What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease, and only after a long period of anti-rheumatic drugs can delay the progression of the disease and prevent joint deformity. Rheumatoid arthritis patients commonly used anti-rheumatic drugs include methotrexate, leflunomide, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, etc., specific drug regimen needs to be determined after the specialist judges the activity, severity and progression of the disease. For advanced rheumatoid arthritis, such as showing obvious knee deformity, knee replacement can be considered to relieve symptoms.