Common medical anti-inflammatory treatment rest, light exercise, weight maintenance, include stretching, and medications designed to reduce inflammation and pain control. These drugs non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), steroid drugs, and perhaps eventually include joint replacement surgery. NSAIDs widely used as therapy is the initial form.
For the most part NSAIDs are tolerated fairly well, although they can cause stomach irritation and ulcers. In some instances, long-term use can lead to kidney problems.
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