Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis is inflammation and swelling of the joints, which results in pain, stiffness and occasional change in structure. Severe arthritis can be crippling for a person. It can affect a person at any age, but is prevalent in the elderly. Correct arthritis treatment can ease the pain and prevent more damage. Incorrect arthritis treatment can increase the damage. There are more than 100 kinds of arthritis. Some of the more commons forms of arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout and juvenile arthritis. Diagnosing which arthritis the person is suffering from, depends on the pace of the disease, age and sex of the patient, how badly the joints are affected and any other additional symptoms, which could include psoriasis or rheumatoid nodules.

Other useful Arthritis Treatment resources:

1 - Arthritis Care : Treatments for arthritis
Arthritis Care - the leading UK charity with a mission to support all people with arthritis. Award winning website (BMA)
www.arthritiscare.org.uk

2 - Arthritis Treatment UK --- Be Pain-Free, Treat Your Arthritis ...
Suzanne. Follow Suzanne to get the best ARTHRITIS TREATMENT! 'I have suffered from arthritis for over 30 years, first commencing in my fingers, then gradually ...
www.arthritistreatment.org.uk

3 - Arthritis Treatment
Arthritis Treatment - How to treat arthritis in the 21st Century
www.arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com

4 - Arthritis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints.
en.wikipedia.org

5 - Arthritis Treatment - PhysioRoom.com
PhysioRoom.com arthritis injury channel contains free expert information about the treatment and prevention of arthritis conditions.
www.physioroom.com

6 - Rheumatoid arthritis - Treatment - NHS Choices
The aim of rheumatoid arthritis treatment is to reduce inflammation in the joints, relieve pain, prevent or slow joint damage, reduce disability
www.nhs.uk

7 - Arthritis
How is arthritis treated? The disease is unpredictable and the treatment difficult. But there are several medical remedies that can both ease the pain and slow down ...
www.netdoctor.co.uk

8 - The Arthritic Association - Home
WELCOME. There are around nine million people in the UK who suffer from one of the many identified forms of arthritis. The most common are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid ...
www.arthriticassociation.org.uk

9 - Arthritis Treatments
An effective arthritis treatment regimen can help manage the disease. There are many treatment options which you should know about. Over time, you may try several ...
arthritis.about.com

10 - Arthritis Self Treatment l Joint Protection l Exericse l ...
Self Treatment Center. Pain Management. Dealing with pain can be the hardest part of having arthritis or a related condition, but you can learn to manage it and its ...
www.arthritis.org

Treatment for Arthritis
There is no known cure for arthritis. The main goals of treatment involve pain reduction, the prevention of deformities and loss of joint function. Treatment options can include reduction of joint stress, physical and occupational therapy, drug therapy and surgery. Drug treatment normally includes anti-inflammatory agents, corticosteroids and disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. Reduction of obesity and rest during inflammation are also recommended to alleviate symptoms. Gentle exercise can also ease the pain and prevent the joints from becoming too stiff.

Alternative arthritis treatments involve herbal remedies, mental stress relief (meditation, visualization, affirmations, relaxation techniques etc), eating certain foods to alleviate arthritis symptoms or allergies (for example, rich oily fish) and certain exercises to reduce stress and aid emotional well being (yoga, Alexander technique).

Arthritis could be secondary to diseases like hepatitis and Reiter's syndrome. The symptoms are also quite similar to diseases like osteoporosis and multiple myeloma. Therefore, it is important to get medical advice and a correct diagnosis, before deciding on a course of treatment.