Among all types of arthritis, Osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are the most common forms. Symptoms of both of these two types of arthritis can be similar i.e. stiffness and pain but the causes of developing them are different. In order to get proper treatment, it is crucial to distinguish them.
Difference between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis:
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disease that involves the wearing out of the cartilage that exists in the form of a cap to bones in the joints. It begins to occur in the isolated joint. Whereas Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that involves a malfunction in the immunity system that attacks own body instead of intruders. In this case, the immunity system of the body first attacks the synovial membrane that protects the joints. It begins with the linings of joints and targets several joints at a time i.e. it is symmetrical in nature.
Causes of Osteoarthritis (OA):
- Hereditary
- people who have diabetes or gout disease
- Overuse of joint and those who have joint deformities
- Occupation
Causes of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA):
The exact reasons for the start of rheumatoid arthritis are still unknown but some factors can play a key role in triggering it. They are:
- Exposure to certain types of bacterial and viral infections
- Smoking
- Family history (high risk of developing RA if parent or sibling has it)
Common factors for both arthritis are :
- Trauma or injury to joints
- Excess weight,
- Age (both OA and RA are more common in old age but RA can occur at any age)
- Gender (women are more prone to both OA and RA than men)
Symptoms of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis:
- swelling and Redness of joints
- Stiffness and pain in joints in the morning or after physical inactivity
- Cracking sound when the joint bends
- Difficulty in moving the affected joint
- Fever / Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Tender and warm joints
Homeopathy for Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Homeopathy treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis is safe and effective in reducing stiffness and pain in joints and eradicating the root cause of the problem by improving the functioning of joints without causing any side effects.
Homeopathy for Osteoarthritis:
Homeopathy Treatment for Osteoarthritis at Homeocare International is safe and effective in slowing down the degeneration of affected joints. Osteoarthritis treatment in Homeopathy not only helps in managing and controlling symptoms but also ensures better absorption of minerals and nutrients essential for bone density.
Constitutional homeopathy Treatment for Both Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis:
The most experienced doctors at Homeocare International Prescribe Constitutional Homeopathy treatment for Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis, based on past and present symptoms, severity, patient’s family history, physical, emotional, and psychological condition, that not only helps to control pain and stiffness but also to treat the root cause of the problem to improve the movement of affected joints without any side effects. Constitutional Homeopathy treatment also helps in improving the immunity system of the individual. Some people can have both OA and RA and treatment is given based on careful analysis of symptoms to get relief from both arthritides.
For more information on constitutional homeopathy treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis at Homeocare International please call our toll-free number 1800-102-2202 and book your appointment!
