Note This topic is the continuation of the topic ́s: Rheumatoid Arthritis Synonyms in a broader sense Rheumatoid Arthritis (R. A.RA) Chronic polyarthritis (c. P.cP) Disease from the rheumatic form, primarily chronic polyarthritis (pcPp. c. P.) Therapy rheumatoid arthritis The therapy orients itself at the activity of the inflammation and at the stage of the … Therapy rheumatoid arthritis
Physical therapy For pain relief and muscle relaxation, e.g. heat or cold therapy, electrotherapy, medical baths, massage, ultrasonic sonography, exercise bath. Psychosomatics The aim is to prepare the patient for a life with rheumatoid arthritis and to strengthen the willingness of the patient to cooperate in the therapy. Furthermore, relaxation techniques (e.g. progressive muscle relaxation … Physical therapy | Therapy rheumatoid arthritis
Medicated local therapy In the acute stage, compresses of the affected joint can be made several times a day with cold NSAR gels (e.g. Voltaren ® Emulgel) or cold quark. In chronic stages, it is better to use blood circulation-promoting ointments (e.g. Thermo Reumon ® Cream). In the case of acute infestation of one or … Medicated local therapy | Therapy rheumatoid arthritis
Course and prognosis The course of chronic polyarthritis extends over years and cannot be predicted at the time of diagnosis. In most cases (50-70%), chronic polyarthritis progresses gradually with only short partial remissions. Full remission means a complete loss of disease symptoms. Partial remission means that most of the symptoms have disappeared. Approximately 15-30% are … Course and prognosis | Therapy rheumatoid arthritis
Synonyms in a broader sense Rheumatoid Arthritis (R. A.RA) Chronic polyarthritis (c. P.cP) Disease from the rheumatic form Primary chronic polyarthritis (pcPp. c. P.) Definition The most frequent inflammatory joint disease belonging to the rheumatic form circle is the so-called (seropositive) rheumatoid arthritis or chronic polyarthritis. It is a systemic inflammatory disease, i.e. affecting the … Rheumatoid Arthritis
Diagnosis The diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis results from The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) established criteria for the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (R. A.) in 1987. Chronic polyarthritis (cP) is considered to be present when a patient meets at least four of the seven criteria, with criteria 1-4 having been present for at least six … Diagnosis | Rheumatoid Arthritis
X-ray The diseased joints should be x-rayed annually for diagnosis and especially in the first years for monitoring the progress. The radiological changes on the x-ray image are joint space narrowing, decalcification near the joint (osteoporosis), erosion of the joint surfaces, later destruction of the joint surfaces, and stiffening bones, joint degeneration or joint dislocation.There … X-ray | Rheumatoid Arthritis
Physical examination In addition to the above-mentioned symptoms such as morning stiffness, joint pain, rapid fatigue, the physician finds characteristic clinical changes or deformities (rheumatism – caused deviation of the joints) during the physical examination in chronic polyarthritis (cP). The examination usually includes the examination of the: HandHands FeetFeet Knee Hip Shoulder Elbows Spine Laboratory … Physical examination | Rheumatoid Arthritis
Therapy (guidelines) There are some guidelines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. They are all based on the treatment of the complaints and symptoms with the so-called DMARD (“disease modifying antirheumatic drug”) treatment. # DMARD treatment means an anti-inflammatory drug treatment with a non-steroidal anti-rheumatic drug such as ibuprofen or diclofenac, and a steroidal anti-inflammatory … Therapy (guidelines) | Rheumatoid Arthritis
Summary Rheumatism Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common rheumatic disease with chronic inflammation of the joint mucosa, tendon sheaths and bursae. The course of the disease is usually progressive in phases.Beginning with painful swelling and overheating, pressure sensitivity and restricted movement of joints, rheumatoid arthriticronic polyarthritis can lead to the complete destruction of joints and … Summary Rheumatism | Rheumatoid Arthritis