Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the smaller joints, causing inflammation, pain, and damage to cartilage and bone.
- Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, which may be worse in the morning or after periods of inactivity
- Fatigue, weakness, and flu-like symptoms
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Joint deformities and loss of joint function
- Inflammation and damage to other organs, such as the lungs, heart, and blood vessels
- Exact cause is unknown, but genetic and environmental factors are thought to play a role
- More common in women than men
- May be triggered by infections, hormonal changes, or exposure to certain environmental factors
- Physical exam and medical history
- Blood tests to look for markers of inflammation, as well as antibodies such as rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA)
- Imaging tests such as X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasounds
- Pulsed Signal Repair Therapy helps to improve cellular function and promote healing in the body. It stimulates cellular metabolism and increases circulation, which can help to reduce pain and inflammation, improve tissue repair, and promote overall healing.
- Physical therapy and exercise to improve mobility and flexibility
- A proper diet routine along with a nutrition program will help manage the condition better.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to relieve pain and inflammation
- Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) to slow disease progression
- Biologic medications, which target specific proteins involved in inflammation