Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatments
May 29th, 2010 | 
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Rheumatoid is a widely accepted form of chronic inflammatory arthritis is an autoimmune disease that attacks women more than men, the immune system attacking joint tissue that deteriorates with time all the bones and cartilage. The arthritis is often followed by pain, stiffness and chronic swelling in the joints. Rheumatoid often attack the hands, feet, wrists first, then it progresses to the elbows, shoulders, jaw, hips, knees, ankles etc.
Rheumatoid if not treated adequately and promptly, it may grow and cause anemia and disability making the joint less and less possible or impossible.
Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Rheumatoid is an autoimmune disease and its causes are not always accurate. However, this inflammatory disease may be caused by environmental factors (smoking …), genetic or biological factors (hormonal disorders, infections, deterioration of the immune system …).
Rheumatoid presents some symptoms to treat the early stages to prevent non-functioning of certain joints:
1.Swelling
2.Morning stiffness or after a certain period of inactivity.
3. Pain in the joints.
4.Redness and warmth in the joints.
5.In certain crises he y’a presence of fever and sweats.
6.At the elbows and knees, some bumps or curves can appear solid.
7.Sleep unstable.
8.A remarkable loss of appetite and weight.
9.Manifestation of a certain dryness in the mouth and eyes.
10.Some psychological problems (depression, anxiety …)
Unlike osteoarthritis, which usually affects one side of the body, rheumatoid appears symmetrically in the same joints on both sides left and right.
Some factors that promote disease Polyarthritis as smoking, obesity (disease worsens already installed), women are twice as likely to Rheumatoid than men, people with parents or relatives arthritis are more prone.
Treatment of Rheumatoid:
Numerous studies have demonstrated that treatment more premature Rheumatoid may avoid the risk of chronicity and promotes the relief of the disease. These treatments relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, helping to keep the disease in a stable stage and not scalable, facilitates the restoration of proper joint function and prevent disability or disabilities possible after disease progression.
There are medical treatments:
1.Anti-inflammatory and pain relieving the symptoms (as the case may vary and severity of pain).
2.Antirheumatic drugs: directly combat the disease and the immune system.
3.The biotherapy: these injections act on substances that cause inflammation and are recommended to people that the antirheumatic are inadequate.
It is also possible to treat Rheumatoid by surgery:
1.The Synovectomy: remove the affected part by the Rheumatoid.
2.Complete replacement of the joint by inserting an artificial joint made of plastic or metal.
Other Treatments for Rheumatoid:
1.Physiotherapy, some appropriate exercises, or occupational therapy can be very beneficial for people with arthritis, these practices help to find a proper functioning of joints and relieve their pain.
2.Good eating habits can also prevent many joint problems or stop their progression.
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