How to care for rheumatoid arthritis

So far, we are still not very clear about the cause of rheumatoid arthritis, which brings us great difficulties in treating rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, so we need patience to treat rheumatoid arthritis, and we must do a good job of caring for rheumatoid arthritis patients in life.

Rheumatoid arthritis patients should also know how to take care of themselves, because rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that needs to be treated slowly. So what are the measures for the care of rheumatoid arthritis that we should pay attention to?

If rheumatoid arthritis is not treated properly, about 75% of patients will become disabled within 3 years. Therefore, timely and professional treatment is very important, and daily care is also very important. So what should we pay attention to in daily care of rheumatoid arthritis?

1. Avoid eating foods: Corn, gluten in wheat, milk, and nightshade family members such as tomatoes and peppers, which will aggravate arthritis symptoms, so try to eat less.

2. Eat more ginger and garlic: Garlic and ginger have antioxidant activity, they can reduce inflammation and kill bacteria, and ginger can also relieve pain. Eating a few cloves of garlic and ginger every day will surely help you.

3. Avoid direct cold wind: When sleeping at night, you should avoid direct cold wind from outdoors, do not let electric fans blow directly on your body, and do not sleep naked in an air-conditioned room. Do not stay or rest in places with strong winds such as eaves, corridors, and aisles. Try to avoid catching cold or getting caught in the rain. If you are caught in the rain or get hit by a sudden cold, drink a small amount of alcohol to keep warm.

4. Splint the joints: Use a splint to splint the painful joints when you sleep. You should keep warm and it is best to use a hard mattress.

5. Reduce the intake of fatty acids: Reduce the intake of foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids: This type of fat is mainly contained in corn oil, sunflower oil, and safflower oil. This type of fatty acid can counteract the anti-inflammatory effect of fish oil.

6. Moderate exercise: Get more rest, do moderate exercise regularly, and swimming in a warm water pool is good for stiff joints.

We should have a correct understanding of rheumatoid diseases. Be sure to seek early treatment and choose the correct treatment for arthritis to avoid aggravating the condition and causing the disease to worsen.

Above we introduced what rheumatoid arthritis is. We know that so far we are still not very clear about the cause of rheumatoid arthritis, so it brings difficulties to our treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Once you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, you must know how to care for it. The above article introduces in detail how to care for rheumatoid arthritis.