Treatment of Arthritis

Treatment of Arthritis

Treatment of Arthritis

There are over 100 identified types of arthritis and the cause of each is dependent on the form of arthritis. Causes include injury (leading to DJD/osteoarthritis), metabolic abnormalities (such as gout), hereditary factors, the direct and indirect effect of infections (bacterial and viral), and a misdirected immune system with autoimmunity (such as in rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus).

The treatment of arthritis is very dependent on the precise type of arthritis present. Conservative treatment is successful 75% of the time. An accurate diagnosis increases the chances for successful treatment. Treatments available include physical therapy, massage therapy, splinting, cold-pack application, anti-inflammatory medications and pain medications.

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