12 Best Doctors for Rheumatoid Arthritis available in Delhi

A chronic inflammatory condition and autoimmune disorder (body tissues are mistakenly attacked by the immune system) affecting mainly your joints along with the heart, skin, lungs, eyes, and blood vessels is known as Rheumatoid arthritis. The lining of the joints is affected causing, pain and swelling eventually, leading to erosion of the bone and deformity of the joint.

Rheumatoid arthritis is mainly caused by:
-Improper functioning of the immune system; it is an autoimmune disorder where the body's own immune system attacks the joints
-Genetic disorders
-Environmental factors, which include infection (viral, bacteria).

The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include:

-Fever, fatigue
-Loss of appetite
-Tender, painful, warm joints, with swelling
-Worsening of the stiffness of joints mainly in the mornings and post inactivity.
-Smaller joints are affected first (joint of the wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles)
-Other body parts might also be affected
-Deformed joints

Home remedies for rheumatoid arthritis include:
-Exercising regularly
-Using fish or plant oil supplements
-Taking proper rest and staying relaxed
-Application of heat and cold
-Use of creams, gels, and lotions
-Use of medications such as Aspirin or NSAIDs

Rheumatoid arthritis does not have a permanent cure, however, there are ways to reduce symptoms and prevent damage.