antirheumatic
Treats stiff joints
Antirheumatic describes medications or treatments that relieve or prevent rheumatism—inflammatory conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissue.
The term appears most often in the phrase disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), which slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis rather than just managing symptoms.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- hydroxychloroquineAntimalarial and immunosuppressant drug
- biologicLiving-organism-derived drug
- corticosteroidAdrenal-derived inflammation suppressant
immunosuppressant · colchicine · analgesic · aspirin · ibuprofen · prednisone
Cartilage breakdown in joints
- spondylitisVertebral joint inflammation
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
- psoriaticOf a scaling condition
- goutyHaving painful joint inflammation
autoimmune · degenerative · chronic · synovitis · vasculitis · fibromyalgia · gout · bursitis
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- painBodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- inflammationProtective tissue response
flare-up · redness · heat · edema · immobility · erosion · disability · deformity
Flexible connective body tissue
- kneeLeg's middle hinge
- hipFashionable or pelvic joint
- shoulderUpper arm joint
- wristHand-forearm connection
ankle · elbow · phalanges · ligament · tendon · bursa · articulation · flexion
Treatment restoring bodily function
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
acupuncture · occupational · chiropractic · stretching · strengthening · heat · cryotherapy · TENS
Reduction of intensity
- palliationLessening severity without fixing
- ameliorationMaking something less bad
- reductionMaking something smaller
- mitigationReduction of severity
remission · comfort · ease · respite · recovery · management · suppression
NSAID
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- hydroxychloroquineAntimalarial and immunosuppressant drug
- biologicLiving-organism-derived drug
corticosteroid · immunosuppressant · colchicine · analgesic · aspirin · ibuprofen · prednisone
osteoarthritis
Cartilage breakdown in joints
- spondylitisVertebral joint inflammation
- lupusChronic autoimmune disorder
- psoriaticOf a scaling condition
gouty · autoimmune · degenerative · chronic · synovitis · vasculitis · fibromyalgia · gout · bursitis
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- stiffnessResistance to deformation
- painBodily or emotional distress
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
inflammation · flare-up · redness · heat · edema · immobility · erosion · disability · deformity · fatigue
cartilage
Flexible connective body tissue
wrist · ankle · elbow · phalanges · ligament · tendon · bursa · articulation · flexion · extension
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- hydrotherapyWater-based medical treatment
- exerciseActivity for fitness
massage · acupuncture · occupational · chiropractic · stretching · strengthening · heat · cryotherapy · TENS · orthotics
alleviation
Reduction of intensity
- palliationLessening severity without fixing
- ameliorationMaking something less bad
- reductionMaking something smaller
mitigation · remission · comfort · ease · respite · recovery · management · suppression
antirheumaticpro-inflammatory
Inducing immune response swelling
rheumatism, rheumatic, rheumatoid, rheumatology, anti-inflammatory, rheumatologist