Common Symptoms And Treatment Of Rheumatoid Arthritis

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic systemic disease characterized by inflammatory synovitis of unknown etiology.

Its manifestation is limited joints in fingers, wrists, knees, and other areas, often accompanied by involvement of external organs and positive serum rheumatoid factor, causing muscle atrophy, joint swelling, and deformation, ultimately leading to joint deformities and loss of function.

People at high risk of rheumatoid arthritis

The incidence rate is 2-3 times that of men. It can occur at any age, with a peak onset period of 40-60 years old.

Clinical manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis

Early symptoms include fatigue, overall discomfort, hand edema, diffuse musculoskeletal pain, and morning stiffness, which often lasts for more than an hour. Later symptoms include synovitis.

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1. Manifestations of joint involvement:

(1) Hand joint: The proximal interphalangeal joint of the fingers is symmetrically involved, while the metacarpophalangeal joint mainly affects the center and ulnar side of the palm. The fingers are inclined towards the ulnar side and exhibit a swan neck-like appearance.

(2) Wrist joint: symmetrical lesions may occur, and the inability to straighten the wrist joint suggests invasive damage.

(3) Elbow: Raised due to fluid accumulation or synovitis in the joint olecranon, and rheumatoid nodules may also appear.

(4) Shoulder: Pain and limited mobility in the shoulder area. Injury to the glenoid humeral joint leads to pain during movement or rest, as well as typical frozen shoulders.

(5) Hips: Pain occurs in the groin, buttocks, lower back, and knees while standing.

(6) Knee joint: Knee joint grinding tests often hear small twisting sounds or a feeling of grasping snow, which can manifest as swelling, pain, local temperature rise, and fluid accumulation as one of its characteristic manifestations. Visible limitations in knee joint movement, abnormal flexion, ligament relaxation causing changes, and muscle atrophy.

(7) Ankle: The fifth metatarsal bone was earliest eroded.

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2. Extraarticular manifestations:

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic disease that, in addition to joint lesions, can affect the whole body, such as muscle weakness, skin erythema, keratitis, vasculitis, and inflammation and dysfunction of organs such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys.

(1) Skin: About 20% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis will develop subcutaneous nodules, called rheumatoid nodules, which are single or multiple, like rubber, and do not cause pain when pressed;

(2) Lung: Specific manifestations may include pleurisy or interstitial pneumonia, pleural effusion, etc;

(3) Heart: Pericarditis, pericardial effusion, sometimes with incomplete valve closure;

(4) Eyes: conjunctivitis, scleritis, fundus vasculitis;

(5) Other: In addition to the above problems, there may also be lymph node enlargement, anemia, weight loss, liver and spleen enlargement, etc.

etiology

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The etiology of rheumatoid arthritis is not yet clear, but it has been found that its onset may be related to genetics, infection, sex hormones, etc. In Western medicine, it belongs to the autoimmune system disease, which can damage our body.

In traditional Chinese medicine, it belongs to the category of "bi syndrome". Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "wind, cold, and dampness are mixed to form bi." This disease is often caused by the invasion of evil gases such as wind, cold, dampness, and heat, which block the meridians, hinder the circulation of qi and blood, and manifest as joint swelling, pain, soreness, numbness, and poor flexion and extension.

Once diagnosed, patients often feel that life is not as good as death, so people often say that rheumatoid arthritis is an "immortal cancer.".

Staging of illness

1. Early stage - with synovitis and no cartilage damage.

2. Mid-term - between upper and lower levels (with inflammation, joint destruction, and extraarticular manifestations).

3. Late-stage - with joint structure destruction and no progressive synovitis.

Test the level of joint function

1. Level I - In good functional condition, able to complete normal tasks without obstacles (able to move freely);

2. Level II - Able to engage in normal activities, but with limited or uncomfortable movement of one or more joints (moderate restriction);

3. Level III - can only perform general occupational tasks or a part of self-care life (significantly limited);

4. Level IV - Most or complete loss of mobility, requiring long-term bed rest or reliance on wheelchairs, with little or no ability to live independently (bed rest or wheelchair).

In traditional Chinese medicine, the kidney governs the bone, and the quality of bones and joints is closely related to the kidney. Poor kidney function, cold exposure, and a low immune system can lead to the development of rheumatoid arthritis.

Long-term hormone treatment of rheumatoid arthritis can lead to hypertension, diabetes, femoral head necrosis, osteoporosis, muscle atrophy, metabolic disorders, and other diseases, and "treat the symptoms but not the root causes". Good results can only be achieved through treatment with traditional Chinese medicine.

