Rheumatoid arthritis can be treated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anti-rheumatic drugs to improve the condition, and glucocorticoids in the early stage.
1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: such as diclofenac, ibuprofen, etc., have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, and are commonly used to alleviate inflammation of joints, but have a limited role in controlling the condition. This kind of drugs can have adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal reaction, peptic ulcer bleeding and renal function impairment.
2. Anti-rheumatic drugs to improve the condition: such as methotrexate, leflunomide, etc., the early use of which can delay and control the progression of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis should be used as early as possible once the diagnosis is confirmed. Common adverse reactions include skin rash, gastrointestinal reactions, liver damage and lung lesions.
3. Glucocorticoid: It has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, which can rapidly relieve the symptoms of joint swelling and pain and systemic inflammation. When glucocorticosteroids are used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, they should be used in small doses and short courses, and attention should be paid to the supplementation of calcium and vitamin D in order to avoid adverse reactions such as osteoporosis.
Early rheumatoid arthritis patients are recommended to go to the rheumatology and immunology department in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized drug treatment, avoid self-medication.