RA is the chronic inflammatory joint disorder. There are multiple joint involvements, and symmetrical joints are affected.
The exact cause of RA is not known.
Currently, it is an autoimmune disorder. Frequency is increased in first degree of relative of patients with RA. Female gender is a risk factor. In postpartum period and in the breast feeding period, susceptibility is increased.
Cigarette smoking is a risk factor.
Persistent synovitis is the hallmark of RA. The symptoms may flare up followed by a period of the asymptomatic period.
There is a gradual onset of symmetrical involvement of small joints of hands, feet and wrist. Since the small joints of hands are involved the deformity results in the form of swan neck. Even though there is swelling of joints, there is no redness of the affected part.
There is morning stiffness of the joints.
There is swelling in the joints with pain.
Fever
Weight loss
Fatigue
Muscle wasting
Diagnosis
Symmetrical joint involvement.
X-ray of the affected joint
RA (Rheumatoid Factor) in blood.
Raised ESR
Raised CRP.
Homeopathic treatment
The disease being an autoimmune disorder constitutional homeopathic remedies are needed. Good prognosis in cases where no deformities are developed. If the treatment is started from the beginning itself, deformity formation can be prevented, and it is equally very effective to control the pain.
Effective homeopathic remedies are.
Calc flour ,Syphyllinum, Rhus tox. Calc phos , Puls etc;
