Treatment of joint polyarthritis should be, as with a number of other complex diseases, complex. First of all, it is necessary to take into account the cause that caused the disease, and then to remove the local symptoms. For example, in reactive polyarthritis, which is caused by various infections - genitourinary, intestinal or nasopharyngeal, antibiotics should be used to prevent the disease from spreading to a larger scale and to acquire acute forms, while arthritis caused by autoimmune processes does not need antibiotic treatment .
Treatment of polyarthritis at home
So, with reactive polyarthritis in the treatment of antibiotics in the first place. Here they are of paramount importance especially with chlamydia infection, which is hard to cure. If the body has chlamydia, then antibacterial treatment has a long time - up to a month.
With reactive polyarthritis of the legs or other parts of the body, treatment can be selected in the direction of one of three antibacterial groups: macrolides, tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones. In case of mild infection with bacteria, treatment can be carried out at home, but always under the guidance of a doctor who will set the dosages and choose the most suitable medication, among which can be:
- Spiramycin;
- Clarithromycin;
- Azithromycin;
- Doxycycline;
- Ofloxacin;
- Ciprofloxacin;
- Lomefloxacin.
The last three medicines are optional, if the patient for any reason can not use any of the first four medicines. With chlamydial infection, these drugs are used for 30 days, and with other bacterial lesions, the treatment time is reduced to two weeks.
The next group of drugs for the treatment of polyarthritis of any form and etiology - anti-inflammatory non-steroidal agents:
- Diclofenac ;
- Nimesulide;
- Naproxen;
- Meloksikam;
- Ibuprofen.
These drugs can be used either externally - as an ointment or cream, or inside - in the form of tablets, soluble powders, or injections. These drugs for the treatment of polyarthritis primarily have an anti-inflammatory effect, and then an analgesic and decongestant.
In severe exacerbation, NSAID injections are prescribed, but they have a very negative effect on the gastric mucosa and are not intended for long-term use. People with a peptic ulcer of the duodenum or stomach are contraindicated.
To remove acute inflammation, glucocorticosteroids are also used - for example, prednisolone. This medication is prescribed for intraarticular administration. It is also forbidden to use for a long time because of the risk of addiction.
To improve the condition of the cartilaginous tissue, chondroprotectors are also used. These drugs stimulate regeneration in the cartilaginous tissue, and therefore favorably affect the condition of the patients. This is a kind of preventive support. Among the known chondroprotectors:
- Don;
- Elbon;
- Structum;
- Chondroxide ,;
- Chondrolon.
Folk treatment of polyarthritis
In the treatment of polyarthritis, herbal baths based on nettle, sponge, Jerusalem artichoke and burdock help. These herbs should be brewed (each of 50 grams) and then poured into a bath filled with warm water.
Also, turpentine camphor ointment can help in alleviating the symptoms: you need to take 150 ml of medical alcohol, olive oil and turpentine. Ingredients should be mixed, and then rub this mixture into painful areas 1-2 times a day.
New in the treatment of rheumatoid polyarthritis
Effective treatment of polyarthritis caused exclusively by an autoimmune
The goal of an immunosuppressant is to suppress immunity in order to suppress the immune response of antibodies.
Among these medicines:
- Azathioprine;
- Methotrexate;
- Sulfasalazine.