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Biologic Treatment for Arthritis

What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a chronic inflammation of the lining of the joints that cause pain, swelling, stiffness, damage and loss of motion in the joints.

There are over 120 types of arthritis. You will need to see a doctor for a definite diagnosis and plan of treatment. Some rheumatic diseases can affect other parts of the body, including various internal organs.

What are Biologic Agents?

The immune system plays a vital role in keeping the body healthy. It consists of a complex network of cells and organs that work together to defend the body against foreign invaders.

Biologic agents assist the body's own immune system to help fight disease. While traditional pharmaceuticals are made up of chemicals, biologic agents are developed using proteins from living cells. They are designed to act on different parts of the inflammatory system in order to evoke specific, targeted effects.

How Does Biologic Agents Work in the Treatment of Arthritis?

Biologic agents usually work quickly to relieve the symptoms and swelling associated with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. Although the studies show that most patients will improve within 4 - 6 weeks of treatment, the majority will notice marked improvement after the first or second injection.

Biologic Agents are now available at Raffles Internal Medicine Centre.

For more information on how Biologic Agents can relieve your pain:
Call us at (65) 6311 1222 for an appointment with our Rheumatologist.