Knee pain and homeopathy

                       Knee pain and homeopathy

   What is knee pain?

     Knee pain is a common problem that can originate in any of the bony structures compromising the knee joint (femur, tibia, fibula), the kneecap(patella), or the ligaments and cartilage(meniscus) of the knee. Knee pain can be aggravated by exercise, affected by the surrounding muscles and their movements, and be triggered by other problems (such as a foot injury). Knee pain can affect people of all ages, and home remedies can be helpful unless it becomes severe.Knee pain facts

•  knee pain is a common problem with many causes, from acute injuries to complications of medical conditions.
• Knee pain can be localized to a specific area of the knee or be diffuse throughout the knee.
• Knee pain is often accompanied by physical restriction.
• A thorough physical examination will usually establish the diagnosis of knee pain.
• The treatment of knee pain depends on the underlying cause.
• The prognosis of knee pain is usually good although it might require surgery or other interventions.

Why does knee pain arise?

  Knee pain can arise from a number of reason including degeneration or injury of the knee joint. The major medical conditions that cause knee pain are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, knee injury, gout, and bursitis. Knee pain can arise in persons of any age. The symptoms that usually accompany knee pain are swelling, tenderness and heat in the knee joint. 

What are knee pain symptoms and signs?

   The location of the knee pain can vary depending on which structure is involved. With infection or an inflammatory process, the whole knee might be swollen and painful, while a torn meniscus or fracture of a bone gives symptoms only in one specific location. A Baker cyst will usually cause pain in the back of the knee.

The severity of the joint pain can vary, from a minor ache to a severe and disabling pain.

Some of the other signs and symptoms that accompany knee pain are

• difficulty walking due to the instability of the knee,
•  Limping due to discomfort,
• difficulty walking up or down steps due to ligament damage,
• locking of the knee (unable to bend the knee),
• redness and swelling,
• inability to extend the knee, and
• shifting weight to the opposite knee and foot.

General symptoms associated with knee pain? 

. Swelling 

. Tenderness

. Stiffness

. Disability to move knee properly

Causes of knee pain:

. Arthritis: Which include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout. 

. Injury: As it is the most responsible joint of the body so there is increase the risk of injury which can damage to bone, ligament, and cartilage that ultimately leads to severe knee pain. 

. Overuse: Overuse of knee joint can cause bursitis which ultimately leads to intense knee pain.

. Obesity and advanced age: Both are the very common cause of knee pain. 

. Infection: Any kind of infection to the knee joint may result in knee pain. 

. Sprain: Due to sudden unnatural movements causes pain as well as restriction of movement of the knee joint. 

. Dislocation of the kneecap: Also causes severe knee pain

. Others cause: Include sarcoidosis, sickle cell anemia, lupus, Kawasaki disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, bone tumors, bleeding disorders etc.  

Diagnosis of knee pain: 

  Complete physical examination- include inspection walking, standing, lying examination of the abdomen which is usually present in ulcerative colitis and chrons disease. 

. Microscopic examination- of joint fluid or synovial fluid.
. X-ray knee- to diagnose fractures, osteoarthritis
. MRI- to detect ligament rupture and other condition
. Mantoux test- to diagnose tuberculosis
. Blood test- include complete blood count, coagulation test, and blood culture. 
. Urine test- Mainly for blood, sugar and protein, uric acid for the diagnosis of gout. 

    Knee pain can be treated wonderfully well with homeopathic medicines, which are natural and therefore, safe for use. Homeopathic medicines are helpful in both acute and chronic knee pain. They are safe for use among all age groups without any risk of toxicity. Homeopathic medicines are very effective in managing knee pain of degenerative, traumatic as well as inflammatory origin. They help in relieving the pain in the knee and the accompanying symptoms such as swelling, tenderness, and stiffness. 

Homeopathic medicines for knee pain:

Knee pain from rheumatoid arthritis: 

   Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory disease of the joints. It can affect any joint of the body. The main symptoms are stiffness, pain, and swelling of joints. Useful homeopathic medicines for knee pain from rheumatoid arthritis are Bryonia. Rhus-tox, and salicylic acid. Bryonia is prescribed when the knee joint pain gets worse with the slightest movement. The knee will be swollen in most such cases. The pain and swelling get better with rest. Natural medicine Rhus-tox is one of the best homeopathic medicine for knee pain with stiffness. The pain and stiffness of the knees get better with walking rest to worsen the symptoms. Salicylic acid, on the other hand, is considered for acute arthritis knee pain. Where the knee is highly inflamed, painful and may be accompanied by high fever, salicylic acid is the most reliable of homeopathic medicines for knee pain to take. The slightest touch or movement of the knee will worsen the pain in such instances. 

