How to care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis

  Rheumatoid disease patients in the treatment period, if you want to get rid of the disease as soon as possible, on the one hand, we must listen to the doctor’s guidance, and actively cooperate with the treatment, on the other hand, the daily work life should also pay more attention to, not according to their own good or bad to determine, should be contraindicated, so that the improvement of the disease to promote the role. So how should I take care of this disease?  1, general care: rheumatoid patients are most afraid of wind and cold, damp, so the best housing sun, ventilation, dry, keep the indoor air fresh, beds should be flat, bedding light warm and dry, often wash and dry, especially for patients with ankylosing spondylitis is best to sleep on wooden beds, beds can not be placed in the wind, to prevent sleeping in the cold. The first thing you should do is wash your face and hands with warm water, and wash your feet at night, hot water to be able to dip above the ankle joint for about a quarter of an hour to promote blood flow in the lower limbs.  2, diet care: diet should be selected according to the specific condition. Generally should be into high protein, high calorie, easy to digest food, less spicy and stimulating food and cold, greasy things. Diet should not be one-sided, and treat the issue of medication and dietary supplements correctly. Fruits, vegetables, fish, chicken and duck are nutritious, do not be partial, pay attention to dietary contraindications.  3.Other: For those who are bedridden for a long time and whose limb function has basically disappeared, attention should be paid to help change the position frequently to prevent decubitus ulcers. For those with deformed finger joints, or unfavorable elbow flexion and extension, or deformed knee and ankle joints, or inconvenient walking, we should take care of them in time and help them everywhere.