Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics: Overview, Symptoms, and Causes
What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that mostly affects joints, such as the wrist, hands, feet, spine, knees, and jaw. In joints, RA causes inflammation that leads to: Pain. Swelling; Stiffness. Loss of function. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder because the immune system ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Learn about rheumatoid arthritis and its treatments. Use exercises and relaxation techniques to reduce your pain and help you stay active. Communicate well with your health care team so you can have more control over your disease. Reach out for support to help cope with the physical emotional, and mental effects of rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis | Health Topics | NIAMS
Overview of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects joints. RA occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and disease, attacks its own tissues. The disease causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Basics: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
How is rheumatoid arthritis treated? Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis can give you relief from symptoms, improving your quality of life. Doctors may use the following options to treat RA: Medications to relieve pain and swelling, and to slow joint damage. Physical therapy and occupational therapy. Surgery, such as joint replacement surgery.
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What is Arthritis & What Causes it? | NIAMS
Common symptoms of arthritis include pain, redness, heat, and swelling in your joints. If you have arthritis, it is important for your doctor to diagnose the type of arthritis you have so that you can get the proper treatment. Fortunately, current treatments allow most people with arthritis to lead active and productive lives.
Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases & Conditions | NIAMS
Sep 6, 2023 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness. There are several treatment options to control inflammation, but response to therapy varies and some people with RA never reach remission, suggesting there may be different drivers of inflammation.
Chủ Đề Sức Khỏe Về Viêm Khớp Dạng Thấp (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
Bệnh thấp khớp là bệnh gây ảnh hưởng đến các khớp xương. Bệnh này gây đau, sưng và cứng khớp. Nếu một đầu gối hoặc bàn tay bị thấp khớp, thông thường đầu gối hoặc bàn tay còn lại cũng bị bệnh. Bệnh này thường xảy ra ở nhiều khớp và có thể ảnh hưởng đến bấ
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Dec 11, 2023 · Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness. There are several treatment options to control inflammation, but response to therapy varies and some people with RA never reach remission, suggesting there may be different drivers of inflammation.
Juvenile Arthritis Treatment & Diagnosis | NIAMS
Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis–rheumatoid factor negative. This is the second most common type, affecting five or more joints in the first 6 months. Tests for rheumatoid factor are negative. The rheumatoid factor blood test checks for autoimmune disease, especially rheumatoid arthritis, which is an adult form of arthritis. Some ...