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Rheumatism is any of the many conditions characterized by generalized pain or aching in muscles, joints and fibrous tissue. Rheumatism may also be associated with inflammation of internal organs, such as the heart, lungs and kidneys. The various forms of arthritis and rheumatism are referred to as the rheumatic diseases.
Rheumatic diseases all have one thing in common - pain. The pain may result from inflammation in a joint (arthritis), a tendon (tendonitis), or a bursa - the pouch-like cavity found near some joints (bursitis). Rheumatic diseases may involve all of the joints or muscles, or be localized at one site.
Some problems are the result of an injury or just wear and tear on your body. For certain rheumatic diseases, heredity may be a predisposing factor. Chemical imbalances and viral or bacterial infections can also cause the inflammation, and joint or muscle pain, which characterize rheumatic diseases.
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Symptoms |
Patient suffering from rheumatism experiences severe body pain, joint pain, stiff muscles, swollen and stiff shoulder, etc. Patient may also experience high fever, pain in eyes, loss of sleep, improper and inadequate sleep, etc. Some patient can also go to severe stages like coma. Other rheumatism symptoms include inflammation at the time of urination and improper urination.
Symptoms Of Rheumatism
- Fever
- Intense soreness
- Swelling
- Stiffness of the affected muscles
- Body pain
- Joint pain
- Pain in eyes
- Loss of sleep
- Coma
- Improper urination
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Causes |
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Causes Of Rheumatism
- Eating too much acid-forming foods
- Daily intake of meat and de-mineralized starch
- Refined sugar intake
- Excess consumption of fatty food
- Artificial food items
- Heredity factors
- Teeth infections
- Hormonal imbalance
- Presence of toxic products in the blood
- Tonsils
- Infections from the teeth
- Gall-bladder problems
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Home Remedies |
Cod liver oil is used in making bones strong and healthy. Give 2-3 teaspoon of cod liver oil along with a glass of orange juice to the patient suffering from rheumatism. This should be taken at night before sleeping.
Tomato juice is very beneficial in rheumatic pains that arise in the joints of the hands and legs. Tomatoes can be taken either in the form of a juice or raw. Patient must take about four to five tomatoes must be eaten in a day.
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| Herbal Remedies |
There are certain anti inflammatory properties that some herbs have that can alleviate the pain associated with rheumatism such as Black Cohosh, Meadowsweet and St. John's Wort.
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| Wellness Program |
Restrict your intake of junk foods, oily and spicy food.
Balanced diet is very important for good health. Patient suffering from rheumatism should take proper care of his health. One should stick to green leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, whole wheat grains, salads, cereals, etc. Also junk foods, oily and spicy food should be strictly avoided. Patient should drink at least 8-10 glasses of water everyday. This clears the bowel movement and also removes any kind of toxic substance accumulated in the body.
Red meat, mutton is not good for patient suffering from rheumatism. The uric acid produced in the body due to mutton worsens the muscular and joint pains
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