How does rheumatoid arthritis treat pain
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When I was young, I got rheumatoid arthritis because of my working environment. Now it's very humid and I'm afraid of cloudy and rainy days. As long as it's this weather, my joints will be very painful and swollen. It's the same when it's cold. I've been taking medicine for treatment. Let me share with you how to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
How does rheumatoid arthritis treat pain
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
People with arthritis in life should not do some very tired physical work, stay in bed as much as possible, and do not do a very tired work, but also pay attention to keep warm, supplement protein, and maintain good sleep habits.
