Treatment of rheumatism

Rheumatism is a disease that is characterized by extensive inflammatory processes of connective tissue. In this disease, the heart muscle, joints and other organs are involved.

Treatment of rheumatism with its mild form requires the patient to take the first seven to twelve days of adherence to a semi-fast treatment. If the severity of the disease is pronounced, then walking is forbidden for fifteen to twenty days. The motor activity can be increased by improving the clinical picture of the pathology.

Treatment of rheumatism in its active form to date has been done by combining the prescription of the drug "Prednisolone" in gradually decreasing dosages and the medication "Acetylsalicylic acid" in a constant volume of three to four grams per day. Recently, the summarizing negative effects of these drugs on the gastric mucosa have been identified. In this regard, the drug "Prednisolone" is appointed as the only medication for the removal of the symptom of the active form of the disease.

Treatment of rheumatism is performed using a three-stage system. The first step is inpatient therapy. At the second stage, after elimination of the acute phase of the disease, a post-hospital course is performed. The third step is dispensary observation in conjunction with the use of medications.

Treatment of rheumatism should be started as soon as possible. It is necessary to take emergency measures at a time when the disease that changes the connective tissue of the heart muscle, as well as other organs, is in the stage of reversibility. Already in the period beginning with the onset of symptoms up to three days in the course of the pathology, it is important to reduce motor activity, apply physiotherapy and medication and eat right. The daily ration should be rich in proteins, vitamins and phospholipids. An important factor in providing the body with valuable substances is adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables. In addition to vitamins, they contain useful minerals - potassium and calcium. In case of blood circulation disorders, you should limit the liquid and table salt. If the patient suffers from cardiovascular insufficiency, the calorie content of the food must be reduced due to fats and proteins.

When prescribing a course of treatment for a patient with rheumatic fever, the following can be written out:

- antibiotics;

- anti-inflammatory non-steroid agents (Indomethacin, Butadion);

- Glucocortiroids;

- immunosuppressants.

The specialist can recommend the reception of funds that increase the protective functions of the body, as well as medications that take away the symptoms of the pathological process.

The inflammatory process, affecting the joints and internal organs, can provoke the emergence of rheumatoid arthritis. The reasons provoking it, are still not defined. The most likely manifestation of the disease from the effects on the body of various bacteria and viruses, as well as allergies, injuries, heredity and so on.

How to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a specialist should decide. The course of therapy is selected individually according to the patient's condition and can include:

- anti-inflammatory drugs of the non-steroid group;

- basic medicines;

- hormonal means;

- biological agents.

Treatment of rheumatism with folk remedies can be carried out by eating a large number of watermelons, as well as blueberries. It is useful to drink jelly from cranberries and cranberries. Symptoms of the disease recede with constant use for half an hour before breakfast, lemon juice, which is previously diluted with hot water. Traditional medicine is also recommended infusion obtained from fruits of raspberries. The patient's condition improves and the reception of baths with decoction of the kidneys of pine or black currant leaves.