How should rheumatoid arthritis be treated
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I got rheumatoid arthritis, especially a rainy weather, from cloudy days on intermittent pain, sometimes can last for several days, the whole knee there are particularly uncomfortable, serious even walking is difficult, after treatment, now the condition has a certain control, let me share with you how to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
How should rheumatoid arthritis be treated
The first method: local hyperthermia, hot water bath, hot spring bath, steam therapy and paraffin therapy, infrared ray, ultrashort wave or short wave diathermy can reduce pain, disappear morning stiffness, increase local blood circulation, promote inflammation and swelling subside, relieve pain, and enhance the effect of drugs on local.
The second method: at present, the root of the disease can not be removed. The purpose of treatment is to relieve pain and prevent the progress of the disease. The commonly used drugs are non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anti rheumatic drugs and biological agents. The commonly used regimen is methotrexate leflunomide folate non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, if the economic conditions can be combined with biological agents.
The third method: auxiliary physical therapy: in the acute stage, pain relief, detumescence and improvement of function are the main methods. In the chronic stage, it is mainly to enhance local blood circulation and improve joint function. Note: diathermy or ultrasound therapy is not allowed for joints with arthroplasty and metal components to avoid deep burn.
matters needing attention
There must be various ways to treat rheumatoid arthritis in our life, including traditional Chinese medicine, western medicine, and even some ancient folk prescriptions. I hope you can try these methods rationally, and it's best to follow the doctor's instructions, so as to avoid the counterproductive effect of other methods.
