Rheumatory Arthritis
Rheumatory arthritis is a severe and systematic disorder that mainly affects the joints leading to a swelling and inflammatory synovistis. This disease can lead to the destruction of the reticular cartilage and ankylosis joints. Apart from the cartilage, bones and joints, this disorder can also affect organs and body tissues.
This disease can also produce diffuse pain and inflammation in the pericardium, the sclera, the pleura and the lungs. Although the exact causes of this degenerative disease are yet to be identified, autoimmunity is said to be a big contributor to the progression of the disease. No age is immune to rheumatory arthritis, although the onset is often between the ages of 50 and 60.
Signs of this disease include swelling and inflammation of the affected joints. The joints will also feel painful, warm and stiff especially in the morning and in the evening after prolonged period f inactivity. Increased stiffness mainly in the morning is a major feature of the inflammatory disease and may last for more than an hour. Minimal movements normally help to alleviate the symptoms in the early stages of the disease. This disorder normally affects the cartilage, bones and joints in a fairly symmetrical fashion.
Diagnosis of rheumatory arthritis is chiefly on signs and symptoms but also x-rays and blood test can be used. Other medical equipment techniques such as ultrasound and magnetic imaging can also be used during diagnosis. A rheumatologist, an expert in the diseases of connective tissues and joints, does management and diagnosis of this disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is treated using anti-rheumatic drugs. Cortisone therapy can also help to alleviate the symptoms but may not be effective for long-term use.
There are also alternative ways to treat this disease such as taking herbs. Herbs like the oregano, alfalfa, ginger, yucca and the black cohosh when taken orally as a tea can help alleviate some of the symptoms. It also boosts your immune system to prevent certain disease. However, herbs are only supplement that you can take along with your medication. Rheumatory arthritis that is severe can be treated using modern surgical technique.