antiarthritis
Fighting joint inflammation
Antiarthritis describes treatments, medications, or measures designed to combat arthritis—the inflammation and stiffness of joints: antiarthritis drugs, antiarthritis diet.
The term appears mainly in medical and pharmaceutical contexts.
Like similar anti- compounds, it functions as an adjective modifying nouns: antiarthritis therapy, antiarthritis properties.
Over-the-counter pain class
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- diclofenacAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- DMARDsMedications altering autoimmune course
methotrexate · hydroxychloroquine · biologics · corticosteroids · prednisone · immunosuppressants · analgesic · glucosamine
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- synovitisInflamed joint membrane
- cytokinesImmune signaling proteins
- prostaglandinsLipid-derived signaling compounds
leukocytes · edema · effusion · flare-up · chronic · acute · autoimmune · immune response
Immune-mediated joint inflammation
- goutCrystal-induced joint inflammation
- psoriaticOf a scaling condition
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
- degenerativeCausing progressive decline
cartilage · synovial · joint stiffness · mobility · degeneration · erosion · bone spurs · seronegative
Temporary disease absence
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- functionalityPractical operational capacity
- quality of lifeGeneral life satisfaction
comfort · recovery · improvement · ease of movement · independence · well-being
Treatment restoring bodily function
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- occupational therapyRestoring practical life abilities
heat therapy · exercise · rehabilitation · stretching · splinting · bracing · TENS · paraffin wax
NSAIDs
Over-the-counter pain class
- ibuprofenAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
- naproxenAnti-inflammatory analgesic drug
- diclofenacAnti-inflammatory pain reliever
DMARDs · methotrexate · hydroxychloroquine · biologics · corticosteroids · prednisone · immunosuppressants · analgesic · glucosamine · chondroitin
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
prostaglandins · leukocytes · edema · effusion · flare-up · chronic · acute · autoimmune · immune response · fibrosis
rheumatoid
Immune-mediated joint inflammation
- goutCrystal-induced joint inflammation
- psoriaticOf a scaling condition
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
degenerative · cartilage · synovial · joint stiffness · mobility · degeneration · erosion · bone spurs · seronegative · seropositive
remission
Temporary disease absence
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- functionalityPractical operational capacity
quality of life · comfort · recovery · improvement · ease of movement · independence · well-being
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
occupational therapy · heat therapy · exercise · rehabilitation · stretching · splinting · bracing · TENS · paraffin wax · range of motion
arthritis, arthritic, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, arthrosis, arthritics, arthropathy, anti-inflammatory, arthroses