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Fractures and osteoporosis
As the gap between the various medical systems narrows down, the term ‘alternative medicine’ is slowly dying a well deserved death. It is being replaced by a more holistic term ‘integrated medicine’ where the best of all the system integrate to serve the humanity at its best. Slowly a lot many medicines from different disciplines are being accepted into the mainstream medicine because of their high efficacy in treating a particular illness. One such medicine from the homoeopathic system of medicine is Symphytum Officinale. Its extreme effectiveness in treating osteoporosis and healing fractures is what puts it into this category.
What is Symphytum?
Symphytum is a homoeopathic medicine made from root and leaves of the plant called Comfrey or Symphytum Officinale and is usually used homeopathically in a highly diluted form. The impressive wound-healing properties of Symphytum are due to the presence of allantoin. Allantoin is known to stimulate cell proliferation and so augments wound-healing both inside and out. Allantoin is known to stimulate osteoblasts, the bone building cells.
Osteoporosis and Symphytum
Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It is a slow, progressive disease characterized by a gradual loss of calcium from bones until they become very porous and weak. Normally, bones are composed of a shell of compact or solid bone surrounding connecting plates and rods of bone (spongy bone) within which lie the bone marrow.
Two types of cell regulate the growth of bone: osteoclasts and osteoblasts. The osteoclasts function to dissolve older bone and leave tiny unfilled spaces behind. The osteoblasts then move into these spaces and produce new bone. After menopause or after middle age when the level of hormones go down ,the new bone forming cells also cease to function normally. Thus in osteoporosis, the amount of both compact and spongy bone is reduced. Thinning of the outer layer of compact bone greatly reduces its strength and increases the likelihood of fracture. Symphytum is of great help in osteoporosis as it increases the activity of osteoblasts which are ‘new bone’ forming cells. Thus helps in recovering from osteoporosis in the most natural way. It can also be of great help in fractures resulting due to osteoporosis. Other Homoeo-medicines such as Calcarea Carb, Calcarea phos are also of great help in treating osteoporosis by assimilating the various nutrients in the body.
Fractures and Symphytum
When a bone fractures, osteoblasts need to go into an overdrive around the fracture site, to lay down more collagen fibers and minerals on top to strengthen them. Symphytum acts as a catalyst in this situation. It increases the activity of new bone forming cells (osteoblasts) in the area of fracture. Symphytum is to be used only once the broken bone has been brought to its original position. Symphytum is indicated in cases where the healing of fracture is delayed e.g. in old people, osteoporosis etc .It is also recommended for pain in old fractures.
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Preventing and treating Osteoporosis
Exercise and Lifestyle
Taking regular exercise is the single most important action anyone can take to improve the strength of their bones. The sort of exercise that’s beneficial in preventing osteoporosis is weight-bearing, such as walking or aerobics.
Regular Calcium Intake
Regular intake of calcium is essential throughout life for healthy bones. The recommended intake of calcium for an adult of calcium is 800mg. On average, 250ml milk or 150g yoghurt contains 300mg of calcium.
Early diagnoses
Early diagnoses can help in reducing the complications associated with osteoporosis. A bone density scan early in midlife can be of a great help in diagnosing and thereby preventing osteoporosis.
This feature ( authored by Dr. Vikas Sharma ) was earlier published in The Tribune(North India’s largest circulated daily newspaper). Dr. Vikas Sharma is regular Homeopathic columnist for The Tribune.You can mail him at vikas@drhomeo.com
sir,
i am suffering form rt.humarus shaft fracture .compresive plate opration
please suggest homoeo medicine .(date of opration 29/3/13).
sir,
I have been suffering from different pain on the left leg.The hip jointpajns for which I cannot walk properly and no brisk walking is there.On going through X ray doctor advised for total hip replacement which at my age of 65 didnot want to undergo.But presently I am severly suffering from pain on the left side of the leg(left) ,on the joint and severly inside the ankle too.
For the last one year I have been treated by a homoeo doctor here in Bangalore without any improvement and recentlySymphytum 200 has ben given to take but as seen it is only for fracture and other symptom as found in the net.
please advise me what to do.
y/s
B N Das
my wife fell down on road and her femur bone got fractured . She was operated upon and leg was plastered. Two days after that i gave her a dose of symphytum 2c. She is aged 67. After giving 5 days have passed. Pl.let me know what will be my next course of action.
Dr i am suffering from avn stage 3 in rt hib is t possble to cure avn by homopaethy now i am taking symphytum and calc phos daily pls suggest sir
sir i had fracture my right femur neck in 11 december 2009 and fixed DHS implant on 21 december after 4 months bedrest and continous physitherapy for 6 months i was able to walk normall.the doctor advised me to remove my implant on 13july 2012 and i did so , after taking rest for 60 days i starts walking slowly and starts doing nornal activities but on 12 april 2013 i had severe pain in my hib after doing ct scan and x ray it was found i was having avn in 1st stage according to doctor ,he gave me homopaethy medicine calc phos and sympthum will it cure my diseases sir please help with others also if you can from your end
I have had several fractures that seem caused by steroids for asthma treatment.
