Nutrimed Labs: BURSITIS

Condition: BURSITIS

SUGGESTED NUTRITION:

Inflamase #975
6 per day - Taken between meals. Contains potent. anti-inflammatory substances such as trypsin, bromelain, SOD, catalase, and alpha chymotrypsin which depolymerize fibrin within the affected tissue.

C-1000 Plus #453
12-24 per day. Give three tablets every hour during the first eight hours to relieve inflammation, support epithelial growth and repair, and in general promote integrity of reticulo-endothelial system. When inflammation subsides, give three tablets four times a day.

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PATHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Acute or chronic inflammation of a bursa, a serous sac placed strategically at points of friction, usually in the vicinity of joints. May be caused by trauma, acute or chronic infection, gout or arthritis, and certain systemic diseases as syphilis and tuberculosis.

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Characterized by pain, swelling, tenderness, and limitation of motion over the affected joint with effusion into the bursal sac. The effusion is usually serous but may be hemorrhagic. The effusion is absorbed by the endothelium and recovery is usually seen in from one to two weeks. However, the condition may become chronic.

TREATMENT:

Relief of pain and restoration of motion is the primary objective in treating this condition. Underlying contributing diseases must be considered independently and treated accordingly. Rest and heat with gentle massage and passive motion are helpful in relieving pain and promoting healing.

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT:

Magnetic Therapy