B-Complex & Joint Pain

B-Complex & Joint Pain
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Causes for joint pain vary, and can include arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, sports related injury or bursitis. Some treatments even go so far as to recommend that the sufferer seek help from a physical therapist or call for a complete lifestyle makeover.

Causes of Joint Pain

Joint pain can be caused by the rubbing of the joints due to the thinning and wear on the cartilage. This can also cause stiffness and inflammation in the joint. Some other causes include infection, sprain, dislocation or disease. To treat the pain effectively, it is best to treat the cause and not just the symptom, such as being treated for the illness behind the swelling instead of only taking an anti-inflammatory.

Vitamin B Complex

Vitamin B complex is a grouping of eight vitamins and added supplements. A deficiency in the vitamin b complex can produce symptoms, such as anemia, achiness, fatigue, hair loss, cramping, respiratory infection or depression. All of a persons daily Vitamin B can come from eating a healthy, well-balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dairy and meats.

Vitamin B Complex and Joint Pain

Essentially, Vitamin B can help the body to reproduce cells. This helps the body to overcome injury and restore itself. This may mean that it can help to overcome some causes of joint pain, if the resulting pain is due to injury or trauma.

Warning

The consumption of Vitamin B complex, while rare, can result in overdose. Side effects due to overdose include irritation, insomnia, fatigue, nausea, stomach irritation, headache and dehydration. If you experience joint pain, it may be best for you to see your family medical practitioner, to properly asses the necessary treatment methods.

Considerations

If you suffer from joint pain, there may be some more conventional methods to help relieve or reduce pain. These include, elevating the joint if possible, applying hot or cold packs to the area, consumption of an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen or Tylenol, rest of the affected joint or bed rest. More serious treatment methods include physical therapy, regularly scheduled medical check-ups and possibly surgery.

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Article reviewed by JPC Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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