[Behavior of the complement components C3 and C4, C-reactive protein and blood sedimentation rate for activity control in arthritis patients during thermo-hydrotherapy].
21 male patients suffering since years from classical rheumatoid arthritis were treated with daily thermal baths of 37 degrees Celsius temperature during a 3 week period. To control the activity of the rheumatoid inflammation we used the complement components C3 and C4, the C-reactive protein and the blood sedimentation rate. No changes in the different activity parameters could be found during the course of the treatment. Joint function improved significantly. Therefore the combined treatment of rheumatoid arthritis with physio- and pharmacotherapy is recommended.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*; D001317:Austria; D001799:Blood Sedimentation; D002097:C-Reactive Protein / Q000032:analysis*; D003176:Complement C3 / Q000032:analysis*; D003181:Complement C4 / Q000032:analysis*; D006294:Health Resorts; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006875:Hydrotherapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D003176:Complement C3; D003181:Complement C4; D002097:C-Reactive Protein
Das Verhalten der Komplementkomponenten C3 und C4, des C-reaktiven Proteins und der Blutsenkungsgeschwindigkeit zur Aktivitätskontrolle bei Arthritiskranken während Thermo-Hydrotherapie.