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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
Hello,
Age 34,unmarried,working women.Main problem Pcos from 10 Years.diann ,brith control in start later herbal remedy .Now on homopathic from 01 Year under single remedy .Periods regular for few months but now again absent from last 02 months .face hair problem and weight gain is also another issue with it.i have weak muscles problem also .I feel homoptahic not effect me any more .
As an experinced doctor in this field what you suggest for me .I am belong to Pakistan.
Regards,
Muneeba from Faisalabad PAKISTAN
Thank you Doctor for your useful information.
My Brother is in a visit to Australia. There due to a fall , he has fractured his left arm. Already a emergency operation has been conducted and plate has been fixed. However due to gastric problem he is unable to take any pain killer medicine.
You are requested to kindly indicate the medicine for pain relief and quick recovery
Dr. Sharma
A question i was asked the other day was does Allantoin move the pins and plates used to support bad fractures in the arm/wrist either with or without an osteoporosis diagnosis?
Hello sir my name is Eric and am 31 I Somthin fall on my tail and broke my bones ,I went to the local Haberlist they tirld the legs ,I mean local treatment it been 2 month now ,and the lady taking care of me I had oral sex with her I mean she suck my penis and and I injeculated in her mouth please can dis efect my healing ,and trust me it won’t hapen agian, and what kind of drugs will fasting my recovery ,cos am only using vitabiptics osteo care cacium choweble tablet help me please ,is it sefe to even have sex on dis condition of broken taile bones
Dear Sir,
I am 43 years old. I am into right shoulder trouble since last one year when I fall down from my bike suddenly outstreatched hand on my right should back in March’15. I have got immense pain the next morning and couldn’t move my right hand. I didn’t waste a time and visit local orthopaedic doctor and he prescribe some pain killers and tell me to use (not strictly) sling for two days. I got a x-ray which shows that there is no bony fracture or deformities done. I am a badminton veteran player also loves to play the game. According to the doctor I returned to my game after one month and after playing one week or so..I felt a pain after playing under my shoulder blade. However I took rest for again two months but still the same problem. I bound to stopped my play although I am nearly dying being not to play….actually I feel the pain in some particular movements..like when I stretch my hand diagonnally towards my left thigh in front of my body…or I press my knees while sitting straight using both of my hands from side wise…or locking the fingers of both hands in front of my chest and drag each other in the same direction i.e. right hand to right side and left hand to left side. This is a humble request to you if you can show me a path and help me to get back to my sports. I am under continuous rest for the last two months now.
My father aged 58 is regularly suffering from reduction in haemoglobin level.3 bottles of blood has been transfused but after a month or so it reduces quickly.I am confused that is he suffering from bone marrow depression.presently his haemoglobin level is 6.2.His blood levels has reduced to 4.1.I went to CMC but it didn’t gave me any proper result
Sir,
I have got tibial bone fracture due to accident which was operated with internal plates and screws. But have not formed sufficiently due to deficiency of vitamin D and calcium.
Now can i use symphytum Q for remedy and if so for how many days and how many times a days. If I can use Arnica Mont 30 along with it.
Thanks and regards.
Pl. Provide me the reply for homeopathic remedy of my fracture problem as I am sufferimg seeiously and immediate relief.
Thanks and regards
I have fracture in spine bone. I am ausoporosis patient. I am now using this med. can I continue for long or have to discontinue. Thanx
Sir
My rib fracture (hair line) and right hand bruise and swelling as well today is 2nd day
I start taking 200c arnica once a day I did not have 30c
I m taking calcium ,vit D ,and protein small amount
My health is good , I’m over 60
I want to quick heal cos I want to swimming , sauna and steam
I have symphytum 30c when can I start to take
Please help me
Thanks
sir,
my femur head bone was fractured & 3 screws fixed .
I started symphytum mother tincture 10 drops thrice from 3 rd week & using now .please inform how long to use.
Dear sir
MY FATHER IS 66YRS OLD FELL
DOWN AND HIS ANKLE TWISTED .HE FEELS MORE PAIN & HAS SWELLING IN HIS ANKLE.
KINDLY ADVISE ME
THANK
Dear sir
MY FATHER IS 66YRS OLD FELL
DOWN AND HIS ANKLE TWISTED .HE FEEL MORE PAIN & HAS SWELLING IN HIS ANKLE.
KINDLY ADVISE ME
THANK
A week ago I fell while trying to take steps due to jerking of my legs ( I am a patient of Parkinson’s taking Syndopa regularly every three hours). My right shoulder the ball of the ball and socket joint has fractured at three places. Orthopedician advised me to keep the hand close to the body , attached with sling for 21 days.
My friend advised me to take Symphytum for quick healing and also as a pain reliever. What is the dosage I should take for how long.? Does this also helps to treat Osteoporosis.
Can you advice me for that. I am living in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
Dear sir, my grand son 5 years of age, have hairline bone fracture in his albow. Sir, how much doze of comboo – ” Symphytum 30 plus calcarea phosphorica 6x” to be given to strengthen the child’ bone. Regards. D.K.Jain
DR SHARMA I AM 66YRS OLD FELL DOWN AND MY ANKLE TWISTED I HAD FRACTURES IN MY ANKLE I GOT OPERATED AND SCREW AND PLATE IS FIXED ON MY ANKLE JOINT CAN I USE SYMPHYTUM 200AND CALC PHOS 30X WILL I RECOVER EARLY AND FOR HOW MANY DAYS DO I USE KINDLY ADVISE ME THANKS
I have a hairline fracture of the thigh bone and after 4 months has not healed, I am 68 and for 40 days have been taking 200c of Symphytum twice a day. I also use a bone healing salve and upped Calcium for a short time. Will this help me at my age? Subhra
Hi Dr. Sharma,
This is actually to ask you a favor. I had fell down around three months back and had a severe tibia/fibula fracture. Now it is more than 3 months and my bone healing rate is less as per the ortho doctor. Somebody told me that the homeopathic medicine Symphytum Officinale is a good medicine for bone fracture. I have Boiron Symphytum Officinale 30C pellets with me. Could you please advise me whether it is safe to use with no side effects, the dosage and how long I should use it etc?That will be a great help for me. I only take Calcium, vitamin D and vitamin C tablets now.
Thank you verymuch,
Sindhu
Age is 81 years. Having diabetes with neural problems.
Recently neck of femur of right hip fractured.
Is there any treatment.
Eagerly awaiting your reply.
Sir,
my mother 80yrs old, fall down in bathroom and broke her right hip joint bone . Presently she is on traction. Doctor has prescribed her Symphytom30, Callendula 30 and Itchnesia 30 for bed shore. Apart from that bio chemic medicine Calcaria phos 6x, 5phos is also given three times a day 4 pills of each. Would you suggest me how long it will take to get cure and how long this medicine will continue? Rgds.
Dr.
I am a male 45yrs old, had back pain in 2013 and was diagnosed with disque.
Pain continued until I saw another Dr. and through bone density in 2015 was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at -3.86 and took aclasta infusion. In addition am taking and the following for a year
– Difen B12
– Supplements: Bone strength calcium, K1,2, D3
– General GNC multi vitamin supplement (mega men)
today after a year took another bone density and results showed an improvement of 7-10% in back but no change in the hip which causes severe pain 24hrs.
I read that Symphytum, Calcarea phosphorica, or phosphorus can help
What do you recommend to further strengthen the bones?
osteoporosis,bone space narrowing near left kneee joint.pain in knee joint.sometimes collapsing joint.enlarged prostate ,frequent and dribbling urination ,taking high bp medicine.age 65. irritation,confusion ,impatience hurry.