There are two known treatments for arthritis. One is through
medication, and the other is through surgical options.
Medication therapy has three primary goals in dealing with
the disease: to treat the swelling associated with the increase in synovial
fluid, to numb the pain caused by dead cells attacking the cartilage which
subsequently releases pain hormones and to slow down the inflammatory process.
Sometimes the patient hears a noisy grinding sound out of
the movement of joints that are affected with arthritis. Because of the absence
of a protective cartilage, the ends of the bones at the joint rub each other
during movement. Overtime, as with machines, the constant friction wears away
the ends of the bones. This, in turn, causes a grinding noise in the joints
during movement. This noise is called crepitus.
The most common medications are: Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory
Drugs (NSAIDs). Under normal conditions, an inflammatory response is supposed
to aid the healing process of any injury in the body. However, under an
uncontrolled and frenzied autoimmune inflammatory response, more harm is done
in the body than good. Besides the negative effects of dead cells in the body,
pain associated with inflammation is the very source of discomfort among those
who are afflicted with arthritis. This is where the function of NSAIDs becomes
significant.
NSAIDs work by targeting and blocking prostaglandins that
are hormone like substances that trigger inflammation and pain thereby reducing
inflammation in the joints and relieving pain. NSAID’s are either prescription
drugs or over-the-counter (OCT medicines). Examples of NSAIDs are Aspirin,
Ibuprofen and Naproxen. These drugs, however, causes stomach upset and
gastrointestinal bleeding sometimes. Patients over the age of 60 are more
likely to be affected by these. It is therefore advised, that people who take
NSAIDs at elevated doses (the dose necessary to reduce inflammation) should
take them under the supervision of a doctor. NSAIDs do have their own serious
side effects, so the best treatment options is to go with herbal remedies.
Salveo Life Sciences has formulated naturalremedies for arthritis, that has capabilities to treat and control future
growth of this disorder.
Disclaimer: The information on
this page is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. Please do not
use this information to diagnose or treat health problems without consulting
doctor.
