Arthritis Disease Does Know Age

This disease does not know age limit, from children to old age. However, more groups suffering from rheumatoid arthritis is primarily in young adults up to middle. This kind of disease also does not know gender. Men and women may be affected, although more women than the comparison, i.e. 3: 1. So, we have to know the arthritis treatment.

Rheumatoid arthritis, said Harry, resulting in inflammation of the lining of the joints in the wrapping. The disease is also held yearly, attacking various joints and usually symmetrical (if the left arm joints, the joints were attacked by the right arm, red). If the inflammation is chronic, there will be damage to joint cartilage, bones, muscles, and ligaments in the joints.

Harry admitted, until now no medicine that can cure this disease. Treatment is carried out, generally intended only to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, stop joint damage, improve joint function, and make the patient comfortable.

Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis are divided into two, namely the use of drugs and non-pharmacological measures. The drugs are such as painkillers and inflammation. Being a non-pharmacological includes an act of protection to the joints, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, psychotherapy, and surgery.

Currently, there are several drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Among other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce inflammation and relieve pain; antirheumatik drugs (DMARDs) and steroids that can reduce inflammation and inhibit joint damage. The newest is the development of biological response modifiers (BRMs) to treatment.