I. What are the dangers of continued progression of rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a common autoimmune disease, if not treated in a timely and standardized manner to stop the progression of the disease, the late stage often leads to joint deformity and loss of function due to the destruction of joint structures, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients. Therefore, early diagnosis, active treatment, regular long-term medication, and regular follow-up are necessary to avoid disability. Guo Huifang, Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University
II. Rehabilitation treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
1. In the acute stage, those with severe joint pain and swelling should rest in bed, and pay attention to the body position, try to avoid pressure on the joints and keep the joints in a functional position to prevent deformity.
2.After the condition improves, gradually increase the exercise of dressing, eating, bathing and other living abilities to prevent muscle atrophy and joint deformation.
3.During the remission period, do more outdoor exercise to restore physical strength.
4.Advocate warm bathing, which can improve joint mobility, muscle strength and endurance, in addition to reducing joint pain and promoting muscle relaxation.
Third, rheumatoid arthritis treatment myths
Myth 1: Positive rheumatoid factor is rheumatoid arthritis
The rheumatoid factor can be seen in many rheumatic diseases, and even a small number of normal people.
Myth 2: Anti-rheumatic treatment is anti-inflammatory and pain relief
In fact, it is not, in addition to anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, there are glucocorticoids, immunosuppressants and biological agents.
Myth 3: “Pure Chinese medicine recipes, ancestral secret recipes” can cure rheumatoid arthritis
The rheumatoid arthritis needs comprehensive treatment.
Myth 4: If you have joint pain, you don’t want to move, and if you don’t want to move, you are bedridden
To adhere to the appropriate exercise, you can maintain physical fitness and restore joint function. Otherwise, the body is gradually weakened, the limbs and even the whole body muscle atrophy, joint stiffness, deformation, resulting in lifelong disability.
Myth 5: After the symptoms are relieved, stop using drugs on your own
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, there is no cure, but the majority of patients in the standardized, systematic and orderly treatment can achieve clinical remission, but must adhere to the medication, not to forget the pain of the wound. The consequences of stopping the medication will only make the disease more and more serious.
Myth 6: Not monitoring the side effects of drugs after use
Some drugs have toxic side effects that do not necessarily have clinical symptoms. Patients should regularly check blood, urine routine, liver and kidney function, etc., and adjust the treatment plan in time under the guidance of the doctor.