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arthritis treatments

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Arthritis A condition characterized by swelling and tenderness in one or more joints, with symptoms including joint pain, stiffness, and redness.
Acetaminophen An analgesic medication that reduces joint pain but does not address inflammation.
Ibuprofen A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps reduce both pain and inflammation.
Corticosteroids Medications like Triamcinolone and Methylprednisolone that reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) Standard treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to slow down disease progression.
Capsaicin A painkiller that can alleviate joint pain.
Joint Repair A procedure involving smoothing or realigning joint surfaces, often performed arthroscopically.
Joint Replacement Surgery A procedure where damaged joints are replaced with artificial joints.
Arthrodesis A procedure involving fusing the ends of two bones in a joint until they heal into one rigid unit.
Physical Therapy A therapy that improves muscle strength around joints.
Hydrotherapy A complementary therapy involving exercises in water for arthritis management.
Rheumatologist A specialist who treats arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis.
Healthy Diet A diet that includes fruits, vegetables, starchy foods, high-protein content, milk, dairy products, olive oil, and fish for arthritis management.
Regular Exercise Physical activity for arthritis management, along with weight management.
Early Diagnosis Identifying arthritis symptoms promptly to improve the quality of life through appropriate management.
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