“Effect of Supplementation of Mudakathan Leaves (Cardiospermum Halicacabum) on Selected Osteoarthritis Subjects of Shillong”
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2018
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Osteoarthritis is a heterogeneous group of conditions that lead to joint symptoms and signs which are associated with defective integrity of articular cartilage, in addition to related changes in the underlying bone at the joint margins. According to the World Health Report 2002, osteoarthritis is the 4th leading cause of year lived with disease at the Global level. By 2030, a projected 67 million people will have doctor diagnosed arthritis around the world. In India the incidence of osteoarthritis is as high as 12 percent of the population. This high frequency of osteoarthritis in India is the consequence of its prevalence among women who fall victim to it. Osteoarthritis affects both men and women. In the present study 52 subjects were selected; socio-economic, anthropometry, lifestyle pattern and dietary intake were recorded. From the total sample a sub-sample of 18 were selected for the intervention. These subjects were at first analysed for their present symptoms using the WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities) Index of Osteoarthritis and serum calcium level. They were then given a supplement containing Cardiospermum halicacabum powder of 2gm each for a period of 60 days. After the supplement, their symptoms were then again analysed using the WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities) Index of Osteoarthritis as well as the serum calcium level. The results showed there was a significant improvement in their symptoms and serum calcium level.