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The inflammation of bursa around the knee joint is referred to as knee bursitis. Bursa is a bag-like cavity around a joint containing fluid (synovial fluid) that serves to reduce the friction between the bone and the surrounding structures, including tendons, ligaments, and muscles The main bursa of the knee that is mainly involved in inflammation is prepatellar bursa in front of the knee. The symptoms arising from knee bursitis are mainly redness and swelling over the knee joint along with pain, warm sensation, and tenderness.
Knee bursitis can be treated very effectively with natural homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic remedies are of great help in the treatment of knee bursitis. These medicines along with reducing inflammation of bursa offer magnificent relief in its signs and symptoms. In conventional mode, anti-inflammatory medicines and steroidal injections are mainly administered to treat knee bursitis while antibiotics are prescribed, if the cause is an infection. These medicines offer short-term relief and might also have some side effects. In cases not responding to antibiotics, surgical intervention is done in conventional mode. On the other hand, homeopathic treatment for knee bursitis can provide complete recovery from the ailment without side effects. Homeopathy can prevent the need for surgery in cases of bursitis to a greater extent.
Homeopathy treats root cause
Homeopathic medicines aim to address the root cause behind knee bursitis like injury, infection, and arthritis. By targeting the root cause, homeopathy not only stops at just providing symptomatic relief, it rather works to treat the core issue to give permanent cure. With a complete course of homeopathic treatment as guided by a homeopath, a complete recovery in knee bursitis takes place.
Individualized medication
The most suitable homeopathic medicine for knee bursitis is picked from a wide range of remedies depending upon the characteristic symptoms narrated by the patient. When the carefully selected homeopathic medicine is taken, pain, tenderness, and swelling begin to fade and with time resolve completely.
Natural medication
The homeopathic remedies for knee bursitis are made of natural substances and do not contain any harmful chemicals or toxins.
Bursitis. Healthy human’s knee and knee with inflammation of bursae (synovial fluid).
Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies for Knee Bursitis
The topmost medicines in homeopathy to treat knee bursitis are Arnica, Apis Mellifica, Rhus Tox, Bryonia Alba, Sticta, Ruta and Kali Iod.
1. Arnica – Best For Knee Bursitis Due To Injury, Trauma, Fall Or Knee Blow
Arnica is a natural homeopathic remedy for knee bursitis when an injury, trauma, fall or a blow on the knee (as with blunt instrument, ball, etc) have led to inflammation of the knee bursa. Arnica is a very beneficial Homeopathic medicine in both cases of knee bursitis, either caused by a single trauma episode or repeated trauma over the knee bursa. There are various symptoms that guide towards using Arnica for treating bursitis. There is marked swelling, the knee becomes sore to touch. One may feel as if someone has beaten him/ her on the knee. Arnica is the best homeopathic remedy in cases of knee bursitis where the pain and swelling increase after over-exerting.
When to use Arnica?
Arnica can be used as a first remedy in case of knee bursitis when it follows some injury, fall or trauma of the knee. The knee is swollen, painful and very sore to touch.
How to use Arnica?
Though it can be used in different potencies like 30C, 200C, 1M, it is advised to begin with 30C potency two to three times a day. Use of higher potencies should be done only under supervision of a physician.
2. Apis Mellifica – For Knee Bursitis With Swelling And Stinging And Burning Pains
Apis Mellifica is a wonderful medicine for swollen knee with stinging and burning type of pain in cases of knee bursitis. Majority of persons needing Apis Mellifica are in great pain accompanied by warmth. Touch and pressure are other factors that worsen the pain in the knee. The pain and swelling may appear over one or both knees or it may shift from one knee to another.
When to use Apis Mellifica?
This medicine is highly recommended to manage swelling in the knee along with stinging, burning pain in knee bursitis cases.
How to use Apis Mellifica?
It is available in different potenices from low (like 30C) to high (like 200C, 1M). To begin with it is advised to take this medicine in 30C potency once or twice a day.
3. Rhus Tox – For Knee Pain Worse From Rest
For Rhus Tox to be prescribed in knee bursitis cases, the symptom is knee pain getting worse by rest and walking providing relief. A stitching type of pain is felt in the knee when standing after sitting. The knee is swollen and stiff. Rhus Tox is also a very beneficial homeopathic remedy for knee bursitis because of over-straining of the knee.
When to use Rhus Tox?
Rhus Tox is the best choice of medicine for knee pain from bursitis when pain is worse in resting position and while standing from sitting position and there is relief from walking.
