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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
My meta tarsal 1,2,3 heads are broken k wiring setting has been done l am taking symphytum200 4 boli in the morning
Hi Dr. Sharma,
I am 24 years old. Just over 2 weeks ago, I stubbed my foot on the edge of a couch quite hard at the joint between my little/pinky toe and the 4th toe. The pinky toe was visibly displaced, but not too drastically. When I went to the doctor and got an x-ray, it showed what looked like quite a deep fracture through the second bone of my little toe. The bone was displaced, but not drastically and the doctor said it should go back to normal after the bone was healed and if i kept the toe buddy-taped. (I don’t know if the buddy taping is helping at all, and since I’m trying to keep off my foot, I’ve notice my whole foot become quite swollen during the day too.)
I was recommended to take Symphytum 200 from a family friend, however I am not sure what dosage to take as I have Symphytum 200 in liquid form. I was hoping you could tell me how many drops I need to take, how many times a day and for how long.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, since I need to travel soon too, and I’m hoping to speed up/use anything to aid in recovery as soon as possible.
Thank you.
I have hair line fracture in my ankle which homeopathy medicine will work in healing the fracture
I had under gone surgery in my left arm Left radius ulna last month and after one month now i am using symphytum-30 is it ok and till what time shall i take.
Dear dr saheb my knee is fractured lateral tibial plateau depressed fracture 3 mm depressed dr is doing non operative management I am taking symphytum and arnica they said it will take10 weeks to heal I need your suggestion
Can I take Phosphorous and Symphytum for jaw regeneration? I am 74yrs old.
Hello Dr.
I fractured my second toe bone about two months back. Since it didn’t heal even after 5 weeks of strapping, a K wire was surgically inserted.
I would like to know the potency of Symphytum that I need to take to assist in the healing. For how many days and also time of day to have it.
Thank you in advance.
Jaya
Dear Dr. Sharma,
My mother (age 71) underwent total knee replacement surgery for both the knees in January 2016. Her left knee is perfectly fine post operation but her right knee has been infected with Staphylococcus Aureus since then she has partial instability on her right knee. Currently, there is an oozing from her right knee operation area which is approximately quarter inch open and always kept under hygienic bandage cover after betadine wash every alternate day. The oozing happens within a span of 48-72 hrs and stains the bandage. There is no pain or irritation apart from this problem and she can walk slowly around a limited area. My mother is non diabetic and her general health is good as per current blood report. Our surgeon has suggested removal of the implant and placing an antibiotic spacer for at least 6-8 weeks and post which one more revision surgery to re-implant the joint. Considering the age of my mother and her knee condition we are at a loss and unsure of the outcome as suggested by the surgeon. Evident from the medical reports and pus culture, the infection / staphinfection has to be controlled to regain normal life. Kindly suggest what best homeopathic drugs can be used here for controlling the infection and the oozing. I’ll remain grateful if you can kindly advise.
Thanks
A. Bhattacharyya
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Dear Dr.Sharma Ji,
A big favor my daughter in law aged app40years fell down from steps thereby creating fracture in the tail bone.This happened four weeks back
Now the fracture has not healed and there is constant difficulty in sitting ,comparisons of x rays shows fracture line persisting
As per some advise she is having R55 drops twice a day.
Advised further bed rest for 3weeks
May kindly advise what other or different homeo medicines she can have
With kind regards
Kakkar
Sir,
my daughter is 20 years aged.
she is suffering from sciolisis . pelvic ball of right side is seen damaged and smaller than of left side in the x- ray report.though the backbone is almost straight but can not walk .
would you please suggest some homeo treatment for speedy formation of pelvic ball.
thanks & regards
Dr.Sharma
My homeopathic recommend using symphytum for my four year olds fractured clavicle for three days. The problem is I can not remember the dosage and if it where 30c or 6c and i am having trouble getting ahold of him the past several days. Can you please help.
Thank you
And blessings
Good morning Dr. Sharma,
Can you reply to: spaceoflove07@gmail.com please.
I’ve been diagnosed with Avascular Necrosis and it is getting worse. I’ve looked at things to take on internet but some are very expensive. I grow comfrey in my garden so can I make a poultice out of it?
I have a health food shop and will check if you think this is appropriate for: calcarea carb & calcarea phos along with Calc Fluor, Mag Phos & Calc Phos.
I’m endeavouring to keep working in my garden and walk around with a cane.
I saw stuff about ‘OsteoKing’ which looks great but so expensive. Article had lots of testimonials of how it had helped people with AVN.
I would appreciate very much all the assistance you can afford me. I am eating cloves and use clove oil which is the highest ORAC value and I read is also good for regrowth of this area.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours in truth, Anne
My mother, aged 85, had a fall about 15 days back causing compacted fracture at her right femoural neck. Initially she was administered with Arnica 30 for 5 days which was followed by Ruta 30. Ruta is being given once a day for the last 5 days. How long should I continue with it and do you think the dose once daily is OK or it should be given twice daily? I am planning to start Symphytum 30 for her. Does Ruta go well with Symphytum in combination and can I start Symphytum at this stage? Presently she feels pain only when trying to stand up or walk. No pain while sitting or lying in bed.
With best regards
Ananda Datta, Kolkata
Hey Dr.Sharma,
Is there any other Symphytum products can substitute Symphytum Q? It seems it is only available in India. But when I tried to order, I found it can not be shipped here in U.S.A.
Thank so much for your useful information!
Grace
Dear Dr. Sharma,
Can symphytum help to heal and strengthen bones re:osteoporosis? If so what dose would you recommend? I cannot do aerobics, just normal walking and would be grateful for other recommendations to help.
Thank you so much.
Tonia
Can Symphytum or Calc phos still help in consolidating bone repair if the break happened 6 months ago? If so, would lower potencies repeated frequently be better or an occasional dose of a higher potency?
Please advise and thanks…
A lady of seventy broke her wrist 3 weeks ago and would like to take symphytum to help heal the bones. What potency should we send for and how often should she take it. She is still in a cast, has swollen fingers and the break aches quite a lot.
Osteoporosis due to early manopouse. What is the remedy in homeopathy.
Hello,
I just had a surgery to my foot to remove a bunion. Can I take one day Calc Phos 30c and another Symphytum 30c alternating them for 3 weeks. Thank you.
Hi doc my mother is 69 years old she has a femure frecture in her left leg in hip ball we couldent do surgery becoz of bp and age issues. We are giving her symphtom arnica hypericum rustox and calcium phos countinously from 3 month but still she has pain and frecture is asusual please guide us we ill b highyly thankfull to u. Thanx