The type of hyperbaric chamber used can differ based on the design of the hyperbaric center. Many of these pressurized tubes are only capable of holding one patient at a time, and patients lie back or recline while their treatment is completed.
Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints. In some types other organs are also affected.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that attacks the lining of the joints, causing inflammation. Symptoms of RA include joint pain, fatigue, stiffness, loss of mobility, and low-grade fever. Some RA medications suppress the immune system.