Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatment and Prevention

To date, rheumatoid arthritis cannot be cured. Treatment is aimed primarily at relieving pain, inhibiting inflammation (which at the same time slows progression), and preserving joint and muscle function. Which measures are indicated in individual cases depends on the activity of the disease. In mild forms, the administration of so-called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (non-cortisone-containing anti-inflammatory … Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatment and Prevention

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Causes and Symptoms

The term “rheumatism” covers a variety of different inflammatory (for example, ankylosing spondylitis) or wear-and-tear-induced joint diseases (for example, osteoarthritis) and soft tissue diseases. In total, about 8 million people in Germany are affected by rheumatic diseases. The word “rheumatism” means flow and denotes the flowing pain that moves from joint to joint through the … Rheumatoid Arthritis: Causes and Symptoms