What is the treatment for enteropathic arthritis? Medications and measures

Treatment depends on the course of the disease. Its goal is to alleviate problems, whether digestive or articular. Plus, it focuses on alleviating symptoms, prolonging the absence of symptoms and delaying relapse, and avoiding late effects.

Early diagnosis is important, followed by early treatment.

Sufficient therapy of basic intestinal inflammation is of great importance. As it has an improving effect on joint problems. 

However, this is not the case with Crohn's disease. 

The same is true of surgical treatment, where surgery helps to improve the overall condition. Except for the aforementioned Crohn's disease.

For example, the following are used in treatment:

• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - NSAIDs
  • relieve inflammation and pain, however 
  • only for a short time - they negatively affect the gastrointestinal tract
• DMARDs - Disease Modifying Antirheumatics Drugs, ie disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
  • biological treatment
  • immunosuppressants that suppress immune activity suppress autoimmunity
• corticoids - total and intra-articular, ie administered to the joint
• nutritional supplements, vitamin D and joint support

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Regime measures are also important.

In the acute phase, it is necessary to rest, not to burden, to avoid stress. Subsequently, rehabilitation or physical treatment, baths, acupuncture have a supportive character.

It is important to pay attention to sufficient physical activity, therapeutic gymnastics and appropriate sports activities and exercise. In the first period, an experienced therapist and coach is suitable for learning.

Of course, you also need a suitable diet, plenty of fiber, a higher proportion of vegetables and fruits in the diet. 

It is necessary to stop smoking and limit alcohol intake.

A healthy lifestyle supports the treatment of enteropathic arthritis .