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Spondylitis: Allopathic remedies

Some allopathic remedies: 1. Diclofenac sodium 25mg/ml:  Diclofenac sodium  has analgesic , anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic antipyretic activities. It is   non steroidal. It is an inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase. Diclofenac is metabolised in the liver to 4- hydroxydiclofenac and other hydroxylated forms, after glucoronidation and sulphation the metabolites are excreted in the urine (65%) and bile (35%). It comes as liquid injectable in ampoule form either as a single monopack or in tray packing. ·         It is considered one of the few NSAIDs of ‘first choice’in the treatment of acute and chronic painful and inflammatory conditions.   (Ref.:  Drugs. 1988 Mar;35(3):244-85.) Dosage and administration:  Not intended for intravenous injection. It is meant only for deep intragluteal injection into the upper quadrant. 25mg by intramuscular injection once daily or twice daily in severe cases; each injection should be gi...

Herbal analgesic in Spondylitis pain

Spondylitis pain can be relieved by gentle massage with a pure herbal/ayurvedic pain relieving oil Zusage pain oil available with Brenstem Biosciences .

Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic progressive inflammatory disorder that, unlike other rheumatological diseases, affects men or more often than women. It involves primarily the joints between articular processes, costovertebral joints , and sacroiliac joints , and occasionally, the iris or heart valves. Bilateral sclerosis of sacroiliac joints is a diagnostic sign. Affected persons have a high incidence of a specific human leukocyte antigen (HLA-B27), which may predispose them to the disease. Changes occurring in the joints are similar to those seen in RA. Ankylosis may occur, giving rise to a stiff back (poker spine). NSAIDs (Non steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs) and physical therapy are the primary forms of treatment.  

Spondylitis: Introduction

Inflammation  of one or more vertebrae is known as spondylitis.