Osteoarthritis Treatment Options
If you suffer from osteoarthritis, chances are you are not alone. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of this disease. The pain and inflammation associated with this disease is unmistakable. Even if you have not received an official diagnosis, you will probably be able to recognize the often painful and debilitating symptoms of this disease. Here are some of the treatment options you have as an osteoarthritis patient.
Most osteoarthritis treatment focuses on reducing inflammation, pain, and stiffness in patients. Unfortunately, most osteoarthritis treatments do not go far enough in addressing the underlying causes for the disease. Conventional treatment options may include drug therapy, surgical intervention, lifestyle management, and physical and occupational therapy. Most drug therapy involves the use of NSAID class drugs. These are widely used drugs that are non-steroidal and that help control inflammation. Although NSAID drugs can be quite effective at managing the symptoms of osteoarthritis, they have also been linked to side effects, including kidney problems and gastrointestinal ulcers. Another class of drugs prescribed to osteoarthritis patients is corticosteroids. These have also been proven effective at controlling the main symptoms of osteoarthritis. However, the steroid element of these drugs may not be appropriate for all users, and long-term use of corticosteroid drugs have also been linked to side effects.
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