What to do if the knee joint hurts rheumatism and the whole body is stiff

Rheumatism patients who experience knee pain and general stiffness can be relieved by general treatment and medication. If the symptoms are severe, you need to go to the hospital in time to choose the appropriate treatment under the guidance of the doctor.

1. General treatment

1. Hot compress: Patients with rheumatism can use hot water bottles or hot towels to apply hot compresses to the local area, which can promote blood circulation and improve uncomfortable symptoms;

2. Massage: It can also be assisted by massage, but it should be noted that the force should not be too large, so as not to aggravate the condition.

2. Medication

1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules, diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, etc., which have antipyretic and analgesic effects, and can effectively relieve patients' pain symptoms after taking them;

2. Glucocorticoids: such as prednisone acetate tablets, dexamethasone tablets, etc., which have strong anti-inflammatory effects, can inhibit immune response, reduce pain and swelling caused by inflammatory reactions;

3. Biological agents: such as recombinant human type II tumor necrosis factor receptor-antibody fusion protein for injection, adalimumab injection, etc., which are targeted drugs for rheumatic diseases, which can play a role in regulating the body's immune system and then achieve the purpose of controlling the disease.

In addition to the above methods, infrared irradiation and other methods can also be used as an adjunct treatment. It is recommended that patients keep warm, avoid catching colds, and maintain a good attitude and actively cooperate with doctors for treatment.