Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis ( RA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disorder of the joints, leading to swelling, stiffness and pain
Rheumatoid arthritis can occurs at any age in most cases, it begins between 25 and 55 ages.
A potentially crippling disease it runs an irregular course marked by phrases of unpredictable hikes and spontaneous relief.
This is an autoimmune disorders i.e. a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the joints and surrounding tissues and gradually progresses to attack other systems and organs of the body.
Their are number of theories such as genetic inheritance, infectious Causes and environmental factors as probable triggers. Certain factors, which put an individual at a higher risk of developing RA ,  include smoking, and hormonal, changes , such as pregnancy and breastfeeding. Pregnant women with RA have an Increased risk of premature delivery and high blood pressure during the last trimester.
Symptoms
Morning stiffness is common. It can last Up to a few hours, joint pains are usually better after rest , they are worse on movement. Fever and weight loss are also common.
RA primarily affects the small joints of hands and feet, wrists, ankels, elbows, Knees, and shoulders. The muscles tendons, and ligaments surrounding the joints are often affects.
Common symptoms include symmetric joints at one time. There also may be a marked swelling of the joints, heat, redness, pain and limited mobility.
In a small percentage of cases, the affected joints may fuse completely, leading to immobility. Joint deformities may occur in advanced cases.
Diagnosis
RA  test,such as complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate ( ESR) rheumatoid factor, and X-ray.of the joints cab help confirm the diagnosis. Usually medical history sufficient for the dr.to diagnosis.

Homoeopathic treatment
Ascending of pain Ledum
Descending pain Kalmia
Stinging pain Apis
Stitching pain Bryonia
Throbbing pain Belladonna'
Worse before Strom Rhododendron
Worse cold dry weather Bryonia
Worse damp wet weather Dulcamar worse pain every other day China.
Worse pain melting snow Cal Phos
Worse pain motion Arnica
Worse pain night Kali iod
Worse pain rest Kali Carb
Worse pain touch Colchicum
Worse pain warmth Pulsatilla

Better
Cold application Ledum pal
Damp weather Causticum
Motion, walking Rhu tox
Pressure Bryonia
Warmth Ars Alb
Specific remedies
Guaiacum and Radium Bromide.
( Kishin Mulchandani)