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Having Joint Pains All Over The Body. Need A Doctor Who Can Treat Osteoarthritis Without Surgery?
Question: i need a dr who can treat without surgery osteoarthritis - i have body pain in all joints
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Osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease. Surgery should be last resort to manage it. No single doctor can probably manage it effectively. It needs a complete lifestyle change along with combination of managing factors that suit you.
* reduction of weight facilitates ease of movements, reduces stiffness, fatigue & medicine usage.
*Physical therapies like massage therapy, use of Orthoses (foot, ankle, knee), use of splints (Upper limb), manual therapy can be used .
*Medicines - Basic pain relievers like paracetamol, Acetoaminophen, Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (Ibuprophen , COX-2selective inhibitors, Hydrocortisones, Some Ayurvedic medicines can be used according to related experts advice.
-topical application of drugs like Diclofenac suits some people.
*Dietary supplements-Phytodolar, SAMe, SKI306 x(Chinese herb, Glucosamine
Ayurvedic herbs like Duhuo Jisheng Wan, ginger turmeric, willow bark is supportive.
Supplements of Vitamins A, C, E, D ( cod liver oil)K, Omega 3 fatty acid is advocated.
* Manual treatments like acupuncture, Electrostimulation techniques (TEN) give relief to some patients
*A sound mind & determination to fight with problems & conquer is basic thing that helps .A focused attitude, mind concentration can be achieved by Pranayama, meditation or psychotherapy.
The application of the things convenient & suitable is to be done under expert's guidance.
I hope I have given you the guide line for managing Osteoarthritis without surgery to satisfy you. In case you have any further query, I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease. Surgery should be last resort to manage it. No single doctor can probably manage it effectively. It needs a complete lifestyle change along with combination of managing factors that suit you.
* reduction of weight facilitates ease of movements, reduces stiffness, fatigue & medicine usage.
*Physical therapies like massage therapy, use of Orthoses (foot, ankle, knee), use of splints (Upper limb), manual therapy can be used .
*Medicines - Basic pain relievers like paracetamol, Acetoaminophen, Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (Ibuprophen , COX-2selective inhibitors, Hydrocortisones, Some Ayurvedic medicines can be used according to related experts advice.
-topical application of drugs like Diclofenac suits some people.
*Dietary supplements-Phytodolar, SAMe, SKI306 x(Chinese herb, Glucosamine
Ayurvedic herbs like Duhuo Jisheng Wan, ginger turmeric, willow bark is supportive.
Supplements of Vitamins A, C, E, D ( cod liver oil)K, Omega 3 fatty acid is advocated.
* Manual treatments like acupuncture, Electrostimulation techniques (TEN) give relief to some patients
*A sound mind & determination to fight with problems & conquer is basic thing that helps .A focused attitude, mind concentration can be achieved by Pranayama, meditation or psychotherapy.
The application of the things convenient & suitable is to be done under expert's guidance.
I hope I have given you the guide line for managing Osteoarthritis without surgery to satisfy you. In case you have any further query, I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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