How to use Rhus Tox?
This medicine works wonders in 30C potency that can be taken twice or thrice a day.
4. Bryonia Alba – For Knee Bursitis With Pain From Movement
Bryonia Alba is an excellent medicine for knee bursitis when the pain in the knee gets worse on movement while rest seems to provide relief to the patient. The pain is stitching in nature while walking. The knee also feels stiff when moving it. The knee also looks red.
When to use Bryonia Alba?
This medicine is helpful for knee bursitis with knee pain worsens from movement and gets better from rest.
How to use Bryonia Alba?
Bryonia Alba can be used two to three times in a day in 30C potency.
5. Sticta – For Housemaid’s Knee With Marked Redness, Heat And Pain In Knee
It is an ideal remedy when there is intense inflammation and redness over the knee joint with marked heat along with pain in the knee. The pain felt is excruciating and shooting in nature. The pain is not located just over the knee but the whole area surrounding the knee hurts and is inflamed. Homeopathic medicine Sticta brings about excellent recovery in persons suffering from Housemaid’s Knee. All the symptoms like swelling, redness and pain are well controlled within a very little period.
When to use Sticta?
Sticta is useful for knee bursitis with inflamed, red, painful knees and heated sensation.
How to use Sticta?
It is advised to use it in 30C power once a day.
6. Ruta – For Knee Bursitis When Bending Or Kneeling Worsens The Pain
Natural Homeopathic remedy Ruta works wonderfully for Knee Bursitis when kneeling and bending the knee worsen the pain. Ruta brings about complete recovery in such cases. Homeopathic remedy Ruta has a marked action on tendons and ligaments apart from bursa. So, in knee bursitis cases, Ruta helps in reducing pain as well as aiding recovery from the wear and tear that has occurred in ligaments and tendons.
When to use Ruta?
Ruta is a valuable medicine for knee bursitis cases with worsening knee pain from kneeling and knee bending.
How to use Ruta?
It can be used in 30C potency twice or thrice a day. It can also be used in 200C potency but only under the supervision of a homeopathic physician.
7. Kali Iod – For Knee Bursitis With Aggravation At Night
Homeopathic medicine Kali Iod can help in all cases of Knee Bursitis, where the symptoms are felt mostly at night. The pain is usually tearing, and the skin on the knee shows marked swelling and inflammation. Motion brings relief from pain.
When to use Kali Iod?
This medicine can be used for knee bursitis with worsening of symptoms at night.
How to use Kali Iod?
Kali Iod 30 C can be taken once a day.
Causes of Knee Bursitis
The main cause of Knee Bursitis is trauma from a fall or a blow on the knee. The trauma may be a single episode or it may be repeated falls as with athletes. Another key factor leading to knee bursitis is kneeling in excess. Bursitis due to kneeling is found mostly among people whose occupation demands excessive kneeling, like housemaids and coal miners. Several names have been given to knee bursitis depending upon the occupational background of the person that may have resulted in knee bursitis. For example, in the case of housemaids working for long hours in a kneeling or squatting position, knee bursitis is called Housemaid’s Knee and in coal miners, this condition will be named Coal Miner’s Knee. Another cause is a bacterial infection of the bursa. Lastly, arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis and gout, predisposes a person to bursitis.
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I inherited many remedies of ” 1m, ” Rhus tox is one. The synovial fluid in my knees is deteratining. After researching am I correct that 1m’s are good to take once a day for acure cases.
I am a 74 year old female who has studied homeopathic remedies for over 30 years (self taught.) I have helped many people through out the years, from howling female in nursing home to a person with a full blown painful toothache. Also helped a child from screaming pain that no one knew the problem, apon hearing the child I grabbed Apis Mel – in seconds the child in drying up tears said “thank you lady it doesn’t hurt any more.” I have many, many remedies which I inherited also. To replenish my supply I have found drhomeo to be the best company to buy from, here in the USA, easy shipping and great prices. I Do Not like companies that sell other products. I want my remedies to be handled with care and respect. And I appreciate how drhomeo does this. Thank you for answering everyone’s questions. I am singing praises about drhomeo to all who care.
