The occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis is associated with factors such as genetics, infection, and immune abnormalities. Generally, it can be treated by immunosuppressants, glucocorticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other medications, and surgical treatment can be chosen for severe joint damage.
1. Immunosuppressant: patients can use methotrexate, salazosulfapyridine, cyclosporine and other immunosuppressants to slow down the development of the disease.
2. Glucocorticosteroids: patients can use betamethasone, prednisone and other glucocorticosteroids, glucocorticosteroids can play the role of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive, which is important for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: such as ibuprofen and diclofenac. Rheumatoid arthritis patients often have joint swelling and pain, the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can relieve joint pain.
4. Surgery: Rheumatoid arthritis may damage the joints after the disease develops, and those with serious joint damage can be treated with surgery such as arthrocentesis and orthopedic surgery.
Rheumatoid arthritis patients are advised to go to the rheumatology and immunology department of regular hospitals and other related departments for consultation and treatment as prescribed by the doctor. The medication should be used according to the doctor’s prescription, do not self-medicate.