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Rheumatoid Arthritis & Pain Killers, Dr. Ashiah Badika, rheumatologyindore.com
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Rheumatoid Arthritis & Pain Killers – Dr. Ashiah Badika, Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, Indore

There are many medications your doctor could consider using for the treatment of your Joint pains in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Acetaminophen, Celecoxib, Etoricoxib,  Etodolac, Indomethacin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac &  Aceclofenac are some of the drugs which help in managing pain, swelling, and stiffness.

Pain killers are also called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). These medicines are usually taken by mouth in pill form, but there are a number of topical creams and injections that can be used to reduce arthritis pain.

Pain killers help relieve rheumatoid pain but do not affect the cause or control the disease hence other types of medication are prescribed along with it depending on the patient’s condition.

Pain killers can not be used for long-term treatment otherwise they can cause various harmful side effects on important parts of the body as the liver, kidney, stomach, etc.

Do not take painkillers on your own and let your doctor decide when to start and stop.

Dr. Ashish K Badika has 3 years of advanced training in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology including 2 years Post Doctoral.

He has extensive exposure to Systemic Autoimmune Disorder (Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Seronegative spondyloarthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Scleroderma, Gout, Myositis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Vasculitic conditions, and Paediatric rheumatology disorders).

Rheumatoid Arthritis Advanced Treatments in Indore, rheumatologyindore.com
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Advanced Treatments – Dr Ashish Badika , Arthritis & Rheumatology Center, Indore

To avoid long-term consequences and disability, rheumatoid arthritis must be treated early. Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic medications, novel biologic medicines, and techniques of switching between them are all discussed in newly reported guidelines with new, more aggressive treatment plans.

However treatment for RA varied depending on disease severity from early to established, both guidelines set therapy goals to target low disease activity or remission while maintaining performance and management of pain. Conventional disease-modifying anti-rheumatic medicines are favoured and should be started as soon as possible following diagnosis, ideally within three months of the beginning of persistent symptoms.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and glucocorticoids are helpful for clinical and functional improvement, particularly during flares.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Advanced Treatments in Indore - Dr. Ashish Badika

Antitumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) medications and non-TNF agents are the two types of biologicals used to treat RA. Small molecules (JAK kinase inhibitors) are also another class of drugs used for the treatment of RA.

Cost, dose frequency, patient desire, and insurance protocol are all factors that influence medicine selection. If a patient does not respond to one biological treatment, evidence justifies switching to another.

Rating scales, disease activity scores (DAS), clinical status, and laboratory follow-up are used to assess treatment response. Patients should be closely supervised by their doctors.

Dr. Ashish K Badika has 3 years of advanced training in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology including 2 years Post Doctoral.

He has extensive exposure to Systemic Autoimmune Disorder (Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Seronegative spondyloarthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Scleroderma, Gout, Myositis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Vasculitic conditions, and Paediatric rheumatology disorders).

Rheumatoid Arthritis Steroids Treatment, rheumatologyindore.com
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Rheumatoid Arthritis & Steroids, Treatment – Dr. Ashish Badika, Arthritis Rheumatology Center

Steroids are very important medications for the treatment of  Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It’s available in tablets, injections, and liquid form. They aid in lowering the amount of inflammation which leads to joint pains, swelling, early morning stiffness, and limitation of joint movements also aid in the regulation of your autoimmune system, which aids in the suppression of flare-ups.

In the early stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) low-dose of oral steroids may be administered in addition to (Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs) DMARDs or other medications. This is due to the fact that DMARDs take some weeks to produce benefits. Steroids, on the other hand, work swiftly, and you’ll notice a difference in a matter of days. Steroids are occasionally referred to as “bridge therapy.” Steroids are recommended by all international groups in the management of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis & Steroids Treatment - Dr. Ashish Badika, Arthritis Rheumatology Center

Steroids can also be given in injectable forms as and when needed. It is critical to taper down the steroids once other medications have proven to be beneficial. Slow Withdrawal aids in the prevention of withdrawal symptoms.

Do not take or stop steroids on your own. Your Rheumatologist is trained on how to handle steroids.

Dr. Ashish K Badika has 3 years of advanced training in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology including 2 years Post Doctoral.

He has extensive exposure to Systemic Autoimmune Disorder (Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Seronegative spondyloarthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Scleroderma, Gout, Myositis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Vasculitic conditions, and Paediatric rheumatology disorders).

What is Autoimmune Disease? Dr. Ashish Badika
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What is Autoimmune Disease? Dr. Ashish Badika, rheumatologyindore.com

A well-functioning immune system protects the body against disease and various infections. When the immune system fails, it starts destroying healthy cells, tissues, and organs without any purpose, or we can say mistakenly. These attacks, known as autoimmune diseases, have the ability to damage any region of the body, compromising bodily function and potentially posing a life-threatening hazard.

There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases. Some are well known to us, such as type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis, while others are rare and difficult to diagnose. With unusual autoimmune diseases, people may suffer years before getting noticed about the internal damage with no proper diagnosis due to lack of understanding. While most of these diseases have no cure or treatment, some diseases need close monitoring and may require lifelong treatment to ease symptoms.

What is Autoimmune Disease? Dr. Ashish Badika, rheumatologyindore.com

Autoimmune diseases are affecting more people for reasons unknown. Likewise, the causes of these diseases remain a mystery.

Studies indicate that these diseases may be the result of interactions between genetic and environmental factors. Even lifestyle has increased the chances for these diseases. Some studies also indicate that gender, race, and ethnicity characteristics link for developing an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are more common when people are in contact with certain environmental exposures also.

One must be cautious of such diseases and must have a regular visit to their known physician & get the check-up done for such diseases.

Dr. Ashish K Badika has 3 years of advanced training in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology including 2 years Post Doctoral.

He has extensive exposure to Systemic Autoimmune Disorder (Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Seronegative spondyloarthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Scleroderma, Gout, Myositis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Vasculitic conditions, and Paediatric rheumatology disorders).

Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Lead to Increased Risks of Heart Attacks - Dr. Ashish Badika
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Lead to Increased Risks of Heart Attacks – Dr. Ashish Badika

Rheumatoid arthritis can increase the risk of heart disease as it is associated with inflammation that affects not only the joints but also the heart. If left untreated, it can cause active inflammation to spread throughout the body, including the cardiovascular system, which can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Effects on the heart in people with rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation spreads to the blood vessels and leads to narrowing. Arteries supplying the heart with oxygen and nutrients can get blocked in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, even if they do not have significant CVD risk factors. This can lead to angina, heart attacks, sudden death, and heart failure.

People with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk of heart attack and are twice as likely to develop heart failure and peripheral vascular disease compared to people without rheumatoid arthritis. Patients with active rheumatoid arthritis also have a higher risk of heart attacks than patients with controlled diseases.

People must consult their doctor for rheumatoid arthritis as this disease is treatable but only if taken care of in its early stage. Ignorance may lead to unrepairable damages not only increased chances of a heart attack but also sudden death.

Dr. Ashish K Badika has 3 years of advanced training in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology including 2 years Post Doctoral.

He has extensive exposure to Systemic Autoimmune Disorder (Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Seronegative spondyloarthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Scleroderma, Gout, Myositis, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Vasculitic conditions, and Paediatric rheumatology disorders).

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