Guanhua Cistanche - Tonifying Kidney and Essence, Enhancing Immunity, and Promoting Bone Growth

1. Tonifying Kidney and Nourishing Essence

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The Shennong Materia Medica Classic records that Cistanche deserticola has a sweet taste and is slightly warm. Treating five types of labor and seven types of injuries, tonifying the middle, removing cold and heat diseases in the stems, nourishing the five internal organs, strengthening yin, nourishing essence, and qi, having multiple children, treating women's abdominal pain, and taking it for a long time can lighten the body.

Guanhua Cistanche has a warm nature and can tonify kidney yang and nourish kidney yin. It is used for men with insufficient kidney yang, deficiency of essence and blood, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, and weakness of muscles and bones. It is also used for women with insufficient kidney yin, loss of essence, black face, and withered joints.

The kidneys have healed, the body has warmed up, and diseases such as joint pain in various parts of the body will be greatly reduced.

2. Promote bone growth

The effective component of Echinochrosin in Cistanche deserticola can enhance various indicators of bone tissue, and increase the proportion of osteoprotegerin (OPC) and osteoclast differentiation factor KB, highlighting its advantageous role in promoting bone regeneration.

The effective component of Echinacetin in Cistanche deserticola can significantly promote cell proliferation, increase bone protein content, and promote bone regeneration, which has a good therapeutic effect on bone and joint diseases, especially rheumatoid arthritis.

3. Boosting immunity

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If immunity is an army that resists foreign invasion, T lymphocytes are the soldiers of the army. The effective components of Cistanche deserticola, including total glycosides of Cistanche deserticola and glycosides from Scutellaria deserticola, can effectively increase the survival rate of T lymphocytes, thereby enhancing the body's immune system. With a strong immune system, the body can resist external sources of infection and avoid the invasion of diseases.

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Compared to traditional methods such as brewing tea and stewing soup, extracts enable the human body to absorb and transform more scientifically and efficiently.

Dichen Kangka Tablet takes the essence of Cistanche tubulosa, which is used as a negative supplement to ginseng and astragalus essence. Cistanche tubulosa is used to nourish the kidney and essence, ginseng is used to strengthen the body and strengthen the vitality, and astragalus is used to nourish the qi and strengthen the surface. The combination of the three can stimulate the human potential, enhance immunity, and achieve the comprehensive improvement of the spirit, qi, and spirit.

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Xinjiang - Hetian Guanhua Cistanche

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Cistanche deserticola is one of the "Nine Immortal Grasses of China". It tonifies kidney yang, benefits essence, and blood, nourishes five organs, nourishes the middle and nourishes qi, and treats five labor and seven injuries. It is the most frequently used tonic treasure in China's history.

The "Shennong Materia Medica Classic" records: "It has a sweet taste and is slightly warm. It can treat the five pains and seven injuries, nourish the middle, eliminate cold and heat diseases in the stems, nourish the five internal organs, strengthen yin, benefit essence and qi, have many children, and treat women's ailments. Long-term consumption can lighten the body."

Modern pharmacological research shows that Cistanche deserticola has many healthcare effects, such as improving body function, improving learning and memory ability, resisting Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, anti-fatigue, anti-aging, whitening, and beautifying, regulating endocrine, nourishing liver and kidney, moistening intestines and relaxing bowels, and is a natural tonic for human health.

Jilin - Tonghua Changbai Mountain Ginseng

Ginseng, the king of all fruits, has a medicinal history of over 4000 years and has been known as the "king of all herbs" since ancient times. In modern times, it is known as the "top tonic". The Shennong Materia Medica Classic records: "Ginseng, with a sweet and slightly cold taste, is mainly used to nourish the five internal organs, soothe the mind, calm the soul, stop palpitations, eliminate evil energy, brighten the eyes, and promote happiness and intelligence. After long-term consumption, it can lighten the body and prolong life. It is a famous title, a ghost cover, and a valley.".

Modern research has shown that ginseng has functions such as tonifying vital energy, restoring meridians and strengthening the body, tonifying the spleen and benefiting the lungs, and promoting fluid production and calming the mind. It is called a spiritual medicine for tonifying vital energy.

Inner Mongolia - Astragalus membranaceus

The medicinal value of Astragalus membranaceus has a history of over 2000 years. It has the functions of enhancing the body's immune function, protecting the liver, diuresis, anti-aging, lowering blood pressure, and has a wide range of antibacterial effects. Famous doctor Zhang Xichun often uses a large amount of Astragalus membranaceus for emergency treatment, atmospheric subsidence, kidney disease, spleen disease, and other cases.

Astragalus membranaceus is a commonly consumed soup by the people. There is a folk saying that "drinking Astragalus membranaceus soup regularly can prevent diseases and maintain health". Astragalus membranaceus is often used to boil soup or soak water instead of tea, which has a good effect on disease prevention and health care. Astragalus membranaceus is a good medicine for tonifying qi, mainly for tonifying deficiency. It is commonly used in patients with physical weakness, weak speech, and weak pulse.