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Arthritis Treatment
Last Updated: July 3, 2026
Lifestyle Modifications
Improve joint function, reduce pain, and enhance overall well-being.
- Regular low-impact exercise (e.g., swimming, walking, pilates, yoga) to maintain joint flexibility and strength.
- Adopting a healthy, balanced diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods.
- Maintaining a healthy weight to reduce strain on weight-bearing joints.
- Avoiding smoking, as it can worsen arthritis symptoms and progression.
- Limiting alcohol consumption for overall health and symptom management.
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Medicinal Treatment
Alleviate symptoms, control inflammation, and prevent joint damage.
- Pain relievers (e.g., paracetamol, NSAIDs) to manage pain and inflammation.
- Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologics to slow disease progression in inflammatory arthritis.
- Corticosteroid injections to reduce localized inflammation and pain in affected joints.
- Gout-specific medications (e.g., allopurinol, colchicine) to manage uric acid levels and acute attacks.
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Surgical Treatment
Restore joint function, relieve severe pain, and correct deformities when other treatments fail.
- Joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty) for severely damaged joints, commonly hips and knees.
- Arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint repair, debris removal, or cartilage procedures.
- Osteotomy to realign bones and shift weight from damaged joint areas.
- Joint fusion (arthrodesis) for stabilizing severely painful joints, often in the spine, wrist, or ankle.
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Ayurvedic Treatment
Balance doshas, reduce inflammation, strengthen joints, and promote holistic healing.
- Herbal remedies (e.g., Ashwagandha, Guggul, Turmeric) known for anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
- Panchakarma therapies like Abhyanga (oil massage), Swedana (herbal steam), and Basti (medicated enemas) for detoxification and pain relief.
- Dietary recommendations tailored to individual dosha types to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.
- Yoga and specific exercises (Vyayama) to improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, and balance energy.
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