Endocrinologist recommends forteo.
Nutritionist recommends full force of supplements and homeopathic remedies.
I’m working on diet and supplements.
Is there different homeopathic treatments when breaks are caused by steroids?
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I am suffering knee-joint pain because of Old Tibia & fibula fracture with intr-medullar rod that has bent and leg has turned bow-shaped.
On 13th July 2009 and had fall and fractured two elbow hands/ulna bones are fractured and now Plate has been filtted Dr. Vatchha which now gives lots of pain in both arms but more on right elbow.
Now, I am been adviced to SYMPHYTUM – 2oo – 4 tablets three times a day.
How many days should I have to take this tablet and how long.
Awaiting your reply, ADI R. COOPER
Dear Dr, Sharma,
Three days ago my left leg slipped and bent towards inside and whole weight come on bended left feet at joint. First two days it swelled. Pain is also there. Used rumatone pain oil. On the fith day also there is little swell at joint and feeling pain. I consulted a homoeopathy med seller and he suggested Arina mont 200 with Symphytum Officinale 200. Can I take this medicine to get relif from pain and swlling at joint near ankele and feet,
Please suggest and do the needful.
Thanks & regards
Om Prakash, 9999270703
dr.
i fell and badly fractured my left arm which is paralyzed from a stroke… to add to the troubles i have a kidney transplant and i take prednozone
my paralyzed arm is extremely porous so they could not pin it to help healing. is there anything i can take? i need to injest cause i am casted already
thank you greatly
greg
I have obtained a bottle of Symphytum 1000 liquid. Please advise dosage for a fracture in the metatarsal of the right foot .
Thanks & Regards
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis 3 years ago and have been treating it naturally with supplements, exercise and maintaining an alkaline diet. My condition has improved slightly and I have no pain. Would you advise the addition of symphytum to help increase my bone density further? Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Dear Dr Sharma,
I’m suffering from low back pain from many years. Took pain killers for many years whenever there was attack. Asa result I developed ulcers in stomach & I left pain killers totally.
Wish to take homeopathic medicines.
Took Ruta G / Arnica / Rhustox / Nux Vom but there is no improvement.
Some Doctor suggested symphimtom 200 globule and also to apply same medicine Q. I want clear advice from senior doctor like you.
I’m 74 yrs and have no other problem. Will you pl advise me proper homeopathic medicine.
Regards.
respected sir,
i have ankylosis spondylitis last 12 years but still i am sufferring by this. my present condition i could not moving a single step without support. my spine totally fused like a bamboo. but recently my both legs hip joints are bone errosion that cause i m feeling much pain. i could not bent my legs.i can only laying down on my bed. its very difficult to living.
kindly guide me.
yours faithfully,
prosanta ghosh
Hello Sir,
My younger brother(Siddharth Shankar, age- 17) hasbeen feeling stiffness in hip joint from 4 years, he had undergone treatment form many Docrors’ but the problem persists, now the condition is that he is not able to walk normally and his range between the both legs, means his leg opens at a limit and his lower back is paining some time, in the morning when he woke up then my sister give him massage on his leg, thigh and lower back side and on hip joint area for 20 min. then after he ables to stand up and go to the wash room. what will i do? please give me appropriate suggestion.
I just read that Symphytum Officinale has effect on lever.How long can it be taken without side effect.Also what is the difference between Symphytum Q & Symphytum Officinale.
SIR MY RIGHT FEMOR BONE R FRACTURE LAST OCT 12 A ROAD ACCIDENT DR DO ORTHO SURGERY NAILING IN MY LEG PLS ADV ME EARLY HEELING BONE
what is the required dosage for hair line fracture in tail bone, of
SYMPHYTUM 30. PL. ADVISE.
Hello Dr. Sharma,
I read your article on osteoporosis and Symphytum. I have used symphytum with some success. I would like to try it on my father who now has bone cancer. In addition to his healing program, I would like to hasten the healing of his bones, as he has deteriorated bone in the hip area. Do you know of any other bone builder besides this and calc carb and calc phos?
i have problem in my spine so ihave tingling sensation in both legs please advice me about medicine
Dear Dr Sharma
I have thining of disc in my back bone. Can Symphytum help me and if not what can I take?
I do suffer from spams down my legs and pain across my back.
Dear Dr. Sharma: I am78 yr oldy serious side effects retired physician/cardiologist/ I have severe Osteoporosis due to Dilantin ( Anti seizes medicine). In Alopathy the drugs used carry very serious side effects of . Because of osteoporosis I sustained fractureI of neck femur and then compression fracture of T 12 vertebra. reviewed the literature on homeopathic medicines for osteoporosis.I found symphylum good for osteoporosis. There are other drugs like Calcera Carbonica and few other drugs. I have been taking Vitamin D 3 1000 I. u per day Calcium 500 mg three times a day and high protein diet. Do you think Symphylum will be helpful? What strength i should start with? I will sincerely appreciate your progessional courtesy and cooperation for advice. Dr. Bahoobal Kumar