Arthritis has been a serious medical condition most people suffer from across the globe. The disease turns ugly when people find it really difficult to been the pain and inflammation that usually occurs in the joints. This also tends to interrupt in their daily activities.
This disease is very common among people between the ages of 40 and 60. Both males and females are affected equally by this disease.
Fortunately there are many effective treatments available for arthritis, these days. You would find all types of treatment options such as natural remedies, massages, over-the-counter medications, prescription medicines and surgery.
Here is a description on the kind of medical treatments available for arthritis widely all around the world:
a) Natural remedies:
Natural remedies have gained immense popularity among people, these days. There are several reasons behind this. First wide availability of these remedies and the fact that these don’t result in side effects. Natural remedies are highly effective.
Here are some of the most preferred natural remedies for arthritis:
- Ginger: It is rich in gingerols and extremely effective in treating inflammation.
- Cinnamon: It is anti-inflammatory and work towards inhibiting the release of inflammatory acids.
- Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables: These are rich in carotenoids facilitate reducing inflammation.
- Olive oil: Extra virgin oil act as an anti-inflammatory drug and provide a good effect in case of heart disease.
b) Over-the-counter products:
Over-the-counter medicines are widely available in drug stores. Almost all these medicines claim to provide good and sometimes instant relief from painful symptoms of arthritis. Here are some of the common non prescription medicines you can go for.
- Ibuprofen: These reduce pain and inflammation.
- Acetaminophen: It is a great and one of the most effective pain relievers.
- Glucosamine and Chondroitin: These are components derived from natural joint cartilage. These are effective in alleviating joint pain.
c) Prescription medications:
You can get these only on the prescription and consultation of the health care practitioner. These medications are more effective and work really well as a long term treatment of almost all types of arthritis. Here are some of the most common prescription medicines advised for patients of arthritis.
- Vioxx or Rofecoxib
- Celebrex or Celecoxib
- Bextra or Valdecoxib
All the above mentioned medicines are categorized as COX-2 inhibitors. These work towards blocking an enzyme that can result in an inflammatory response. Other types of prescription medications include Biological Response Modifiers, Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs or DMARDs and Corticosteroids.
d) Natural therapies
There are also several natural therapies available for treating arthritis. These are quite different from natural medication. These work towards curing the disease with natural methods such as hot and cold suppression, joint protection, massage, weight reduction and exercise programs.
e) Medical related methods
These are very effective when it comes to providing relief from arthritis symptoms. There are several medical related methods such as Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation or TENS and surgery. Surgery is usually considered to be the last option in the cases of arthritis.
Treatment for arthritis is possible. You need to look for the symptoms and then rush for medical help.
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