What are the treatments for acute arthritis?

Arthritis is divided into chronic and acute. Acute arthritis is more terrible, with rapid onset and great harm, so more attention should be paid to acute arthritis. After the onset of acute arthritis, patients will experience swollen and painful joints, red and swollen joints, joint pain and tingling symptoms that will gradually worsen with the changes in the disease. The temperature of the weather will have a more obvious stimulation on the joints. Clinically, drugs, punctures, physical therapy and auxiliary methods can be used to achieve treatment effects.

What are the treatments for acute arthritis?

Acute arthritis is a manifestation of arthritis that occurs suddenly, often at night, and is short-lived. It is an immune system disease. Arthritis refers to an inflammatory disease that occurs in the joints and surrounding tissues of the human body. Its clinical manifestations are redness, swelling, heat, pain and dysfunction in the joints. Some patients may experience joint deformities. Common types of arthritis in clinical practice include the following: rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis, infectious arthritis, reactive arthritis, traumatic arthritis, etc.

Surgical treatment : This treatment method mainly includes joint puncture, joint replacement, synovectomy, joint orthopedics and joint fusion. Not every patient needs joint puncture, and its clinical indications should be understood. This method can be used for confirmed arthritis.

Physical therapy: This treatment method includes the following aspects: direct current therapy and introduction of drug ions, high-frequency electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, magnetic field therapy, and cold therapy. On the basis of drug treatment, choosing appropriate physical therapy methods according to the nature and location of the affected joints can better alleviate joint symptoms and promote the recovery of related functions.

Immunotherapy and biological treatment methods: This type of treatment is mainly aimed at the important links that lead to the onset of arthritis and the development of lesions, such as: target molecule treatment of cytokines, immune purification, plasma exchange, mesenchymal stem cell transplantation, immune reconstruction, etc., and is mainly used for patients who have not responded to other treatments.

Note: Joint diseases can lead to restricted joint movement and muscle atrophy. Functional exercises can restore and maintain joint function. When doing functional exercises, pay attention to the timing, type, and intensity. During the acute phase of joint swelling, activity should be limited and the patient's limbs should be elevated to reduce the degree of edema. If necessary, bed rest should be required until the joint swelling and pain improve.