RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) causes joint inflammation and pain. It happens when the immune system doesn’t work properly and attacks the lining of the joints, called the synovium. The disease commonly affects the hands, knees or ankles, and usually the same joint on both sides of the body, such as both hands or both knees. But sometimes RA causes problems in other parts of the body as well, such as the eyes, heart and circulatory system and/or the lungs.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels.
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An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body’s tissues.
Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease. This means your immune system (which usually fights infection) attacks the cells that line your joints by mistake, making the joints swollen, stiff and painful.
Over time, this can damage the joints, cartilage and nearby bone.
It’s not clear what triggers this problem with the immune system, although you’re at an increased risk if:
- Two to three times more common among women than men.
- If you have a family history of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Smoking significantly increases the risk of developing Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity.
THE SYMPTOMS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
- Tender, warm, swollen joints
- Joint stiffness that is usually worse in the mornings and after inactivity
- Fatigue, fever and loss of appetite
The inflammation associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis is what can damage other parts of the body as well. While new types of medications have improved treatment options dramatically, severe rheumatoid arthritis can still cause physical disabilities.
Is there a treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Is there a treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
There are a variety of treatments available for rheumatoid arthritis.
The earlier that intensive treatment is started, the more likely it is to work.
There are three main ways to treat rheumatoid arthritis:
- Medicine & Supplement
- Physical Therapies
- Medical Procedure
ESWT
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a physical therapy treatment that can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It’s a non-invasive procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing in the affected area. ESWT can help with pain and joint function in people with RA.
ESWT increases blood flow and stimulates the body’s natural healing process. It can also help reduce pain by increasing mitochondrial oxidation and the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This helps to expand blood and lymphatic vessels, which can remove exudate and reabsorb excess liquids.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that can help improve quality of life and reduce pain and inflammation.
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