How an Orthopaedic can help with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is a distressing condition related to the inflammation of joints followed by severe pain. Symptoms and signs during given periods are called flares other times it is called remission, the time when all the symptoms disappear completely. Due to different conditions and physical symptoms of the patient it is often difficult to diagnose it at an early stage.

Symptoms of RA

While RA symptoms may vary with different physical conditions and depending upon patient health, age and gender, but the following symptoms are common:

• Joint pain
• Joint swelling
• Joint stiffness
• Loss of joint function and deformities

These symptoms may be common, but these vary in severity. Ignoring these symptoms will only lead to further trouble and make it unbearable at a given point. For this reason consulting an orthopaedic is essential.

Diagnosis

When you approach an orthopaedic they will perform a series of tests on you to determine the severity of the disease and to understand the range of its effect on the body and the organ:

• Physical examination
• Muscular flexibility text
• Blood tests
• Imaging tests

These tests are done to understand the impact of the disease on the body to begin a suitable treatment for the patient.

Treatment

Although there is no complete cure for this disease, but through medication and therapy remission is possible. A percentage of relief to the patient is possible by opting for various medications that will help elevate the severity of the disease.

Treatments may include but are not limited to the following steps:

• Medications
• Alternative remedies
• Dietary changes
• Specific exercise to relive joint pain / stiffness

It is suggested that once you are aware that the symptoms of RA has set in, you should consult an orthopaedic immediately without delay to gain control over your situation and avoid disease flare-up.