| Arthritis is classified as one of the rheumatic diseases. | | | | massage, soaking in cold water, or over-the-counter |
| Arthritis is a group of conditions where there is | | | | sprays and healing salve that cool the skin and joints. |
| damage caused to the joints of the body. Arthritis is | | | | Aerobic or endurance exercises (e.g., walking, bicycle |
| inflammation of one or more joints, which results in pain, | | | | riding) to improve cardiovascular fitness, help control |
| swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. Arthritis is | | | | weight, and improve overall well-being. Relaxation |
| frequently accompanied by joint pain. There are over | | | | therapy helps reduce pain by teaching people various |
| 100 different types of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis | | | | ways to release muscle tension throughout the body. |
| (RA) is traditionally considered a chronic, inflammatory | | | | Heat therapy increases blood flow, tolerance for pain, |
| autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system | | | | and flexibility. Cold therapy numbs the nerves around |
| to attack the joints. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a | | | | the joint (which reduces pain) and may relieve |
| form of the disease that happens in children. The most | | | | inflammation and muscle spasms. Capsaicin cream is a |
| common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is also known | | | | preparation put on the skin to relieve joint or muscle |
| as degenerative joint disease. There is emerging | | | | pain when only one or two joints are involved. |
| evidence that abnormal anatomy may contribute to | | | | Arthritis Remedies Tips |
| early development of osteoarthritis.Other types or | | | | 1. Chamomilla - Useful when the person is angry and |
| cause of arthritis include | | | | restless. |
| Treatment of arthritis depends on the particular cause, | | | | 2. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, is a mild |
| which joints are affected, severity, and how the | | | | painkiller and strengthens connective tissue between |
| condition affects your daily activities. Gout | | | | joints. |
| ,scleroderma ,psoriatic arthritis ,ankylosing spondylitis | | | | 3. Ginger is anti-inflammatory and can be used |
| ,reiter's syndrome (reactive arthritis) ,adult atill's disease | | | | internally and externally. |
| ,viral arthritis and gonococcal arthritis. Exercise for | | | | 4. Nettle strengthens and supports the whole body and |
| arthritis is necessary to maintain healthy joints, relieve | | | | improves elimination of waste via the kidneys. |
| stiffness, reduce pain and fatigue, and improve muscle | | | | 5. Boswellia has been used for thousands of years as |
| and bone strength. Aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen -- | | | | a natural anti-inflammatory. |
| these nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs are | | | | 6. 1 tbs juice of fresh leaves of bathua, drink every |
| often effective in combating arthritis pain. Second-line | | | | day on an empty stomach for 2-3 months. |
| drugs used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis include | | | | 7. Devil's claw is useful for a wide range of joint and |
| hydroxychloroquine, gold, penicillamine, azathioprine, | | | | muscular problems as it's an anti-inflammatory herb. |
| sulfasalazine and methotrexate. | | | | 8. Hepar sulphurls calcareum: 6, four d when |
| Nutritional supplements helpful in treating rheumatic | | | | suppuration has taken place. |
| diseases. Cold therapy can involve cold packs, ice | | | | |