Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the synovial joints are primarily affected. In its further progression it affects the other tissues and organs like heart, lungs, kidney, and the eyes. Rheumatoid arthritis uveitis is cause due to the side effects of rheumatoid arthritis. Uveitis is an inflammation condition of the eyes which involves inflammation especially to the middle layer of the eyes called tract or uvea. The choroid, ciliary, and the iris together are called uvea. Uvea plays a pivotal role in our vision as many of the arteries and veins supply blood to our eyes.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a Chinese herb that may reduce inflammation. Curcumin, the main active substance in turmeric, reportedly has anti-inflammatory properties. Although it is not yet clear whether turmeric may be useful in the treatment of uveitis, results from a small 3-year study in patients with uveitis suggest that curcumin (375 mg taken orally three times daily) worked as well as corticosteroid medications but without the side effects. In addition, the rates of recurrence as well as complications from uveitis were similar to the rates of patients taking corticosteroid medications. No patients complained of side effects from the curcumin.

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