Home Remedies for Treating Pannus in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Some common home remedies for rheumatoid arthritis pannus include:
– Stop smoking or avoid exposures to toxins that would cause inflammation
– Consume more anti-inflammatory foods in the diet, such as tomatoes, olive oil, fatty fish, nuts, green leafy veggies, berries.
– Practice stress-relieving techniques, such as yoga, meditation, deep breathing
– Sleep well
– Work out regularly
– Take ginger or turmeric supplements [8]
Surgery for Pannus in Rheumatoid Arthritis
If medications or home remedies do not work for rheumatoid arthritis pannus, a surgical procedure called synovectomy may be suggested. In this procedure, the inflammatory tissue can be removed through a single, large incision (arthroscopic synovectomy) or several smaller incisions (open synovectomy) in the skin. Doctors rarely recommend surgery for a pannus. However, this treatment option can help ease the pain and swelling in the joints. The benefits of surgery would last a few years. [9]
