Ginger and Osteoarthritis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Osteoarthritis is reported as a side effect among people who take Ginger (ginger), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, also take Celebrex, and have Osteopenia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Osteoarthritis when taking Ginger. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,278 people who have side effects when taking Ginger from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ginger?

Ginger has active ingredients of ginger. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 2,449 Ginger users. Check the latest studies of Ginger.

What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint) is found to be associated with 1,877 drugs and 2,645 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Osteoarthritis.

On Jul, 06, 2026

2,278 people reported to have side effects when taking Ginger.
Among them, 13 people (0.57%) have Osteoarthritis.

Among these 13 people:

What is the gender of people who have Osteoarthritis when taking Ginger? *

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

What is the age of people who have Osteoarthritis when taking Ginger? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ginger? *

What are other side effects people have besides Osteoarthritis? *

Arthropathy: 9 people, 69.23%
Sacroiliitis (an inflammation of the sacroiliac joint): 7 people, 53.85%
Ankylosing Spondylitis (type of arthritis affecting the spine): 7 people, 53.85%
Bone Marrow Oedema (inflammation that causes much than the needed fluid in a bone): 7 people, 53.85%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 7 people, 53.85%
Fungal Infection: 7 people, 53.85%
Drug Ineffective: 7 people, 53.85%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 38.46%
Weight Increased: 4 people, 30.77%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 4 people, 30.77%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Osteopenia (a condition where bone mineral density is lower than normal): 3 people, 23.08%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 15.38%
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (long lasting type of cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow and invades the blood): 2 people, 15.38%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 1 person, 7.69%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 7.69%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 7.69%
Back Pain: 1 person, 7.69%
Amyloidosis (a tumour within which amyloid is produced): 1 person, 7.69%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Almarshad HA, "Effect of ginger rhizome extract on lymphocytopenic guinea pig with azathioprine", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2014 Nov .
Almarshad HA, "Effect of ginger rhizome extract on lymphocytopenic guinea pig with azathioprine", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2014 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ginger (the active ingredients of Ginger) and Ginger (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

DISCLAIMER: All material available on eHealthMe.com is for informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a qualified healthcare provider. All information is observation-only. Our phase IV clinical studies alone cannot establish cause-effect relationship. Different individuals may respond to medication in different ways. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. The use of the eHealthMe site and its content is at your own risk.

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