Capsaicin, the substance that gives chiles their fire, is being studied as an effective treatment for sensory nerve fiber disorders,
including pain associated with arthritis,
Not exact matches
This
includes musculoskeletal
pain (back
pain, neck
pain, joint
pain, etc.), headache, and
pain associated with specific conditions (e.g.,
arthritis).
Cortisone blocks the
pain and inflammation
associated with arthritis but the drug has major side effects that
include fluid retention and liver enlargement, which must to be managed.
Modalities,
including hot packs, cold packs, LASER, therapeutic ultrasound, and electrical stimulation control the
pain and inflammation
associated with arthritis.
However, surgery is usually a last resort for cases of canine
arthritis, as the consequences of surgery can
include pain and other debilitating symptoms that are
associated with the disorder.
Some common examples
include other types of
arthritis, tumors, fractures, soft tissue trauma, spinal
pain (especially Cauda Equina Syndrome, which is often
associated with arthritic changes at the spine), neurologic abnormalities and ligament, muscle or tendon injuries.