Treatment of joint damage - arthritis and sclerosis is complex. The sooner treatment is started, the less pronounced the pathological process will be. Pathology of the musculoskeletal system can occur at any age, on the basis of existing chronic diseases, as a result of trauma, or as a manifestation of congenital malformations. Arthritis requires not only treatment by traditional methods of medication, physical therapy, but also lifestyle changes.
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Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis - What's the Difference?
The two diseases have similar names because the root of the word comes from the Latin word artichoke, which translates to joint. The ending -it means inflammation, and -osis - deformity. The name comes from the process that occurs in the joints.
Arthritis affects the synovial membrane along with blood vessels and nerve endings. The production of synovial fluid is impaired. It develops at any age, can be seen in children as a manifestation of connective tissue diseases, autoimmune diseases. One or more joints are affected, in rare cases polyarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is characterized by the destruction of the cartilage that lies on the surface of the bones that make up the joint. Cartilage tissue becomes thinner, deformed places are replaced by bone tissue. Formed in adulthood, may be the result of trauma. It affects mainly the large joints - knees, elbows, etc. v.
The first symptoms of arthritis are acute pain that occurs with movement and at rest, stiffness when exercising in the morning. In addition to local manifestations, this pathology is accompanied by general symptoms in the form of fever, general weakness, coma. In autoimmune diseases, other organs are affected - the heart, the kidneys.
With joint disease in its early stages, there are no symptoms. The patient complains in the later stages, pain on exertion, crunches on movement, impaired movement. In the final stage, the contract emerges.
Arthritis and osteoarthritis can be a complication of each other.
Which doctor should I contact?
If arthritis and arthritis are suspected, treatment is carried out by specialists such as:
- Surgeon - to check the condition of the tissues.
- A rheumatologist deals with autoimmune diseases.
- Trauma doctor - treats pathology due to trauma.
- Orthopedist - involved in the rehabilitation of the patient after a course of treatment.
Principles of effective joint treatment
Effective joint treatment is based on an integrated approach, the exacerbation phase includes the use of drugs with anti-inflammatory effects. During the period of remission of the disease, physiotherapeutic methods, massage, gymnastics are indicated. Arthritis therapy differs in that it includes the use of joint protectants.
In arthritis, in addition to treating symptoms, it is necessary to prescribe drug therapy to treat the cause. With the development of reactive arthritis against the background of infection, antibiotics are prescribed, with autoimmune diseases, hormonal agents are prescribed. Treatment may include antiviral, immunomodulatory drugs.
Arthritis and sclerosis is a pathology in which blood and lymph circulation is disturbed, therefore, effective treatment is based on the normalization of these processes, improving the nutrition of tissues.
Effective treatment of joints in the presence of bursitis against the background of arthritis and rheumatic diseases is based on the use of anti-inflammatory drugs.
A mandatory step is to reduce the load on the affected limbs. This includes conservative methods - wearing orthopedic shoes, protecting joints from injury, normalizing weight, doing physical activity in moderation.
How to cure dry joints and arthritis? Arthritis is a progressive disease. It cannot be completely cured, so the main task of therapy is to prevent further development of malformations.
Arthritis arising against the background of the underlying disease will disappear after treatment of the pathology causing the arthritis.
Treatments
Treatment for dry joints and arthritis of the feet is the same as for other joints. Make sure to wear appropriate shoes with arch support. When wearing high heels, flat shoes, the deformity will progress, other joint groups and the spine also begin to participate in this process.
The main methods of treatment of rheumatic diseases:
- lifestyle adjustment;
- orthopedic;
- physical therapy;
- Massage;
- physical therapy;
- therapeutic drugs;
- surgical intervention.
Non-drug method
How to treat arthritis at home? Treatment of arthritis and arthritis at home is done by applying it with dimethyl sulfoxide, bischofite or medical bile. All these substances can be purchased at the pharmacy.
- Bischofite - reduces inflammation, has a local warming effect. It is prescribed for the treatment of large, deformed joints uncomplicated by bursitis.
- Medical honey has a warming effect and local absorption.
- Dimethyl sulfoxide reduces inflammation, is absorbed into deep tissues.
You can apply an anti-inflammatory ointment yourself. When arthritis is caused by autoimmune diseases, connective tissue diseases, gout, diet is of great importance in therapy. Diet saturated with vegetables, fruits, fiber, excluding:
- fried and fatty foods;
- Bacon;
- Canned food;
- soft drink;
- wine.
Gout arthritis should also be ruled out spices, hot spicy foods, fatty meats, caviar, beans, coffee, tea, chocolate.
General health benefits:
- Pineapple;
- Cherry juice;
- ginger;
- Lemon;
- turmeric;
- Spicy chili pepper.
For a patient treating arthritis at home, it is important to include jellies and jellies in the diet. In the early stages, these dishes will act as natural chondroprotectors and stimulate the restoration of cartilage. Restrictions apply to salt and mineral water.
The next step in home therapy is daily exercises and stretches. Arthritis of the small joints is prevented by activities involving fine motor skills of the hand - modeling, drawing. For the general improvement of the body is useful - cycling, swimming.
Medical treatment
Treatment of osteoarthritis with the help of drugs includes the appointment of NSAIDs, chondroprotectors. Forms of release - tablets, capsules, injections, ointments and gels. The oral release form has some contraindications such as bronchial asthma, gastric ulcer.
Their long-term use can cause stomach bleeding. Ointments have no contraindications, but their effectiveness is lower.
Dosage is prescribed by the doctor, usually 1-2 tablets per day, propionic acid derivatives orally no more than 1 tablet every 4-6 hours.
Hormonal drugs are injected into the joint cavity. They are prescribed for severe pain that is not relieved by NSAIDs. The drug commonly prescribed is a glucocorticoid.
Chondroprotectors - a group of drugs prescribed to restore cartilage tissue. When used orally, they are used for a long course - up to 3 months, with intra-articular - up to 2 weeks. The main active ingredients are chondroitin, glucosamine and hyaluronic acid. Ointments with chondroprotectors are effective for the prevention of joint pathologies.
Arthritis is treated by injecting laser therapy through the skin. These procedures include electrophoresis and electrophoresis.
Electrophoresis - a device that creates a directed flow, which improves the permeability of tissues to deliver drugs into the body. In addition, moringa has the effect of massaging deep tissues, thereby improving their nutrition, increasing blood circulation and reducing inflammation.
Electrophoresis is the action of electric current that breaks substances into ionized particles. Tissue is impregnated with drugs, placed under electrodes with opposite charges. An electric field is created in the affected area, allowing the active substance to penetrate deep tissues. The number of such procedures varies up to 10.
Drug treatment of joints is effective in the early stages. In the future, the drug does not have the desired effect.
Surgery
With dry joints and arthritis, surgery is indicated for joint treatment when the joints have reduced mobility, constant pain and unstoppable medication. The main operation is arthroplasty.
Puncture is used to examine the synovial fluid, remove it, and administer medication.
Arthroscopy refers to research methods, but can be treated. With arthritis, bone cells are removed with an endoscope.
Osteotomy - cutting off the edges of the bone to reduce the load on the diseased joint. Used for arthritis.
Prevention of dry joints and arthritis
To keep your joints healthy, you need to make lifestyle changes. Specifically, establish a diet, reduce body weight and exercise regularly. At the first pathological symptoms, consultation of specialists, research and treatment is indicated.