What Are Different Treatment Options for Arthritis

Posted by Vaishnav Kumar on March 3rd, 2020

Arthritis refers to the condition of pain, swelling or stiffness in a joint or joints of a person. Million of peoples across the world suffer from arthritis and it is affecting every e generation dash children, adults, teenagers and elderly, likewise.

The necessity for early treatment

Arthritis treatment begins with tracing reason/s causing the pain. Only right and timely treatment can offer relief. The key to the treatment lies in staying physically active and mobile.

Rheumatologist believes that early arthritis treatment is a window of opportunity to stop rheumatoid arthritis in its track.

Various arthritis treatment options can be opted for remission, depending upon the condition of the patient:-

1) Medications

Different kinds of arthritis medications are available. Some are over-the-counter( OTC) painkillers which can be bought easily from medical stores. But this can cause harm if not taken under the direction of a medical practitioner.

It is very important to keep the proper track of the medications taken, its doses and under what conditions these were prescribed. A rheumatologist treats arthritis and its related conditions prescribing various medicinal drugs.

While treating arthritis with medications, it is important to practice precautions like storing meds carefully, combining meds and not skipping the meals, etc.

2) Natural arthritis treatment

Using and consuming some natural supplements and herbs can prove helpful in arthritis treatment to a large extent. Many natural ingredients are being tested in well-designed clinical trials. They have shown properties effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other arthritis-related conditions. Products like fish oil, flaxseed, ginger, turmeric, Thunder God Vine, Sam-e, Rosehips powder, Pine bark, Indian Frankincense. Glucosamine, ginkgo, Bromelain (enzyme found in pineapple), black currant oil, Avocado soybean unsaponifiables, and many other natural ingredients can help fight arthritis issues. But they should be consumed in the quantity recommended by doctor. 

“Try avoiding nightshade vegetables, such as tomatoes, paprika, white potatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, cayenne pepper. These vegetables have chemical content called solanine that is known to enhance arthritis”, says Dr Anand Shrivastava, a professional having good knowledge of Arthritis and its treatment.

3) Joint surgery

Surgery of the joints is the solution where arthritis pain persists even after healthy body weight and regular exercises. Formal discussion with the doctor and his/her prescription is a pre-requisite to ascertain the necessity of surgery. There are certain pros and cons associated with the joint surgery option as although this offers immediate relief from arthritis and improves the ranges of motion, many people are not able to recover as expected in post joint surgery conditions.

Simple and cost-effective arthritis treatment options

• One of the simple and inexpensive treatments for arthritis is the usage of heating pads and cold treatments for pain relief.
• There is electrical nerve stimulation or neuromodulation methodology.
• Aromatherapy is also used for pain relief.
• Some people opt for a massage at a spa or a treatment room to relieve soring joints and muscles.
• Indulge in joint-friendly physical activities to the extent the body allows without fatigue. Practice regularly at least one of the below listed:-
• walking
• swimming
• cycling

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