The length of the therapy will depend on the type of arthritis.

           In some forms of arthritis like rheumatic fever arthritis, the treatment is for few weeks, while in chronic forms of arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis, it may take months to years to produce an arrest of the disease activity.

           In the case of gouty arthritis intensive treatment is given for few days at a time to overcome the acute stage, and this may be required several times. However, drugs may be given for prolonged period to patients of gout to prevent acute attacks.

           In chronic deforming arthritis, the patient has to take some form of therapy throughout the life to maintain good quality of life style.