How to treat degenerative arthritis

Degenerative arthritis can be treated by general therapy, physical therapy, drug therapy, surgery and other methods of treatment, it is recommended to timely hospital consultation. 1. General treatment: appropriate bed rest, reduce the activity of the affected limbs, choose the appropriate auxiliary devices under the guidance of the doctor, which can reduce the symptoms of swelling and pain. 2. Physical therapy: patients can use massage, hot compresses, ultra-short wave, exercise rehabilitation and other physical therapy to relieve symptoms. 3. Medication: If the pain is obvious, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as celecoxib and diclofenac sodium, etc., can be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Glucosamine sulfate can nourish the cartilage, alleviate the symptoms, and slow down the progress of the disease. 4. Surgical treatment: patients in the middle and late stages can use joint cavity cleaning, osteotomy and other relief; for patients with advanced arthritis, joint deformity and persistent pain, artificial joint replacement can be chosen for treatment. Degenerative arthritis patients should be timely hospital consultation, the doctor according to the patient’s condition to take appropriate treatment program, do not blindly use drugs.