Multiple Myeloma
- Treatement
About Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancer that affects plasma cells, a type of white blood cell crucial for fighting infections by producing antibodies. In multiple myeloma, cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow, crowding out healthy blood cells and leading to various complications. These complications can include bone pain, fractures, anemia, kidney problems, and increased susceptibility to infections.
- Plasma Cells:
Normal plasma cells are part of the immune system and produce antibodies to fight off infections.
- Cancerous Plasma Cells:
In multiple myeloma, these cells become cancerous and multiply uncontrollably, producing abnormal antibodies that can harm the body.
- Bone Marrow Involvement:
The cancerous plasma cells (myeloma cells) accumulate in the bone marrow, which is the soft tissue inside bones where blood cells are made.
- Tumor Formation:
Myeloma cells can also form tumors in bones throughout the body, leading to bone damage and pain.
- Bone Pain: Often in the back or ribs, due to weakened bones and potential fractures.
- Fractures: Bones can break easily due to the weakening caused by the cancer.
- Anemia: Reduced red blood cell production, leading to fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.
- Kidney Problems: The abnormal antibodies can damage the kidneys.
- Infections: The abnormal antibodies can impair the immune system, making patients more susceptible to infections.
Other Symptoms: Numbness or weakness in the arms or legs, frequent urination, confusion, and weight loss can also occur.
- Unknown Cause: The exact cause of multiple myeloma is unknown.
- Genetic Changes: Changes in DNA may play a role.
- Increased Risk Factors:
- Age: More common in people over 65.
- Race: Higher incidence in people of African descent.
- Gender: More common in men.
- Family History: Having a family member with multiple myeloma increases risk.
At Expert Cancer Homoeo Clinic , multiple myeloma is treated through homoeopathic medicines. Medicines help to enhance the immune cells of the body which in turn results in boosting of body’s own Immune system so much so that body itself can fight back the disease. Initial line of action in cases of Multiple myeloma is always to control the disease first and to maintain a healthy and improved quality of life. As compared to conventional treatments, homoeopathy has no side effects on the bone; rather it helps in bone strengthening. Multiple Myeloma patients usually suffer a lot due to the bone pains. Homoeopathy gives relief in the bone pains and also maintains a better quality of life. Homoeopathic medicines can also be given along with chemotherapy without any interference.. Even when given along with chemotherapy, it helps to overcome the side effects of the latter. Multiple myeloma patients taking homoeopathy survive with a better quality of life proving it to be one of the best multiple myeloma treatment. However, your multiple myeloma treatment is planned based on individual symptoms and managed by a team of skilled professionals. With homoeopathic treatment, prognosis is good in cases where disease has been diagnosed at early stages. Hence, it is important to seek medical help for uncommon signs as it may lead to an early diagnosis followed by right cancer treatment, which can further lead to good chance of successful multiple myeloma treatment.