Treatment of arthritis

Arthritis is a generic name for diseases that are accompanied by inflammatory processes in the joints. Arthritis can be both a basic disease and a manifestation of another illness (gout, psoriasis, rheumatism, etc.). 

The appearance of discomfort and pain in the joints is a reason to seek for a medical advice of a trauma orthopedist, because the attempts to go in for self-treatment (as well as the use of natural home remedies), in the vast majority of cases, is unsuccessful.

The disease can be triggered by infections, injuries, obesity, endocrine diseases, genetic factors, alcohol abuse or lack of nutrients due to unhealthy diet. The development of the disease is promoted by allergic reactions, immunosuppression (weakening of immunity), attrition of joints with age or because of high and regular loads on them (for example, when playing sports or specific work activities).

Depending on the progress of the disease, arthritis can be acute (sharp appearance and rapid increase in pain) or chronic (at first symptoms are poorly identified and then grow gradually). Acute arthritis can often turn into a chronic course. 

In addition to the examination by trauma orthopedist, if arthritis is suspected, hardware diagnostics can be prescribed: CT, x-ray or ultrasound of the joint. If there is an assumption of rheumatoid, psoriatic or gouty arthritis, consultation of specialized specialists (rheumatologist, dermatologist or therapist, respectively) is mandatory. 

Arthritis treatment is aimed at eliminating symptoms (pain and stiffness) and causes of the disease. The patient may be prescribed:

• medication (antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, anti-rheumatic drugs, painkillers, and other drugs depending on the cause of the disease and symptoms);
• therapeutic exercises;
• massage;
• physiotherapy procedures (electrophoresis, laser therapy, magnetotherapy, etc.);
• wearing supportive orthoses;
• dietary nutrition.

Oxford Medical employs experienced doctors of various specialties and has expert-class equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other joint diseases.

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