Rheumatoid arthritis of both knees may be related to group A streptococcus infection, also related to by cold, wet weather, can be treated under the guidance of the doctor, through general treatment, drugs, surgery and other methods.
1. General treatment: patients usually have fever and joint swelling and pain in the early stage of the disease, they should pay attention to rest, keep warm and avoid excessive activity of the diseased joints.
2. Medication: Treatment can be carried out through medication under the guidance of doctors, anti-infective drugs can be used to clear streptococcal infections, penicillin for treatment, penicillin allergy patients can use erythromycin, spiramycin and so on, but also the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, common ibuprofen, aspirin and so on, to improve the symptoms of the joints.
3. Surgical treatment: If the patient has obvious joint dysfunction, various orthopedic surgeries and artificial joint replacement can be chosen according to the patient’s condition.
It is recommended that patients go to regular hospitals, under the guidance of the doctor, according to the condition, to take targeted treatment.