Summary Gout disease is a metabolic disease in which urate crystals (uric acid) are deposited in the joints, bursae and tendons, primarily in the lower extremities. If the joints of the hand are also affected, which is only rarely the case, the hand may be severely painful and have limited mobility. As a rule, gout … Summary | Physiotherapy for gout
The joint space separates the joint surfaces. It contains synovial fluid that helps nourish, move, and protect the joints. When the joint space narrows or widens, there is a pathologic change in the joint. What is the joint space? Medicine distinguishes between unreal and real joints. In addition to cartilaginous bone joints, synchondroses and symphyses, … Joint Space: Structure, Function & Diseases
Diclofenac is an analgesic from the group of so-called non-opioid analgesics and thus belongs to the painkillers whose active ingredient is not derived from opiates. Diclofenac is also antiphlogistic, i.e. anti-inflammatory, and does not contain steroids, which is why diclofenac also belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Drugs such as diclofenac, which help against pain … Diclofenac: Effects, Uses & Risks
The botanical name of common painwort is Dioscorea communis. Synonymously, it is also called Tamus communis L. The climbing plant comes from the yam family of plants (Dioscoreaceae). Despite the slight toxicity of the plant, it finds application in herbal medicine, among other things, and is used against various ailments. Occurrence and cultivation of the … Common Ache Root: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Ivy belongs to the genus Ivy and the family Araliaceae. It is an evergreen plant with very variable life forms. As a medicinal plant, it plays only a minor role today, but in November 2009 it was named medicinal plant of the year 2010. Occurrence and cultivation of the common ivy. In Central Europe, common … Common Ivy: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Products Benzbromarone was withdrawn from the market in many countries in 2003 because of its hepatotoxicity. Desuric and other drugs are no longer available. It is still available in other countries. The withdrawal was not without controversy (Jansen, 2004). Structure and properties Benzobromarone (C17H12Br2O3, Mr = 424.1 g/mol) is a derivative of khellin. It exists … Benzbromarone
Products Anturan dragées are no longer on sale in many countries. Structure and properties Sulfinpyrazone (C23H20N2O3S, Mr = 404.5 g/mol) is a white powder that is sparingly soluble in water. Effects Sulfinpyrazone (ATC M04AB02) is uricosuric and antiplatelet. Indications Gout Reinfarct prophylaxis Thrombosis prophylaxis
Butterbur is an ancient medicinal plant whose analgesic, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effects were used in ancient times. In the Middle Ages, it was even used against the plague because of its diaphoretic effect. Its main potential lies in migraine prophylaxis, where it is becoming increasingly important today. Occurrence and cultivation of butterbur The growth height … Butterbur: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Lovage (Levisticum officinale) belongs to the plant family of umbelliferae (Apiaceae). Synonyms are bath herb, pleasure vine and nut herb. The name Maggi herb is also commonly used. The reason for the origin of this name is the similar taste of lovage and the well-known Maggi seasoning. The latter is a partial hydrolysate of protein … Lovage: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Products Thiazide diuretics are commercially available in tablet form. Chlorothiazide (Diuril) and the closely related and more potent hydrochlorothiazide were the first of this group to enter the market in the 1950s (Switzerland: Esidrex, 1958). However, other related thiazide-like diuretics are available (see below). In English, we speak of (thiazide diuretics) and (thiazide-like diuretics). Numerous … Thiazide Diuretics
The botanical name of the silver willow is Salix alba and it belongs to the genus of willows (Salix). The name comes from the silvery sheen of the leaves. In addition to its use in cosmetics and industry, the silver willow is also used as a medicinal plant, where it can be used to treat … Silver Willow: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Products Medicines containing colchicine are no longer on the market in many countries. Drugs are available abroad that can be imported. It may also be possible to prepare an extemporaneous formulation in a pharmacy (difficulties: toxicity, substance). Stem plant Colchicine is the main alkaloid of the autumn crocus (Colchicaceae), which contains it particularly abundantly in … Colchicine
