Hand rheumatism usually refers to the hand manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis, which requires symptomatic treatment to relieve joint swelling and pain and active anti-rheumatic treatment.
1. Symptomatic treatment: commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or glucocorticoid therapy, both of which can effectively relieve joint swelling and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. The former commonly used celecoxib, meloxicam, etc., and the latter commonly used preparations include prednisone acetate, methylprednisolone, etc.
2. Anti-rheumatic treatment: commonly used anti-rheumatic drugs to improve the condition include salazosulfapyridine, methotrexate, leflunomide, etc. This kind of drugs can slow down the progress of the condition, but the effect is slow, and long-term maintenance treatment is needed after the condition is relieved.
Rheumatoid arthritis patients are advised to go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor to standardize the diagnosis and treatment, and regular follow-up. Drugs should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.