Rheumatism is a form of arthritis affecting joints of the extremities.
Water Treatment:
- Heating compress on the affected joints, every night.
- Fomentation on the joints, once a day.
- Hot compress on the joints, once or twice a day for severe cases.
- Rest the extremity if there is severe pain and swelling.
- After swelling is gone, patient may do mild non-weight-bearing exercises.
