Patient's question:
My home is quite damp, and I didn't pay much attention to it before, which has led to me developing rheumatism now. Hello, what are the main types of medications used to treat rheumatism?Doctor's answer:
Medications for treating rheumatism can be divided into two major categories based on their scope of application: proprietary drugs and specialized drugs. Drugs that can treat multiple different types of rheumatism are called proprietary drugs, which include anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents, adrenal corticosteroids, cytotoxic drugs, and autoimmune modulators, etc. These are slow-acting drugs that stabilize the condition. Drugs that can only treat one specific type of rheumatism are called specialized drugs, such as medications for treating gout, which typically cannot treat other rheumatic diseases. These specialized drugs for treating a single type of gout are classified as specialized drugs. Specialized drugs have a rapid onset of action and fewer side effects. It is recommended to maintain a balanced diet, ensure adequate meat intake without pickiness, drink plenty of water, and practice good hygiene; enhance the body's resilience by engaging in appropriate physical exercise.