CAUSES AND PREVENTIONS OF ATHRIETIS

The treatment of arthritis is very dependent on the precise type of arthritis present, An accurate diagnosis increases the chances for successful treatment, Treatments available include physical therapy, home remedies, splinting, cold-pack application, paraffin wax dips, anti-inflammatory drugs, pain medications (ranging from pain-relieving over-the-counter medications such as acetaminophen [Tylenol] and ibuprofen [Motrin, Advil] to narcotics), immune-altering medications, biologic medications, and surgical operations (including joint replacement surgery) Pain from osteoarthritis of the knee can be relieved by hyaluronic acid injections, Rheumatoid arthritis can require medications that suppress the immune system (disease modifying medications), Low back arthritis that is irritating nerves of the spine can require surgical repair, For more on treatments of particular forms of arthritis, see the corresponding articles for the form of arthritis of interest.