Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, predominantly inflammatory synovitis systemic disease of unknown etiology. It is characterized by polyarticular, symmetric, aggressive joint inflammation of the small joints of the hands and feet, often accompanied by extra-articular organ involvement and positive serum rheumatoid factor, which can lead to joint deformity and loss of function. How is rheumatoid arthritis treated? 1, drug treatment anti-inflammatory, painkillers commonly used are ibuprofen, fenbuterol, anti-inflammatory pain, fotarine, etc.. This kind of drug has good pain relief effect and small negative effect. Such drugs stimulate the gastric mucosa and can be taken after meals. Traditional Chinese medicine has long played an important role in the fight against rheumatoid arthritis. TCM formulas or proprietary Chinese medicines are available. Immunosuppressants reduce tissue inflammation and pain by inhibiting the abnormal immune response of the body, but the negative effects are large. Leigongteng tablets are a new drug developed in China, which is the active ingredient of the Chinese medicine Leigongteng. In recent years, this drug has been studied more and found to have a significant immunosuppressive effect with small negative effects, which is more effective for rheumatoid arthritis. Adrenocorticotropic hormone has immunosuppressive effect, better anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, but more negative effects, easily causing ischemic necrosis of femoral head. It has been clinically observed that these drugs cannot slow down the development of the disease. Due to its serious negative effects, it is currently advocated to be used sparingly-. The early symptoms of the lesion can be used in small amounts and for a short period of time. 2, physical therapy has a certain role in relieving pain. Among them, the ion introduction method combined with electrotherapy and the effect of Chinese medicine is better. 3, when the symptoms are heavy, attention should be paid to rest, while maintaining the functional position of the joint to prevent joint deformity. When physical condition allows, appropriate activities should be carried out to enhance physical fitness. 4.Surgical treatment mainly includes synovectomy, joint replacement and joint fusion. Synovectomy removes the synovial tissue of the joint and eliminates the site of the lesion, which can effectively reduce the pain, slow down the development of the disease and protect the function of the joint. Synovectomy is very popular in recent years because of its minimal damage and efficacy, and the procedure can be done arthroscopically, which is more popular among patients. Joint replacement is mainly for artificial hip and knee joints, which are suitable for patients with obvious destruction of articular cartilage. It is an advantage to restore joint function after surgery. Joint fusion surgery can relieve pain, but the joint function is lost.