Arthritis occurs due to inflammation and swelling affecting the joints with pain. Arthritis pain is called arthralgia, which is caused due to injury to the ligaments and tendons of the joints. The causes can be an infection or allergic reaction to medications. Taking painkillers and corticosteroids helps a lot. Placing ice packs on the affected region provides some relief.
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Should I take steroid medicine for rheumatoid arthritis?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis two years back. I am on Ayurveda treatment and have taken Panchakarma treatment as well. There is a slight improvement, but still, my swelling on the left knee is not coming down, and recently a pain in the left wrist has begun. My ESR and CCP ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclniq.com. I just read your query and saw all the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). In RA (rheumatoid arthritis), allopathic medicines like painkillers and corticosteroids are prescribed which will give you temporary relief, but in the long term, these m... Read Full »
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