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Discuss about Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms and Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a disorder that affects the lining of the joints and result in swelling in the area surrounding the joints that can lead to bone erosion and deformity of the joint as well. Get information about rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and treatment from RAG.

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Discuss about Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms and Treatment

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  1. How Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Be Cured? Rheumatoid Arthritis is a disorder that affects the lining of the joints and result in swelling in the area surrounding the joints that can lead to bone erosion and deformity of the joint as well. Not only the joints, this disorder can also affect the other body parts like skin, lungs, heart, eyes, and blood vessels. In this piece, we will discuss the rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and treatment to give you a better understanding of this disorder. Read further to know more. Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis Some of the most common symptoms of this disorder are- Swollen and tender joints Stiffness in the joints that is worse in the morning Sudden weight loss, fatigue, and fever Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis There are 3 ways in which this disorder can be treated- 1. Medication

  2. Steroids: Medicines like Prednisone help in reducing the inflammation and pain as well as slow the joint damage. However, the steroids may side effects like stomach irritation, heart problems, damage to the kidney, etc. DMARDs: Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs slow the progression of this disorder and save the tissues and joints from suffering permanent damage. NSAIDs: The NSAIDs or Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs can help in relieving the pain and also reduce inflammation. Some of the prescribed NSAIDs are Advil, Naproxen Sodium, and Motrin IB that are available by subscription only.

  3. 2. Exercise/Therapy If the symptoms are not severe, your doctor might recommend you to a therapist or physiotherapist who will teach you some exercises to keep your joints flexible. The therapist might also suggest you new ways to do your daily tasks, which you are unable to do because of the joint pain and swelling. 3. Surgery This is the last resort if none of the above options work out for you and do not show any improvement in your body. You can undergo a surgery for repairing the damage joints and restore the flexibility of your joints, correct deformities in your hands and toes as well as reduce the pain. So, folks, this was all about Rheumatoid Arthritis. If you are interested in getting some more information on this disorder, you can visit the website of RAG India and get the answer to all your queries. Contact Details: Visit the website http://www.ragindia.org https://www.facebook.com/raggujarat/ https://twitter.com/raggujarat https://plus.google.com/b/106863116466212357180/106863116466212357

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