The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis of the knee are like this

Rheumatoid arthritis is now a relatively common disease, especially rheumatoid arthritis of the knee, which has a very high incidence rate and has a great impact on people's normal life and work. Therefore, it is particularly important to understand the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis of the knee and treat it in time.

1. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis of the knee

The pain of rheumatoid arthritis of the knee will worsen when the knee joint moves, and it is paroxysmal in the early stage and then becomes continuous, especially the pain worsens at night. This will cause limited knee joint movement and limping symptoms. If not treated continuously, the joint will become deformed.

2. Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis of the knee

1. Drug treatment: Like rheumatoid arthritis of other joints, patients with rheumatoid arthritis of the knee must receive regular anti-rheumatoid drug treatment. In recent years, the drug treatment principles that have been more recognized internationally are: early treatment, combination therapy, and individualized treatment plans. Regarding drug treatment, patients should follow the guidance of a rheumatologist in a regular hospital.

2. Physical therapy and functional exercise: Physical therapy can help alleviate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis of the knee and promote functional recovery. Functional exercise is an important method to restore and maintain joint function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis of the knee.

3. Surgical treatment: If the knee joint symptoms are still severe after a long period of regular drug treatment, arthroscopic synovectomy is required. Arthroscopic surgery should be performed after a period of regular medical treatment and before significant joint damage. If the knee joint space is obviously narrow, deformed, and movement is restricted, it means that the damage to the knee joint is very serious and only surface replacement surgery can be performed.

3. Prevention of arthritis

1. Be careful not to overwork yourself. It is necessary to combine work and rest. When the human body is too tired, the immunity will decrease, which can easily cause some diseases and induce rheumatoid arthritis.

2. Prevent infection. Studies have shown that bacterial or viral infection may be one of the factors that induce rheumatoid arthritis. Some patients develop the disease after suffering from infectious diseases such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, chronic cholecystitis, and dental caries.

3. Enhance the body's immunity. Regular physical exercise and taking part in more outdoor activities such as health gymnastics, qigong, tai chi, etc. can enhance the body's immunity, improve resistance, and are helpful in preventing rheumatoid arthritis.