Best Doctors for Arthritis Treatment in Hyderabad

Arthritis is a joint problem that comprises of various conditions affecting the joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The common presenting complaints of arthritis include joint pain, swelling or inflammation, stiffness or reduced range of motion, skin discoloration, a feeling of heat or warmth near the joints and tenderness or sensitivity in vicinity of the joint. Gout occurs due to increased uric acid levels in the blood. The primary cause of rheumatoid arthritis is damage to the joints by the immune system. Viral infections contribute to viral arthritis and natural aging causes osteoarthritis. The treatment plan to manage arthritis involves several methods such as over the counter medications like NSAIDs or acetaminophen, disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, corticosteroids, physical therapy or occupational therapy and if medical treatments do not work, surgical options like joint replacement (arthroplasty) and joint fusion are preferred.