Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that affects the joints and cause pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. The main cause for rheumatoid arthritis is still to be figured out. In some extreme conditions, apart from stiffness and pain in joints it may cause fatigue and fever. The person affected from rheumatoid arthritis can be completely cured without any permanent damage. In some cases this disease persists for a long time and leaves a permanent damage. People in the middle age group are generally affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Some times it affects small children as well. But the reason for this may be genetic, hormones or sometimes-even the environment. It is seen that women are more affected than men.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that is progressive and systematic. It generally affects the small joints like wrists, feet and hands. As it is systematic sometimes it results in affecting internal organs like lungs, heart, skin and eyes. The main goal in rheumatoid arthritis treatment is to get relief from pain, inflammation and to improve the mobility of the affected joint and to prevent any permanent damage.
There are two types of synthetic rheumatoid arthritis treatment. First one is to medicate with drugs like aspirin, naproxen, cortisone and ibuprofen that gives relief from pain and inflammation. This acts quickly and gives relief faster. The second one is treating with gold shots and methotrexate. This acts very slowly but the relief is permanent in many cases. In this synthetic rheumatoid arthritis treatment there are side effects that may sometime affect your normal life style.
Many people prefer natural rheumatoid arthritis treatment, which is proved to be safe and successful. There are many natural treatments that can be done at home for treating this disease. Some natural rheumatoid arthritis treatment are keeping affected joint in a tub of hot water, mangosteen treatment, kerosene and olive oil treatment, hot vinegar and sandalwood paste treatment etc. Some food items like alfalfa tea and omega 3 fatty acid content foods give relief to pain and inflammation. Regular exercise is essential for the mobility of joints. Swimming is one of the best exercises for treating arthritis.
Surgery is the last method in rheumatoid arthritis treatment. If drugs or any natural method does not cure the disease then the physicians suggest surgery as the last measure. Sometimes electrical stimulation and corticosteroids medications are used in treating rheumatoid arthritis.
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