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What are the treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?

What are the treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?

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What are the treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?

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  1. Presentation On: What are the treatments for Rheumatoid arthritis? Presented By: Jaipur Care Clinic https://www.jaipurcare.com/

  2. Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis There is no treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. But clinical studies have found that reduction or disappearance of signs and symptoms is more often when treatment begins early with medications called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Many Rheumatologists in Jaipur are well-known for treating Rheumatoid arthritis. https://www.jaipurcare.com/

  3. Medications The doctor will recommend the medications according to the seriousness of your signs and symptoms. NSAIDs: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduces inflammation and relieve pain. It includes naproxen sodium (Aleve) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB). Its side effects may have heart problems, stomach irritation, and kidney damage. Steroids: Corticosteroid medications like to reduce inflammation and pain, prednisone, and slow joint damage. Its side effects contain thinning of bones, diabetes, and weight gain. Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs: These drugs prevent the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. DMARDs include leflunomide (Arava), methotrexate (Trexall, Otrexup, others), hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), and sulfasalazine (Azulfidine). Side effects may include liver damage, severe lung infections, and bone marrow suppression. Biological agents: These are also known as biological response modifiers. It is the newer class of DMARDs. This class includes adalimumab (Humira), abatacept (Orencia), anakinra (Kineret), baricitinib (Olumiant), certolizumab (Cimzia), etanercept (Enbrel), golimumab (Simponi), infliximab (Remicade), rituximab (Rituxan), sarilumab (Kevzara), tofacitinib (Xeljanz), and tocilizumab (Actemra). These drugs may target the parts of the immune system that trigger inflammation and causes joint and tissue damage. These kinds of drugs increase the risk of infections.

  4. Surgery If medications are not able to prevent or slow joint damage, your doctor may suggest surgery to repair damaged joints. You can consult Rheumatologists in Jaipur for your Rheumatoid arthritis-related questions. Surgery helps restore the ability to use your joint. It also reduces pain and improves function. Rheumatoid arthritis surgery involves the following procedure: Synovectomy: It is done to remove the inflamed lining of the joint (synovium). It can be performed on the knees, elbows, fingers, wrists, and hips. Tendon repair: Inflammation and joint damage cause tendons around the joint to loosen or rupture. Surgery can repair the tendons around your joints. Joint fusion: Surgically fusing a joint to stabilize or realign a joint. Doctors also suggest it for pain relief when there is no option for joint replacement. Total joint replacement: During joint replacement surgery, the damaged parts of your joint is removed. A prosthesis made of metal and plastic is inserted in its place. Surgery involves the risk of bleeding, infection, and pain. Discuss its benefits and risks with your doctor.

  5. Alternative medicine Fish oil: Some preliminary studies have researched that fish oil supplements can reduce rheumatoid arthritis stiffness and pain. Its side effects may include nausea and belching. Plants oil: The seeds of borage, evening primorse, and black currant may help with rheumatoid arthritis pain and stiffness. Side effects are headache, gas, and diarrhoea. Tai chi: It involves gentle exercises and stretches along with deep breathing. Studies have shown that it may improve mood and quality of life of rheumatoid arthritis people.

  6. Lifestyle and home remedies Here are some of the self-care measures that can help you to manage your symptoms and signs. Regular exercise: Exercise gently can strengthen the muscles around your joints and can fight fatigue. Consult your doctor before you start exercising. Always begin with the walk. Avoid exercising the injured, tender, or severely inflamed joints. Apply heat or cold: Heat can ease your pain and relax your tense and painful muscles. Cold can dull the pain sensation. Cold has a numbing effect that can also reduce swelling. Relax: Find ways to reduce the pain by reducing stress in your life. Methods like imagery, deep breathing, and muscle relaxation can control pain.

  7. If you want better treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis, Rheumatologists in Jaipurare the best Rheumatologists. As, they have an experience of years. They are specialists in treating autoimmune diseases and Systemic connective tissue disorders. Jaipurcare Clinic Niramaya Healthcare Jharkhand Modh, Khatipura Rd, Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302021 Phone: +91-8949413041 Email: drbhupendravaishnav@hotmail.com

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