Early Diagnosis and Proper Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis cuts Risk of Complications

Al Khobar 12 February, 2013 – Dr. Hanan Al Rayes, head of the scientific committee of the Saudi Society of Rheumatology (SSR), and consultant, Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, Armed Forces Hospital in Riyadh
 
Feb. 13, 2013 - PRLog -- warned that prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, to alleviate pain resulting from rheumatoid arthritis and so as to control the symptoms of the disease is not advisable due to its many side effects. She pointed out that use of medication meant for the disease should be administered only after proper consultation with the specialist doctor. This was stated in a press conference held to announce the Saudi Society of Rheumatology Symposium took place recently in Al Khobar.

Dr. Al Rayes highlighted that the event provided an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals and specialists to exchange views and scientific expertise, as well as acquire 24 hours of continuous medical education accredited by the Saudi Commission for Medical Specialties. She added that the conference will feature more than 50 keynote local and international speakers amongst, and will discuss a number of major topics, most importantly, rheumatic diseases in children and adults, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematous, osteoporosis, tribology, vacuities blood, sore muscles, and other related diseases.  

This year's conference will be held with the participation of high-level delegation from the American College of Rheumatology who will present the latest studies and research on the disease, as well as hold workshops for International Conference of the American University presided over by Dr. Al Rayes, in addition to workshops for television rays of the joints.

“Rheumatoid arthritis, a serious disabling disease, is a chronic inflammation arising from the body's immune system and affects the joints, especially small ones in the hands and feet and on both sides of the body causing severe pain and swelling resulting in erosion of bone and joint deformity in some cases. It may hurt a number of other vital organs of the body such as respiratory system, heart and eye, and others.” said Dr. Hanan Al Rayes, “in spite of the great development witnessed by science, rheumatoid arthritis remains a mysterious disease.”

Rheumatoid arthritis may affect all ages, but is more common in the age group between 40 to 60 years, and the incidence of the disease is about three times among women more than men.

Moreover, statistics showed that the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in Saudi Arabia remains within the global incidence rate borders of 1 per cent of the total population. However, it is slightly higher in other geographical areas ranging between 1.5 to 2 per cent.

Besides, Dr. Al Rayes added that the symptoms of the disease usually continue for a long time, but there are a few cases where the disease is sudden and severe accompanying symptoms. The symptoms are divided into general symptoms suffered by the body as a whole including hardening or stiffness in the joints in the morning for a period spanning more than an hour, in addition to the inability to work daily routine such as using a toothbrush and opening the door, fatigue, apathy, physical weakness, low fever and weight loss. Also there are symptoms that appear on the joints, such as pain, swelling and redness of the affected joints and also limit in movement.

Dr. Al Rayes emphasized that early diagnosis and treatment of the disease is one of the most important steps that prevent the progression of the disease and the erosion of the joints and damage, which occur during the first two years of the disease.

She noted though that there has been significant progress in the treatment of    rheumatoid arthritis in the past decade, especially in the field of modern biotech medications. There are some biological drugs that work to get rid of lymphocytes that play a key role in the disease. She also underscored the importance of educating patients and determining the causes and complications possible to limit the spread of the negative impact on the patient, also stressed the importance of continuity in treatment according to doctor's instructions and not to stop treatment once feeling improve, as this may lead to a setback which increases difficult to treat.
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