“Knowing rheumatism, dancing with pain.”
During the long journey of life, health is our most precious asset. Yet there is a disease that is often unwittingly eroding people ‘ s health and causing endless suffering to patients, namely, rheumatism.
Rheumatist arthritis is a chronic, whole-system autoimmune disease that is mainly clinically manifested by oscillating, symmetrical multiple arthritis. It can occur at any age, but is most common between 30 and 50 years of age, with more women than men. The causes of this disease have not yet been fully identified, but are generally considered to be related to genetic, environmental, infectious and endocrine factors.
Symptoms of rheumatism are often gradual. Initially, the patient may feel joint pain, rigidity, especially after getting up in the morning or having a long rest. Such pain is usually symmetrical, i.e. the same joints on both sides of the body are affected. As the condition evolves, joint pain will increase and joint swelling and deformities will occur. Patients may find their fingers, wrists, knees, ankles, etc. swollen, red and restricted activities. In serious cases, patients are not even able to walk normally, dress, eat, etc.
In addition to joint symptoms, rheumatism can cause damage to other systems. Patients, for example, may experience whole-body symptoms such as fever, inactivity and weight loss. Some patients also have problems with the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the nervous system, etc. In addition, rheumatism can also lead to ophthalmosis, such as filamentitis and iris.
The diagnosis of rheumatism is a complex process. Doctors usually make comprehensive judgements based on a wide range of information on the patient ‘ s symptoms, signs, laboratory examinations and visual examinations. In laboratory tests, indicators such as rheumatist factors and anti-accumulator antibodies are important for the diagnosis of rheumatism. Visual examinations, such as X-rays, CTs, MRIs, etc., can help doctors to observe joint pathologies.
Once diagnosed as rheumatism, patients need to be actively treated. The aim of treatment is to alleviate symptoms, control progress, prevent joint malformations and improve the quality of life. At present, the treatment of rheumatism consists mainly of medication, physiotherapy and surgical treatment.
Drug treatment is the main means of treating rheumatism. Commonly used drugs include inflammation drugs, rheumatizers to improve conditions, biological agents and sugar-coated hormones. Inflammatory drugs can relieve joint pain and swelling, but they cannot prevent progress. Improved rheumatizers can slow the development of the disease, but they have a slower effect. Biological agents are a new type of therapeutic drug developed in recent years and have the advantage of being highly targeted and effective. Sugar cortex hormones can alleviate symptoms quickly, but long-term use can have many side effects. Thus, when using medication, doctors develop individualized treatment programmes based on the patient ‘ s specific circumstances.
Physiotherapy is also an important component of rheumatism treatment. Physical therapy includes heat dressing, cold dressing, massage, acupuncture, physiotherapy, etc. These treatments can alleviate joint pain, reduce muscle stress and improve joint function.
Surgery may be required for patients with severe medical conditions and joint deformities. The purpose of the surgical treatment is to correct the aberration of the joint and restore the function of the joint. The most common forms of surgery are those related to supplanting, joint integration, etc.
Although rheumatism is an incurable disease, patients can effectively control their condition and improve their quality of life through active treatment and self-management. In everyday life, patients should take care of the following: first, to maintain good habits. A rational diet with more nutritious foods, such as vegetables, fruits and whole grains. To avoid eating spicy, greasy and irritating food. Stop drinking and stay asleep. Secondly, there must be a proper campaign. Sports enhance muscle strength, improve joint function and improve body immunity. Patients can choose their own sports, such as walking, swimming, yoga, etc. Care must be taken, however, to avoid excessive exercise and to avoid exacerbating joint damage. Finally, it is important to remain positive and optimistic. Rheumatism is a chronic disease and the treatment process may be lengthy and difficult. Patients must build confidence in overcoming the disease and cooperate actively with doctors and not give up easily.
In short, rheumatism is a serious health-threatening disease. We should raise awareness of the disease and raise awareness of self-care, so as to achieve early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment. At the same time, patients are actively engaged in self-management, working closely with doctors, dancing with pain and writing their own wonderful lives.
