Gout, also known as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is a rheumatic disease that occurs more frequently in women aged 45-50. Although the name suggests arthritis, it is not a condition that only relates to the joints.
Guest – causes
Despite the multitude of studies that have been carried out, it has not been possible to fully determine the causes of the occurrence of a given type of disease. There are several known factors related to the appearance of this health problem. Defects of the immune system are considered the main ones. While the specific genes responsible for rheumatism have not been identified, there is a tendency for the disease to appear in a hereditary manner. The reasons for the appearance of this disease may include, among others, the abnormal shape or length of the bones, frequent viral infections, prolonged stay in a cold climate, and other inflammations of unknown origin.
Gypsy – symptoms
The most common first symptoms of RA are long-lasting joint pain, joint deformation and limited mobility of the affected joints. Inflammation initially affects the synovium of the joints. Later, inflammation occurs within the articular capsule and other periarticular tissues. Over time, bone growths develop on the articular surfaces. In addition to the above-mentioned symptoms, rheumatism may be indicated by: fatigue, depression, lack of appetite, sweating, anemia, increased symptoms due to weather changes. This disease can activate not only in the joints, but also in other tissues. The heart and the entire circulatory system are at risk. Pericarditis is common. There may also be rheumatoid nodules on the valves and in the heart muscle.
Gout – treatment
Currently, there is no effective cure for rheumatic diseases, so it is worth diagnosing the disease as soon as possible and starting symptomatic treatment. In the later stages of the disease, the effectiveness of treatment decreases several times. The treatment of rheumatism itself is comprehensive and consists of pharmacotherapy and rehabilitation. At the stage of pharmacotherapy, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are used, as well as joint strengthening drugs, the purpose of which is to slow down the development of the disease. During rehabilitation, you go to therapeutic exercises. It is a long-term process in which physical activity must be controlled to reduce the risk of receiving traumas or other factors that may adversely affect the overall treatment process.
In cases where the treatments are no longer effective, surgery may be necessary. Experience shows that there were many cases of surgical treatment, which was caused by the neglect of the patient’s body and too late detection of rheumatism. It is worth remembering that rheumatoid arthritis is a disease whose symptoms appear more often when changes in the body are already taking place, so at the very beginning of the occurrence of concerns, it is worth going for diagnostics immediately.
| Name of the disease / condition | Rheumatism. Rheumatoid arthritis |
| Wstęp | Gout, also known as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is a rheumatic disease that occurs most often in women aged 45-50. Although the name suggests arthritis, it is not a condition that only applies to the joints. |
| symptoms | The most common first symptoms of RA are long-lasting joint pain, joint deformation and limited mobility of the affected joints. Inflammation initially affects the synovium of the joints. Later, inflammation occurs in the joint capsule and other periarticular tissues. Over time, bone growths occur within the affected joint. In addition to the above-mentioned symptoms, rheumatism may be indicated by: fatigue, depression, loss of appetite, sweating, anemia, increased symptoms due to weather changes. This disease can activate not only in the joints, but also in other tissues. Especially in the heart as well as in the entire circulatory system. Pericarditis is common. There may also be rheumatoid nodules on the valves and in the heart muscle. |
| The reasons | Despite the multitude of studies that have been carried out, it has not been possible to fully determine the causes of the occurrence of a given type of disease. Several factors have been identified that are related to the appearance of this disease. Defects of the immune system are considered the main ones. Although the specific genes responsible for rheumatism have not been identified, there is a tendency for the disease to appear in a hereditary manner. The reasons for the appearance of this disease may include, among others, the abnormal shape or length of the bones, frequent viral infections, prolonged stay in a cold climate, and other inflammations of unknown origin. |
| Treatment | Currently, there is no effective cure for rheumatic diseases, so it is worth diagnosing the disease as soon as possible and starting symptomatic treatment. In the later stages of the disease, the effectiveness of treatment decreases several times. The treatment of rheumatism itself is comprehensive and consists of pharmacotherapy and rehabilitation. At the stage of pharmacotherapy, painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs are used, as well as joint strengthening drugs, the purpose of which is to slow down the development of the disease. During rehabilitation, you go to therapeutic exercises. It is a long process in which physical activity must be controlled to reduce the risk of injury or other factors that may adversely affect the overall healing process. In cases where the treatments are no longer effective, surgery may be necessary. Experience shows that there have been many cases of surgical treatment due to the neglect of the patient’s body and the late detection of rheumatism. It is worth remembering that rheumatoid arthritis is a disease whose symptoms appear more often when changes in the body are already taking place, so at the very beginning of the occurrence of concerns, it is worth going for diagnostics immediately. |
| Prognosis | The disease is long-lasting, symptomatic treatment and rehabilitation are applied. |
| Prevention | Taking care of your body. |