Homeopathic medicines for knee pain due to injury: 

   The knee injury is most common among sportspersons. The injury mainly includes tendon, ligament and bone injury. Top grade homeopathic medicines for knee pain due to injury are Rhus-tox, Ruta, and Symphytum. Rhus-tox and Ruta are very useful homeopathic medicines for knee pain from ligament or tendon injury. These medicines help decrease pain and promote natural healing of the injured ligaments and tendons. Symphytum is prominently used for knee pain from the fractured knee joint. Symphytum commonly known as knit bone helps promote the union of fractured bones and decreases knee pain arising from the fracture, making it one of the most reliable homeopathic medicines for knee pain. It helps by promoting callus formation required to reunite the bone. 

Homeopathic medicines for knee pain from gout: 

  Gout is a painful disease of the joint caused by the deposit of uric acid crystals in the joints. It can affect any joints of the body, including the knee joint, and mainly begins from the big toe. The main symptoms of gout are intense pain and swelling of affected joints. Colchicum and Benzoic acid are the noted. Homeopathic medicines for knee pain from gout. Colchicum is well indicated when the acute gouty pain in the knees appears with marked swelling and heat. The knee is very sensitive to touch and causes unbearable pain. Movement of the knee worsens the pain in such cases. Benzoic acid is considered in knee pain and cracking sound in knee joint on movement. Tearing and stitching pain is felt in the knees along with swelling. The pain gets worse at night. Benzoic acid has proved the most effective homeopathic medicines for knee pain in such cases and resulted in complete healing and cure. 

Homeopathic medicines for knee pain from bursitis: 

  Bursitis of the knee is the inflammation of the bag like cavity surrounding the knee joint that contains the synovial fluid. Trauma is the main factor leading to knee bursitis with major symptoms being pain, swelling, heat, and tenderness of knee joint. The prominently indicated homeopathic medicines for knee pain from bursitis are Apis mellifica and Bryonia. Apis mellifica offers much help when the main complaint is knee pain with marked swelling. The slightest touch and pressure over the knee worsen the pain. The pain is mostly stinging, burning in nature. Warmth worsens the pain. Bryonia is another one of the most wonderful homeopathic medicines for knee pain from bursitis. It has shown the great result when knee pain, accompanied by swelling, worsens from the smallest movement. Absolute rest brings relief from pain. 

Homeopathic medicines for knee pain due to osteoarthritis: 

 Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joint. In osteoarthritis of the knee, cartilage of the knee joint undergoes degeneration as a result of which the joint space is reduced. The symptoms of knee osteoarthritis are a pain, stiffness and cracking in the knee joint. The main reasons behind osteoarthritis of the knee are advancing age, excess weight, injury and overuse of joint. Effective homeopathic medicines for knee pain from osteoarthritis are Calcarea Carb, Ruta, and causticum. Calcarea Carb is best suited when the knee pain gets worse on rising from a seat and walking. Persons who need to be prescribed Calcarea Carb are usually overweight. Ruta is one of the most helpful homeopathic medicines for knee pain when the pain worsens on climbing up and down the stairs. Pressure over the knee may provide momentary relief. Homeopathic medicine causticum is indicted when the pain in the knee is accompanied by marked stiffness and cracking in the knee joint. 

Bryonia Alba: Pain with inflammation which, is aggravated by movement and relieved by moderate pressure and rest. 

Ledum pal: Excellent remedy for gout and rheumatism which is of ascending nature, better by cold application.

Rhus-Tox: Pain aggravated by first movement, damp weather and better by continuous motion. 

Colchicum: Pain worse by motion touch or mental effort, better by warmth and rest. 

Kalmia Lot: Descending type of pain, pain with palpitation of heart and slow puls. 

Guaiacum: Gouty abscess of joints, pain relieved by cold bath and cold application. 

Benzoic acid: Gouty concretions of joints, knee pain due to abnormal deposition of uric acid.

Hypericum: Remarkable remedy for rheumatoid arthritis, knee contracted, has outstanding action over nerve pain. 

Lachesis: Rheumatic pain in knee along with swelling.

Silicea: Knee pain as if too tightly bound. 

 Homeopathic is one of the most popular holistic system medicines. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using a holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to remove the symptoms of knee pain but to cure its underlying cause. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for knee pain that can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities, and extension of the knee pain. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a qualified homeopathic doctor in person.