Two-thirds of osteoarthritis patients are women.
Osteoarthritis (OA) commonly causes pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. Currently, the incidence of OA is increasing among women, significantly impacting their quality of life.
Statistics show that about two-thirds of osteoarthritis patients are female. After age 45, the incidence of the disease is higher in women than in men (about 1.5-2 times higher).
Having suffered from osteoarthritis of the knee for over a decade, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Diem (My Dinh, Hanoi) faced many difficulties in walking. She frequently experienced pain when going up and down stairs, standing and sitting, and occasionally heard a "clicking" sound in her joints. Especially in cold weather, both of her knees would swell up and feel burning hot, like someone with a fever...
Osteoarthritis (OA) typically progresses slowly. In the initial stage, patients only experience pain after minor movements. Later, the symptoms become more pronounced, such as dull pain at the joints, joint stiffness, and clicking sounds during flexion and extension of the joints. The pain increases with movement and decreases with rest. OA commonly affects weight-bearing joints such as the cervical spine, lumbar spine, knees, and hips.
To treat osteoarthritis, patients are often prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, or slow-acting anti-degenerative drugs. However, these drugs can cause side effects such as stomach ulcers, liver and kidney toxicity, etc. In severe cases, patients lose mobility and may require joint replacement surgery as directed by their doctor.
Currently, many doctors and patients tend to treat osteoarthritis with topical medications of natural origin, which do not cause systemic side effects. Leading this trend is Cot Thong Linh. The main ingredient of this medicine is Aconitum carmichaelii.
Returning to Mrs. Diem's case, despite trying various treatments such as taking Western medicine and using herbal powders soaked in alcohol for massage, her condition only improved temporarily before recurring, especially in cold, humid weather. In November 2009, she began using Cot Thong Linh for both knee joints. By the third box, her swelling had significantly reduced. After applying four boxes of Cot Thong Linh, her pain completely disappeared, and she no longer heard the "clicking" sound in her joints when moving. To this day, she no longer needs Western medicine and can walk and move easily.
To treat osteoarthritis, in addition to using Cot Thong Linh, women should limit strenuous exercise, avoid bad postures, maintain a healthy weight, follow a scientific diet, and do gentle exercises...
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