Treatment of osteoarthritis in the elderly

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Now many middle-aged and old people are prone to suffering from osteoarthritis. My uncle has been suffering from osteoarthritis for more than two years, especially when it's cloudy and rainy. He can't exercise violently and can't overwork. He has used many methods to treat it. Recently, his illness has finally come to an end Now that I'm better, I'd like to share with you the treatment of osteoarthritis in the elderly.

Treatment of osteoarthritis in the elderly

Treatment 1: hyperthermia can relieve the symptoms of most patients, wax therapy can be used for limbs, diathermy can be used for deep lesions such as spine and shoulder, mild massage after hyperthermia can reduce muscle spasm.

Treatment 2: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used to relieve pain. The common side effects of these drugs are gastrointestinal reaction, nausea, vomiting, burning sensation in the upper abdomen, which can cause ulcer bleeding and erosive gastritis. Taking drugs at meals or adding anti acid drugs can reduce the reaction.

Treatment 3: nutrition cartilage drugs, commonly used are glucosamine hydrochloride tablets, chondroitin sulfate, etc., no obvious side effects, need to take more than three months, conditional can take long-term.

matters needing attention

For patients with osteoarthritis, we should avoid overwork, and carry out some appropriate activities every day, which can not only improve physical fitness, but also effectively prevent the occurrence of some diseases. Eat more sulfur-containing foods, such as asparagus, eggs, garlic, onions. Because the repair and reconstruction of bone, cartilage and connective tissue need sulfur as raw material, and sulfur also helps to absorb calcium.