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How is arthritis treated?
Answered By Alex Trenor, Editor
Treatments for arthritis include rest and relaxation, exercise, proper diet, medication and instruction about the proper use of joints and ways to conserve energy.
Other treatments include the use of methods to relieve pain and assistive devices, such as splints or braces. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary.
The doctor and patient work together to develop a treatment plan that helps the patient maintain or improve his or her lifestyle. Treatment plans usually combine several types of treatment and vary depending on the rheumatic condition and the patient.
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