Best Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an immune disease that results in irritation and inflammation of the body's joints. It is a chronic condition that may affect a person and affect his movement and is related to his autoimmunity.

The danger of this inflammatory problem lies in neglecting and ignoring it, as it can cause deformities in the joints and later lead to disability or lack of movement.

What do you know about rheumatoid arthritis?

It is an immune disease that results in irritation and inflammation of the body's joints due to inflammation of the fluid surrounding the joints.

Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include joint stiffness, fatigue, fever, and loss of appetite.

Women are more likely than men to develop rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis occurs at any age, but it is common starting in middle age.

Your risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis increases if a member of your family has it.

In this context, rheumatologist Aswa Younis said that the causes of rheumatoid arthritis are multiple, and the immune system may become more active than normal, and thus the body, especially the joints of the hands and feet, is attacked, according to Sky News Arabia.

She said, "I advise patients to visit a doctor as soon as symptoms appear because this contributes to early detection of the disease."

She added that diagnosing the disease is not easy. At first, we start with a clinical examination and genetic factors, and then we request blood, liver and kidney tests.

She continued that the diagnosis depends largely on the symptoms and the duration of feeling them, and there are many treatments. We start with painkillers, then immune medications that restore balance to them, and this treatment requires a period of time, so the medications must be adhered to, and exercise and healthy eating are very important in the treatment journey.