Arthritis is experienced by middle aged and elderly people. It affects mainly the joints and restricts the movements.
When I had severe leg pain at my left leg, I thouht of affected with artritis and searched the internet for remedy. I thought already I became elder at the age of 36 itself.
Most common form of artritis is osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Joint stiffness is the characteristic of this illness. Pain in joints, especially when in motion or when bearing weight is experienced. Generally joints of the fingers, knees, hip and spine are affected. I had some these symptoms and doubted that I have rheumatoid arthritis.
Several types of anti-inflammatory treatments ranging from aspirin to steroid therapy have been found to bring relief. However, no single cure can be pointed for arthritis. The pain is so severe that the patient over a period of time will get used with the pain.
If the patient is obese, doctors will advise to reduce the body weight. This will help to reduce the stress on joints while standing and walking.
Side effects of the drug taken to reduce the pain such as aspirins or steroids are seen in many patients, such as gastric irritation or even ulceration. In these case, protein and alkali mineral foods may be given to abate these side effects.
If sodium retention is observed, mild sodium restriction in the form of a 1000 milligram sodium diet will be prescribed by the doctor. Milk can be consumed as much as possible. Foods that create acid or contain acidic juices shall be avoided.
When I had severe leg pain at my left leg, I thouht of affected with artritis and searched the internet for remedy. I thought already I became elder at the age of 36 itself.
Most common form of artritis is osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Joint stiffness is the characteristic of this illness. Pain in joints, especially when in motion or when bearing weight is experienced. Generally joints of the fingers, knees, hip and spine are affected. I had some these symptoms and doubted that I have rheumatoid arthritis.
Several types of anti-inflammatory treatments ranging from aspirin to steroid therapy have been found to bring relief. However, no single cure can be pointed for arthritis. The pain is so severe that the patient over a period of time will get used with the pain.
If the patient is obese, doctors will advise to reduce the body weight. This will help to reduce the stress on joints while standing and walking.
Side effects of the drug taken to reduce the pain such as aspirins or steroids are seen in many patients, such as gastric irritation or even ulceration. In these case, protein and alkali mineral foods may be given to abate these side effects.
If sodium retention is observed, mild sodium restriction in the form of a 1000 milligram sodium diet will be prescribed by the doctor. Milk can be consumed as much as possible. Foods that create acid or contain acidic juices shall be avoided.
