Rheumatische Arthritis
Rheumatische arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disorder that affects many organs and tissues, but principally attacks the cartilage, ligaments and joints producing an inflammatory that gradually destroy the joints. It can also produce diffuse inflammation in the nodular lesion, sclera, pleura, pericardium and lungs, most common in tissue under the skin. Although the cause of this type of arthritis is unknown, autoimmunity plays a pivotal role in its progression.
Here are the sighs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis:
- Joints – The joints is the number affected by this type of arthritis. The may experience repetitive pain in the joins and swelling.
- Skin – Rheumatische arthritis also triggers the skin. The skin may appear old and patches may occur under the skin. Ulcers, pus and bruises are also present in people having this type of condition.
- Lungs – One major sign of person having rheumatoid arthritis is frequent coughing due to the fibrosis of the lungs, which reacts to rheumatoid disease.
- Kidneys – This type of arthritis may affect the kidney. A person having this type condition may experience pain in urinating.
- Hear and blood vessels – People with rheumatoid or rheumatische arthritis is more prone to arteriosclerosis and risk of heart attack and stroke. Other possible complications that may arise include: fibrosis, valvulitis, left ventricular failure, endocarditis and pericarditis.
Rheumatoid arthritis has no cure at present, what doctors only have is medication to alleviate and reduce pain cause by the disease. There are also other treatment options such as medication, reduction of joint stress, occupational and physical therapy. There are also herbal medicine such as alfalfa, ginger and black cohost which is use to treat arthritis. These herbs are effective only in reducing discomfort and don’t have any therapeutic value.
Finally, the best treatment for rheumatoid arthritis is surgery. However, surgery doesn’t guarantee a person to be free from his arthritis. Still there is always a possibility of repetitive rheumatoid arthritis. The only good thing about this surgery is that it can reduce pain that would last for a month. Rheumatische arthritis can lead to the deformation of the bones and joints, so it is best to treat it as early as possible to avoid further complications.