How to treat arthritis

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My grandfather is old, and his health is not as good as before. Recently, I often heard him say that he has severe pain in his joints, especially in his left knee. I took him to the hospital for examination. He said that he had arthritis and prescribed some medicine. I don't know if it has any effect. Today, let me talk about how to treat arthritis.

How to treat arthritis

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

Arthritis is more common with the elderly, which brings a great threat to the life of patients, and even leads to disability, life can not take care of themselves, so we must actively treat, reasonable adjustment of diet, can restore health.