Osteoarthritis(OA)
- Wear & tear of joints
- Knees, hips, spine
- Common after age 40
What is Arthritis Management?
Arthritis management focuses on controlling joint inflammation, relieving pain, and preserving mobility through specialist-led care. It combines medical treatment, lifestyle guidance, and regular monitoring to help you manage symptoms and maintain quality of life.
At RAC Nepal, our rheumatologists create personalized plans for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and related conditions — combining disease-modifying therapy, pain management, and structured follow-up as your needs change.
Pain Relief Strategies
Use medications and therapies to control joint pain effectively.
Inflammation Control
Reduce swelling and stiffness to protect affected joints.
Personalized Care Plans
Follow tailored plans for medication, nutrition, and daily habits.
Long-term Joint Protection
Protect joints and preserve mobility with ongoing specialist support.
Patient Education
Understanding Arthritis
Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Pain & swelling in joints
- Morning stiffness
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Low-grade fever
- Nodules under the skin
Patient Education
Types of Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA)
- Autoimmune disease
- Body attacks joints
- Both hands & feet
Gout
- High uric acid
- Severe toe pain
- Red, swollen joint
Psoriatic Arthritis
- With psoriasis
- Joint & skin issues
- Fingers & toes
Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Affects spine
- Back pain & stiffness
- Often in young adults
Septic Arthritis
- Joint infection
- Severe pain & fever
- Medical emergency
Juvenile Arthritis
- Affects children
- Joint swelling & stiffness
- Needs specialist care
Reactive Arthritis
- After infection
- Joint inflammation
- Often knees & ankles
Understanding the Condition
How Rheumatoid Arthritis Progresses
Stages of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- 1
Stage 1
Pre-Clinical
Symptoms have not yet begun, but there may be markers of the disease detectable in your blood.
- 2
Stage 2
Early
Less than 6 months of the first symptoms (e.g., morning stiffness of the joints).
- 3
Stage 3
Late/Established
6 months – 2 years since onset or when tests reveal both cartilage and bone destruction.
- 4
Stage 4
End-Stage
Damage becomes so severe that the joints can fuse together.