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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
I have severe osteoporosis and would like to use Symphytum Off. 12c, 2 DRAMS, but am concerned about whether the pyrrolizidine alkaloids can be removed from this homeopathic formula, because of the damage to liver the alkaloids can cause.
Please help me with this issue
Thank you
Robert Fisher
Dear Sir,
My left fever neck was broken in Feb.2007 and steel rod with ball was set. But I did not take calcium ignoring Dr.’s suggestion. From 2007-2014 I did not feel any trouble. But in 2015,February till now I am facing a lot of troubles.Doctor suggested only to take Calcium & Vitamin D3 but I feel uneasy.Analgesics give temporary relief. So,kindly suggest me.
Dr sharma how long to I take symphytum 30 to heal a broke leg
Doctor Sharma,
My 84 year old mother fell on the 14th of September 2015 and has a left hip fracture near the pelvis, on the 17th of September she has admitted into hospital and they detected a septicemia, a serious infection coming from an undetected urinary infection she was having, she nearly had a heart attack and a respiratory arrest, coupled to high blood sugar levels. In spite of all of these she has survived!!! She has been in intensive care from the 17th till yesterday the 29th, she is now in a hospital room. She is hypertese, she is diabetic (insuline 8mm in the morning, 4mm in the evening) and asmatic (mainly allergy). Due to her age she has osteoporosis. My question is can I give her Symphytum 30 and Calcarea phosphonica for her hip fracture?
to Dr.sharma
Hi Dr sharma ji, I,d met an accident five months ago. I went through a sergery and doctors put rod in my leg between knee and anckel. Now there is one inch gap in main bone.I,m treating by a homeopath doctor from last two months and i,nt feel any progress.So please suggest me what else i,ld do. Thank you veru much.
Dear doctor,
With Due respect, I was met an accident and fracture in my left footfinger (2be&3rd) since 12 days . Please advice me medicine for fast cure.
Krishna
Age 44
Blood group o+
Sir,I hav fraactured rib 3,4,&5 Fracture took place on 18th july by falling fron bed. Till that date I took Hifanic MR for pain relief.First two weeks twice daily. Then Once daily. Now Sos. But I want to take homeopathicwd. I hav Ruta G 200 Sumphytum 200 &Hypericum 200
Advice how to take .
Sir,
In an accident, my Femure broke into two pieces.I was operated it was joined putting a plate along side the bone. A little space was left between two pieces which Surgeon said is necessary. I am taking Symphytum Officinale regularly for the last 30 days, but Even after 60 days of the operation, the space is still the same and bone pieces have not grown to fill the gap. Pl Advise.
Sir I am suffering from slip disc L4L5 .my age is41yrs.l am facing this problem last 20 yrs. Is there any effective treatment in homeopathy.
I have symphytum 30c but don’t know what dosage to use for a broken bone
Today is 2weeks since I fractured my distal radial. Zymphytum Of has been recommended 7ch 3 pills 3 times per day. Is it too soon to start taking it?
I m 60 yes old. I suffered right leg fracture on June 2nd. Doctors made an operation on next day and I was told that clips were placed in the leg. First 10 days a cast and afterwards a brace was put on. I used SYMPHYTOM 30 (daily one dose) for one month. I am also suffering pains in d ribs (backside) since d accident took place. I m finding it difficult to get up while resting on d back because of pains in dribs. Doctor advised that it takes 6 weeks to 8 weeks for fracture healing.
Do I need to continue Symphytum 30 still some more days? How long it is to b continued?
Or any other medicine is there for fractures and ribs pains?
Kindly advise me. Thank you doctor for d service.
RAMAMURTHY
I am suffering from a subcapital fracture with minimal angulations of right femoral head caused due to a scooter accident, which occurred on 06/7/2015. Please tell me which homeopathic medicines will cure me.
Age: 50+. Sex: Male.
Thanks.
What dose should take in leg bone fracture of sympytum
I have been taking Symphytum officinate for 3 days for a fracture in my foot. I am otherwise health women. How long can I take this homeopathic medicine safely? Thanks.
after falling from bike getting pain on rib bones
Dear Dr Sharma,
I had a mid shaft fracture of my left femur bone. In NOv 13. The surgery was performed the following day. The bone has not healed even now very slow calcification. I am 65 years old and have osteoporosis as well. Somebody suggested Symphytum and I got a few bottles of Symphytum by Dr Reckewig 200c. Is there any time limit to which you can take this medicine without any possible negative side effects or it can be taken indefinitely. I should be grateful for any advice. Thank you.
I am 65 years old male & had an accident and spinal fracture at D-12, about 3 months back.There is improvement in natural way/rest but still pain in lower back & at fracture site.
I was told that symphytum Q is very useful in healing crack and relieving pain.Kindly advise on its use and method of taking/daily doses.
I would be highly obliged for prompt advice.
Thanks,
Mahendra Singh,Gurgaon
Mob no. 9831068680
FROZEN SOLDER IN LEFTSIDE
sir, mysister 26years old is suffering from neck tuberclosis.she had gap betweenc2 and c3 since 2013 . she is wearing cervical hard collar.helpme. Thankyou