Rheumatoid Arthritis - Causes

Rheumatoid arthritis, the causes of which have not yet been fully elucidated, are very dangerous and painful enough. Its manifestation is the stiffness, swelling and pain of inflamed joints. Women are more prone to this disease after forty years.

Causes of rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammation of the connective tissue and joints that results from a malfunction of the immune system. Cells begin to act aggressively on the body's own tissues. As a result - joint deformation and bone erosion. In rare cases, this disease can destroy other organs, such as the heart or lungs.

The reasons may be the following factors:

• genetic predisposition;
• supercooling;
• injuries;
• infectious diseases (influenza, tonsillitis, rubella or hepatitis virus, etc.);
• severe stress;
• hormonal disorders;
• chronic diseases;
• excessive physical exertion;
• bad ecology.

The causes of death in rheumatoid arthritis can be renal failure, infectious complications, gastrointestinal bleeding.

Forms and stages of activity of rheumatoid arthritis

According to anatomical features this disease can have various forms:

• pass through the type of polyarthritis, mono- and oligoarthritis;
• to be combined with diffuse changes in tissues;
• characterized by systemic symptoms;
• separate and special forms, for example, juvenile arthritis, Still's syndrome.

There are three stages in the development of the disease, which require certain treatment.

At the initial stage:

1. There are small pains in the joints, which are most often manifested when walking.
2. There is a morning stiffness of the joints and limbs.
3. The body temperature in the area of ​​the joints is within the normal range.

The next stage of the disease has such signs:

1. Constant pains not only when walking, but also at rest.
2. Morning stiffness can last until lunch.
3. Appear swelling and fever in the affected area.

In the third stage:

1. The pain intensifies.
2. Exudative phenomena are clearly manifested.
3. The temperature in the area of ​​sick places is significantly increased.
4. There are inflammatory processes in internal organs.
5. The man's mobility is very low.

Most often, in such a course of the disease, constant therapy is required and disability is appropriated.

Remission in rheumatoid arthritis

After the specialists have identified the causes of the disease with rheumatoid arthritis, treatment is prescribed. It may include drug treatment (use of steroid and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), as well as physiotherapy and exercise therapy. When the patient exacerbates, with rheumatoid arthritis hormones are most often used, which can bring relief. It should be noted that there is no consensus on the treatment of this disease among specialists. For example, some recommend a warm wrap, while others recommend the use of drugs that increase immunity and relieve pain. Balneological methods of treatment also have a good effect: mud and mineral baths. It is also worthwhile to work on adjusting the way of life in order for the patient to recover.

The result of all procedures and treatment should be remission, which can only be talked about in the absence of certain signs:

• morning stiffness:
• symptoms of inflammation of the joints;
• fatigue;
• synovitis when examining the joints;
• radiological changes that are progressing.