumatism. The homeopathic remedy is mainly given for rheumatic pain and skin complaints.
Osteoarthritis:
Osteoarthritis is caused by the wearing away of the cartilage that lines the joints due to age, obesity, injury, or overuse. It results in limited movement, pain, and occasionally acute inflammation. Many people over the age of 40 have some degree of osteoarthritis, fine in the weight-bearing joints such as the hips, knees, and spine. Osteoarthritis often starts in the fingers, particularly during menopause.
Rheumatism is a general term for muscle aches and pains. The symptoms can be the result of a viral infection or food allergy, or may indicate an underlying joint disease. The pain may be constant or may vary in intercity according to the weather or with hormonal changes. Tensing the muscles because of emotional stress, upset, and anxiety also aggravates rheumatism.
Cramps are spasms in the muscles due to a lack of oxygen and a buildup of waste products. Lying in an unusual position, too much exercise, or prolonged sitting or standing are common causes. extreme sweating can also cause cramps due to a loss of sodium in sweat. Cramps also occur in pregnancy.
Precautions:
If muscle, bone, or joint pain becomes severe and persistent, contact a doctor within 12 hours. If there is no deterioration, but the pain does not respond to the appropriate homeopathic remedy within 14 days, see a doctor.
Rhus Tox. (Rhus toxicodendron):
Karl Linnaeus (1707-78): This Swedish botanist was the first to use Ledum palustre medicinally for throat infections and coughs.
slightest contact with the fresh leaves can cause a violent rash.
The leaves contain a milky white sap that is extremely poisonous.
Poison ivy: The leaves are collected before the plant flowers, when the poison is considered most active, and pounded to pulp to make the homeopathic remedy.
If touched, poison ivy causes a violent skin eruption, often with fever, loss of appetite, a headache, and swollen glands. Poison ivy was first used medicinally in the 18th century when a doctor observed that patient was cured of herpes of the wrist after being poisoned by it. The plant has been used in conventional medicine for rheumatism. The homeopathic remedy is mainly given for rheumatic pain and skin complaints.
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