Treatment of arthrosis and arthritis: medicamentous and folk remedies

In most cases, referral to specialists with joint diseases is not considered by patients as a priority. Such irresponsible attitude leads to the fact that doctors are engaged in diagnostics and therapy of already neglected and chronic forms. Treatment of arthrosis and arthritis should begin early in the onset of symptoms to obtain a favorable outcome.

Difference between major joint diseases

Let's look at how arthritis differs from arthrosis. The appearance of inflammatory processes in the joints, the main clinical sign of which becomes a painful syndrome, is called arthritis. In such cases, pain increases with a change in body position, sudden movement, physical activity or even just walking.

Wear of articular cartilage can occur for many reasons:

• Diseases of infectious genesis;
• Injuries;
• Age of the patient;
• Prolonged physical activity.

Due to loss of cartilage, the bones forming the joint begin to touch each other. The result is pathological changes, soreness and the appearance of inflammation. Similar inflammatory processes can occur in any joint or group of joints.

What is the difference between arthritis and arthrosis? During the development of arthrosis, all the joint structures are involved in the pathological process, starting from the articular membrane, bones, cartilage and ending with the periarticular muscular apparatus. Deforming arthrosis, the symptoms and treatment of which we consider further, can even lead to the occurrence of disability.

The main factors of the etiology of arthrosis are obesity, physical activity for a long time, congenital pathology in the form of dysplasia, traumatic injuries, osteoporosis, age and hormonal changes.

Clinical picture of arthritis

Symptomatic of inflammatory joint disease will manifest itself depending on its form and each case of the disease:

1. Rheumatoid arthritis - the lesion has a symmetrical character, the first swelling and inflammation appear on the small joints of the hands. The pain syndrome is paroxysmal, often occurs at night and in the morning. Patients complain of stiffness and the feeling that parts of the body have become numb.
2. Infectious arthritis - in parallel with the pain in the joints there is an increase in body temperature, signs of intoxication. The skin over the joints is hot, swollen, red.
3. Gouty arthritis - signs are short-lived, there is pain, swelling, puffiness. Symptoms arise against a diet violation.
4. Psoriatic arthritis - a pathological process often occurs on the small joints of the fingers. There is stiffness of movement, soreness, puffiness, red flaky spots on the skin.

Features of the manifestation of arthrosis

Unlike inflammatory processes, the clinic of arthrosis is not accompanied by a bright pain syndrome in the early stages. First there is a feeling that the movement of the joint is accompanied by a crunch. Slight soreness and discomfort are present after sleep, but when walking these symptoms quickly disappear. In the future, the pain becomes dim, aching and begins to bother the person even at rest.

A deforming process develops in the joints. At the same time the stiffness progresses, the volume of possible movements decreases. The disease takes on a chronic form. Periods of exacerbations alternate with periods of remission.

General concepts of arthritis therapy

Treatment of arthrosis and arthritis is based on the use of medication, physiotherapy, folk remedies and curative gymnastics. Next, consider each of these species in more detail.

For the treatment of inflammatory processes, medicines are used in various forms of release - injections, preparations for oral administration, suppositories, ointments and gels. First of all antibacterial preparations of a wide spectrum of action are appointed. They can reduce inflammation and eliminate the possible cause of the disease. Fluoroquinolones, tetracycline drugs , macrolides, cephalosporins are used.

Analgesics used in the form of tablets or injectables (Analgin, Ketanov, Dexalgin, Naproksen, Ketorol) will help reduce soreness. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the next group of drugs to treat arthritis. Among these funds, the greatest popularity gained "Diclofenac", "Indomethacin", "Meloksikam", "Movalis", "Revmoxicam."

In addition, combined drugs are used that combine an anti-inflammatory active substance and antispasmodic: Spasmalgon, Baralgetas, and glucocorticoids - Prednisolone, Hydrocortisone, and Diprospan.

Osteoarthritis and the fight against them

Treatment of arthrosis and arthritis is similar to some of the groups of drugs used:

1. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - these remedies relieve pain, reduce swelling, but are only used for symptomatic therapy, because they can not eliminate the cause of the disease (Ibuprofen, Diclobert, Indomethacin).
2. Painkillers - drugs used in the form of tablets or injections. They include analgesics.
3. Chondroprotectors are the main group of drugs for the treatment of arthrosis. The active substances in their composition can influence the restoration of cartilaginous tissue (Teraflex, Dona, Arthra).
4. Vascular medications are used to restore local circulation in places of origin of pathology (Trental, nicotinic acid).

Each of the drug groups can not be assigned separately, but can be combined for each individual treatment regimen.

Local Therapy

Arthritis, joint arthrosis requires the use of ointments and gels for local treatment. The local effect of drugs in the place of origin of pathology speeds up the processes of recovery, recovery and elimination of symptoms.

"Diclofenac" - a drug for external use in joint disease. Refers to a group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Its use is contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

"Orthofen" is available in the form of gel and cream. Eliminates painful sensations, reduces signs of puffiness and hyperemia. It is an analogue of "Diclofenac".

"Ketorol" is a topical preparation. Used to relieve the pain syndrome. The cause of the disease "Ketorol" does not eliminate.

"Nyz" is quite an effective tool. Treatment of arthrosis and arthritis is based on the local action of active substances - steroids, reducing inflammatory processes.

Physiotherapy for joint diseases

Medication therapy usually requires any joint disease. Arthritis, arthrosis, however, are treated also with the help of physiotherapy procedures. The use of magnetotherapy, electrophoresis, UHF therapy, massage, therapeutic baths, paraffin therapy accelerates the regeneration of cartilage tissue, increases local blood microcirculation and the penetration of drugs.

Magnet treatment is one of the most widespread types of physiotherapy. The main purpose of the procedure is to reduce discomfort and pain. It is also possible to reduce the inflammatory process. Magnet treatment has the following positive aspects:

• Increases mobility in the joints;
• Removes stiffness;
• Restores the nerves and lymphatic system;
• Dissolves the infiltrated tissue.

Paraffinotherapy is one of the most accessible procedures for conducting at home. Applikatsii or trays with paraffin promote warming of tissues, improvement of microcirculation, improve joint mobility.

The use of therapeutic elements of physical education also has a positive effect on the body as a whole and those areas to which the impact is directed.

Use of folk remedies

Folk treatment of arthritis, arthrosis - a fairly common method of treating joint diseases. Widely used baths and compresses.

Recipe # 1

Choose a wide cabbage leaf, make a lot of small cuts on it. Heat the sheet and apply a thin layer of honey on its surface. Cabbage to attach to the sick joint, fasten and wrap it with a warm scarf. The procedure should be at night.

Recipe # 2

Boil several potatoes. Crush the potatoes in the water in which it was boiled. Wait for me to stand up. Above, a medicinal infusion is formed, which must be drunk several times a day.

Recipe # 3

Take 0.5 kg of celery and lemons, pass through a meat grinder and add as much honey. Leave in the refrigerator for 5 days. The mixture should be used on a tablespoon 3 times a day, until it is completely over. After half a month, repeat treatment.

Recipe No. 4

A tablespoon of nettle should be filled with a glass of steep boiling water. After infusion, the resulting solution is filtered and taken over a tablespoon several times a day.

Forecast

Arthritis or arthrosis, the symptoms and treatment of which are known to every rheumatologist, require immediate attention to a specialist for help. This will achieve a favorable result, as well as prevent the occurrence of possible complications from the musculoskeletal system.