Rheumatism is a chronic autoimmune disease. The following types of rheumatism usually require the use of biological agents.
First, there are highly active patients. This category of patients suffers from apparent arthritis, with multiple joints swelling, pain and severe pain, which can cause significant disruption to daily activities, such as inability to hold a normal fist and difficulty walking. Their blood sunk, C-reacting inflammation indicators, etc., continue to be high, and conventional rheumatist drugs, such as ammonium butterflies, are not effective in controlling the development of the disease for some time. Like a battlefield, traditional drugs are no longer able to repel the “enemy of inflammation”, at a time when the “new type of weapon” of biological agents is needed to increase firepower.
This is followed by cases of joint erosion or joint damage. Rheumatism, if not effectively controlled for long periods, erodes the joints like the termite mothhouse. In order to prevent further loss of joint function by means of video-inspection, such as X-rays, MRI, etc., in order to detect the narrowness of the joint gap and bone damage, it is necessary to use biological agents to contain inflammation damage to the joint and to save it as much as possible.
In addition, patients with pre- and post-negative adverse factors need to be considered for use. High levels of antibodies, such as rheumatist factors and anti-penetric aluminumate diaphragms, tend to indicate that diseases may be more severe and progressing more rapidly. In other cases, the relatively young age of the disease and the long duration of the disease can easily lead to serious consequences, such as joint malformations, requiring early use of biological agents to improve the prognosis.
At the same time, biological agents may be needed for patients who cannot withstand the side effects of traditional rheumatizers. Traditional rheumatizers can cause adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, liver damage, etc. When the patient cannot bear these side effects and the condition requires continuous control, biological agents can be an alternative, as the side effects may be relatively more acceptable to the patient and improve the quality of life while effectively controlling the condition.
Another category of rheumatist arthritis has multiple aspects of daily life.
On joint protection, excessive use of joints is to be avoided. For example, the use of fingers to remove heavy objects for as long as possible reduces the pressure on the small joints of the hand; avoids standing or walking for long periods of time and prevents overburdening of knees, ankles, etc. The activities may be carried out using assistive tools, such as walking crutches or wheelchairs, to reduce the burden of joints. In housework, long-stamp tools can also be used to avoid bending, crouching, etc.
You have to stay warm. The cold, damp environment is prone to causing and exacerbating joint pain, so it is important to keep the living environment as dry and warm as possible. In cold weather, care should be taken to add clothing, in particular to protect joint parts, such as gloves and knees.
When it comes to sports, it is important to choose the appropriate mode of sports. Avoid over-heated sports, such as fast running, basketball, etc., with high-impact joints. Smallly heavy joints, such as swimming, are recommended, partially offset by floating weights in the water, which can effectively exercise the muscles around the joints, as well as more moderate sports, such as walking, yoga, and muscles to help stabilize the joints.
Eat well and have a balanced diet. Ingestion of protein-rich foods, such as milk, eggs, etc., helps maintain muscle strength and body repair. At the same time, more fresh vegetables and fruits are to be eaten to ensure the intake of vitamins and minerals, helping to regulate the functioning of the body. In addition, some patients may experience increased symptoms due to certain foods, such as seafood, red meat, etc., which should be properly reduced if found.
Psychological regulation is also important. Rheumatism is a chronic disease and patients are prone to anxiety, depression, etc. They can communicate more with their families, friends and friends, as well as participate in mutual help groups for patients, share experiences and feelings, and maintain a positive mindset to the disease.
