Knee pain is called gonalgia or gonitis. Various factors can be the cause. However, gonalgia is frequently due to an accident that has resulted in trauma, particularly to the cruciate tendons or early wear of the cartilage of the knees. Gonalgia can also result from arthritis or osteoarthritis of the knee. In some people, gonalgia can be caused by the misalignment of their kneecap or by the deposition of phosphate salt crystals in the cartilage.
Symptoms of gonalgia
Gonalgia is characterized by pain felt in the knee. Nevertheless, the manifestation of pain is different from one individual to another. It can be mechanical if it is accentuated by walking, going down or up stairs, standing but also kneeling.
On the other hand, gonalgia can be inflammatory if it appears suddenly around 3 a.m. while the subject is asleep. However, the pain can vary from case to case. Indeed, there are specific movements that trigger pain and its manifestation can be periodic.
Homeopathic remedies and
Rhus Toxicodendron dosages will be administered as a background treatment for gonalgia at a rate of 3 granules per dose over 5 to 6 days of treatment. To effectively treat gonalgia, the action of different homeopathic medicines can also be combined depending on the symptomatology. If the gonalgia is caused by a fall or a sudden movement associated with sensations of aches and pains, Arnica 5 CH will be appropriate. If, in addition, the patient experiences stiffness that is relieved by slow-motion but worsens when he or she does not move, he or she can combine Rhus Toxicodendron with his or her treatment.
In the event that the subject experiences cramps, spasms and stiffness of the muscles at the same time, he can treat himself with Angustura Vera 5 CH. Knee pain accompanied by difficulty in turning the step can be treated with Nux Vomica. In some people, gonalgia is calmed at rest but manifests itself again when they move. To remedy this, they will treat themselves with Bryonia at a rate of 3 granules, 3 to 5 times a day.
Time or temperature can also influence the manifestation of gonalgia. If the pain is soothed when it rains, take Dulcamara 7 CH or Causticum 5 CH or Natrum Sulf 7 CH. If it is relieved by a drop in temperature, it is advisable to take Ledum 5 CH. If, on the other hand, the heat improves the condition of the subject, Rhus Toxicodendron 7 CH will relieve him.
However, many factors can worsen the condition of patients suffering from gonalgia. If it is aggravated by menstruation, the suitable homeopathic remedy is Actea Racemosa 5 CH. If the triggering factor is snowfall, it is advisable to take Calcarea Phosphorica 5 CH.
When to see a doctor?
Since gonalgia has several causes, it is highly recommended to see a doctor for a more thorough diagnosis. This medical examination will also allow the doctor to see any instability or stiffness of the knee. He or she may also perform an X-ray examination to detect other possible abnormalities or pathologies other than gonalgia.