I am 65 years old female. I joined yoga and gradually over 5 days my left knee, bursa area, pain developed. This gave rise to swelling and tenderness. Pain is very strong.
what potency should I use for these remedies? thank yyou
helo doctors it me mandeep i am 31 years old . i had and accident like 8 years ago . now i am in us i am married i mop the floor kneeling down and go upstairs anddownstairs alot .
when i walk it hurts alot when i bend it hurts alot .when i relax iit hurts a lot i its painful i i step forward . my left knee hurts alot
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Respected Sir,
My sister aged 50 years had a fall in last week of februry,2019 and there was only a little pain in her
Right knee for three four days and everything was normal thereafter. However, in the later part of April, 2019 , there was pain as well as in her right knee for which she had some homeo medicines ( Adel 4 etc.) as well as knee exercises for around three months. Although she has alittle pain still in her knee but the swelling is still there and she can’t bent her right knee fully. Her rheumatoid factor is negative, uric acid(in blood) is within normal limit, and all blood tests are within normal limits except the value of ESR and CRP are very high. On the advice of an allopathic doctor, CT scan of her right knee was done recently and the impression given in the report is as under:
“H/O of injury. Present study reveals features of patellar instability with joint effusion and bursal collection. Sub-articular cystic focus is seen in lateral tibial plateau. Small osseous fragments are seen in the anterior aspect of the tibio-femoral joint space, along the cranial end of PCL. Diffuse soft tissue thickening is seen in the medial aspect of tibio-femoral joint suggesting MCL injury”
She had a consultation with a Orthopaedic Surgeon , who besides some allopathic medicines
advised her to undergo Short Wave Diathermy (SWD)for 15 minutes for 10days and thereafter some exercises.
Is there any homeo medicine for complete cure of her problems ?
With regards,
Devanik G
Thanks for the reminder to take the arnica. First step is taking care of myself before helping others. Just forget sometimes and it is good to know this is beneficial. While I have only uses arnica minimally because it is technically a poison my knee bursitis likes to disappear and come back worse at random. This time it has not gone away. Should the arnica help long term or do I need physical therapy? Any help is appreciated.
Hello doctor. My husband is 35 years old and past one week he has swelling in knee. When we took X-X-ray it’s notes that there is fluid inside his knee and because of that he cannot walk or move his left leg. Please suggest us homeo treatment to reduce swelling and pain and to reduce the fluid inside the knee
I am a patient of rheumatoid arthritis since last 25 yrs. Now I am having bursitis below my knees .There is swelling. I am taking Augusta and rub Mel something. Can you advise some medicines for rheumatoid and bursitis
Dear doctor Sharma I haven’t been diagnosed with bursitis but reading up on bursitis I am a 100% my symptoms match I have very mild arthritis I am trying Rus tox night time has been awful pain soreness and tenderness not bein g able turn in bed i havent slept for weeks more: like months
Hi ,I m mehjabeen Saif here I wrote you before this about my knee but I didn’t get any response , I got my MRI done and it says I have also synovial fluid in my right knee , kindly guide me any homeopathic medicine.
Hello doctor.
I have fullness of bilateral suprapatellar bursa
Which medicine you suggest for me.
I have pain in my knees and legs since October 2017.
My knee has become tight and sore, can not bend. Its been two weeks since this occurred again. I have’no felt like this i in about a year and a half. During the two weeks prior to my knee becoming inflamed I ate lots of bread. I have also been doing a lot of standing and the weather is cold and damp. So, what is causing all this stiffness and pain?
I have knee bursitis I am taking homeopathy medicin,can I do yoga or only walking
I have a swollen sac like a gland on back portion on my left knee which grown up from small to big like a gland. Now I have pain in my both the knees which sometimes used to go below .What I shall do now?
sir, is any single medicine available to production of synovial fluid in knees?
Kindly reply me soon I’ll be very grateful to you
Hello ,my name is mehjabeen age 47 ,I have pain in my right knee but I can’t explain you the correct location of pain ,it starts from just below the knee at the inner left side of my right knee and goes down wards and upwards till hip joint ,and make me feel like that there is a straight line of stiffness and pain from ankle joint till hip joint and just after a short walk in my house only I feel my leg heavy and not able to walk further ,no swelling and redness on any joint,if I wear knee support I can walk better.i have used many homeopathic medicine for the last six months
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respected sir, my mother age 48is suffering from pain right knee joint, type of pain is stitching,tearing and she feels as electric current flow in knee. and i notice that inside of right knee joint there is some fluid accumulate and by percussion there is current like pain. her past history is tuberculosis, present history gall stone. patient having earthy complexion, loose skin. plss advice curable homoeopathic treatment …thanks