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The causes of arthritis can be very differentand include the presence in the body of chronic infection, tumors, metabolic and immune disorders. Provoke the appearance of the disease can be heavy physical stress, hypothermia, any kind of infectious diseases. Doctors call more than 200 reasons that can cause arthritis. If the patient feels morning stiffness, pain, restriction in movement, the body temperature rises, then you should immediately consult a physician and get a referral to a rheumatologist. Diagnosis of arthritis consists of X-ray examination, general analysis, synovial fluid research, biochemical analyzes and a whole range of examinations. For an accurate diagnosis of joint disease, arthroscopy and arthropointing are used. X-rays are carried out in several projections, which allow more accurate determination of the degree of damage to the joints. In some cases, tomography and electro-fluorography are used. The treatment of arthritis, first of all, is aimed at eliminating the cause of its appearance. To eliminate infection, antibacterial drugs are used. With allergic arthritis, the cause of allergy is eliminated, and corticosteroids and antihistamines are prescribed, with gout, metabolic disorders, treatment with diet, vitamin therapy is used. With rheumatoid arthritis, all treatment is aimed at eliminating autoimmune disease. To restore the function of the joints, massage, acupuncture, physiotherapy, therapeutic gymnastics are used. Treatment of arthritis is a very long therapy. The patient must undergo inpatient treatment, maintain it by outpatient methods, and constantly undergo sanatorium and spa treatment. In case of untimely examination and treatment, the disease has a progressive nature, which often leads the patient to complete immobility and disability. Therefore, it is very important not to stifle the pain with nonsteroidal tablets and ointments, and all the more so do not use folk methods, but in time to undergo a survey and get a comprehensive treatment.