Treatment of osteoarthritis

summary

Osteoarthritis is a kind of chronic disease, which is a common disease among the middle-aged and elderly people. It often occurs in small joints such as hands, wrists and feet. In the early stage of the disease, there will be joint swelling, heat, pain and dysfunction. In the late stage, there will be different degrees of stiffness deformity, which is easy to make people disabled. What are the methods for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

Treatment of osteoarthritis

First, non drug treatment is to enhance the strength and endurance of the muscles around the joints of patients, which is conducive to joint stability. Most patients can improve their joint function after active treatment, and a few patients will form dysfunction. Patients can choose their own sports according to their physical condition, such as walking, jogging, cycling, swimming and so on. 　

Second: it can be treated by drugs. Please go to a regular hospital for examination, and use drugs reasonably according to the doctor's advice. Commonly used drugs include anti swelling and analgesic drugs, non steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, glucocorticoids, etc., as well as specific drugs, such as glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, etc.

Third: if the disease seriously affects the lives of patients, then surgical treatment must be considered. It can also be treated by intra-articular injection according to the patient's condition, which can effectively relieve the joint symptoms. You can also choose traditional Chinese medicine treatment, such as hyperthermia, spa, massage, massage, acupuncture and so on.

matters needing attention

Once it is found that the elderly at home have this disease, it is necessary to actively treat, reduce pain, relieve symptoms, protect joints and prevent disability. According to the weather changes, appropriate increase or decrease clothing, to prevent cold, avoid cold.